1 00:00:20,660 --> 00:00:23,662 For you, picking Sarah Palin was about winning an election, 2 00:00:23,696 --> 00:00:27,566 not necessarily about who's gonna be best as vice president. 3 00:00:27,601 --> 00:00:30,870 My job is to give political advice. 4 00:00:30,904 --> 00:00:33,172 We needed to do something bold 5 00:00:33,206 --> 00:00:35,106 to try to win the race. 6 00:00:35,141 --> 00:00:37,242 If you had it to do over again, 7 00:00:37,277 --> 00:00:39,678 would you have her on the ticket? 8 00:00:54,794 --> 00:00:57,729 - Hello. - They fuckin' hate me, Steve. 9 00:00:57,764 --> 00:00:59,397 Who's that, sir? 10 00:00:59,432 --> 00:01:01,700 Limbaugh, Hannity, Coulter. 11 00:01:01,734 --> 00:01:04,403 They're dancing on my grave like it's fucking Mardi Gras. 12 00:01:04,437 --> 00:01:06,639 That may be true, but there's an upside 13 00:01:06,673 --> 00:01:08,039 to being in last place. 14 00:01:08,073 --> 00:01:10,843 You can say what you truly feel. 15 00:01:10,878 --> 00:01:14,312 - You think I've been holding back? - I do, Senator. 16 00:01:14,346 --> 00:01:16,114 The surge is working, 17 00:01:16,148 --> 00:01:18,550 but no one else is brave enough to say it. 18 00:01:18,584 --> 00:01:20,554 Romney, Giuliani, Huckabee-- 19 00:01:20,588 --> 00:01:23,022 all your opponents are hedging. 20 00:01:23,056 --> 00:01:26,358 Even you hesitated at the last debate. 21 00:01:26,393 --> 00:01:27,994 A great man once told me, 22 00:01:28,028 --> 00:01:29,762 "I would rather lose the election 23 00:01:29,796 --> 00:01:31,731 than see the country lose this war." 24 00:01:31,765 --> 00:01:33,297 And I meant it, Steve. 25 00:01:33,332 --> 00:01:34,834 Then say it, sir. 26 00:01:34,868 --> 00:01:37,270 John McCain doesn't say what's popular, 27 00:01:37,304 --> 00:01:38,938 he says what's right. 28 00:01:38,972 --> 00:01:40,339 My advice would be 29 00:01:40,373 --> 00:01:42,775 to get some old POW buddies together 30 00:01:42,809 --> 00:01:45,177 and travel the country in a small caravan. 31 00:01:45,211 --> 00:01:47,413 Stay in shitty hotels, 32 00:01:47,447 --> 00:01:49,415 do American legion halls, 33 00:01:49,449 --> 00:01:52,151 V.F.W. Posts, have a few beers 34 00:01:52,184 --> 00:01:54,053 and enjoy yourself. 35 00:01:54,087 --> 00:01:56,689 You're right, God damn it. 36 00:02:00,627 --> 00:02:04,496 I don't know what the hell's wrong with me. 37 00:02:04,531 --> 00:02:06,365 You get so caught up in winning, 38 00:02:06,399 --> 00:02:09,501 - you start to lose yourself. - It's gonna be easy because 39 00:02:09,536 --> 00:02:11,837 there's only one message you need to get across. 40 00:02:11,872 --> 00:02:13,906 Yeah? What's that? 41 00:02:13,941 --> 00:02:17,677 John McCain puts country first. 42 00:02:25,719 --> 00:02:27,153 Would you consider joining us? 43 00:02:27,188 --> 00:02:31,057 Even just for a few weeks? 44 00:02:31,092 --> 00:02:33,626 Senator, there is no one in this race 45 00:02:33,660 --> 00:02:36,730 I admire more than you, but I promised my wife 46 00:02:36,763 --> 00:02:38,498 that I would sit this cycle out. 47 00:02:38,532 --> 00:02:39,832 I know that, Steve, 48 00:02:39,866 --> 00:02:41,302 but will you just think about it? 49 00:02:41,336 --> 00:02:43,202 Just do that-- just think about it, will you? 50 00:02:43,236 --> 00:02:44,504 Of course, Senator. 51 00:02:44,538 --> 00:02:46,973 - You promise? - I will, I promise. 52 00:02:47,007 --> 00:02:48,374 Great, I'll call you tomorrow. 53 00:02:48,410 --> 00:02:50,544 - Okay. - Thanks, Stevie boy. 54 00:02:53,280 --> 00:02:55,415 Fuck. 55 00:02:55,449 --> 00:02:57,417 Senator McCain today re-shuffling 56 00:02:57,451 --> 00:02:59,218 his most senior campaign staff. 57 00:02:59,252 --> 00:03:02,823 John McCain wins the New Hampshire primary, 58 00:03:02,856 --> 00:03:06,726 a huge comeback for the Senator from Arizona. 59 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:08,195 You hear them chanting behind me-- 60 00:03:08,230 --> 00:03:09,863 "Mac is back, Mac is back." 61 00:03:09,897 --> 00:03:13,366 A big win for John McCain in South Carolina, 62 00:03:13,400 --> 00:03:15,134 a win that he will relish. 63 00:03:15,168 --> 00:03:16,801 The question on the campaign trail was 64 00:03:16,836 --> 00:03:18,739 can a souffle rise twice? 65 00:03:18,773 --> 00:03:23,410 John McCain wins the republican presidential nomination. 66 00:03:23,444 --> 00:03:25,012 What a historic night. 67 00:03:25,046 --> 00:03:27,080 And they said we were dead. 68 00:03:27,115 --> 00:03:29,049 Next stop: The White House. 69 00:03:36,557 --> 00:03:39,627 Obama! Obama! 70 00:04:01,516 --> 00:04:03,383 People of Berlin 71 00:04:03,417 --> 00:04:05,618 and people of the world, 72 00:04:05,653 --> 00:04:08,589 the scale of our challenge is great. 73 00:04:08,623 --> 00:04:11,325 The road ahead will be long. 74 00:04:11,360 --> 00:04:12,959 But I come before you 75 00:04:12,994 --> 00:04:16,530 to say that we are heirs to a struggle for freedom. 76 00:04:16,565 --> 00:04:19,566 We are a people of improbable hope 77 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:22,134 with an eye towards the future, 78 00:04:22,169 --> 00:04:24,371 with resolve in our heart. 79 00:04:24,406 --> 00:04:26,240 Let us remember this history 80 00:04:26,274 --> 00:04:28,075 and answer our destiny 81 00:04:28,109 --> 00:04:29,877 and remake the world once again. 82 00:04:29,911 --> 00:04:33,013 Thank you, Berlin. God bless you. 83 00:04:33,047 --> 00:04:35,114 Thank you. 84 00:04:36,917 --> 00:04:39,785 If he heals a sick baby, we're really fucked. 85 00:04:39,820 --> 00:04:41,822 We're down by 15. 86 00:04:41,856 --> 00:04:44,125 If his convention speech is as good as that-- 87 00:04:44,159 --> 00:04:45,492 it'll be better. 88 00:04:45,527 --> 00:04:47,095 Then we'll be trailing by 20 89 00:04:47,129 --> 00:04:48,330 going into St. Paul. 90 00:04:48,364 --> 00:04:50,397 It's an uphill battle, John. 91 00:04:50,432 --> 00:04:52,398 Well, as chairman Mao was fond of saying, 92 00:04:52,434 --> 00:04:55,502 "it's always darkest before it's completely black." 93 00:04:55,537 --> 00:04:58,740 Senator, it always concerns me when you quote chairman Mao. 94 00:04:58,774 --> 00:05:00,508 This guy is raising money 95 00:05:00,543 --> 00:05:03,010 like he's some sort of a human ATM Machine. 96 00:05:03,045 --> 00:05:05,113 John, if there ever was a time 97 00:05:05,147 --> 00:05:07,681 to run a reverend Wright ad, this is that time. 98 00:05:07,716 --> 00:05:10,117 - Absolutely not. - I agree. 99 00:05:10,151 --> 00:05:13,753 There's footage of his own reverend saying "God damn America." 100 00:05:13,787 --> 00:05:15,990 It's the single best weapon we've got. 101 00:05:16,024 --> 00:05:18,860 I want to run a fucking campaign that my kids can be proud of, 102 00:05:18,894 --> 00:05:21,662 and that precludes attacking a black reverend. 103 00:05:21,696 --> 00:05:24,631 I think we're going about this all wrong. 104 00:05:24,665 --> 00:05:28,469 This man is on the cover of every news magazine. 105 00:05:28,503 --> 00:05:31,171 He's on the cover of every entertainment magazine. 106 00:05:31,205 --> 00:05:35,610 He's got 200,000 people screaming for him in Berlin. 107 00:05:35,645 --> 00:05:37,812 And what has he done? 108 00:05:38,846 --> 00:05:40,814 A man of no accomplishment 109 00:05:40,848 --> 00:05:43,317 has become the biggest celebrity in the world, 110 00:05:43,351 --> 00:05:46,953 and we keep trying to reach up and pull him down. 111 00:05:46,988 --> 00:05:49,758 What we need to do is ask the American people 112 00:05:49,792 --> 00:05:52,093 a very simple question: 113 00:05:52,127 --> 00:05:56,597 Do you want a statesman to be your next president... 114 00:05:57,865 --> 00:06:00,033 Or do you want a celebrity? 115 00:06:02,004 --> 00:06:03,437 Try it. 116 00:06:05,206 --> 00:06:08,109 He's the biggest celebrity in the world. 117 00:06:08,143 --> 00:06:09,944 Obama! Obama! 118 00:06:09,979 --> 00:06:12,413 But is he ready to lead? 119 00:06:12,447 --> 00:06:14,582 With gas prices soaring, 120 00:06:14,617 --> 00:06:18,019 Barack Obama says no to offshore drilling 121 00:06:18,052 --> 00:06:21,054 and says he'll raise taxes on electricity? 122 00:06:21,088 --> 00:06:24,426 Higher taxes, more foreign oil-- 123 00:06:24,460 --> 00:06:26,994 that's the real Obama. 124 00:06:27,029 --> 00:06:28,629 Great job, Fred. 125 00:06:28,663 --> 00:06:31,498 I thought we were the grown-ups in this race. 126 00:06:31,533 --> 00:06:34,501 John, it's his girlfriend. 127 00:06:34,536 --> 00:06:37,571 This is a cautionary tale, John. 128 00:06:37,605 --> 00:06:39,607 It's what I'm talking about. 129 00:06:41,610 --> 00:06:43,410 Yeah, right. Yeah, let's-- 130 00:06:43,445 --> 00:06:46,214 - let's watch it again. - No, I can't, I can't! Please. 131 00:06:47,515 --> 00:06:50,918 See, that's what I'm talking about. 132 00:06:50,953 --> 00:06:53,588 Now can you believe these guys? 133 00:06:53,622 --> 00:06:56,259 He wants Lieberman on the ticket. 134 00:06:56,293 --> 00:06:58,493 - Of course he does. - Disaster. 135 00:06:58,527 --> 00:07:00,228 Or historic. 136 00:07:00,263 --> 00:07:03,530 - Or historic disaster. - John loves him. 137 00:07:03,565 --> 00:07:06,000 It would be a strong move towards bi-partisanship. 138 00:07:06,034 --> 00:07:09,238 Guys, the base is already concerned 139 00:07:09,272 --> 00:07:11,973 that John is not a true conservative. 140 00:07:12,008 --> 00:07:15,878 Now, I don't think picking a pro-choice Jewish democrat 141 00:07:15,912 --> 00:07:17,778 who just happened to be Al Gore's running mate 142 00:07:17,812 --> 00:07:20,448 is going to alleviate that concern. 143 00:07:20,483 --> 00:07:25,386 Maybe we have McCain make a one-term pledge. 144 00:07:25,421 --> 00:07:28,289 He announces in some huge speech that he and a democrat 145 00:07:28,324 --> 00:07:31,293 are joining together for one term 146 00:07:31,327 --> 00:07:33,461 so that the parties can come together 147 00:07:33,496 --> 00:07:35,964 and solve this country's greatest problems. 148 00:07:35,999 --> 00:07:38,566 Maybe, with a one-term pledge. 149 00:07:38,601 --> 00:07:42,404 Nothing says country first like picking Joe Lieberman. 150 00:07:42,438 --> 00:07:44,839 Well, if it's gonna work, 151 00:07:44,874 --> 00:07:46,809 it has to remain absolutely secret, 152 00:07:46,843 --> 00:07:48,676 right up until the convention. 153 00:07:48,711 --> 00:07:51,246 If it gets leaked, the right will kill it. 154 00:07:52,748 --> 00:07:54,950 John McCain's decision to put Joe Lieberman 155 00:07:54,984 --> 00:07:57,287 front and center at his convention 156 00:07:57,320 --> 00:07:59,288 has the unique distinction of unsettling 157 00:07:59,322 --> 00:08:01,390 both democrats and Republicans. 158 00:08:01,424 --> 00:08:03,625 I think the idea of him being the republican 159 00:08:03,659 --> 00:08:06,161 vice presidential nominee would split the convention. 160 00:08:06,195 --> 00:08:08,397 In the cabinet, fine. Not as V.P. 161 00:08:08,431 --> 00:08:10,198 Bad choice. Conservatives will bolt. 162 00:08:10,234 --> 00:08:12,500 Comedy team of McCain and Lieberman. 163 00:08:12,535 --> 00:08:14,636 Maybe they'll play Atlantic City this summer. 164 00:08:15,504 --> 00:08:17,339 Thank you. 165 00:08:17,374 --> 00:08:19,606 So what the fuck happened? 166 00:08:19,641 --> 00:08:22,644 Lindsey Graham was trying to build support for the idea 167 00:08:22,678 --> 00:08:24,813 - and it leaked. - God damn it, Lindsey. 168 00:08:24,847 --> 00:08:27,417 Well, if it's any consolation, 169 00:08:27,451 --> 00:08:29,585 my numbers show that if you pick Lieberman 170 00:08:29,619 --> 00:08:31,987 or any pro-choice candidate, 171 00:08:32,022 --> 00:08:34,123 40% of your core supporters 172 00:08:34,158 --> 00:08:35,991 will be less likely to support you. 173 00:08:36,024 --> 00:08:37,426 40%. 174 00:08:37,460 --> 00:08:39,728 And you gain very few independents. 175 00:08:39,763 --> 00:08:41,563 Overall, it's a wide-net negative. 176 00:08:41,597 --> 00:08:43,866 We've made a lot of calls. Some people don't even think 177 00:08:43,900 --> 00:08:46,002 Lieberman can make it through the convention. 178 00:08:46,036 --> 00:08:47,502 Others say, yeah, he can, 179 00:08:47,537 --> 00:08:49,904 but he's gonna rip the party in half. 180 00:08:49,939 --> 00:08:51,773 But Joe is perfect. We're both mavericks 181 00:08:51,807 --> 00:08:54,410 that are hated by the assholes in our own parties. 182 00:08:54,445 --> 00:08:57,180 It could have a tremendous healing effect on the country. 183 00:08:57,214 --> 00:08:59,548 We can't win without our base. 184 00:08:59,582 --> 00:09:01,417 Lieberman is the right thing to do, 185 00:09:01,452 --> 00:09:03,418 but the wrong way to win. 186 00:09:05,054 --> 00:09:08,190 - Who all have we vetted? - Romney, Crist, Pawlenty. 187 00:09:08,224 --> 00:09:11,194 - We're trying to vet Bloomberg. - Who can we win with? 188 00:09:11,228 --> 00:09:12,895 - None of them. - None of them? 189 00:09:12,929 --> 00:09:16,532 John, Obama just changed the entire dynamic. 190 00:09:16,566 --> 00:09:18,601 It is a change year, sir. 191 00:09:18,635 --> 00:09:21,637 We desperately need a game-changing pick, 192 00:09:21,671 --> 00:09:25,508 and none of these middle-aged white guys are game-changers. 193 00:09:25,542 --> 00:09:28,879 So... what? 194 00:09:28,913 --> 00:09:30,714 I just fuck off and die? 195 00:09:30,748 --> 00:09:34,384 Well, the data shows we have four things we have to do. 196 00:09:34,418 --> 00:09:36,819 We have to win back the independents, 197 00:09:36,853 --> 00:09:38,255 we have to excite the base, 198 00:09:38,288 --> 00:09:41,690 we have to distance ourselves from the Bush administration, 199 00:09:41,725 --> 00:09:44,061 and we have to close the gender gap. 200 00:09:44,095 --> 00:09:46,763 How bad is the gap? 201 00:09:46,797 --> 00:09:49,232 It's fatal. 202 00:09:49,266 --> 00:09:53,403 You've got a 20% advantage with men, which is great, 203 00:09:53,437 --> 00:09:55,704 but a 20% deficit with women. 204 00:09:55,739 --> 00:09:58,541 You've got to pick up 15% with females. 205 00:09:58,575 --> 00:10:02,246 Because if you're trailing by more than five with them, 206 00:10:02,280 --> 00:10:03,747 you lose. 207 00:10:06,250 --> 00:10:08,317 So find me a woman. 208 00:10:10,621 --> 00:10:13,957 All right, ladies. Who's it gonna be? 209 00:10:20,897 --> 00:10:25,235 Meg Whitman supports abortion rights. 210 00:10:27,237 --> 00:10:30,240 Pro-choice, pro-choice. 211 00:10:33,178 --> 00:10:36,346 - Who are you? - These solar arrays combined 212 00:10:36,381 --> 00:10:40,317 will allow us to produce 34 megawatts of power... 213 00:10:42,821 --> 00:10:45,689 To make sure that risk management 214 00:10:45,724 --> 00:10:48,592 is the best that we can do to secure... 215 00:10:50,128 --> 00:10:53,864 But as you know, the turnpike ends here in Augusta. 216 00:10:53,899 --> 00:10:55,732 At that point... 217 00:11:01,239 --> 00:11:03,272 What was her name? 218 00:11:05,310 --> 00:11:07,845 Once Alaska is allowed 219 00:11:07,879 --> 00:11:11,015 to very responsibly and safely develop our resources, 220 00:11:11,049 --> 00:11:13,084 we'll lower costs of energy across the United States, 221 00:11:13,118 --> 00:11:15,352 and then we'd be able to secure the nation 222 00:11:15,386 --> 00:11:18,355 with a clean, domestic supply of energy. 223 00:11:19,557 --> 00:11:22,026 And I say that, Charlie, even personally. 224 00:11:22,060 --> 00:11:24,428 My one and only son, my 18-year-old, 225 00:11:24,462 --> 00:11:26,263 he just signed up for the United States army. 226 00:11:26,297 --> 00:11:27,732 He's at boot camp right now. 227 00:11:27,766 --> 00:11:29,199 And I'm thinkin', you know, 228 00:11:29,234 --> 00:11:33,037 this kid is doing all that he can within his power 229 00:11:33,072 --> 00:11:36,674 to help secure and defend the United States. 230 00:11:36,708 --> 00:11:39,410 Every elected official had better be asking themselves, 231 00:11:39,444 --> 00:11:41,846 are you doing as much also? 232 00:11:41,881 --> 00:11:44,081 Are you doing all that you can? 233 00:11:46,584 --> 00:11:48,085 She's a star. 234 00:11:48,120 --> 00:11:51,589 She's so passionately pro-life that at age 44, 235 00:11:51,623 --> 00:11:53,124 she decided to keep a child 236 00:11:53,158 --> 00:11:56,360 that she knew mid-term had down's syndrome. 237 00:11:56,394 --> 00:11:58,829 And there's a lot more that the base will love. 238 00:11:58,864 --> 00:12:01,899 She has an 80% approval rating in Alaska. 239 00:12:01,933 --> 00:12:04,970 - The highest of any governor in the country-- - 80%? 240 00:12:05,004 --> 00:12:07,539 And she got it by taking on the oil lobby 241 00:12:07,573 --> 00:12:09,439 and the republican establishment. 242 00:12:09,474 --> 00:12:11,142 She's the one who killed the bridge to nowhere. 243 00:12:11,176 --> 00:12:13,844 I fought Ted Stevens for months 244 00:12:13,879 --> 00:12:15,446 on that stupid fucking bridge. 245 00:12:15,481 --> 00:12:17,248 Plus, she is a devout Christian. 246 00:12:17,282 --> 00:12:19,617 She's got a son about to deploy to Iraq, 247 00:12:19,652 --> 00:12:21,386 attractive mother of five. 248 00:12:21,420 --> 00:12:24,088 - She likes to moose hunt. - Moose hunt? 249 00:12:24,122 --> 00:12:25,623 This is a woman with a gun, John. 250 00:12:25,658 --> 00:12:27,993 I mean, come on, the base is gonna be doing back flips. 251 00:12:28,027 --> 00:12:29,526 What does salter think? 252 00:12:29,561 --> 00:12:32,463 Uh, he's worried that she's a creationist. 253 00:12:32,498 --> 00:12:35,334 Yeah, and that's exactly why the base will love her. 254 00:12:35,367 --> 00:12:36,835 Women will love her. 255 00:12:36,869 --> 00:12:39,338 Plus, she gives you distance from Bush. 256 00:12:39,372 --> 00:12:41,440 Furthermore, she's so outside the box 257 00:12:41,474 --> 00:12:45,010 that she helps you recapture the Maverick label, 258 00:12:45,043 --> 00:12:46,944 which will win back independents. 259 00:12:46,978 --> 00:12:49,047 She's everything we need. 260 00:12:51,417 --> 00:12:54,119 You don't think she might be too outside the box? 261 00:12:54,153 --> 00:12:59,191 Huh. Well, that's what makes her such a Maverick choice. 262 00:12:59,226 --> 00:13:01,292 So is picking Lieberman. 263 00:13:01,327 --> 00:13:03,394 That'd be pretty goddamn mavericky. 264 00:13:03,429 --> 00:13:05,964 Sir, we live in the age of YouTube 265 00:13:05,998 --> 00:13:08,300 and the 24-hour news cycle. 266 00:13:08,335 --> 00:13:10,035 How else do you think a man 267 00:13:10,069 --> 00:13:13,305 who has absolutely no major life accomplishments 268 00:13:13,340 --> 00:13:17,175 is beating an American hero by double digits? 269 00:13:17,210 --> 00:13:20,712 He's simply sailing on his charisma and star power. 270 00:13:20,746 --> 00:13:25,016 We need to create a dynamic moment in this campaign 271 00:13:25,051 --> 00:13:26,552 or we're dead. 272 00:13:26,586 --> 00:13:28,454 You think she's that good? 273 00:13:28,488 --> 00:13:29,688 She could be. 274 00:13:29,723 --> 00:13:31,757 And we can vet her in five days? 275 00:13:31,791 --> 00:13:33,091 We can. 276 00:13:33,126 --> 00:13:35,026 The vet has to be as thorough for her 277 00:13:35,061 --> 00:13:37,395 as it was for all the other candidates. 278 00:13:37,429 --> 00:13:39,765 Culvahouse says he can do it, so... 279 00:13:39,799 --> 00:13:41,735 The clock is ticking, sir. 280 00:13:41,769 --> 00:13:45,671 If you are going to seriously consider the governor of Alaska, 281 00:13:45,705 --> 00:13:47,973 you have to call her now. 282 00:13:51,911 --> 00:13:53,711 You know, Governor, these gas prices 283 00:13:53,746 --> 00:13:57,015 - are killing us. - Oh, my goodness, don't I know it. 284 00:13:57,049 --> 00:13:58,751 They're killing me and Todd, too. 285 00:13:58,785 --> 00:14:00,186 Hey, how are ya? 286 00:14:00,220 --> 00:14:02,689 But once Alaska is allowed to very safely 287 00:14:02,723 --> 00:14:04,556 and responsibly develop our resources, 288 00:14:04,591 --> 00:14:07,726 we'll lower cost of energy across the entire nation. 289 00:14:07,761 --> 00:14:09,161 You keep giving 'em hell, Governor. 290 00:14:09,194 --> 00:14:11,096 Aw, thanks. Nice talking to ya. 291 00:14:11,130 --> 00:14:13,064 Mom, can we go on the roller coaster now? 292 00:14:13,099 --> 00:14:14,534 Yeah. No, of course, honey. 293 00:14:14,568 --> 00:14:16,135 - Hey, Bristol? - Yeah? 294 00:14:16,170 --> 00:14:19,572 Can you hold Trig? I'm gonna take Piper on the roller coaster. 295 00:14:19,607 --> 00:14:21,939 - Sure. - There you go. 296 00:14:21,974 --> 00:14:24,809 There you go, buddy. 297 00:14:28,348 --> 00:14:32,018 - Mom. - Just one second, hon. 298 00:14:32,052 --> 00:14:34,321 This is Sarah. 299 00:14:54,441 --> 00:14:57,676 Thank you for coming on such short notice, Governor. 300 00:14:57,711 --> 00:14:59,511 Should this go according to plan, 301 00:14:59,546 --> 00:15:02,548 we will take you to meet Senator McCain at his compound 302 00:15:02,582 --> 00:15:04,183 first thing in the morning. 303 00:15:04,218 --> 00:15:07,420 Now, if he chooses you to be his running mate, 304 00:15:07,455 --> 00:15:09,155 you will instantly become 305 00:15:09,189 --> 00:15:11,289 one of the most famous people on the planet. 306 00:15:11,324 --> 00:15:13,625 Your life will be investigated, 307 00:15:13,660 --> 00:15:15,160 manipulated, distorted, 308 00:15:15,195 --> 00:15:18,531 and you will lose any semblance of privacy. 309 00:15:18,566 --> 00:15:21,869 Knowing this, are you 100% committed 310 00:15:21,903 --> 00:15:24,103 to going forward with this project? 311 00:15:24,137 --> 00:15:25,672 Absolutely. 312 00:15:25,706 --> 00:15:27,774 I have a servant's heart. 313 00:15:27,808 --> 00:15:30,008 And if you really think I can help this ticket, 314 00:15:30,042 --> 00:15:32,077 if you really think I can help this country, 315 00:15:32,111 --> 00:15:34,312 then absolutely-- I'll do this with ya. 316 00:15:34,347 --> 00:15:36,715 Your private life will be subjected 317 00:15:36,750 --> 00:15:40,219 to harsh, often unfair attacks. 318 00:15:40,254 --> 00:15:42,621 Nothing can prepare you for... 319 00:15:42,655 --> 00:15:44,190 How ugly this can be. Not-- 320 00:15:44,224 --> 00:15:47,126 I do understand that. Here's the deal. 321 00:15:47,160 --> 00:15:49,262 I went through a tough primary in Alaska, 322 00:15:49,295 --> 00:15:52,131 and I know how ugly it can get. 323 00:15:53,735 --> 00:15:55,268 Well, Governor, things can get 324 00:15:55,302 --> 00:15:57,303 quite a bit rougher on the national stage. 325 00:15:57,337 --> 00:15:59,137 I don't know, Alaska's pretty rough. 326 00:15:59,172 --> 00:16:02,073 Now, you and Senator McCain 327 00:16:02,109 --> 00:16:04,910 have a difference of opinion on several issues. 328 00:16:04,944 --> 00:16:07,413 He is pro-life, but he's in favor of exceptions 329 00:16:07,447 --> 00:16:10,651 in the case of rape, incest or a mother's life being at risk. 330 00:16:10,685 --> 00:16:12,586 - You are not. - That is correct. 331 00:16:12,621 --> 00:16:15,053 I am unapologetically pro-life. 332 00:16:16,255 --> 00:16:18,791 Senator McCain supports stem cell research. 333 00:16:18,825 --> 00:16:20,993 - You do not. - That's true, I do not. 334 00:16:21,028 --> 00:16:24,630 John McCain would never ask you to contradict your beliefs, 335 00:16:24,664 --> 00:16:28,135 but we expect you to support his positions. 336 00:16:28,169 --> 00:16:30,403 And we may ask you to appear in ads 337 00:16:30,438 --> 00:16:33,104 advocating those positions. 338 00:16:33,140 --> 00:16:34,674 Do you have a problem with that? 339 00:16:34,708 --> 00:16:37,877 No, I don't. Not at all. 340 00:16:37,912 --> 00:16:41,213 Senator McCain can count on my full support. 341 00:16:41,248 --> 00:16:44,151 I would be so proud to be a member of his team. 342 00:16:46,253 --> 00:16:48,888 Do you reject the theory of evolution? 343 00:16:50,691 --> 00:16:53,426 I'm the daughter of a science teacher. 344 00:16:53,461 --> 00:16:56,596 My dad showed me fossils growing up. 345 00:16:56,630 --> 00:16:59,533 I know about evolution. I accept evolution. 346 00:16:59,567 --> 00:17:03,402 But I will never deny that I see the hand of God 347 00:17:03,437 --> 00:17:08,776 in this beautiful creation that is earth. 348 00:17:13,581 --> 00:17:15,214 I'm really glad that you're asking me 349 00:17:15,248 --> 00:17:17,917 these types of questions. 350 00:17:17,953 --> 00:17:19,418 Why is that? 351 00:17:19,453 --> 00:17:24,291 It's important that you know exactly what you're getting. 352 00:17:24,325 --> 00:17:26,125 John, let me be very clear. 353 00:17:26,159 --> 00:17:29,562 Every other vet we did was over a four-to-eight-week period. 354 00:17:29,597 --> 00:17:32,265 This vet has been compiled in absolute secrecy 355 00:17:32,300 --> 00:17:34,300 in less than five days. 356 00:17:34,334 --> 00:17:35,235 I understand. 357 00:17:35,269 --> 00:17:36,904 Well, in doing a vet this fast, 358 00:17:36,938 --> 00:17:39,006 there's certainly the possibility 359 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:40,708 that we may have missed something. 360 00:17:40,742 --> 00:17:43,409 Yeah, I got it. What do you think, A.B.? 361 00:17:43,443 --> 00:17:45,912 I like many of her answers in the questionnaire. 362 00:17:45,946 --> 00:17:49,348 And in the interview, she hit some of my questions out of the park. 363 00:17:49,384 --> 00:17:50,717 Now... 364 00:17:50,751 --> 00:17:53,553 There are more potential land mines with Palin 365 00:17:53,588 --> 00:17:55,756 than with the other choices. 366 00:17:55,790 --> 00:17:59,092 She told us she has a teen daughter who's pregnant. 367 00:17:59,127 --> 00:18:01,460 That should not prevent this from moving forward, 368 00:18:01,495 --> 00:18:04,532 but we don't know what else could pop up. 369 00:18:04,566 --> 00:18:07,600 But are you impressed with her personally? 370 00:18:10,872 --> 00:18:13,205 I am. 371 00:18:13,240 --> 00:18:15,242 She has a great life story 372 00:18:15,275 --> 00:18:18,779 and she's extremely poised and confident 373 00:18:18,813 --> 00:18:20,681 for someone in her situation. 374 00:18:21,782 --> 00:18:23,550 But you have a candidate 375 00:18:23,584 --> 00:18:25,452 who's only been governor for 18 months. 376 00:18:25,486 --> 00:18:27,688 Before that, she was the mayor of a small town 377 00:18:27,722 --> 00:18:29,857 with 10,000 people. 378 00:18:29,891 --> 00:18:32,626 She undercuts your best attack on Obama 379 00:18:32,661 --> 00:18:34,695 that he's too inexperienced. 380 00:18:34,729 --> 00:18:36,196 Well, that's played out. 381 00:18:36,230 --> 00:18:38,665 We lose by five if we stick with experience. 382 00:18:40,935 --> 00:18:43,370 You think she's ready to be president? 383 00:18:43,404 --> 00:18:46,440 I don't think she's gonna be ready on January 20th, 384 00:18:46,474 --> 00:18:51,211 but I think she has the smarts to get there eventually. 385 00:18:53,381 --> 00:18:55,347 Give me the bottom line, a.B. 386 00:18:55,382 --> 00:18:58,350 High risk... 387 00:18:58,385 --> 00:19:00,487 High reward. 388 00:19:01,957 --> 00:19:03,824 You shouldn't have told me that. 389 00:19:03,858 --> 00:19:04,959 Why not? 390 00:19:04,993 --> 00:19:09,196 I've been a risk-taker all my life. 391 00:19:24,079 --> 00:19:25,745 - Hi. - Hi. How are ya? 392 00:19:25,780 --> 00:19:27,213 Great. 393 00:19:27,247 --> 00:19:28,481 Thanks so much for coming. 394 00:19:28,515 --> 00:19:30,349 Thank you for having me at your beautiful house. 395 00:19:30,384 --> 00:19:33,953 Well, come on in. Please. 396 00:19:37,926 --> 00:19:40,426 One of the things I'm most proud of, Sarah, 397 00:19:40,461 --> 00:19:42,528 is my independence. 398 00:19:42,563 --> 00:19:44,364 And I'm very impressed with how you've bucked 399 00:19:44,398 --> 00:19:46,800 the republican establishment in Alaska. 400 00:19:46,835 --> 00:19:49,469 Well, I am wired to be kind of independent there also. 401 00:19:49,503 --> 00:19:51,805 And I thought if I'm gonna truly run the state 402 00:19:51,840 --> 00:19:54,108 on behalf of the people, I'm gonna have to do it 403 00:19:54,141 --> 00:19:56,409 without that good ole boy network. 404 00:19:56,444 --> 00:20:00,046 I love the way you squashed Stevens' bridge to nowhere. 405 00:20:00,080 --> 00:20:03,449 Yeah. I am pro-growth 406 00:20:03,484 --> 00:20:05,483 and pro-infrastructure for Alaska, 407 00:20:05,518 --> 00:20:08,255 but not at the expense of the American taxpayer. 408 00:20:08,289 --> 00:20:10,290 I told congress if we wanted a bridge, 409 00:20:10,324 --> 00:20:12,292 we'd build it ourselves. 410 00:20:12,326 --> 00:20:14,794 You remind me of myself. 411 00:20:14,829 --> 00:20:16,530 We're both reformers who are not afraid 412 00:20:16,564 --> 00:20:18,097 to thumb our nose at our own party. 413 00:20:18,132 --> 00:20:20,433 Senator, you're an American hero. 414 00:20:20,468 --> 00:20:24,538 I'm just Sarah from Alaska. 415 00:20:28,943 --> 00:20:31,011 What do you guys think? 416 00:20:31,046 --> 00:20:33,681 I know a guy like Tim Pawlenty 417 00:20:33,715 --> 00:20:35,248 isn't exactly the game-changing pick 418 00:20:35,283 --> 00:20:36,749 you all seem to think we need, 419 00:20:36,784 --> 00:20:38,250 but he's young, he's energetic. 420 00:20:38,286 --> 00:20:41,222 He has solid conservative credentials. 421 00:20:41,255 --> 00:20:44,024 With Pawlenty, we make the base happy. 422 00:20:44,059 --> 00:20:46,695 And we know what the hell we're getting. 423 00:20:46,728 --> 00:20:48,428 Pawlenty's ready to be president. 424 00:20:48,462 --> 00:20:50,065 Steve? 425 00:20:50,098 --> 00:20:53,499 Well, there are unknowns with Palin, 426 00:20:53,533 --> 00:20:56,771 and certainly it could go bad. 427 00:20:56,805 --> 00:21:00,273 But if it were me, I'd rather lose by 10 points 428 00:21:00,308 --> 00:21:02,542 going for the win than lose by one point 429 00:21:02,578 --> 00:21:04,078 and look back and say, "God damn," 430 00:21:04,112 --> 00:21:05,813 we should have gone for the win." 431 00:21:07,982 --> 00:21:11,085 Our slogan's "country first." 432 00:21:11,118 --> 00:21:14,688 Lieberman and Pawlenty are country-first choices. 433 00:21:16,357 --> 00:21:17,925 Sarah Palin will be perceived 434 00:21:17,959 --> 00:21:20,460 as a self-serving political maneuver. 435 00:21:23,632 --> 00:21:27,266 You may not only lose the election, John. 436 00:21:27,301 --> 00:21:29,971 You just might lose your reputation right along with it. 437 00:21:30,005 --> 00:21:32,841 I'm not running for my reputation. 438 00:21:33,942 --> 00:21:36,076 I'm running to be president. 439 00:21:37,245 --> 00:21:38,912 Yes, sir. 440 00:21:47,288 --> 00:21:48,923 It is absolutely crucial 441 00:21:48,958 --> 00:21:50,925 that not a single person know you're the pick. 442 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:53,627 Surprise of your announcement will stop any momentum 443 00:21:53,661 --> 00:21:56,030 Obama might get from his convention speech. 444 00:21:56,065 --> 00:21:57,697 That's smart. 445 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:07,408 You seem totally unfazed by all this. 446 00:22:08,677 --> 00:22:10,912 It's God's plan. 447 00:22:20,990 --> 00:22:24,159 This election has never been about me. 448 00:22:24,193 --> 00:22:26,427 It's about you. 449 00:22:36,204 --> 00:22:38,706 You understand that in this election 450 00:22:38,740 --> 00:22:40,276 the greatest risk we can take 451 00:22:40,309 --> 00:22:42,143 is to try the same old politics 452 00:22:42,178 --> 00:22:46,580 with the same old players and expect a different result. 453 00:22:50,418 --> 00:22:53,288 Change happens. 454 00:22:53,321 --> 00:22:56,891 Change happens because the American people demand it... 455 00:22:58,627 --> 00:23:02,830 Because they rise up and insist on new ideas and new leadership 456 00:23:02,865 --> 00:23:05,665 and new politics for a new time. 457 00:23:05,700 --> 00:23:07,767 You're about to meet our nominee. 458 00:23:07,802 --> 00:23:11,605 You are the seventh and eighth person to know about this. 459 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:13,107 It's Steve. 460 00:23:13,142 --> 00:23:15,077 Come in. 461 00:23:15,111 --> 00:23:16,678 Because I've seen it... 462 00:23:16,713 --> 00:23:18,345 Hi. Come on in. 463 00:23:18,380 --> 00:23:21,215 I'm just watching Obama's big, fancy speech again. 464 00:23:21,249 --> 00:23:23,885 Governor, this is Matthew Scully. 465 00:23:23,919 --> 00:23:25,619 - He'll be your main speechwriter. - Nice to meet you. 466 00:23:25,654 --> 00:23:27,322 And this is Nicolle Wallace, 467 00:23:27,356 --> 00:23:30,759 - former white house communications director. - Hi. How are you? 468 00:23:30,792 --> 00:23:32,960 And this is Governor Sarah Palin 469 00:23:32,994 --> 00:23:34,261 from Alaska. 470 00:23:34,296 --> 00:23:37,332 Yes, of course. Congratulations, Governor. 471 00:23:37,366 --> 00:23:38,832 It's a real honor to meet you. 472 00:23:38,867 --> 00:23:40,568 Great to have you on board. 473 00:23:40,602 --> 00:23:42,803 Hey, come here. Lookit. Look at this. 474 00:23:42,838 --> 00:23:47,142 I didn't know we were running against a Greek God. 475 00:23:50,712 --> 00:23:53,480 They sure do love him. 476 00:23:53,514 --> 00:23:58,353 - They're gonna love you more. - America, we cannot turn back. 477 00:24:09,331 --> 00:24:10,932 Governor, you are the nominee 478 00:24:10,966 --> 00:24:12,767 for the vice president of the United States. 479 00:24:12,801 --> 00:24:15,569 You will no longer be carrying your own bags. 480 00:24:15,604 --> 00:24:17,071 Yes, sir. 481 00:24:17,106 --> 00:24:18,874 And never call me "sir." 482 00:24:18,909 --> 00:24:20,909 You can call me Steve, Schmidty, 483 00:24:20,943 --> 00:24:24,412 Kojak, potsie, shithead-- anything you want. 484 00:24:24,446 --> 00:24:26,781 I will call you Governor or ma'am. 485 00:24:26,815 --> 00:24:30,584 Well, I don't curse, so I'm gonna have to call you potsie. 486 00:24:30,619 --> 00:24:32,320 Very good, ma'am. 487 00:24:32,354 --> 00:24:34,555 These gentlemen are secret service agents. 488 00:24:34,589 --> 00:24:36,191 They will take you into the arena. 489 00:24:36,226 --> 00:24:38,192 And if everything goes according to plan, 490 00:24:38,227 --> 00:24:40,694 they will be with you the rest of your life. 491 00:24:40,729 --> 00:24:42,763 Everything's gonna change 492 00:24:42,798 --> 00:24:45,300 the moment you walk out that door. 493 00:24:45,334 --> 00:24:47,368 Are you ready, Governor? 494 00:24:51,206 --> 00:24:53,241 I'm ready. 495 00:24:53,275 --> 00:24:54,909 Breathe. 496 00:24:58,814 --> 00:25:00,415 Welcome, Governor. 497 00:25:17,934 --> 00:25:19,867 Thank you. 498 00:25:19,902 --> 00:25:22,071 Thank you for that wonderful welcome. 499 00:25:22,105 --> 00:25:25,841 I'm very happy today to spend my birthday with you 500 00:25:25,875 --> 00:25:29,111 and to make a historic announcement in Dayton... 501 00:25:30,613 --> 00:25:35,283 ...a city built on hard, honest work of good people. 502 00:25:40,023 --> 00:25:42,090 The person I'm about to introduce to you 503 00:25:42,125 --> 00:25:45,160 was a stand-out High School point guard, 504 00:25:45,195 --> 00:25:48,663 a concerned citizen who became a member of the P.T.A., 505 00:25:48,698 --> 00:25:50,499 then a city council member... 506 00:25:50,533 --> 00:25:52,701 - Say a prayer. - ...Then a mayor, 507 00:25:52,735 --> 00:25:56,337 - and now a governor. - Say a prayer. 508 00:25:56,373 --> 00:25:58,672 - Say a prayer. - Say a prayer. 509 00:25:58,707 --> 00:26:01,276 ...To celebrate the anniversary of women's suffrage, 510 00:26:01,311 --> 00:26:04,946 a devoted wife and a mother of five. 511 00:26:08,885 --> 00:26:11,720 My friends and fellow Americans, 512 00:26:11,754 --> 00:26:13,921 I am very pleased 513 00:26:13,956 --> 00:26:16,825 to introduce to you the next vice president 514 00:26:16,859 --> 00:26:20,429 of the United States, 515 00:26:20,463 --> 00:26:23,932 Governor Sarah Palin of the great state of Alaska! 516 00:26:29,438 --> 00:26:31,672 Just have fun. 517 00:26:47,389 --> 00:26:49,558 This is a fantastic rollout, Steve. 518 00:26:49,593 --> 00:26:51,893 I can't believe you were able to keep it a secret. 519 00:26:51,928 --> 00:26:55,198 I had to confiscate her kids' cell phones. 520 00:26:56,666 --> 00:26:58,333 No hurry. 521 00:26:58,369 --> 00:27:00,769 - Thank you. - All the way, Sarah! 522 00:27:00,803 --> 00:27:02,771 And I thank you, Senator McCain, 523 00:27:02,804 --> 00:27:05,907 for the confidence you have placed in me. 524 00:27:05,942 --> 00:27:10,547 Senator, I am honored to be chosen as your running mate. 525 00:27:13,551 --> 00:27:16,219 It was rightly noted in Denver this week 526 00:27:16,252 --> 00:27:19,455 that Hillary left 18 million cracks 527 00:27:19,489 --> 00:27:23,093 in the highest, hardest glass ceiling in America. 528 00:27:26,497 --> 00:27:28,497 But it turns out 529 00:27:28,531 --> 00:27:30,733 the women of America aren't finished yet 530 00:27:30,767 --> 00:27:34,869 and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all. 531 00:27:41,212 --> 00:27:43,446 We gotta get her ready for her convention speech. 532 00:27:43,481 --> 00:27:45,915 She'll need a vocal coach, a foreign policy expert, 533 00:27:45,949 --> 00:27:48,151 hair and make-up consultants and a stylist. 534 00:27:48,185 --> 00:27:49,918 No doubt. 535 00:27:52,788 --> 00:27:55,657 ♪ And if I was a movie star ♪ 536 00:27:58,129 --> 00:28:00,363 ♪ I'd sip honey from a pickle jar ♪ 537 00:28:00,398 --> 00:28:03,065 ♪ in the back of my limousine ♪ 538 00:28:03,100 --> 00:28:06,635 ♪ and they'd call me an icon ♪ 539 00:28:08,938 --> 00:28:10,906 ♪ and I'd be looking back at you ♪ 540 00:28:10,940 --> 00:28:13,810 ♪ from the cover of a "people" magazine... ♪ 541 00:28:13,845 --> 00:28:15,178 Not-- not too tight. 542 00:28:15,212 --> 00:28:18,781 ♪ I guess it's all for the taking... ♪ 543 00:28:20,519 --> 00:28:23,752 I love these Johnny Choos. 544 00:28:25,087 --> 00:28:28,558 ♪ My sister says i've got to see it ♪ 545 00:28:28,592 --> 00:28:31,628 ♪ and believe it, and I believe it... ♪ 546 00:28:31,662 --> 00:28:33,763 Oh, my gosh. 547 00:28:34,698 --> 00:28:37,199 ♪ I believe it ♪ 548 00:28:37,233 --> 00:28:40,236 - What do you think, Todd? - It's cool. 549 00:28:41,871 --> 00:28:44,073 - Nice, dad. - Mom, you look beautiful. 550 00:28:44,107 --> 00:28:46,977 Aw, hey, look at you. Look at your fancy shoes. 551 00:28:47,011 --> 00:28:49,245 - You look so awesome, mom. - Yeah, it really looks good. 552 00:28:49,280 --> 00:28:50,747 - You look great, Willow. - Thanks. 553 00:28:50,782 --> 00:28:51,881 - So do you. - So good. 554 00:28:51,915 --> 00:28:53,149 Look at Trig's little shirt. 555 00:28:53,183 --> 00:28:55,084 Okay, if you all come with me, 556 00:28:55,117 --> 00:28:56,719 it's time for your campaign photos. 557 00:28:56,753 --> 00:28:59,222 - Bye, mom. - Okay. Let's go, guys. 558 00:28:59,256 --> 00:29:01,257 - See you in a bit, hon. - Yeah. 559 00:29:01,292 --> 00:29:03,259 Governor, this is your new staff-- 560 00:29:03,294 --> 00:29:06,062 Tucker Eskew, senior media advisor. 561 00:29:06,096 --> 00:29:07,698 - It's a pleasure. - Nice to meet you. 562 00:29:07,731 --> 00:29:09,431 Chris Edwards, your deputy chief of staff. 563 00:29:09,465 --> 00:29:10,500 - Hi. - Hi. 564 00:29:10,534 --> 00:29:12,000 And my husband, Mark Wallace, 565 00:29:12,034 --> 00:29:13,936 former ambassador to the United Nations. 566 00:29:13,970 --> 00:29:15,438 He'll be a senior advisor. 567 00:29:15,472 --> 00:29:17,406 We're all honored to be on your team, Governor. 568 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:20,210 - The honor is all mine. - Shall we sit? 569 00:29:21,479 --> 00:29:24,481 Well, our first order of business, Governor, 570 00:29:24,516 --> 00:29:27,016 is we need to find out 571 00:29:27,050 --> 00:29:29,785 if there are any unexpected surprises. 572 00:29:29,820 --> 00:29:31,987 The press are gonna be digging deep into your past, 573 00:29:32,022 --> 00:29:36,191 so we need to prepare answers about your background. 574 00:29:36,226 --> 00:29:37,694 Oh, gosh. 575 00:29:37,728 --> 00:29:41,464 I can't think of anything I haven't already disclosed. 576 00:29:42,999 --> 00:29:44,567 The Wasilla librarian claims that as mayor 577 00:29:44,602 --> 00:29:46,369 she tried to ban books. Is that true? 578 00:29:46,403 --> 00:29:49,471 What about the allegations that Trig is not really her child? 579 00:29:49,505 --> 00:29:51,906 Did she attend a pentecostal church where they speak 580 00:29:51,941 --> 00:29:54,075 in tongues? 581 00:29:54,110 --> 00:29:57,179 This source we talked to intimately involved in Palin's vetting 582 00:29:57,214 --> 00:29:59,215 admitted that aside from those they talked to 583 00:29:59,250 --> 00:30:01,016 involved in so-called troopergate, 584 00:30:01,051 --> 00:30:03,720 they didn't talk to any character witnesses in Alaska-- 585 00:30:05,122 --> 00:30:07,222 why was the vet so bad? 586 00:30:07,257 --> 00:30:08,923 Listen, granted, he only had a few days, 587 00:30:08,958 --> 00:30:10,925 but culvahouse did clear her. 588 00:30:10,960 --> 00:30:14,264 - Oh, with what? Wikipedia? - There's no way this vet was thorough. 589 00:30:14,298 --> 00:30:16,233 What? What did he miss? 590 00:30:16,268 --> 00:30:19,269 He had troopergate. He had bridge to nowhere. 591 00:30:19,303 --> 00:30:21,770 No one went to Alaska to interview her colleagues, her enemies. 592 00:30:21,804 --> 00:30:24,038 There was no political vet whatsoever. 593 00:30:24,073 --> 00:30:26,207 These charges are such bullshit. 594 00:30:26,243 --> 00:30:28,044 I mean, Trig isn't her baby? 595 00:30:28,078 --> 00:30:30,380 What, speaking in tongues? 596 00:30:30,415 --> 00:30:32,516 - She does. - I don't care. 597 00:30:32,550 --> 00:30:34,351 Is the first amendment no longer law here? 598 00:30:34,385 --> 00:30:36,686 Is she not entitled to her religious beliefs? 599 00:30:36,721 --> 00:30:38,454 You're missing the point, Rick. 600 00:30:38,489 --> 00:30:41,623 John is getting slammed for making an irresponsible choice. 601 00:30:41,658 --> 00:30:43,626 - We picked her. - No, you two picked her, 602 00:30:43,660 --> 00:30:45,663 then slapped her on the butt and shoved her out there 603 00:30:45,697 --> 00:30:48,064 under a banner saying "country first!" 604 00:30:48,099 --> 00:30:49,333 You're a real prick, Mark. 605 00:30:49,367 --> 00:30:50,900 - Fuck you, Schmidt! - Fuck you! 606 00:30:50,934 --> 00:30:53,670 All right, all right! Let's just get through this. 607 00:30:53,704 --> 00:30:55,137 Come on. 608 00:30:55,172 --> 00:30:56,572 Troopergate. What--? 609 00:30:56,607 --> 00:30:58,207 The Alaska safety commissioner 610 00:30:58,241 --> 00:31:00,876 is claiming that he was fired because he wouldn't fire 611 00:31:00,910 --> 00:31:03,547 Palin's brother-in-law, trooper Mike Wooten. 612 00:31:03,581 --> 00:31:06,849 And what were the charges against trooper Wooten? 613 00:31:06,884 --> 00:31:09,052 Besides the fact that he was divorcing Palin's sister? 614 00:31:09,086 --> 00:31:13,022 Yes. Do we have any information that shows 615 00:31:13,056 --> 00:31:15,223 trooper Wooten should have been fired? 616 00:31:15,258 --> 00:31:17,427 Yeah, Wooten was accused of drinking 617 00:31:17,461 --> 00:31:19,196 from an open container from his police car, 618 00:31:19,230 --> 00:31:21,298 tasering his 11-year-old stepson, 619 00:31:21,333 --> 00:31:23,567 and illegally shooting a moose without a permit. 620 00:31:23,600 --> 00:31:25,068 Jesus Christ. 621 00:31:25,102 --> 00:31:28,037 Okay, coordinate all responses with their Alaskan council. 622 00:31:28,071 --> 00:31:30,139 Let's try to keep it a local matter. 623 00:31:30,173 --> 00:31:32,542 Bridge to nowhere. I thought we were good on this. 624 00:31:32,576 --> 00:31:35,212 She had the project squashed after she was elected, 625 00:31:35,246 --> 00:31:37,815 but ran on a platform to build the bridge. 626 00:31:37,849 --> 00:31:39,316 It's a huge flip-flop. 627 00:31:39,351 --> 00:31:40,819 God damn it. 628 00:31:40,852 --> 00:31:43,419 How could she not tell us that? 629 00:31:43,454 --> 00:31:46,356 What the fuck is the Alaska independence party 630 00:31:46,390 --> 00:31:47,890 and was she ever a member of it? 631 00:31:47,924 --> 00:31:50,461 The A.I.P. Is a political party whose sole platform 632 00:31:50,495 --> 00:31:54,097 is the secession of Alaska from the union. 633 00:31:54,131 --> 00:31:55,566 Well, ain't that a hoot? 634 00:31:55,600 --> 00:31:58,435 Now, was she ever a member of it? 635 00:32:00,105 --> 00:32:02,305 Well? 636 00:32:02,340 --> 00:32:05,342 We know Todd Palin was a member for many years. 637 00:32:05,376 --> 00:32:08,211 We can't confirm if she was ever a member. 638 00:32:08,246 --> 00:32:11,715 Okay. Call our people in Alaska right now 639 00:32:11,750 --> 00:32:13,284 and find out if she was. 640 00:32:13,318 --> 00:32:15,585 It's 3:00 A.M. in Alaska right now. 641 00:32:15,620 --> 00:32:17,954 The phones don't work there at night?! 642 00:32:21,792 --> 00:32:24,761 We're under attack here, people! 643 00:32:24,795 --> 00:32:26,531 You're gonna have to raise your game. 644 00:32:26,565 --> 00:32:29,067 I can assure you that Obama's people 645 00:32:29,102 --> 00:32:30,467 are all over this shit. 646 00:32:30,501 --> 00:32:33,371 In the last 24 hours, I have been asked questions 647 00:32:33,405 --> 00:32:37,074 by the national media that are outrageous and disgusting. 648 00:32:37,109 --> 00:32:39,977 I have been asked when her amniotic fluid 649 00:32:40,012 --> 00:32:42,746 started to leak with regard to her last birth. 650 00:32:42,781 --> 00:32:44,182 It's shameful. 651 00:32:44,217 --> 00:32:45,850 So when did it start leaking? 652 00:32:45,885 --> 00:32:47,651 She's fought the oil companies. 653 00:32:47,685 --> 00:32:50,087 She's taken on corrupt special interests. 654 00:32:50,122 --> 00:32:52,656 These accusations are totally sexist. 655 00:32:52,690 --> 00:32:55,293 Never in my life have I seen a candidate 656 00:32:55,326 --> 00:32:57,761 more attacked by the liberal media. 657 00:32:57,796 --> 00:33:00,332 Smear after smear after smear. 658 00:33:00,365 --> 00:33:02,967 Are you sure we have to do this? 659 00:33:02,968 --> 00:33:04,567 Bristol couldn't stop crying when I told her. 660 00:33:04,601 --> 00:33:06,137 Are you it's going to we have come out tomorrow 661 00:33:06,171 --> 00:33:07,638 with or without our statement, Governor. 662 00:33:07,672 --> 00:33:09,073 A positive from this 663 00:33:09,107 --> 00:33:10,942 is that given the timing of Bristol's pregnancy, 664 00:33:10,976 --> 00:33:13,911 it makes it physically impossible for Trig to be her baby. 665 00:33:13,946 --> 00:33:17,916 So we can put that absurd rumor to rest. 666 00:33:17,950 --> 00:33:20,651 "We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby 667 00:33:20,685 --> 00:33:23,654 and even prouder to become grandparents." 668 00:33:23,688 --> 00:33:25,122 We're not proud 669 00:33:25,157 --> 00:33:27,992 that our teenage daughter is pregnant, Maria. 670 00:33:28,026 --> 00:33:30,328 And I don't want to send a message that teen pregnancy 671 00:33:30,362 --> 00:33:32,463 is something to be proud of. 672 00:33:32,497 --> 00:33:34,265 I want that line out. 673 00:33:34,299 --> 00:33:36,700 Of course, Governor. I'll change it right away. 674 00:33:38,303 --> 00:33:40,705 Governor Palin's 17-year-old daughter Bristol 675 00:33:40,738 --> 00:33:43,807 has been seen holding her baby brother Trig at campaign events. 676 00:33:43,842 --> 00:33:45,909 What the American people didn't know until today 677 00:33:45,944 --> 00:33:48,680 is that Bristol is five months pregnant. 678 00:33:48,714 --> 00:33:50,349 Her parents issued this statement: 679 00:33:50,383 --> 00:33:52,851 "We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby." 680 00:33:52,885 --> 00:33:54,685 I specifically wanted that line taken out, 681 00:33:54,719 --> 00:33:56,320 and you ran it without changing a word. 682 00:33:56,355 --> 00:33:57,588 You're absolutely right. 683 00:33:57,622 --> 00:33:59,890 The campaign takes full responsibility on this. 684 00:33:59,924 --> 00:34:01,825 Maria's gonna personally apologize to you. 685 00:34:01,860 --> 00:34:03,494 How the flip did this happen? 686 00:34:03,528 --> 00:34:05,129 Senator McCain is somewhat 687 00:34:05,163 --> 00:34:07,465 a fly-by-the-seat- of-his-pants type of guy, 688 00:34:07,500 --> 00:34:10,068 and it does occasionally create a little chaos in the campaign. 689 00:34:10,103 --> 00:34:11,902 Well, I want Maria gone. 690 00:34:11,936 --> 00:34:14,772 Governor, this was a mistake. Maria feels terrible. 691 00:34:14,806 --> 00:34:17,408 She's an excellent press secretary. 692 00:34:17,442 --> 00:34:19,311 My 17-year-old daughter is being made fun of 693 00:34:19,345 --> 00:34:21,013 by every talk show host in the country. 694 00:34:21,047 --> 00:34:24,115 I want Maria gone, period. 695 00:34:24,149 --> 00:34:27,319 Of course, Governor. She's gone. 696 00:34:27,353 --> 00:34:29,488 Done. 697 00:34:31,656 --> 00:34:33,125 Who makes that call? 698 00:34:33,159 --> 00:34:35,459 That'd be you. 699 00:34:35,494 --> 00:34:38,461 The idea that if something happened to John McCain 700 00:34:38,496 --> 00:34:41,966 who is 72 years old and who has had two bouts with melanoma, 701 00:34:42,001 --> 00:34:44,102 and she could step into the presidency-- 702 00:34:44,137 --> 00:34:45,602 It's just ridiculous. 703 00:34:45,638 --> 00:34:47,105 The real sequence, Rachel, 704 00:34:47,140 --> 00:34:49,773 is she said "please" and "thank you," 705 00:34:49,807 --> 00:34:52,309 and then "thanks, but no thanks," 706 00:34:52,345 --> 00:34:56,880 only when the congress had de-authorized the bridge... 707 00:34:56,915 --> 00:34:59,384 Hi, Governor. I just wanted to check in, 708 00:34:59,418 --> 00:35:01,952 make sure you're doing okay. 709 00:35:01,987 --> 00:35:04,089 Should John McCain consider replacing Sarah Palin 710 00:35:04,123 --> 00:35:05,924 on the GOP ticket? 711 00:35:05,958 --> 00:35:07,426 I want to talk to the press. 712 00:35:07,460 --> 00:35:10,127 I want to set the record straight on this stuff. 713 00:35:11,263 --> 00:35:14,066 I'll just go put Trig's P.J's on. 714 00:35:14,100 --> 00:35:15,633 Hey, there. 715 00:35:15,668 --> 00:35:18,336 - There you go, baby. - Just gonna put your PJ's on. 716 00:35:18,371 --> 00:35:21,206 Now, we don't want you to talk to anyone 717 00:35:21,240 --> 00:35:24,676 until after the convention 718 00:35:24,710 --> 00:35:28,179 because no one knows anything about you. 719 00:35:28,213 --> 00:35:30,848 If you answer these ridiculous allegations, 720 00:35:30,884 --> 00:35:35,121 you'll be defining yourself in a defensive posture. 721 00:35:35,154 --> 00:35:36,888 But isn't the press defining me right now? 722 00:35:36,922 --> 00:35:40,960 No news story lasts more than 48 hours any more. 723 00:35:40,994 --> 00:35:43,294 News is no longer meant to be remembered. 724 00:35:43,328 --> 00:35:44,729 It's just entertainment. 725 00:35:44,763 --> 00:35:47,832 So if you hit your convention speech out of the park, 726 00:35:47,866 --> 00:35:52,837 the next news cycle will be the comeback of Sarah Palin. 727 00:35:52,871 --> 00:35:55,807 Yeah. I can do that. 728 00:35:55,841 --> 00:35:59,411 Now, everyone's heard a lot of crazy stories about you. 729 00:35:59,445 --> 00:36:02,747 Now it's time for you to tell the world who you really are. 730 00:36:02,781 --> 00:36:07,586 You tell Senator McCain I won't let him down. 731 00:36:07,620 --> 00:36:10,856 And good evening from the G.O.P. Convention in St. Paul. 732 00:36:10,890 --> 00:36:12,858 All eyes will be on Senator McCain's 733 00:36:12,892 --> 00:36:15,159 V.P. Choice, Governor Sarah Palin, 734 00:36:15,193 --> 00:36:17,195 when she takes the stage at the R.N.C. 735 00:36:17,229 --> 00:36:19,197 She's likely never seen a night 736 00:36:19,232 --> 00:36:21,133 fraught with so much anticipation, 737 00:36:21,167 --> 00:36:23,269 expectation and pressure. 738 00:36:24,803 --> 00:36:27,839 The food's terrible, but I hear it's gonna be worse in Iraq. 739 00:36:27,873 --> 00:36:31,776 - My boy's so brave. - Come on, mom. 740 00:36:35,881 --> 00:36:38,050 Thank you for inviting me, Mrs. Palin. 741 00:36:38,084 --> 00:36:40,219 Thank you for cutting your mullet, Levi. 742 00:36:40,254 --> 00:36:41,987 I really appreciate it. 743 00:36:42,022 --> 00:36:43,656 I didn't really want to at first, 744 00:36:43,690 --> 00:36:46,591 but I think it looks way better now. 745 00:36:46,626 --> 00:36:49,994 I think it does, too. 746 00:36:51,797 --> 00:36:53,365 Sorry to interrupt, 747 00:36:53,398 --> 00:36:56,068 but the palins need to go to their seats. 748 00:36:56,102 --> 00:36:58,137 - Bye, mom. - Okay. 749 00:37:06,779 --> 00:37:09,481 I don't know. I don't know. 750 00:37:09,515 --> 00:37:11,517 Hey, she's gonna be fine. 751 00:37:11,552 --> 00:37:14,353 - Really? - Absolutely. 752 00:37:16,223 --> 00:37:17,757 Is she gonna be okay? 753 00:37:17,792 --> 00:37:20,525 I'm more concerned about one on ones. 754 00:37:20,560 --> 00:37:21,994 How bad? 755 00:37:22,027 --> 00:37:25,230 I'm not sure how much she knows about foreign policy. 756 00:37:25,264 --> 00:37:27,833 She didn't know why North and South Korea were different countries. 757 00:37:29,703 --> 00:37:32,472 Okay, let's keep the press away from her. 758 00:37:32,507 --> 00:37:34,673 We have five days to bring her up to speed. 759 00:37:34,707 --> 00:37:36,140 She'll be fine. 760 00:37:36,175 --> 00:37:38,176 She's on in five minutes. I've gotta get up there. 761 00:37:38,211 --> 00:37:39,811 Good luck. 762 00:37:39,845 --> 00:37:42,046 In choosing Governor Sarah Palin 763 00:37:42,082 --> 00:37:45,552 as his running mate, John McCain has chosen 764 00:37:45,586 --> 00:37:48,153 for the future. 765 00:37:48,188 --> 00:37:52,724 Governor Palin represents a new generation. 766 00:37:52,758 --> 00:37:55,628 She's already one of the most successful governors 767 00:37:55,661 --> 00:37:59,197 in America and the most popular. 768 00:38:02,203 --> 00:38:06,039 Let's get John McCain and Sarah Palin elected, 769 00:38:06,073 --> 00:38:08,373 and let's shake up Washington 770 00:38:08,407 --> 00:38:11,376 and move this country forward! 771 00:38:13,113 --> 00:38:15,513 You're gonna do great. 772 00:38:17,650 --> 00:38:19,819 Ladies and gentlemen, 773 00:38:19,854 --> 00:38:21,888 the Governor of Alaska 774 00:38:21,922 --> 00:38:26,191 and the next vice president of the United States, 775 00:38:26,226 --> 00:38:29,361 Sarah Palin! 776 00:38:45,445 --> 00:38:48,381 Thank you. 777 00:38:48,415 --> 00:38:52,084 Mr. chairman, delegates, 778 00:38:52,119 --> 00:38:54,721 and fellow citizens, 779 00:38:54,756 --> 00:38:57,390 I will be honored to accept your nomination 780 00:38:57,424 --> 00:39:01,327 for vice president of the United States. 781 00:39:07,935 --> 00:39:09,804 Thank you. 782 00:39:14,141 --> 00:39:16,943 Our nominee is a man 783 00:39:16,977 --> 00:39:20,479 who wore the uniform of his country for 22 years 784 00:39:20,514 --> 00:39:24,450 and refused to break faith with those troops in Iraq 785 00:39:24,484 --> 00:39:27,688 who now have brought victory within sight. 786 00:39:27,722 --> 00:39:30,624 Good, good. She's really good. 787 00:39:30,658 --> 00:39:33,160 We were so blessed in April. 788 00:39:33,195 --> 00:39:36,028 Todd and I welcomed our littlest one 789 00:39:36,063 --> 00:39:37,730 into the world-- 790 00:39:37,764 --> 00:39:43,136 a perfectly beautiful baby boy named Trig. 791 00:39:45,039 --> 00:39:46,707 Children with special needs 792 00:39:46,740 --> 00:39:50,242 inspire a very, very special love. 793 00:39:52,645 --> 00:39:55,114 She's amazing. 794 00:39:55,148 --> 00:39:57,716 To the families of special needs children 795 00:39:57,750 --> 00:40:02,122 all across this country, I have a message for you. 796 00:40:02,157 --> 00:40:04,824 I pledge to you that if we are elected, 797 00:40:04,859 --> 00:40:09,295 you will have a friend and advocate in the White House. 798 00:40:09,330 --> 00:40:11,030 She's incredible! 799 00:40:12,233 --> 00:40:14,166 Before I became governor 800 00:40:14,201 --> 00:40:17,436 of the great state of Alaska... 801 00:40:18,840 --> 00:40:22,575 I was mayor of my hometown. 802 00:40:22,609 --> 00:40:25,443 I guess a small-town mayor 803 00:40:25,478 --> 00:40:29,983 is sort of like a community organizer. 804 00:40:30,017 --> 00:40:35,055 Except that you have actual responsibilities. 805 00:40:37,592 --> 00:40:40,093 Now I know why they call her "Sarah barracuda." 806 00:40:42,562 --> 00:40:45,899 I love those hockey moms. 807 00:40:45,933 --> 00:40:47,133 You know they say the difference 808 00:40:47,167 --> 00:40:49,068 between a hockey mom and a pit bull? 809 00:40:49,103 --> 00:40:50,570 Lipstick. 810 00:40:50,605 --> 00:40:52,206 Yeah! 811 00:40:52,240 --> 00:40:54,274 She just came up with that. 812 00:40:54,308 --> 00:40:57,443 Join our cause and help America 813 00:40:57,477 --> 00:41:01,314 elect a great man as the next president 814 00:41:01,348 --> 00:41:03,616 of the United States. 815 00:41:05,052 --> 00:41:06,552 Thank you. 816 00:41:06,588 --> 00:41:08,956 And God bless America. 817 00:41:08,990 --> 00:41:11,291 - Great job! You did a great job! - Couldn't have gone better. 818 00:41:11,325 --> 00:41:13,559 - Congratulations. - My God! 819 00:41:13,593 --> 00:41:15,061 She did it without a teleprompter. 820 00:41:15,095 --> 00:41:16,562 It broke halfway through her speech. 821 00:41:16,596 --> 00:41:17,898 - You're kidding. - No. 822 00:41:17,933 --> 00:41:20,100 If that happens to me tomorrow night, I'm fucked. 823 00:41:24,206 --> 00:41:25,540 We can win this! 824 00:41:25,573 --> 00:41:28,375 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, ohh ♪ 825 00:41:28,410 --> 00:41:29,776 ♪ and up, up, up ♪ 826 00:41:29,810 --> 00:41:32,511 ♪ can only go up from here ♪ 827 00:41:32,547 --> 00:41:34,047 ♪ up, up ♪ 828 00:41:34,081 --> 00:41:36,483 ♪ up where the cloud's gonna clear ♪ 829 00:41:36,516 --> 00:41:41,588 ♪ up, up, there's no way but up from here... ♪ 830 00:41:41,622 --> 00:41:44,257 Thank you for calling. Yes, we do take credit cards. 831 00:41:44,292 --> 00:41:46,759 - I'd be happy to... - I've got $500. 832 00:41:46,794 --> 00:41:49,363 We're grateful for every dollar we get. 833 00:41:49,397 --> 00:41:52,131 Yes, Sarah Palin will be giving a speech in Florida this week. 834 00:41:52,166 --> 00:41:54,001 Thanks. 835 00:41:54,035 --> 00:41:56,302 Hey. Here we go. 836 00:41:56,337 --> 00:41:58,205 - Thanks for coming. - I love you. 837 00:41:58,239 --> 00:42:02,275 Hi. Hey. Hi. 838 00:42:02,310 --> 00:42:05,144 - God, this is crazy. - I know, they really love her. 839 00:42:06,714 --> 00:42:09,249 How are ya? Hey. 840 00:42:10,685 --> 00:42:12,353 - Hey, what's your name? - I'm Sarah. 841 00:42:12,387 --> 00:42:13,921 - Sarah? - Yeah. 842 00:42:13,955 --> 00:42:16,556 That's my name, too. That's amazing! 843 00:42:16,591 --> 00:42:18,459 - I know. - Oh! 844 00:42:18,493 --> 00:42:19,693 Hey, thanks for coming out. 845 00:42:19,727 --> 00:42:21,761 Thank you. We never felt welcome to go anywhere 846 00:42:21,796 --> 00:42:23,629 before we saw you give that speech. 847 00:42:23,663 --> 00:42:26,133 Oh, thank you. Thanks so much. 848 00:42:26,166 --> 00:42:28,535 Look at you. I want to look at how handsome 849 00:42:28,569 --> 00:42:31,138 my son Trig's gonna be when he's all grown up. 850 00:42:31,172 --> 00:42:34,041 She understands that you can't solve problems with government, 851 00:42:34,075 --> 00:42:35,709 that government is the problem. 852 00:42:35,743 --> 00:42:38,879 When she talks about her faith, you can tell it's for real. 853 00:42:38,913 --> 00:42:42,016 When she talks about guns, you can tell it's for real. 854 00:42:42,050 --> 00:42:43,750 I've got five kids, too, 855 00:42:43,785 --> 00:42:45,285 and there's something about her-- 856 00:42:45,320 --> 00:42:48,655 she's talking to me. And nobody talks to me. 857 00:42:52,027 --> 00:42:54,361 CNN has us even with Obama. 858 00:42:54,396 --> 00:42:57,297 - Are you kidding me? - Hey, Gallup has us up by five. 859 00:42:57,332 --> 00:42:59,033 She's given us exactly what we needed. 860 00:42:59,067 --> 00:43:00,934 We've made more money in the last few days 861 00:43:00,969 --> 00:43:02,368 than we did all last month. 862 00:43:02,403 --> 00:43:04,471 I've never seen crowds like this in my life. 863 00:43:04,506 --> 00:43:07,541 - They love her. - She's a bigger star than Obama. 864 00:43:07,575 --> 00:43:09,976 We can really win this thing. 865 00:43:16,384 --> 00:43:18,117 I really understand your frustr-- 866 00:43:18,153 --> 00:43:19,953 I'm sorry, Pool. It's not gonna happen today. 867 00:43:19,987 --> 00:43:21,523 Sorry. 868 00:43:21,557 --> 00:43:23,658 - Five minutes! - Views matter. 869 00:43:23,692 --> 00:43:26,460 Did you know that Todd Palin is an Eskimo? 870 00:43:26,494 --> 00:43:28,962 Oh, yeah, Steve? That's really interesting. 871 00:43:28,996 --> 00:43:31,898 Seriously, he's a Yupik Eskimo. 872 00:43:31,933 --> 00:43:33,801 We're gonna take some serious blowback from the press 873 00:43:33,835 --> 00:43:35,502 if we don't let them speak to her soon. 874 00:43:35,537 --> 00:43:37,939 - They're really getting pissed. - I know, yeah. 875 00:43:37,973 --> 00:43:40,007 Well, I don't know how ready she is. 876 00:43:40,042 --> 00:43:42,510 Nicolle, you worry too much. 877 00:43:42,545 --> 00:43:44,945 We always knew she'd be weak on foreign policy. 878 00:43:44,980 --> 00:43:46,513 We'll get her up to speed. 879 00:43:46,548 --> 00:43:50,485 Steve, I don't think foreign policy is her only weakness. 880 00:43:53,789 --> 00:43:55,924 Sorry to bother you, governor. Now, is it Okay time to talk? 881 00:43:55,959 --> 00:43:58,560 Sure, I'm just reading the e-mails from the prayer warriors. 882 00:43:58,595 --> 00:44:00,461 These guys are awesome. 883 00:44:00,496 --> 00:44:02,898 I just want to take a moment to inform you 884 00:44:02,931 --> 00:44:05,866 of how thrilled Senator McCain is. 885 00:44:05,901 --> 00:44:08,569 You're exceeding his wildest expectation 886 00:44:08,604 --> 00:44:10,337 for what a running mate could achieve. 887 00:44:10,371 --> 00:44:12,440 I am so happy to hear that. 888 00:44:12,475 --> 00:44:14,843 These are the largest crowds I've ever seen 889 00:44:14,877 --> 00:44:17,079 in my entire political career, ever. 890 00:44:17,113 --> 00:44:18,647 Really? Yeah, I just-- 891 00:44:18,681 --> 00:44:21,182 I just love talking to people on the rope lines, 892 00:44:21,217 --> 00:44:22,750 getting to hear their problems. 893 00:44:22,784 --> 00:44:25,152 It's-- it's really moving to me. 894 00:44:25,186 --> 00:44:26,988 Well, you know, that comes across. 895 00:44:27,022 --> 00:44:29,357 You're a transformative figure, Governor. 896 00:44:29,392 --> 00:44:32,828 You-- you could be the party's next Ronald Reagan. 897 00:44:32,862 --> 00:44:35,330 Holy jeez, I-- 898 00:44:35,364 --> 00:44:38,333 yeah, he's-- he's my hero, so... 899 00:44:38,367 --> 00:44:41,269 Mine, too. So, uh... 900 00:44:41,303 --> 00:44:44,672 The next step is just-- we're gonna start doing some interviews. 901 00:44:44,706 --> 00:44:46,775 Great. I've been dying to talk to the press. 902 00:44:46,809 --> 00:44:49,278 Also, I feel like I could really help you there. 903 00:44:49,312 --> 00:44:52,714 I've always been very, very open with the press in Alaska. 904 00:44:52,749 --> 00:44:54,883 The reasoning behind holding you back 905 00:44:54,917 --> 00:44:57,520 is the entire press corps is in the tank for Obama, 906 00:44:57,554 --> 00:44:58,953 so all they want in life 907 00:44:58,987 --> 00:45:01,323 is to trip you up with obscure questions. 908 00:45:01,358 --> 00:45:03,225 - Gotcha questions. - Gotcha questions. 909 00:45:03,260 --> 00:45:05,161 So we just want to make sure you're fully prepped 910 00:45:05,195 --> 00:45:06,862 before we unleash them. 911 00:45:06,896 --> 00:45:08,865 What about the local Alaska papers? 912 00:45:08,899 --> 00:45:10,766 There are no local papers any more. 913 00:45:10,800 --> 00:45:14,135 Anything you say goes national the instant you say it. 914 00:45:14,170 --> 00:45:15,336 Yeah, got it. 915 00:45:15,371 --> 00:45:18,474 Okay, so I think the best way to prep 916 00:45:18,508 --> 00:45:20,710 would just be to go through some sample questions. 917 00:45:20,743 --> 00:45:22,212 Sure, let's do it. 918 00:45:22,246 --> 00:45:25,148 Um, let's start with something simple. 919 00:45:25,183 --> 00:45:28,517 Uh... how do you plan on maintaining 920 00:45:28,552 --> 00:45:31,119 our alliance with greabrbritain on Iraq, 921 00:45:31,154 --> 00:45:33,121 even though support for the war there 922 00:45:33,156 --> 00:45:34,656 is at an all-time low? 923 00:45:34,690 --> 00:45:39,162 I think the United States has always maintained 924 00:45:39,197 --> 00:45:40,763 a great relationship with the Queen. 925 00:45:40,798 --> 00:45:43,531 And John McCain will continue to have 926 00:45:43,567 --> 00:45:45,633 an open dialogue with her. 927 00:45:46,503 --> 00:45:47,903 Uh, Governor, 928 00:45:47,937 --> 00:45:50,939 the Queen is not the head of government in England. 929 00:45:50,973 --> 00:45:52,442 She's the head of state. 930 00:45:52,476 --> 00:45:55,044 Well, then, who's the head of government? 931 00:45:56,214 --> 00:45:58,248 The Prime Minister. 932 00:46:20,069 --> 00:46:21,470 You rang? 933 00:46:21,504 --> 00:46:23,839 The cavalry has arrived. 934 00:46:23,873 --> 00:46:26,175 - Thank you, gentlemen. Come on in. - You bet. 935 00:46:26,210 --> 00:46:27,810 Yeah. 936 00:46:35,885 --> 00:46:37,753 Well, I, uh-- 937 00:46:37,787 --> 00:46:39,688 I think we should start by prepping the governor 938 00:46:39,724 --> 00:46:41,923 with Russian economic policy 939 00:46:41,958 --> 00:46:44,661 as it relates to post-cold war tensions 940 00:46:44,695 --> 00:46:46,296 during the pre-Putin era. 941 00:46:46,330 --> 00:46:49,665 I was thinking something a little bit simpler. 942 00:46:49,699 --> 00:46:50,900 How much simpler? 943 00:46:50,934 --> 00:46:53,335 This is Germany. 944 00:46:53,370 --> 00:46:55,773 They were the primary antagonists 945 00:46:55,806 --> 00:46:58,074 during World War I and World War II. 946 00:46:58,108 --> 00:47:00,278 And in World War II, they were aligned with 947 00:47:00,312 --> 00:47:04,781 Japan and Italy to form what was known as the axis. 948 00:47:08,618 --> 00:47:10,087 Currently, we're in the middle, okay. 949 00:47:10,120 --> 00:47:12,422 Of what I like to call the three wars. 950 00:47:12,456 --> 00:47:16,927 That's Afghanistan, Iraq, and the global war on terror. 951 00:47:16,961 --> 00:47:20,563 Governor, would you-- would you like to take a break? 952 00:47:20,598 --> 00:47:24,000 No way. This is flippin' awesome. 953 00:47:28,072 --> 00:47:31,074 Now, with Afghanistan, after 9/11... 954 00:47:31,109 --> 00:47:33,343 ...Already put a protective wall up 955 00:47:33,378 --> 00:47:36,146 around the family, especially the key players. 956 00:47:36,180 --> 00:47:39,581 Look at Bristol, Sarah Palin's daughter, who is pregnant. 957 00:47:39,616 --> 00:47:43,687 We've seen her, we've seen her boyfriend Levi, the father of her child, 958 00:47:43,721 --> 00:47:45,823 but we haven't really gotten to talk to them 959 00:47:45,856 --> 00:47:48,024 about whose idea it was to get married 960 00:47:48,059 --> 00:47:50,761 and why, for example, Levi on his MySpace page 961 00:47:50,796 --> 00:47:52,963 - says he doesn't want kids-- - That isn't anybody's-- 962 00:47:52,997 --> 00:47:56,366 Why won't they just leave me alone? 963 00:47:56,399 --> 00:47:59,803 I'm so tired of it. 964 00:47:59,838 --> 00:48:02,505 Any grown up who makes fun of a teenage girl 965 00:48:02,540 --> 00:48:04,241 is a terrible person. 966 00:48:04,275 --> 00:48:06,376 And we'll forget what she said, honey, okay? 967 00:48:06,410 --> 00:48:07,978 Okay? 968 00:48:08,012 --> 00:48:10,513 My e-mails were hacked. 969 00:48:10,548 --> 00:48:13,083 I know, governor, and we're on it. I promise you. 970 00:48:13,117 --> 00:48:14,718 Did you know that my daughter's cell phone 971 00:48:14,752 --> 00:48:16,786 is online and she's getting crank calls? 972 00:48:16,821 --> 00:48:21,091 Did you know that my family is being threatened? 973 00:48:21,125 --> 00:48:24,694 Governor, you have every right to be upset, and I am sorry. 974 00:48:24,729 --> 00:48:27,164 I've already contacted secret service 975 00:48:27,198 --> 00:48:28,999 and they're gonna increase security. 976 00:48:29,033 --> 00:48:31,735 Can you-- can you protect my e-mails, Steve? 977 00:48:31,769 --> 00:48:34,738 Can you-- can this campaign 978 00:48:34,772 --> 00:48:36,674 at least do that? 979 00:48:42,813 --> 00:48:44,315 Charlie Gibson is good, 980 00:48:44,349 --> 00:48:46,950 so I'm sure the questions will have some depth. 981 00:48:46,985 --> 00:48:49,354 Don't be afraid to elaborate if it's a subject 982 00:48:49,387 --> 00:48:51,356 you feel comfortable with, like energy. 983 00:48:53,624 --> 00:48:55,392 Are you okay, Governor? 984 00:48:55,426 --> 00:48:59,529 Why aren't there any McCain-Palin lawn signs in Alaska? 985 00:48:59,563 --> 00:49:02,400 Well, Mr. Obama 986 00:49:02,433 --> 00:49:04,468 has five times the money we have. 987 00:49:04,503 --> 00:49:07,272 Five times, and... 988 00:49:07,306 --> 00:49:11,242 Alaska is only three electoral votes, and it's solid red. 989 00:49:11,276 --> 00:49:13,343 I'm concerned about my standing back home. 990 00:49:13,377 --> 00:49:14,845 Todd and I are hearing things, 991 00:49:14,880 --> 00:49:17,081 and I can't talk to the Alaskan press. 992 00:49:17,116 --> 00:49:18,582 What are you hearing? 993 00:49:18,617 --> 00:49:20,651 Things. None of it's good. 994 00:49:20,685 --> 00:49:24,055 Can you at least do a poll to check my approval rating there? 995 00:49:24,089 --> 00:49:26,991 Governor, that would cost the campaign $60,000. 996 00:49:27,026 --> 00:49:29,059 I'd feel a heck of a lot better 997 00:49:29,093 --> 00:49:31,396 if I knew where I was at. 998 00:49:33,332 --> 00:49:35,833 Absolutely. We will do the poll 999 00:49:35,867 --> 00:49:37,767 for your peace of mind, just this once. 1000 00:49:37,802 --> 00:49:39,303 Great. Thank you. 1001 00:49:39,337 --> 00:49:41,639 So, can we get back to prepping Charlie Gibson? 1002 00:49:41,673 --> 00:49:43,140 Sure, I'm ready. Let's do it. 1003 00:49:43,174 --> 00:49:45,843 - You ready? - Yes. 1004 00:49:47,612 --> 00:49:49,414 Do you think the Fed did the right thing 1005 00:49:49,449 --> 00:49:51,415 in their dealing with the Bear Stearns collapse? 1006 00:49:52,918 --> 00:49:56,420 Our economy is hurting, and the federal government 1007 00:49:56,455 --> 00:49:58,388 has not provided the sound oversight 1008 00:49:58,423 --> 00:50:00,858 that we need and that we deserve. 1009 00:50:00,892 --> 00:50:04,228 I think we need a little bit of reality 1010 00:50:04,262 --> 00:50:05,864 from Wasilla main street there 1011 00:50:05,898 --> 00:50:09,701 brought to Washington, D.C., so that the people there 1012 00:50:09,734 --> 00:50:13,604 can understand how the average working-class family 1013 00:50:13,638 --> 00:50:16,674 is viewing bureaucracy in the federal government. 1014 00:50:16,708 --> 00:50:18,742 Governor... 1015 00:50:18,777 --> 00:50:20,410 Do you know what the Fed is? 1016 00:50:22,814 --> 00:50:24,181 In what respect, Charlie? 1017 00:50:24,215 --> 00:50:26,584 No, no. This is me, Steve, 1018 00:50:26,618 --> 00:50:28,987 asking do you know what the Fed is? 1019 00:50:34,059 --> 00:50:36,160 Um... 1020 00:50:36,195 --> 00:50:38,929 Stands for the federal reserve system. 1021 00:50:38,964 --> 00:50:41,431 No, please. Don't write, just listen. 1022 00:50:41,466 --> 00:50:44,802 The Fed is responsible for all monetary policy 1023 00:50:44,836 --> 00:50:46,304 in the United States. 1024 00:50:46,337 --> 00:50:48,171 On any Fed or Bear Stearns question, 1025 00:50:48,206 --> 00:50:49,740 just say the Fed took the appropriate action 1026 00:50:49,774 --> 00:50:52,511 that was needed at the time. 1027 00:50:52,545 --> 00:50:54,112 Okay? 1028 00:50:56,716 --> 00:50:58,449 Got it. 1029 00:51:01,152 --> 00:51:04,288 Your oldest son is proudly heading off to Iraq next week. 1030 00:51:04,323 --> 00:51:07,291 Who do you see as the primary enemy at this point? 1031 00:51:07,326 --> 00:51:10,495 Radical islamist extremists. 1032 00:51:10,529 --> 00:51:12,130 Can you be more specific? 1033 00:51:12,164 --> 00:51:14,332 The terrorists who are hell-bent 1034 00:51:14,366 --> 00:51:16,535 on destroying our nation. 1035 00:51:16,569 --> 00:51:18,335 Governor, do you know why we're in Iraq? 1036 00:51:18,369 --> 00:51:22,440 Because Saddam Hussein attacked us on 9/11. 1037 00:51:22,474 --> 00:51:24,943 No. No, uh, 1038 00:51:24,977 --> 00:51:27,110 Al-Qaeda attacked us on 9/11. 1039 00:51:27,144 --> 00:51:28,647 Not Saddam Hussein. 1040 00:51:28,681 --> 00:51:30,314 No, it was Al-Qaeda. 1041 00:51:30,349 --> 00:51:32,684 And that's why we're in Afghanistan. 1042 00:51:32,718 --> 00:51:34,686 Do you know the primary differences 1043 00:51:34,719 --> 00:51:37,055 between the war in Afghanistan and the war in Iraq? 1044 00:51:40,392 --> 00:51:44,728 Um, excuse us for a moment. 1045 00:51:52,638 --> 00:51:55,040 Can I get some more information about Afghanistan? 1046 00:51:55,074 --> 00:51:56,976 Of course, Governor. 1047 00:52:06,986 --> 00:52:09,121 - Should we cancel? - We can't. 1048 00:52:09,155 --> 00:52:11,223 Even FOX is pounding us for hiding her. 1049 00:52:11,257 --> 00:52:13,759 - We'd get murdered. - When you interviewed her, 1050 00:52:13,794 --> 00:52:15,827 didn't you ask her about national security? 1051 00:52:15,861 --> 00:52:19,030 Foreign policy, domestic policy? 1052 00:52:19,065 --> 00:52:20,866 I thought culvahouse would cover that. 1053 00:52:20,901 --> 00:52:22,701 So what did you ask her? 1054 00:52:22,735 --> 00:52:26,237 I just-- we talked about if she would 1055 00:52:26,271 --> 00:52:29,274 back John's positions when they conflicted with hers 1056 00:52:29,309 --> 00:52:31,642 or if she was prepared for her life to change. 1057 00:52:31,643 --> 00:52:34,177 There were no policy questions. 1058 00:52:34,212 --> 00:52:37,916 You guys didn't grill her because you wanted it to work. 1059 00:52:37,950 --> 00:52:40,785 I wasn't in charge of the vet, Nicolle. 1060 00:52:46,358 --> 00:52:48,025 She's a great actress, right? 1061 00:52:48,059 --> 00:52:50,361 Oh, the best. 1062 00:52:50,395 --> 00:52:53,198 Why don't we just give her some lines? 1063 00:52:59,371 --> 00:53:01,073 I've come up with a list of questions 1064 00:53:01,108 --> 00:53:02,907 that I think Charlie's most likely to ask. 1065 00:53:02,942 --> 00:53:04,341 If you memorize these answers, 1066 00:53:04,375 --> 00:53:06,076 I'm sure you're going to nail this interview. 1067 00:53:06,112 --> 00:53:07,612 How do you know he'll ask these? 1068 00:53:07,647 --> 00:53:09,080 I was the White House communications director. 1069 00:53:09,115 --> 00:53:11,383 It's my job to figure out the questions. 1070 00:53:11,417 --> 00:53:12,784 "Shushkashvili." 1071 00:53:12,819 --> 00:53:15,187 Saakashvili, the president of Georgia. 1072 00:53:15,221 --> 00:53:16,921 Shashkashvili. 1073 00:53:16,956 --> 00:53:19,024 Saakashvith-- 1074 00:53:19,057 --> 00:53:21,693 - Saakashvili. - Saakash-vili. 1075 00:53:21,727 --> 00:53:23,561 Let me ask you about some specific 1076 00:53:23,595 --> 00:53:25,329 - national security situations. - Sure. 1077 00:53:25,363 --> 00:53:27,166 Let's start with Russia and Georgia. 1078 00:53:27,200 --> 00:53:29,234 Do you believe the United States 1079 00:53:29,269 --> 00:53:31,904 should try to restore Georgian sovereignty 1080 00:53:31,938 --> 00:53:33,973 over South Ossetia and Abkhazia? 1081 00:53:34,007 --> 00:53:35,473 First off, we're gonna continue 1082 00:53:35,507 --> 00:53:36,941 good relations with Saakashvili there. 1083 00:53:36,976 --> 00:53:39,544 I was able to speak with him the other day, 1084 00:53:39,578 --> 00:53:41,780 and we've gotta keep an eye on Russia. 1085 00:53:41,814 --> 00:53:44,216 For Russia to have exerted such pressure 1086 00:53:44,251 --> 00:53:48,855 in terms of invading a smaller Democratic country unprovoked 1087 00:53:48,890 --> 00:53:51,156 - is unacceptable, and we have-- - You believe unprovoked? 1088 00:53:51,190 --> 00:53:53,591 - Yes. - I do, I do believe unprovoked. 1089 00:53:53,625 --> 00:53:55,293 And we have to keep our eye... 1090 00:53:55,327 --> 00:53:56,695 She's a red-light performer. 1091 00:53:56,729 --> 00:53:58,763 ...Under the leadership there. 1092 00:53:58,798 --> 00:54:00,733 What insight into Russian actions, 1093 00:54:00,767 --> 00:54:02,302 particularly in the last couple of weeks, 1094 00:54:02,336 --> 00:54:06,172 does the proximity of this state give you? 1095 00:54:06,206 --> 00:54:07,906 They're our next-door neighbors. 1096 00:54:07,940 --> 00:54:11,510 And you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska. 1097 00:54:11,544 --> 00:54:14,046 Do you consider a nuclear Iran... 1098 00:54:14,081 --> 00:54:16,380 - Damn it. - ...To be an existential threat to Israel? 1099 00:54:16,415 --> 00:54:18,752 And I can see Russia from my house. 1100 00:54:27,060 --> 00:54:30,863 I believe global warming is caused by man. 1101 00:54:30,897 --> 00:54:34,301 And I believe it's just God hugging us closer. 1102 00:54:36,738 --> 00:54:39,739 I don't agree with the Bush doctrine. 1103 00:54:39,773 --> 00:54:41,741 And I don't know what that is. 1104 00:54:44,378 --> 00:54:46,245 She initially did not understand this, 1105 00:54:46,280 --> 00:54:48,615 and I think that, you know, people can make what they want of it, 1106 00:54:48,648 --> 00:54:51,651 but was I, or anyone, confident that Sarah Palin now has the wherewithal 1107 00:54:51,685 --> 00:54:53,786 to be president of the United States? I don't think so. 1108 00:54:53,821 --> 00:54:56,688 A conservative friend called me up and said "I just can't do it. 1109 00:54:56,723 --> 00:54:59,825 I don't know if I'm voting for Obama, but I can't have her-- 1110 00:54:59,860 --> 00:55:01,827 "she shouldn't be in Washington, let alone the White House." 1111 00:55:10,472 --> 00:55:12,604 Governor. 1112 00:55:15,342 --> 00:55:16,942 Governor Palin. 1113 00:55:23,016 --> 00:55:25,952 We really should prep for your Katie Couric interview. 1114 00:55:29,856 --> 00:55:31,324 Fine. 1115 00:55:33,059 --> 00:55:34,827 I wrote a brief synopsis on the collapse 1116 00:55:34,861 --> 00:55:37,530 of Lehman Brothers and the financial crisis. 1117 00:55:37,564 --> 00:55:39,031 If you internalize this document, 1118 00:55:39,066 --> 00:55:42,503 you should be able to field basic questions about the bail-out. 1119 00:55:54,047 --> 00:55:56,148 Governor... 1120 00:55:56,183 --> 00:55:58,652 The dow just dropped 500 points. 1121 00:55:58,687 --> 00:56:00,854 Lehman is collapsing. 1122 00:56:00,888 --> 00:56:02,888 The world economy is on the brink of collapse. 1123 00:56:02,923 --> 00:56:05,926 I am pretty sure the bail-out is going to come up-- 1124 00:56:10,632 --> 00:56:12,965 Okay. Um... 1125 00:56:17,372 --> 00:56:20,207 Why don't we come back to it after we've warmed up a bit? 1126 00:56:23,978 --> 00:56:26,046 I've put together a list of the questions... 1127 00:56:26,080 --> 00:56:28,649 That Katie's most likely to ask. 1128 00:56:28,683 --> 00:56:31,452 I used to work with Katie, and I know she'll ask about abortion. 1129 00:56:31,486 --> 00:56:33,919 Did Steve do the Alaska poll yet? 1130 00:56:33,954 --> 00:56:37,491 - I think it's being done as we speak. - Bet he didn't even do it. 1131 00:56:42,329 --> 00:56:45,532 Can we try and get through just a few questions? 1132 00:56:51,538 --> 00:56:54,440 I know you're upset, Governor. 1133 00:56:54,475 --> 00:56:56,243 So why don't you get a good night sleep, 1134 00:56:56,277 --> 00:56:58,078 and I will come back first thing in the morning 1135 00:56:58,112 --> 00:57:00,180 to prep you when you're feeling better? 1136 00:57:08,623 --> 00:57:11,358 I'm gonna leave this for you to... 1137 00:57:12,394 --> 00:57:14,828 Look over. 1138 00:57:17,565 --> 00:57:21,234 It's the worst financial crisis facing the American people 1139 00:57:21,269 --> 00:57:24,171 since the great depression of the 1920s and '30s. 1140 00:57:24,206 --> 00:57:26,340 The president's massive financial rescue plan 1141 00:57:26,376 --> 00:57:28,476 under fire from the left and right. 1142 00:57:28,510 --> 00:57:30,145 Good evening from the Ford center 1143 00:57:30,178 --> 00:57:32,647 at the university of Mississippi at Oxford. 1144 00:57:32,681 --> 00:57:34,749 We're here for the first of three debates 1145 00:57:34,784 --> 00:57:36,249 between Senator Barack Obama-- 1146 00:57:36,284 --> 00:57:38,285 Steve, Steve, let's not worry about that crap. 1147 00:57:38,319 --> 00:57:39,921 It's all bullshit. 1148 00:57:39,955 --> 00:57:41,588 I'm here at the podium. 1149 00:57:41,623 --> 00:57:44,191 Let's do the fucking debate. 1150 00:57:45,394 --> 00:57:47,061 Hey, John. Sorry to interrupt. 1151 00:57:47,095 --> 00:57:49,932 I just spoke to our guy at treasury. 1152 00:57:49,965 --> 00:57:52,833 The bill does not have enough republican votes. 1153 00:57:52,867 --> 00:57:54,167 God damn it. 1154 00:57:54,201 --> 00:57:56,204 Paulson thinks the entire world economy 1155 00:57:56,239 --> 00:57:59,141 is on the brink of falling off the cliff, so... 1156 00:57:59,175 --> 00:58:02,544 We're checkmated. If the bail-out doesn't pass, 1157 00:58:02,577 --> 00:58:04,745 we're screwed because Bush, and thus you, 1158 00:58:04,779 --> 00:58:06,447 will be blamed for it. 1159 00:58:06,481 --> 00:58:09,250 - If you pass the bail-out-- - The Republicans will despise me 1160 00:58:09,284 --> 00:58:11,719 - for supporting a bail-out. - That's it. 1161 00:58:12,989 --> 00:58:14,756 This is it, guys. 1162 00:58:14,790 --> 00:58:17,225 I mean, this is the whole fucking election. 1163 00:58:17,260 --> 00:58:20,294 Now, we think you should suspend the campaign, 1164 00:58:20,329 --> 00:58:22,831 postpone the debates, go to Washington, 1165 00:58:22,865 --> 00:58:26,533 and try to negotiate a bi-partisan compromise. 1166 00:58:26,568 --> 00:58:29,472 You need to make a bold move, John. 1167 00:58:31,407 --> 00:58:33,408 This is a big risk. 1168 00:58:33,443 --> 00:58:36,144 I mean, that's a big gamble. 1169 00:58:37,614 --> 00:58:39,482 We gotta do something. 1170 00:58:39,516 --> 00:58:42,650 I mean nothing can fuck me more than this. 1171 00:58:42,685 --> 00:58:44,217 Governor, have you had a chance 1172 00:58:44,251 --> 00:58:47,188 to go over the briefing materials on the bail-out? 1173 00:58:49,493 --> 00:58:51,326 I really think we need to try and nail down 1174 00:58:51,360 --> 00:58:53,796 a simple two-sentence response to the economic crisis. 1175 00:58:53,830 --> 00:58:56,698 - It's gotta be supportive of the concept... - That's enough powder. 1176 00:58:56,732 --> 00:58:59,534 ...Of the bail-out, but also disappointed that we're at this point, 1177 00:58:59,568 --> 00:59:02,938 making it clear that changes need to be made to the bill. 1178 00:59:04,407 --> 00:59:05,875 Oh, you need it a little higher? 1179 00:59:05,909 --> 00:59:08,276 I can do that. I can do that for you. 1180 00:59:09,679 --> 00:59:12,047 That jacket looks fantastic on you, by the way. 1181 00:59:12,081 --> 00:59:14,115 It's too open. 1182 00:59:14,149 --> 00:59:16,918 - Don't you think so - Yeah, it looks wonderful. 1183 00:59:16,952 --> 00:59:18,452 Really great, really nice. 1184 00:59:18,487 --> 00:59:20,389 It's a great color. 1185 00:59:26,563 --> 00:59:28,997 Do you want me to read the paper to you? 1186 00:59:34,069 --> 00:59:37,940 "Senator John McCain has requested of his opponent, Senator Barack Obama," 1187 00:59:37,974 --> 00:59:40,375 a postponement of the upcoming debate 1188 00:59:40,410 --> 00:59:42,944 so that both Senators may return to Capitol Hill 1189 00:59:42,979 --> 00:59:45,780 to address the needs of the country in this crucial time. 1190 00:59:45,814 --> 00:59:47,683 "Senator Obama has said--" 1191 00:59:53,090 --> 00:59:55,591 I hate this make-up. I hate it. 1192 00:59:55,625 --> 00:59:57,992 I don't like my hair this way. I like my hair up. 1193 00:59:58,027 --> 00:59:59,728 Governor, you look amazing. 1194 00:59:59,763 --> 01:00:03,765 I look fat. I'm sick of looking fat. 1195 01:00:03,799 --> 01:00:06,969 - You don't look fat-- - Can I get some more tape? 1196 01:00:08,403 --> 01:00:11,174 Yeah. 1197 01:00:11,208 --> 01:00:13,108 I don't know if we should do Couric. 1198 01:00:13,143 --> 01:00:14,742 She's having a mini-meltdown. 1199 01:00:14,777 --> 01:00:17,079 Well, we can't have McCain cancel the debate 1200 01:00:17,114 --> 01:00:20,049 and Palin cancel Katie Couric in the same week. 1201 01:00:20,083 --> 01:00:21,717 I know, 1202 01:00:21,751 --> 01:00:23,318 but I'm really worried about her. 1203 01:00:23,352 --> 01:00:25,954 She won't respond to anything I say. 1204 01:00:25,988 --> 01:00:28,390 Maybe we should bring McCain in and see what he thinks. 1205 01:00:28,425 --> 01:00:30,092 He doesn't want to deal with her. 1206 01:00:30,127 --> 01:00:32,862 I haven't even told him that she doesn't know anything. 1207 01:00:32,896 --> 01:00:35,097 You haven't told him? 1208 01:00:35,132 --> 01:00:37,833 Look, he doesn't want to know. 1209 01:00:37,868 --> 01:00:39,968 The world economy is on the brink of collapse. 1210 01:00:40,002 --> 01:00:43,671 Can you just... prep her in the car ride over? 1211 01:00:43,706 --> 01:00:47,443 Uh, I can try. 1212 01:00:47,476 --> 01:00:51,814 Okay, good. Try. Thanks. 1213 01:00:51,849 --> 01:00:53,682 Knowing Katie, I'm sure she's going to ask 1214 01:00:53,717 --> 01:00:55,683 about your stance on feminism. 1215 01:00:55,718 --> 01:00:57,553 - Did you get the numbers? - The what? 1216 01:00:57,586 --> 01:01:00,823 My approval rating in Alaska. 1217 01:01:00,858 --> 01:01:02,892 They're not in yet. 1218 01:01:02,926 --> 01:01:04,560 I am trying to trust you people, 1219 01:01:04,594 --> 01:01:07,296 but you're making it really hard for me. 1220 01:01:07,331 --> 01:01:09,665 I'm sorry, Governor. 1221 01:01:09,699 --> 01:01:11,532 I'll call Steve right away about it. 1222 01:01:11,567 --> 01:01:13,535 Yeah, like that'll do anything. 1223 01:01:17,140 --> 01:01:19,475 What are you working on, Governor? 1224 01:01:21,144 --> 01:01:24,381 It's a questionnaire from the "Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman." in Wasilla. 1225 01:01:24,415 --> 01:01:26,382 You know, an Alaska paper. 1226 01:01:26,416 --> 01:01:27,883 Don't you think we should prepare 1227 01:01:27,917 --> 01:01:30,151 for your national Couric interview first? 1228 01:01:30,186 --> 01:01:33,421 No, Nicolle, I don't. This is my priority. 1229 01:01:33,455 --> 01:01:38,895 I am not going to ignore the people of Alaska any more. 1230 01:01:48,406 --> 01:01:51,809 You've cited Alaska's proximity to Russia 1231 01:01:51,842 --> 01:01:54,110 as part of your foreign policy experience. 1232 01:01:54,145 --> 01:01:55,378 What did you mean by that? 1233 01:01:55,414 --> 01:01:59,182 That Alaska has a very narrow maritime border 1234 01:01:59,217 --> 01:02:02,851 between a foreign country, Russia, and on our other side, 1235 01:02:02,886 --> 01:02:07,022 the land boundary that we have with Canada. 1236 01:02:07,056 --> 01:02:09,626 It's funny that a comment like that 1237 01:02:09,661 --> 01:02:14,264 was kind of made to-- 1238 01:02:14,299 --> 01:02:15,765 I don't know. You know, reporters. 1239 01:02:15,799 --> 01:02:17,499 - Mocked? - Yeah, mocked. 1240 01:02:17,534 --> 01:02:18,935 I guess that's the word, yeah. 1241 01:02:18,969 --> 01:02:21,538 Well, explain to me why that enhances 1242 01:02:21,572 --> 01:02:23,540 your foreign policy credentials. 1243 01:02:23,574 --> 01:02:27,411 Well, it certainly does because our-- 1244 01:02:27,446 --> 01:02:29,947 our next-door neighbors are foreign countries. 1245 01:02:29,981 --> 01:02:33,983 They're in the state that I am the executive of. 1246 01:02:34,017 --> 01:02:36,686 Have you ever been involved with any negotiations, 1247 01:02:36,720 --> 01:02:38,621 for example, with the Russians? 1248 01:02:38,656 --> 01:02:40,622 We have trade missions back and forth. 1249 01:02:40,658 --> 01:02:42,326 We do. It's very important 1250 01:02:42,360 --> 01:02:45,729 when you consider even national security issues with Russia, 1251 01:02:45,764 --> 01:02:49,231 as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace 1252 01:02:49,266 --> 01:02:51,400 of the United States of America, 1253 01:02:51,435 --> 01:02:53,236 where do they go? 1254 01:02:53,270 --> 01:02:56,238 It's Alaska. It's just right over the border. 1255 01:02:56,273 --> 01:02:58,642 And when it comes to establishing your world-view, 1256 01:02:58,678 --> 01:03:02,312 I was curious-- what newspapers and magazines 1257 01:03:02,347 --> 01:03:06,583 did you regularly read before you were tapped for this 1258 01:03:06,617 --> 01:03:08,384 to stay informed and to understand-- 1259 01:03:08,418 --> 01:03:11,488 I've read most of them, again with a great appreciation 1260 01:03:11,522 --> 01:03:13,656 for the press, for the media. 1261 01:03:13,691 --> 01:03:16,159 What ones specifically? I'm curious. 1262 01:03:16,194 --> 01:03:17,828 Name one fucking paper. 1263 01:03:17,863 --> 01:03:19,697 All of 'Em. Any of 'Em 1264 01:03:19,731 --> 01:03:22,899 that have been in front of me over all these years. 1265 01:03:22,933 --> 01:03:25,869 Oh, my God. What have we done? 1266 01:03:25,904 --> 01:03:28,572 If John McCain wins, this woman will be 1267 01:03:28,606 --> 01:03:31,273 one 72-year-old's heartbeat away 1268 01:03:31,308 --> 01:03:34,012 from being the president of the United States. 1269 01:03:34,045 --> 01:03:36,547 And if that doesn't scare the hell out of you, it should. 1270 01:03:36,580 --> 01:03:38,681 In fairness, probably most people 1271 01:03:38,716 --> 01:03:41,317 can't name a supreme court case. 1272 01:03:41,351 --> 01:03:43,853 But most people are not campaigning 1273 01:03:43,888 --> 01:03:45,488 - to be vice president. - Right, right. 1274 01:03:45,523 --> 01:03:48,259 It's not that she doesn't know the right answer. 1275 01:03:48,293 --> 01:03:51,395 It's that she clearly does not understand the question. 1276 01:03:51,429 --> 01:03:54,965 This is way beyond anything we have ever seen 1277 01:03:55,000 --> 01:03:56,766 from a national candidate. 1278 01:04:01,471 --> 01:04:02,840 Why'd you make me do Katie Couric? 1279 01:04:02,874 --> 01:04:05,944 Did you see the coverage? Did you? 1280 01:04:05,978 --> 01:04:08,078 Are you there? Are you listening to me? 1281 01:04:08,112 --> 01:04:10,213 Yes, Governor. I'm here. 1282 01:04:10,247 --> 01:04:11,715 Katie was a logical choice. 1283 01:04:11,750 --> 01:04:13,751 She's been very fair to us this entire campaign. 1284 01:04:13,785 --> 01:04:15,118 You call that interview fair? 1285 01:04:15,153 --> 01:04:16,787 Yes, Governor, I do. 1286 01:04:16,821 --> 01:04:19,757 I certainly don't. She was out to get me from the get-go. 1287 01:04:19,791 --> 01:04:21,157 No, she wasn't. 1288 01:04:21,191 --> 01:04:22,661 The interview sucked because you didn't try. 1289 01:04:22,695 --> 01:04:24,494 What do you mean, I didn't try? 1290 01:04:24,528 --> 01:04:25,896 You didn't fight back like you did 1291 01:04:25,931 --> 01:04:27,031 in the Charlie Gibson interview. 1292 01:04:27,064 --> 01:04:28,265 When you didn't know the answers, 1293 01:04:28,299 --> 01:04:29,999 you clawed your way back and it went fine. 1294 01:04:30,035 --> 01:04:31,735 You just gave up. 1295 01:04:31,770 --> 01:04:33,604 Nicolle, it wasn't my fault. 1296 01:04:33,638 --> 01:04:35,539 I wasn't properly prepped. 1297 01:04:35,574 --> 01:04:38,609 You weren't properly prepped because you wouldn't listen to us. 1298 01:04:38,643 --> 01:04:40,744 You never listen to your advisors. 1299 01:04:40,779 --> 01:04:42,746 Because you're overwhelming me 1300 01:04:42,781 --> 01:04:44,715 with too much information. 1301 01:04:44,749 --> 01:04:46,717 I don't want to do these interviews. 1302 01:04:46,751 --> 01:04:48,887 I want to do what I want to do. 1303 01:04:48,921 --> 01:04:52,189 We're just trying to help you get through this, Governor. 1304 01:04:52,223 --> 01:04:54,091 All we want is for you to succeed. 1305 01:04:54,125 --> 01:04:56,093 Yeah, well, you're not helping. 1306 01:04:56,127 --> 01:04:57,995 You're just screwing me up. 1307 01:04:58,029 --> 01:05:01,164 You're telling me what to say, what to wear, how to talk. 1308 01:05:01,199 --> 01:05:03,233 I am not your puppet! 1309 01:05:03,267 --> 01:05:04,768 Now I understand what Hillary meant 1310 01:05:04,804 --> 01:05:06,470 when she said she had to find her own voice. 1311 01:05:06,505 --> 01:05:10,207 Yeah, 'cause you're just like Hillary. 1312 01:05:12,744 --> 01:05:14,612 You have ruined me. 1313 01:05:14,646 --> 01:05:16,914 You have ruined my reputation. 1314 01:05:16,948 --> 01:05:20,183 I am ruined in Alaska! 1315 01:05:29,861 --> 01:05:32,295 This is Steve Schmidt. Leave a message. 1316 01:05:32,330 --> 01:05:34,232 Steve, it's Nicolle. 1317 01:05:34,266 --> 01:05:36,668 I will gladly resign if you want to blame me for Couric. 1318 01:05:36,702 --> 01:05:39,704 But if you want me to stay, then I'm back on McCain's bus tomorrow 1319 01:05:39,739 --> 01:05:42,372 as I never want to deal with that woman ever again. 1320 01:05:43,875 --> 01:05:46,845 What lessons have you learned from Iraq 1321 01:05:46,879 --> 01:05:50,848 and how specifically would you spread democracy abroad? 1322 01:05:50,882 --> 01:05:53,852 Specifically, we would make every effort possible 1323 01:05:53,886 --> 01:05:56,587 to spread democracy abroad to those who want it. 1324 01:05:59,657 --> 01:06:03,528 Yes, but specifically, what would you do? 1325 01:06:03,562 --> 01:06:05,529 We're gonna promote freedom, 1326 01:06:05,563 --> 01:06:08,299 Usher in Democratic values and ideals, 1327 01:06:08,333 --> 01:06:11,136 and fight terror-loving terrorists. 1328 01:06:13,839 --> 01:06:16,974 But again, and not to belabor the point, 1329 01:06:17,008 --> 01:06:18,975 one specific thing. 1330 01:06:27,720 --> 01:06:30,221 Katie, I'd like to use one of my lifelines. 1331 01:06:38,064 --> 01:06:41,465 - I'm sorry? - I want to phone a friend. 1332 01:06:43,602 --> 01:06:45,570 ..Friday's debate should proceed. 1333 01:06:45,604 --> 01:06:47,672 We've been working around the clock 1334 01:06:47,706 --> 01:06:50,507 ...and presidents are going to have to deal with 1335 01:06:50,541 --> 01:06:52,543 more than one thing at a time. 1336 01:06:52,578 --> 01:06:54,613 A new CNN/Time opinion research poll 1337 01:06:54,647 --> 01:06:58,183 - show Obama surging in key battleground states... - Son of a bitch. 1338 01:06:58,217 --> 01:07:00,384 ...Like Pennsylvania where he is now up by nine points. 1339 01:07:00,419 --> 01:07:02,821 Governor, I just want you to know 1340 01:07:02,855 --> 01:07:04,988 I got your Alaskan poll numbers in, 1341 01:07:05,023 --> 01:07:07,024 and you'll be pleased to know 1342 01:07:07,058 --> 01:07:10,294 - that you're in the low 70s. - Fine. 1343 01:07:18,437 --> 01:07:21,238 - Why are they fucking me like this? - Who? 1344 01:07:21,272 --> 01:07:24,542 The press! They used to love me. 1345 01:07:24,575 --> 01:07:28,113 Now all they want to do in life is fuck me over. 1346 01:07:28,148 --> 01:07:30,514 I can't believe Katie did that to me. 1347 01:07:30,549 --> 01:07:33,185 And did you hear what Olbermann said about me last night? 1348 01:07:33,220 --> 01:07:36,887 Sir, you've got to stop watching Keith Olbermann, 1349 01:07:36,921 --> 01:07:40,291 or FOX, for that matter. It's all just bullshit. 1350 01:07:42,228 --> 01:07:44,796 Now, sir, you should have a beer 1351 01:07:44,830 --> 01:07:46,766 and watch ESPN, okay? 1352 01:07:46,800 --> 01:07:48,267 And while you're watching it, 1353 01:07:48,301 --> 01:07:50,636 think about what the people who watch ESPN 1354 01:07:50,669 --> 01:07:52,637 really need in their lives right now. 1355 01:07:52,671 --> 01:07:54,338 I thought Katie liked me. 1356 01:07:54,373 --> 01:07:57,608 She does. And the questions were fair. 1357 01:07:57,643 --> 01:08:01,480 It was Governor Palin who gave a terrible interview. 1358 01:08:01,514 --> 01:08:03,182 That poor girl. 1359 01:08:04,484 --> 01:08:06,585 She wasn't ready for this. 1360 01:08:06,619 --> 01:08:09,854 Yeah, I'm afraid you're right, sir. 1361 01:08:09,889 --> 01:08:14,358 And YouTube is making it exponentially worse. 1362 01:08:14,393 --> 01:08:16,761 People are watching Katie Couric and Tina Fey 1363 01:08:16,796 --> 01:08:18,264 over and over again. 1364 01:08:18,298 --> 01:08:20,900 It's playing like an infinite loop on the web. 1365 01:08:20,935 --> 01:08:24,468 No presidential campaign has ever had to deal with this before. 1366 01:08:24,503 --> 01:08:28,507 But she's gonna do a good job in the debate, right? 1367 01:08:28,540 --> 01:08:31,176 Yes, sir. She'll be great. 1368 01:08:31,210 --> 01:08:33,844 'Cause if it goes like Couric, I don't think we can recover. 1369 01:08:33,878 --> 01:08:37,317 I agree, and I promise she'll be great. 1370 01:08:37,350 --> 01:08:39,250 I hope you're right. 1371 01:08:40,886 --> 01:08:43,455 I hope you're right, Steve. 1372 01:08:43,489 --> 01:08:45,590 It's gonna be fine. 1373 01:08:54,400 --> 01:08:57,937 Okay, this one came up in the '96 debate. 1374 01:08:57,970 --> 01:08:59,738 Is there a magic bullet 1375 01:08:59,772 --> 01:09:01,906 to solve the problem of public education? 1376 01:09:01,941 --> 01:09:04,977 If not, what is the best solution? 1377 01:09:08,349 --> 01:09:10,749 Uh, Governor? 1378 01:09:17,423 --> 01:09:20,160 Governor, would you like something to eat? 1379 01:09:22,695 --> 01:09:26,733 Yeah, I think you should eat something, Governor. 1380 01:09:26,767 --> 01:09:28,501 How about a diet Dr. pepper? 1381 01:09:28,535 --> 01:09:30,337 Would you like-- could you? 1382 01:09:33,373 --> 01:09:35,507 Governor? 1383 01:09:37,177 --> 01:09:40,511 I miss my baby. I miss sleeping with my baby. 1384 01:09:42,548 --> 01:09:45,352 She constantly slips into these catatonic stupors. 1385 01:09:45,386 --> 01:09:47,287 And then when we do finally get her to work, 1386 01:09:47,321 --> 01:09:49,122 she writes all the information down on notecards, 1387 01:09:49,156 --> 01:09:51,157 but she can't remember any of it. 1388 01:09:52,526 --> 01:09:54,726 Steve, did you do an approval poll in Alaska? 1389 01:09:54,760 --> 01:09:57,096 - She keeps bringing it up. - What the fuck? 1390 01:09:57,130 --> 01:09:59,565 I did that stupid fucking poll a week ago. 1391 01:09:59,600 --> 01:10:01,301 I told her she's in the 70s. 1392 01:10:01,335 --> 01:10:02,802 Yeah, well, I don't think she believes you. 1393 01:10:02,836 --> 01:10:04,404 She says you made those numbers up. 1394 01:10:04,437 --> 01:10:06,206 Okay. 1395 01:10:06,240 --> 01:10:09,742 - She is becoming completely irrational. - Becoming? 1396 01:10:12,245 --> 01:10:13,845 I don't even like to say this, 1397 01:10:13,880 --> 01:10:15,548 but has it occurred to you guys 1398 01:10:15,582 --> 01:10:17,517 that she might be mentally unstable? 1399 01:10:20,955 --> 01:10:24,191 Mark, look, the debate is in five days. 1400 01:10:24,225 --> 01:10:26,158 What do you think? 1401 01:10:27,660 --> 01:10:32,065 I think this debate will be a debacle of historic 1402 01:10:32,100 --> 01:10:34,734 and epic proportions. 1403 01:10:37,405 --> 01:10:39,806 Well, that's encouraging. 1404 01:10:56,058 --> 01:10:58,324 What would you say best qualifies you 1405 01:10:58,358 --> 01:11:00,826 to be John McCain's running mate? 1406 01:11:02,463 --> 01:11:06,399 John McCain has that streak of independence in him 1407 01:11:06,434 --> 01:11:10,203 that I think is very, very important in our leadership today. 1408 01:11:10,238 --> 01:11:12,106 I have that within me also. 1409 01:11:12,140 --> 01:11:14,373 And that's why John McCain tapped me, 1410 01:11:14,407 --> 01:11:16,375 to be a team of mavericks, 1411 01:11:16,409 --> 01:11:19,579 of independence as a team member 1412 01:11:19,613 --> 01:11:22,450 on this, um-- in this new team. 1413 01:11:22,484 --> 01:11:24,884 Um, I'm gonna do that one over again. 1414 01:11:24,919 --> 01:11:26,387 - Yeah, sure. - John-- 1415 01:11:26,421 --> 01:11:29,156 Governor, important to remember 1416 01:11:29,191 --> 01:11:32,125 that you don't need to say anything specific. 1417 01:11:32,159 --> 01:11:34,893 Okay? If you don't know the answer to the question, 1418 01:11:34,927 --> 01:11:37,897 just bring it back to the general theme of reforming America 1419 01:11:37,931 --> 01:11:40,766 or pivot to one of your stronger suits, like energy. 1420 01:11:40,801 --> 01:11:43,736 Yeah, 'cause that's where I'm most comfortable. 1421 01:11:43,771 --> 01:11:45,873 That's pretty clear. 1422 01:11:45,907 --> 01:11:47,673 Let's try another question. 1423 01:11:47,708 --> 01:11:49,209 Global warming-- 1424 01:11:49,243 --> 01:11:50,876 Governor Palin, do you believe 1425 01:11:50,911 --> 01:11:53,113 that global warming is man-made? 1426 01:11:56,084 --> 01:11:57,784 Um... ahem. 1427 01:11:57,819 --> 01:12:00,287 I think all this talk and gibber-gabber 1428 01:12:00,322 --> 01:12:03,789 about where global warming comes from defeats-- 1429 01:12:03,824 --> 01:12:06,792 defeats, you know, the point that it's getting hotter 1430 01:12:06,828 --> 01:12:10,998 and that we all need to be very concerned about heat. 1431 01:12:11,033 --> 01:12:13,234 And, um... 1432 01:12:13,268 --> 01:12:14,735 That, um... 1433 01:12:14,770 --> 01:12:16,905 I-- I-- 1434 01:12:16,938 --> 01:12:18,371 forgot it and it's not in this-- 1435 01:12:18,406 --> 01:12:21,707 Mark, all the cards are supposed to be in this pile. 1436 01:12:21,742 --> 01:12:23,543 - Okay. - It's not in this pile. 1437 01:12:23,578 --> 01:12:26,212 I think we need to take a break. 1438 01:12:26,247 --> 01:12:28,314 Can you all leave us alone for a minute? 1439 01:12:40,028 --> 01:12:41,928 The debate is in four days, 1440 01:12:41,962 --> 01:12:44,431 and this isn't working, Governor. 1441 01:12:44,465 --> 01:12:46,534 I know. 1442 01:12:50,205 --> 01:12:54,341 I think you should get off this no-carb diet immediately. 1443 01:12:55,444 --> 01:12:57,778 This goofy diet is bad for you, 1444 01:12:57,812 --> 01:12:59,880 and I'm alarmed by your weight loss. 1445 01:13:01,683 --> 01:13:05,588 Governor, the Katie Couric interview didn't go well. 1446 01:13:05,622 --> 01:13:09,490 And it wasn't Nicolle Wallace's fault. 1447 01:13:09,523 --> 01:13:11,291 It wasn't Katie Couric's fault. 1448 01:13:11,325 --> 01:13:13,461 It wasn't the liberal media's fault. 1449 01:13:13,495 --> 01:13:16,798 It was your fault, because you didn't prepare. 1450 01:13:16,832 --> 01:13:19,033 And there can never be another instance 1451 01:13:19,068 --> 01:13:22,471 of something not going well because you didn't prepare. 1452 01:13:33,682 --> 01:13:36,084 Hey. 1453 01:13:36,118 --> 01:13:38,087 Hey, hey, hey. 1454 01:13:38,121 --> 01:13:39,687 Look, you had a bad interview. 1455 01:13:39,722 --> 01:13:43,124 It's okay, it happens. 1456 01:13:43,158 --> 01:13:48,129 You know what Ronald Reagan said caused pollution? 1457 01:13:49,397 --> 01:13:51,232 Trees. 1458 01:13:55,971 --> 01:13:58,773 - Reagan said that? - He did. 1459 01:13:58,807 --> 01:14:01,243 He said trees cause pollution. 1460 01:14:01,276 --> 01:14:04,545 And he not only won the election, 1461 01:14:04,580 --> 01:14:07,615 he went on to be a great president. 1462 01:14:10,719 --> 01:14:15,524 I just-- I don't want to let John down. 1463 01:14:25,201 --> 01:14:26,801 Stevie boy. 1464 01:14:26,835 --> 01:14:29,304 We have a problem, sir. 1465 01:14:30,405 --> 01:14:32,606 What-- what's going on? 1466 01:14:32,641 --> 01:14:34,843 It's Palin. 1467 01:14:34,878 --> 01:14:38,813 She could be on the verge of a complete nervous breakdown. 1468 01:14:40,684 --> 01:14:43,986 I don't know what to do. 1469 01:14:44,020 --> 01:14:47,621 We threw her into the deep end without a life preserver. 1470 01:14:47,656 --> 01:14:49,323 Yeah, and we're drowning with her, sir. 1471 01:14:51,794 --> 01:14:53,594 We need to get her back with her family. 1472 01:14:53,629 --> 01:14:56,765 She needs to be surrounded by-- 1473 01:14:56,799 --> 01:14:59,466 by people who love her. 1474 01:15:00,601 --> 01:15:03,505 Hey, let's get 'Em all out to Sedona, 1475 01:15:03,538 --> 01:15:05,440 out in the open air. 1476 01:15:05,474 --> 01:15:07,242 My neighbor's a doctor, 1477 01:15:07,276 --> 01:15:10,678 and Cindy can invite him over for a barbeque or something, 1478 01:15:10,713 --> 01:15:12,413 and he can observe her 1479 01:15:12,447 --> 01:15:14,716 and see if it's truly serious. 1480 01:15:14,750 --> 01:15:16,483 But let's just get 'Em to Sedona. 1481 01:15:16,518 --> 01:15:18,887 It'll do wonders for her, I know it. 1482 01:15:18,922 --> 01:15:20,788 Yes, sir. Absolutely. 1483 01:15:24,861 --> 01:15:26,862 ♪ There'll be ♪ 1484 01:15:26,896 --> 01:15:31,297 ♪ greener pastures ♪ 1485 01:15:33,736 --> 01:15:39,708 ♪ cross that border line ♪ 1486 01:15:42,645 --> 01:15:48,649 ♪ we'll see new horizons ♪ 1487 01:15:48,683 --> 01:15:50,484 ♪ my darling ♪ 1488 01:15:50,518 --> 01:15:56,759 ♪ far beyond the great divide ♪ 1489 01:15:56,793 --> 01:15:58,660 Oh, hey! 1490 01:15:58,694 --> 01:16:00,929 I missed you guys so much. 1491 01:16:00,964 --> 01:16:04,066 - Hi! Mommy, mommy! - Oh, my goodness! 1492 01:16:05,834 --> 01:16:07,235 Got someone who wants to say hi. 1493 01:16:07,269 --> 01:16:09,371 Hi! 1494 01:16:12,541 --> 01:16:14,843 - What's up, doc? - Hey, how you doing? 1495 01:16:14,878 --> 01:16:18,446 That depends. How's she look? 1496 01:16:18,481 --> 01:16:20,816 For a woman who's just had a baby, 1497 01:16:20,850 --> 01:16:23,951 has a pregnant teen daughter and a son in Iraq, 1498 01:16:23,986 --> 01:16:26,822 I'd say not half bad. 1499 01:16:27,958 --> 01:16:30,827 You, however, look like shit. 1500 01:16:33,463 --> 01:16:35,397 They keep piling all this stuff on me, 1501 01:16:35,432 --> 01:16:37,432 and I just can't remember everything. 1502 01:16:37,466 --> 01:16:40,269 - Are you getting some of it? - Yeah. 1503 01:16:40,303 --> 01:16:42,138 Some, but I have to talk 1504 01:16:42,173 --> 01:16:45,341 for like 90 minutes up there. 1505 01:16:45,375 --> 01:16:47,711 Do you remember when you debated Halcro? 1506 01:16:48,680 --> 01:16:50,580 He had no notes, no papers, 1507 01:16:50,615 --> 01:16:54,082 and he could spout off all these facts and figures? 1508 01:16:54,117 --> 01:16:56,552 You were so intimidated... 1509 01:16:57,688 --> 01:16:59,254 Until you looked out at the audience. 1510 01:16:59,289 --> 01:17:00,989 What'd you realize? 1511 01:17:01,025 --> 01:17:03,492 That none of what he said mattered, 1512 01:17:03,528 --> 01:17:05,762 because no one knew what he was talking about. 1513 01:17:05,797 --> 01:17:09,064 It's the same thing here, baby. It's just more people. 1514 01:17:10,133 --> 01:17:11,567 You're getting yourself in trouble, 1515 01:17:11,601 --> 01:17:13,068 because they're trying to turn you 1516 01:17:13,101 --> 01:17:15,171 into something that you're not. 1517 01:17:15,205 --> 01:17:17,841 You gotta do what you do. 1518 01:17:17,875 --> 01:17:21,010 Just talk to people the way you talk to them. 1519 01:17:21,045 --> 01:17:23,279 And they'll love you. 1520 01:17:24,581 --> 01:17:26,415 They always have. 1521 01:17:26,450 --> 01:17:29,652 I love you, first dude. 1522 01:17:29,686 --> 01:17:31,787 I love you, too... 1523 01:17:33,157 --> 01:17:35,058 Mrs. vice president. 1524 01:17:37,495 --> 01:17:39,229 Mm-hmm. 1525 01:18:08,426 --> 01:18:09,861 Steve, what's up? 1526 01:18:09,894 --> 01:18:12,662 How many questions does Sarah Palin have to answer in the debate? 1527 01:18:12,697 --> 01:18:15,765 22 to 25. 1528 01:18:15,799 --> 01:18:17,801 And how long is each answer? 1529 01:18:17,835 --> 01:18:19,668 Two minutes with pivots. 1530 01:18:19,703 --> 01:18:21,471 So if all we have to do 1531 01:18:21,506 --> 01:18:24,274 is get the best actress in American politics 1532 01:18:24,308 --> 01:18:27,511 to memorize 45 minutes' worth of answers, 1533 01:18:27,544 --> 01:18:29,712 then why did we waste five days 1534 01:18:29,746 --> 01:18:33,617 trying to get her to understand what any of this shit means? 1535 01:18:36,686 --> 01:18:38,788 Governor, I didn't know you were going for a jog. 1536 01:18:38,822 --> 01:18:41,825 - I have a different strategy. - I need to clear my head for a bit. 1537 01:18:41,858 --> 01:18:43,928 Well, we really need to prepare-- 1538 01:18:43,961 --> 01:18:46,030 I really need to go running, Steve, 1539 01:18:46,063 --> 01:18:47,830 'cause it's gonna make me feel better. 1540 01:18:47,865 --> 01:18:49,300 Can you understand that? 1541 01:18:49,334 --> 01:18:51,367 Of course, Governor. 1542 01:19:05,150 --> 01:19:08,383 I think we need to get rid of these notecards. 1543 01:19:08,419 --> 01:19:11,854 - They're not helping. - Okay. 1544 01:19:11,888 --> 01:19:13,924 I hate those flippin' cards anyway. 1545 01:19:13,959 --> 01:19:17,194 Now, what we need you to do 1546 01:19:17,228 --> 01:19:21,231 is to memorize 25 answers and four attack lines. 1547 01:19:21,266 --> 01:19:24,300 Do you think you can do that? 1548 01:19:24,335 --> 01:19:25,935 Yeah, I can do that. 1549 01:19:27,938 --> 01:19:30,174 And you're gonna be great. 1550 01:19:48,426 --> 01:19:51,997 And we are to be that shining city on a hill, 1551 01:19:52,031 --> 01:19:55,131 as president Reagan so beautifully said, 1552 01:19:55,165 --> 01:19:57,666 and that we are a beacon of hope 1553 01:19:57,701 --> 01:20:00,603 and that we are unapologetic here. 1554 01:20:00,637 --> 01:20:02,039 Governor Palin, 1555 01:20:02,073 --> 01:20:05,877 nuclear Iran is one of our gravest threats. 1556 01:20:05,911 --> 01:20:09,180 What would a McCain administration do to stop it? 1557 01:20:09,215 --> 01:20:11,815 On the subject of "nucular" Iran, 1558 01:20:11,849 --> 01:20:14,351 Senator O'Biden and I are most likely in agreement. 1559 01:20:14,386 --> 01:20:16,519 They cannot be allowed 1560 01:20:16,553 --> 01:20:20,258 to acquire "nucular" weapons, period. 1561 01:20:20,291 --> 01:20:22,526 Israel is in jeopady, of course, 1562 01:20:22,560 --> 01:20:24,228 when dealing with Ahmadinejad 1563 01:20:24,263 --> 01:20:26,863 as a leader of Iran. 1564 01:20:26,898 --> 01:20:29,565 It was Ronald Reagan who said that freedom 1565 01:20:29,599 --> 01:20:32,802 is always just one generation away from extinction. 1566 01:20:32,837 --> 01:20:36,040 We don't pass it to our children in the bloodstream, 1567 01:20:36,074 --> 01:20:39,044 we have to fight for it and protect it, 1568 01:20:39,078 --> 01:20:40,511 and then hand it to them 1569 01:20:40,545 --> 01:20:42,946 so that they shall do the same. 1570 01:20:42,980 --> 01:20:44,781 We will fight for it. 1571 01:20:44,815 --> 01:20:47,384 And there is only one man in this race 1572 01:20:47,419 --> 01:20:51,155 who has really ever fought for you, 1573 01:20:51,189 --> 01:20:53,290 and that's Senator John McCain. 1574 01:20:53,324 --> 01:20:55,625 Yeah! 1575 01:20:55,660 --> 01:20:57,128 Yeah, she's back! 1576 01:20:57,163 --> 01:21:00,864 Sarah Palin is back, ladies and gentlemen. 1577 01:21:00,898 --> 01:21:02,399 Whoo! 1578 01:21:02,434 --> 01:21:04,501 - Great job, Governor. - It was pretty good, huh? 1579 01:21:04,536 --> 01:21:06,002 Pretty good? It was amazing. 1580 01:21:06,037 --> 01:21:08,405 There's just one slight adjustment I want to give you. 1581 01:21:08,440 --> 01:21:10,542 You need to call him Senator Biden, 1582 01:21:10,576 --> 01:21:13,511 - not Senator O'Biden. - That's what I called him, Senator O'Biden. 1583 01:21:13,546 --> 01:21:15,179 - You just said it again. - Said what? 1584 01:21:15,213 --> 01:21:17,614 - O'Biden. - Right. Senator Biden. 1585 01:21:17,648 --> 01:21:20,484 - That's it. - Oh. Biden. 1586 01:21:20,518 --> 01:21:23,720 - No, no, there's no "o." - No, I meant "oh," as in "oh, I get it," 1587 01:21:23,755 --> 01:21:25,355 not "o" as in o'Biden. 1588 01:21:25,390 --> 01:21:27,125 Oh. 1589 01:21:27,159 --> 01:21:29,694 Okay, well, let's practice it. 1590 01:21:29,728 --> 01:21:32,696 Governor, do you agree with Senator Biden's 1591 01:21:32,730 --> 01:21:34,232 position on the bail-out? 1592 01:21:34,266 --> 01:21:36,100 - Senator o'Biden-- - Biden! 1593 01:21:36,134 --> 01:21:37,602 Doggone it! 1594 01:21:51,316 --> 01:21:53,783 - This is Sarah. - Hey, mom. 1595 01:21:53,818 --> 01:21:55,852 Hey, honey. How are ya? 1596 01:21:55,886 --> 01:21:57,288 I'm good. I'm-- 1597 01:21:57,323 --> 01:21:59,723 - I'm good, mom. - Where are you? 1598 01:21:59,757 --> 01:22:02,093 Um, I'm not really allowed to say. 1599 01:22:02,127 --> 01:22:04,194 Okay, sweetie, but you're safe? 1600 01:22:04,229 --> 01:22:06,363 Yeah, no, i'm fine, I'm fine. 1601 01:22:06,397 --> 01:22:08,165 I just wanted to wish you a good debate. 1602 01:22:08,200 --> 01:22:10,335 Thank you. 1603 01:22:10,369 --> 01:22:13,404 - Did you study? - I did. 1604 01:22:13,439 --> 01:22:15,072 A lot. 1605 01:22:15,107 --> 01:22:17,074 I'll be praying for you. 1606 01:22:17,109 --> 01:22:18,509 Please, I'll need it. 1607 01:22:18,543 --> 01:22:20,545 Come on, mom, you're gonna do great. 1608 01:22:22,080 --> 01:22:23,515 I love you. 1609 01:22:23,548 --> 01:22:25,783 I love you so much, Track. 1610 01:22:25,817 --> 01:22:29,587 - Fall in! - I gotta go, mom. 1611 01:22:29,622 --> 01:22:31,756 No, no, no. Just-- just another minute. 1612 01:22:31,790 --> 01:22:33,358 No, I'm really sorry, but I really gotta go. 1613 01:22:33,392 --> 01:22:35,092 You're gonna do great tonight, okay? 1614 01:22:35,127 --> 01:22:37,894 Thank you, thank you, but, sweetie-- sweetie, you be safe. 1615 01:22:37,929 --> 01:22:40,765 I will. 1616 01:22:40,798 --> 01:22:42,634 Bye. 1617 01:22:49,375 --> 01:22:51,008 You okay? 1618 01:22:52,577 --> 01:22:54,679 My son is safe. 1619 01:22:56,149 --> 01:22:57,916 My son is safe. 1620 01:23:09,195 --> 01:23:11,396 Well, what we are going to see 1621 01:23:11,430 --> 01:23:14,032 is probably the most anticipated 1622 01:23:14,067 --> 01:23:15,801 vice presidential debate 1623 01:23:15,835 --> 01:23:18,536 that I have covered ever. 1624 01:23:18,571 --> 01:23:20,939 A lot, a lot of pressure on Sarah Palin. 1625 01:23:20,973 --> 01:23:22,907 As for Joe Biden, it's sort of a, 1626 01:23:22,941 --> 01:23:25,243 first of all, do-no-harm night for him. 1627 01:23:25,277 --> 01:23:28,613 No one has questioned that he is qualified 1628 01:23:28,648 --> 01:23:30,048 to be vice president. 1629 01:23:30,083 --> 01:23:31,650 He needs to-- both of them, 1630 01:23:31,685 --> 01:23:33,618 need to talk about the top of their tickets. 1631 01:23:33,652 --> 01:23:36,554 After all, this isn't a race to be Vice President 1632 01:23:36,589 --> 01:23:39,289 so much as it is to be number two 1633 01:23:39,324 --> 01:23:41,292 to the top people on the ticket. 1634 01:23:41,327 --> 01:23:44,029 On the Joe Biden side, you will see 1635 01:23:44,063 --> 01:23:47,065 an effort to say, "look, Sarah Palin..." 1636 01:23:47,101 --> 01:23:50,036 Hurry. 1637 01:23:50,070 --> 01:23:51,903 Pray with me. 1638 01:23:51,938 --> 01:23:53,739 What should we pray for? 1639 01:23:53,773 --> 01:23:56,374 Just pray that we win the debate. 1640 01:23:56,408 --> 01:23:59,077 Mom, that would be cheating. 1641 01:24:03,816 --> 01:24:05,884 Okay. 1642 01:24:10,990 --> 01:24:12,589 We want to welcome our viewers 1643 01:24:12,624 --> 01:24:14,225 in the United States and around the world. 1644 01:24:14,259 --> 01:24:17,629 I'm Wolf Blitzer, together with the best... 1645 01:24:17,664 --> 01:24:21,033 We've been waiting for this night for a long time... 1646 01:24:24,336 --> 01:24:27,704 I did this same walk for Geraldine Ferraro in 1984. 1647 01:24:27,740 --> 01:24:29,207 Holy jeez, that's cool. 1648 01:24:29,242 --> 01:24:30,842 This is your toe mark. 1649 01:24:30,877 --> 01:24:32,578 Okay. 1650 01:24:33,914 --> 01:24:35,381 30 seconds. 1651 01:24:35,415 --> 01:24:37,817 Two, pull back wide on her entrance, please. 1652 01:24:37,851 --> 01:24:41,187 Ready, two. And take two. 1653 01:24:43,790 --> 01:24:46,024 Good evening from Washington university 1654 01:24:46,058 --> 01:24:47,558 in St. Louis, Missouri. 1655 01:24:47,593 --> 01:24:49,361 I'm Gwen Ifill of the "news hour" 1656 01:24:49,396 --> 01:24:51,664 and "Washington week" on PBS. 1657 01:24:51,698 --> 01:24:54,633 Welcome to the first and the only 2008 1658 01:24:54,668 --> 01:24:56,102 vice presidential debate 1659 01:24:56,136 --> 01:24:57,770 between the republican nominee, 1660 01:24:57,805 --> 01:24:59,971 Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, 1661 01:25:00,007 --> 01:25:03,241 and the Democratic nominee, Joe Biden of Delaware. 1662 01:25:03,276 --> 01:25:06,412 Tonight's discussion will cover a wide range of topics, 1663 01:25:06,446 --> 01:25:09,882 including domestic and foreign policy matters. 1664 01:25:09,917 --> 01:25:11,818 Each candidate will have 90 seconds 1665 01:25:11,852 --> 01:25:14,254 to respond to a direct question 1666 01:25:14,289 --> 01:25:15,955 and then an additional two minutes 1667 01:25:15,989 --> 01:25:17,789 for rebuttal and follow-up. 1668 01:25:17,824 --> 01:25:21,126 The specific subjects and questions were chosen by me 1669 01:25:21,160 --> 01:25:23,429 and have not been shared or cleared 1670 01:25:23,464 --> 01:25:25,965 with anyone on the campaigns or on the commission. 1671 01:25:26,000 --> 01:25:28,000 The audience here in the hall 1672 01:25:28,035 --> 01:25:30,603 has promised to remain very polite-- 1673 01:25:30,638 --> 01:25:34,474 no cheers, applause, no untoward outbursts... 1674 01:25:34,508 --> 01:25:36,809 - Biden. Biden. Biden. - ...Except right at this minute 1675 01:25:36,843 --> 01:25:40,513 as we welcome Governor Palin and Senator Biden. 1676 01:25:48,455 --> 01:25:50,956 Nice to meet you. Hey, can I call you Joe? 1677 01:25:50,990 --> 01:25:53,860 You can call me Joe. 1678 01:25:53,893 --> 01:25:56,630 - Why-- why is the mic on? - No, no, no, it's cool. 1679 01:25:56,665 --> 01:25:58,130 They're gonna think it's some kind 1680 01:25:58,165 --> 01:26:00,934 of Machiavellian Jedi power-play. 1681 01:26:00,969 --> 01:26:03,070 From your lips, Steve. 1682 01:26:03,104 --> 01:26:04,537 Welcome to you both. 1683 01:26:04,572 --> 01:26:07,106 The House of representatives this week passed a bill, 1684 01:26:07,140 --> 01:26:08,575 a big bail-out bill-- 1685 01:26:08,608 --> 01:26:10,109 or didn't pass it, I should say. 1686 01:26:10,143 --> 01:26:11,878 The senate decided to pass it 1687 01:26:11,912 --> 01:26:13,781 and the house is wrestling with it still tonight. 1688 01:26:13,815 --> 01:26:17,150 Was this the worst of Washington or the best of Washington 1689 01:26:17,185 --> 01:26:18,652 that we saw play out? 1690 01:26:18,687 --> 01:26:20,953 Thank you, Gwen, and I thank the commission also. 1691 01:26:20,988 --> 01:26:23,089 I appreciate this privilege of being able to be here 1692 01:26:23,123 --> 01:26:24,590 and speak with Americans. 1693 01:26:24,624 --> 01:26:26,893 Please, God, be kind. 1694 01:26:26,927 --> 01:26:28,794 You know, I think a good barometer here 1695 01:26:28,828 --> 01:26:31,365 when we're trying to figure out has this been a good time 1696 01:26:31,400 --> 01:26:35,002 or a bad time in America's economy is... 1697 01:26:35,036 --> 01:26:37,270 Go to a kids' soccer game on Saturday 1698 01:26:37,304 --> 01:26:40,273 and turn to any parent there on the sideline and ask them, 1699 01:26:40,307 --> 01:26:42,141 "how are you feeling about the economy?" 1700 01:26:42,175 --> 01:26:43,743 And I'll betcha you're gonna hear 1701 01:26:43,778 --> 01:26:46,145 some fear in that parent's voice... 1702 01:26:46,179 --> 01:26:48,550 She's doing great. 1703 01:26:48,583 --> 01:26:50,350 We've got 88 more minutes. 1704 01:26:50,385 --> 01:26:53,753 ...Did we just take a major hit with those investments? 1705 01:26:53,788 --> 01:26:57,156 There is something to be said also for man's activities, 1706 01:26:57,190 --> 01:27:00,894 but also for the cyclical temperature changes on our planet. 1707 01:27:00,928 --> 01:27:03,931 Senator, what is true and what is false about the causes? 1708 01:27:03,965 --> 01:27:07,100 If you don't understand what the cause is, 1709 01:27:07,135 --> 01:27:09,602 it's virtually impossible to come up with a solution. 1710 01:27:09,637 --> 01:27:12,605 The chant is "drill, baby, drill." 1711 01:27:12,640 --> 01:27:15,409 And that's what we hear all across this country 1712 01:27:15,444 --> 01:27:18,177 in our rallies, because people are so hungry 1713 01:27:18,211 --> 01:27:20,614 for those domestic sources of energy 1714 01:27:20,649 --> 01:27:22,650 to be tapped into. 1715 01:27:22,684 --> 01:27:24,317 We will end this war. 1716 01:27:24,351 --> 01:27:25,752 For John McCain, 1717 01:27:25,786 --> 01:27:28,923 there is no end in sight to end this war. 1718 01:27:28,956 --> 01:27:31,223 We will end this war. 1719 01:27:31,258 --> 01:27:33,326 Governor... 1720 01:27:33,360 --> 01:27:36,797 Um... your plan 1721 01:27:36,832 --> 01:27:39,199 is a white flag of surrender 1722 01:27:39,233 --> 01:27:40,968 - in Iraq. - Whoo! Yes! 1723 01:27:42,436 --> 01:27:44,071 Governor, please, did you want to respond 1724 01:27:44,104 --> 01:27:46,006 to Senator McCain's comments about healthcare? 1725 01:27:46,040 --> 01:27:47,675 Pivot. Pivot! 1726 01:27:47,709 --> 01:27:50,510 I'd like to respond about the tax increases and... 1727 01:27:50,544 --> 01:27:52,446 Yes! 1728 01:27:52,481 --> 01:27:54,983 Darn right, we need tax relief 1729 01:27:55,017 --> 01:27:57,351 for Americans so that jobs can be created here. 1730 01:27:57,385 --> 01:27:59,353 Barack Obama and Senator O'Biden, 1731 01:27:59,387 --> 01:28:01,354 you said no to everything... 1732 01:28:01,388 --> 01:28:03,089 She just said O'Biden. 1733 01:28:03,124 --> 01:28:04,692 We're probably the only ones that heard it. 1734 01:28:04,725 --> 01:28:06,893 It was Ronald Reagan who said 1735 01:28:06,928 --> 01:28:09,762 that freedom is always just one generation away 1736 01:28:09,797 --> 01:28:11,132 from extinction. 1737 01:28:11,166 --> 01:28:15,135 We don't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. 1738 01:28:15,169 --> 01:28:18,873 We have to fight for it and protect it, 1739 01:28:18,907 --> 01:28:20,474 and then hand it to them 1740 01:28:20,509 --> 01:28:22,943 so that they will do the same. 1741 01:28:22,978 --> 01:28:24,979 We will fight for it. 1742 01:28:25,013 --> 01:28:27,514 And there is only one man in this race 1743 01:28:27,548 --> 01:28:29,817 who has really ever fought for you, 1744 01:28:29,851 --> 01:28:32,419 and that's Senator John McCain. 1745 01:28:38,392 --> 01:28:40,259 Okay, here we go. 1746 01:28:40,293 --> 01:28:42,530 CBS instant poll says undecideds 1747 01:28:42,563 --> 01:28:46,500 give the debate to Biden, 46%; Palin, 21. 1748 01:28:46,535 --> 01:28:48,837 Fuck CBS and fuck their instant poll. 1749 01:28:48,871 --> 01:28:50,470 This is the greatest debate victory 1750 01:28:50,506 --> 01:28:51,871 in the history of the Republic. 1751 01:28:51,906 --> 01:28:53,874 Okay! 1752 01:28:59,079 --> 01:29:02,816 You see? You just had to be you. 1753 01:29:04,619 --> 01:29:06,421 I'm gonna grab a beer. 1754 01:29:06,455 --> 01:29:08,989 - Want one? - No. 1755 01:29:09,024 --> 01:29:12,826 Senator McCain wanted me to congratulate you 1756 01:29:12,860 --> 01:29:14,627 on a fantastic debate. 1757 01:29:14,662 --> 01:29:17,530 - You really did a great job. - Thanks. 1758 01:29:17,565 --> 01:29:21,235 Tell John I want to bring up Bill Ayers and reverend Wright. 1759 01:29:21,269 --> 01:29:23,604 I think it's time to go for the jugular. 1760 01:29:23,638 --> 01:29:26,974 Uh, you'll have to discuss that with your running mate. 1761 01:29:27,008 --> 01:29:30,343 He made it very clear that he doesn't want to touch Wright. 1762 01:29:30,378 --> 01:29:32,745 I'll talk to him about it. 1763 01:29:32,780 --> 01:29:34,715 We have to win this thing. 1764 01:29:34,748 --> 01:29:37,185 I so don't want to go back to Alaska. 1765 01:29:38,652 --> 01:29:40,854 Hmm. 1766 01:29:43,558 --> 01:29:45,960 Stevie. 1767 01:29:45,994 --> 01:29:48,729 You know, I think the worst of this thing might be over. 1768 01:29:48,763 --> 01:29:50,163 All she's got left are speeches. 1769 01:29:50,198 --> 01:29:52,767 There's no more debates, no major interviews. 1770 01:29:52,802 --> 01:29:55,603 Yeah. We're doing great. 1771 01:29:58,172 --> 01:30:01,674 This was an unbelievable win for Sarah Palin. 1772 01:30:01,709 --> 01:30:06,013 In fact, I think that it unveiled a level of skill 1773 01:30:06,047 --> 01:30:08,850 in communication that I really have not seen 1774 01:30:08,884 --> 01:30:10,851 since Ronald Reagan. 1775 01:30:10,885 --> 01:30:12,987 She is a superstar. 1776 01:30:13,020 --> 01:30:14,722 - Her ability to by-- 1777 01:30:14,756 --> 01:30:16,724 And she sure is a breath of fresh air. 1778 01:30:16,758 --> 01:30:18,191 I mean, I think people want 1779 01:30:18,226 --> 01:30:19,693 someone from outside of Washington. 1780 01:30:19,728 --> 01:30:21,294 She sounded like the future. 1781 01:30:21,329 --> 01:30:22,696 Oh, come on, honey. 1782 01:30:22,731 --> 01:30:24,164 Why don't you get some sleep? 1783 01:30:24,198 --> 01:30:26,035 One sec, okay? 1784 01:30:26,068 --> 01:30:28,136 ...Turned around. I think she has done it 1785 01:30:28,169 --> 01:30:31,105 in the sense that of the four debaters we've seen, 1786 01:30:31,139 --> 01:30:34,207 she was the most interesting, attractive of them all. 1787 01:30:34,242 --> 01:30:36,945 - She is personable... - I can still win this thing. 1788 01:30:36,979 --> 01:30:38,445 ...She's got a sense of humor. 1789 01:30:38,479 --> 01:30:39,947 She looked straight into the camera 1790 01:30:39,981 --> 01:30:42,550 while Joe's talking to Gwen... 1791 01:30:45,788 --> 01:30:48,822 This map is now lopsided in favor of Barack Obama. 1792 01:30:48,857 --> 01:30:50,457 John McCain pulling out of Michigan. 1793 01:30:50,491 --> 01:30:52,826 The first domino in an economic debate 1794 01:30:52,862 --> 01:30:55,095 that if John McCain does not turn around soon, 1795 01:30:55,130 --> 01:30:56,764 many see more blue on this map 1796 01:30:56,798 --> 01:30:58,366 and more trouble for John McCain. 1797 01:30:58,400 --> 01:31:00,068 Yesterday, it was announced that the campaign 1798 01:31:00,102 --> 01:31:01,869 is going to leave Michigan to Obama to win. 1799 01:31:01,903 --> 01:31:04,138 - What's going on there? - I read that this morning also, 1800 01:31:04,173 --> 01:31:05,605 and I fired off a quick e-mail 1801 01:31:05,640 --> 01:31:07,575 and I said, "oh, come on! Do we have to?" 1802 01:31:07,609 --> 01:31:09,310 Do we have to call it there?" 1803 01:31:09,344 --> 01:31:12,180 I want to go back to Michigan, and I want to try. 1804 01:31:12,214 --> 01:31:14,081 What the fuck? 1805 01:31:14,115 --> 01:31:15,849 McCain had hoped to just score a pick-up. 1806 01:31:15,884 --> 01:31:18,318 We made the decision to pull the ads out of Michigan 1807 01:31:18,352 --> 01:31:19,788 because we can't win there. 1808 01:31:19,822 --> 01:31:21,188 We need the money in Pennsylvania 1809 01:31:21,222 --> 01:31:24,492 - and Ohio. - You're making a big mistake. 1810 01:31:24,525 --> 01:31:26,694 You know, I know I'm not an expert like yourself, 1811 01:31:26,728 --> 01:31:29,163 but seeing as we're seven points out, 1812 01:31:29,197 --> 01:31:31,263 I don't see why the vice presidential campaign 1813 01:31:31,298 --> 01:31:32,801 can't make a quick stop there 1814 01:31:32,835 --> 01:31:34,201 in the middle of the night. 1815 01:31:34,235 --> 01:31:35,603 And who are you gonna meet with? 1816 01:31:35,637 --> 01:31:37,105 Your press corps doesn't want 1817 01:31:37,138 --> 01:31:39,440 to hear you speak at 3:00 in the morning. 1818 01:31:39,474 --> 01:31:42,376 And there's no such thing as a vice presidential campaign. 1819 01:31:42,411 --> 01:31:44,278 This is John McCain's campaign, 1820 01:31:44,312 --> 01:31:47,114 and this is the decision that John McCain has made. 1821 01:31:47,148 --> 01:31:49,984 You must stick to the script, Governor. 1822 01:31:50,019 --> 01:31:52,753 And what script is that, Steve? 1823 01:31:52,788 --> 01:31:54,322 'Cause I haven't seen anything resembling 1824 01:31:54,356 --> 01:31:58,693 a script this entire flippin' campaign. 1825 01:31:58,728 --> 01:32:01,229 When you publicly contradict John McCain, 1826 01:32:01,263 --> 01:32:02,763 you hurt John McCain. 1827 01:32:02,797 --> 01:32:06,234 I know what I know what I know. 1828 01:32:10,039 --> 01:32:11,873 And there you have it. 1829 01:32:13,709 --> 01:32:16,344 Afternoon, Governor. 1830 01:32:16,378 --> 01:32:18,512 This is a pro-stem cell ad? 1831 01:32:18,547 --> 01:32:20,914 Yes, Governor. That's the Senator's position. 1832 01:32:20,949 --> 01:32:23,819 Yeah, it's not my position. I'm not saying it. 1833 01:32:23,853 --> 01:32:25,153 I thought that-- 1834 01:32:25,187 --> 01:32:27,589 you guys should have shown me the script ahead of time. 1835 01:32:27,623 --> 01:32:30,424 This is a waste of my time. 1836 01:32:33,095 --> 01:32:34,928 Why wasn't I informed that Jeb Bradley 1837 01:32:34,963 --> 01:32:36,529 is appearing with me at the rally? 1838 01:32:36,564 --> 01:32:38,365 I don't think we foresaw that being a problem. 1839 01:32:38,399 --> 01:32:40,970 I just googled him. He's pro-choice. 1840 01:32:41,004 --> 01:32:45,940 There's no way I'm going onstage with anyone who's pro-choice. 1841 01:32:45,975 --> 01:32:48,543 Bradley's gone or I'm gone, period. 1842 01:32:48,578 --> 01:32:49,812 Yes, Governor. 1843 01:32:49,846 --> 01:32:53,648 The RNC spent a stunning $150,000 1844 01:32:53,682 --> 01:32:56,618 on clothes for Governor Sarah Palin and her family 1845 01:32:56,652 --> 01:32:59,353 according to the federal election commission reports. 1846 01:32:59,388 --> 01:33:01,322 The revelation that so much money 1847 01:33:01,356 --> 01:33:03,259 was spent at fancy clothing stores 1848 01:33:03,293 --> 01:33:05,493 like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue 1849 01:33:05,527 --> 01:33:07,762 could be a huge blow to the governor's image 1850 01:33:07,797 --> 01:33:10,332 as an everyday, average American. 1851 01:33:10,366 --> 01:33:12,167 Several republican donors 1852 01:33:12,201 --> 01:33:14,068 have publicly expressed outrage... 1853 01:33:14,104 --> 01:33:16,838 - You watching this? - Yeah, I'm watching. 1854 01:33:16,872 --> 01:33:18,474 Un-fucking-believable. 1855 01:33:18,509 --> 01:33:20,241 Why didn't you people tell me 1856 01:33:20,276 --> 01:33:21,543 these clothes cost this much? 1857 01:33:21,577 --> 01:33:23,312 It wasn't just your clothes, Governor. 1858 01:33:23,346 --> 01:33:25,847 It was also for the kids, Todd and your parents. 1859 01:33:25,881 --> 01:33:27,516 I want 'Em gone. 1860 01:33:27,550 --> 01:33:29,751 Get 'Em out of here. 1861 01:33:29,786 --> 01:33:32,689 You know, I buy my clothes at consignment shops. 1862 01:33:32,723 --> 01:33:36,359 I never wanted this fancy crap in the first place. 1863 01:33:36,393 --> 01:33:38,093 Hey, thanks for coming out. 1864 01:33:38,128 --> 01:33:40,027 Hey. Hi, nice to meet you. 1865 01:33:40,062 --> 01:33:42,530 - How are you? Hey, hi. - Governor Palin, 1866 01:33:42,564 --> 01:33:44,132 what's your response to the findings 1867 01:33:44,166 --> 01:33:45,801 that the Alaska state legislature's report 1868 01:33:45,835 --> 01:33:47,537 on your involvement in the troopergate scandal? 1869 01:33:47,570 --> 01:33:49,772 I was thrilled to be cleared of all wrongdoing. 1870 01:33:49,807 --> 01:33:51,441 You know you're not supposed to be here. 1871 01:33:51,475 --> 01:33:54,109 Go back to the press risers, please. Thank you. 1872 01:33:54,144 --> 01:33:56,946 You can't say you were cleared of all wrongdoing. 1873 01:33:56,980 --> 01:33:59,081 - Why not? - Because you weren't. 1874 01:33:59,115 --> 01:34:01,984 The report stated that you abused your power. 1875 01:34:02,018 --> 01:34:04,654 That is the opposite of being cleared of all wrongdoing. 1876 01:34:04,688 --> 01:34:07,090 - Then why was I told otherwise? - You weren't told otherwise. 1877 01:34:07,124 --> 01:34:08,524 And why haven't you released a statement 1878 01:34:08,560 --> 01:34:09,993 saying that Todd was never a member 1879 01:34:10,027 --> 01:34:11,294 of the Alaska independence party? 1880 01:34:11,329 --> 01:34:14,629 Because that would be untrue. He was a member. 1881 01:34:14,664 --> 01:34:16,465 He checked the wrong box. 1882 01:34:16,499 --> 01:34:18,033 He registered by accident, 1883 01:34:18,068 --> 01:34:20,069 and rectified the error immediately. 1884 01:34:20,103 --> 01:34:21,905 He was a member for seven years! 1885 01:34:21,939 --> 01:34:24,341 I'm sorry, Governor, but... 1886 01:34:24,375 --> 01:34:26,409 There is only a few weeks left in this campaign. 1887 01:34:26,443 --> 01:34:28,577 You have got to stop saying things to the press 1888 01:34:28,611 --> 01:34:30,013 that are blatantly untrue. 1889 01:34:30,046 --> 01:34:32,647 That is not the kind of campaign that we are running here. 1890 01:34:32,682 --> 01:34:35,886 "Campaign"-- is that what you're calling this now? 1891 01:34:35,920 --> 01:34:39,055 Governor, I admit that this is a dysfunctional campaign, 1892 01:34:39,090 --> 01:34:40,524 but that is what I inherited, 1893 01:34:40,557 --> 01:34:43,494 and I am doing my level best to help us win this election. 1894 01:34:43,527 --> 01:34:45,061 And that's what I'm trying to do, too, 1895 01:34:45,096 --> 01:34:46,661 and all you're doing is screwing me up. 1896 01:34:46,697 --> 01:34:49,598 That's all you've done this entire time, is get in my way. 1897 01:34:49,633 --> 01:34:51,768 Oh, oh. 1898 01:34:51,802 --> 01:34:54,738 And I am raising millions of dollars for this campaign. 1899 01:34:54,773 --> 01:34:56,572 Hundreds of thousands of people are coming 1900 01:34:56,607 --> 01:34:58,641 to see me speak, not John McCain, God bless him. 1901 01:34:58,675 --> 01:35:00,042 They are coming to see me. 1902 01:35:00,076 --> 01:35:04,347 So if I am single-handedly carrying this campaign, 1903 01:35:04,382 --> 01:35:06,582 I'm gonna do what I want. 1904 01:35:19,196 --> 01:35:21,863 Sarah! Sarah! Sarah! 1905 01:35:27,338 --> 01:35:30,908 Several McCain advisors tell CNN they're annoyed 1906 01:35:30,943 --> 01:35:34,110 by what one aide called "Palin going rogue." 1907 01:35:34,145 --> 01:35:36,313 God damn it. 1908 01:35:36,347 --> 01:35:38,048 I hate it when there's leaking and backstabbing 1909 01:35:38,082 --> 01:35:41,284 after a campaign, let alone before it's fucking over. 1910 01:35:41,319 --> 01:35:44,254 I need you to step in and talk to her. 1911 01:35:44,288 --> 01:35:47,558 I don't know, Stevie boy. I don't know. 1912 01:35:47,592 --> 01:35:50,393 Sir... 1913 01:35:50,428 --> 01:35:52,728 I can't control her any more. 1914 01:35:55,766 --> 01:35:58,034 I don't know if she's getting on a campaign plane 1915 01:35:58,069 --> 01:36:00,136 in the morning or what she's gonna say at night. 1916 01:36:00,171 --> 01:36:03,140 We need to finish this campaign 1917 01:36:03,175 --> 01:36:05,108 with as much dignity as possible, 1918 01:36:05,142 --> 01:36:06,876 and the only way that can happen 1919 01:36:06,910 --> 01:36:08,778 is if you get her in line. 1920 01:36:11,816 --> 01:36:13,950 That's not gonna do it, Steve. 1921 01:36:13,985 --> 01:36:16,586 She might start turning on me. 1922 01:36:28,533 --> 01:36:30,833 Most of these polls have us trailing 1923 01:36:30,868 --> 01:36:32,836 five to eight points. 1924 01:36:32,870 --> 01:36:35,240 - So what now? - John... 1925 01:36:35,274 --> 01:36:37,273 I mean, these numbers do show it. 1926 01:36:37,308 --> 01:36:39,943 We've got to make this about Obama. 1927 01:36:39,978 --> 01:36:41,512 We've got to get tough 1928 01:36:41,546 --> 01:36:43,446 and we've got to get negative. 1929 01:36:43,481 --> 01:36:45,483 If we go this way, 1930 01:36:45,516 --> 01:36:49,386 reverend Wright is still the best play we have. 1931 01:36:50,554 --> 01:36:53,457 Any of you ever been accused 1932 01:36:53,491 --> 01:36:57,861 of having a negro child out of wedlock 1933 01:36:57,896 --> 01:37:01,597 because your adopted daughter was born in Bangladesh? 1934 01:37:02,501 --> 01:37:04,100 And then when she was 16 1935 01:37:04,135 --> 01:37:07,470 and googled her name, I had to explain to her 1936 01:37:07,506 --> 01:37:11,174 why President Bush's henchmen called her a bastard 1937 01:37:11,208 --> 01:37:13,743 when she was 10 years old. 1938 01:37:13,777 --> 01:37:17,047 Yeah, listen, South Carolina-- that was an ugly primary, 1939 01:37:17,081 --> 01:37:18,549 but this isn't the same thing. 1940 01:37:18,583 --> 01:37:21,085 I mean, reverend Wright really did say those things. 1941 01:37:21,119 --> 01:37:23,554 That may be true. 1942 01:37:23,588 --> 01:37:27,124 But there is a dark side to American populism. 1943 01:37:27,158 --> 01:37:30,428 Some people win elections by tapping into it. 1944 01:37:32,196 --> 01:37:34,965 I'm not one of those people. 1945 01:37:34,999 --> 01:37:39,335 Okay. So what about Bill Ayers? 1946 01:37:39,371 --> 01:37:41,337 Obama began his career 1947 01:37:41,372 --> 01:37:43,574 in the living room of a domestic terrorist. 1948 01:37:43,608 --> 01:37:47,344 Domestic terrorist. Nothing to do with race. 1949 01:37:52,584 --> 01:37:54,952 Yeah, okay. 1950 01:37:54,986 --> 01:37:57,421 Ayers is fair. 1951 01:37:57,455 --> 01:37:59,924 Okay. Who ouould do this? 1952 01:37:59,958 --> 01:38:02,593 And Barack held one of the first meetings 1953 01:38:02,627 --> 01:38:06,664 of his political career in Bill Ayers' living room. 1954 01:38:08,967 --> 01:38:11,868 Pallin' around with terrorists. 1955 01:38:13,537 --> 01:38:15,305 He's not a Christian! 1956 01:38:15,339 --> 01:38:18,041 And I am just so fearful 1957 01:38:18,076 --> 01:38:20,412 that this is not a man 1958 01:38:20,446 --> 01:38:23,047 who sees America 1959 01:38:23,082 --> 01:38:27,652 - the way that you and I see America-- - He's a socialist! 1960 01:38:27,686 --> 01:38:33,690 As the greatest source for good in this world. 1961 01:38:36,461 --> 01:38:38,794 U.S.A.! U.S.A.! 1962 01:38:38,829 --> 01:38:41,565 U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.! 1963 01:38:41,599 --> 01:38:44,468 What does Barack Obama plan for America? 1964 01:38:44,503 --> 01:38:46,669 Nothing! 1965 01:38:46,703 --> 01:38:50,208 In short, who is the real Barack Obama? 1966 01:38:50,243 --> 01:38:53,344 A terrorist! 1967 01:38:53,377 --> 01:38:55,212 We believe that the best of America 1968 01:38:55,247 --> 01:38:58,749 is not all in Washington, D.C. we believe-- 1969 01:39:02,686 --> 01:39:05,956 we believe that the best of America 1970 01:39:05,990 --> 01:39:08,991 is in these small towns that we get to visit 1971 01:39:09,027 --> 01:39:11,395 and in these wonderful little pockets 1972 01:39:11,429 --> 01:39:13,764 of what I call the real America. 1973 01:39:13,798 --> 01:39:16,500 - Yes! - Yeah! 1974 01:39:17,401 --> 01:39:20,937 Sarah! Sarah! 1975 01:39:26,211 --> 01:39:28,546 For a man who's written two memoirs, 1976 01:39:28,580 --> 01:39:30,047 he's no open book. 1977 01:39:30,081 --> 01:39:32,583 You got that right. 1978 01:39:32,617 --> 01:39:35,118 What does Barack Obama see for America? 1979 01:39:35,153 --> 01:39:36,620 He's a Muslim! 1980 01:39:36,655 --> 01:39:38,155 He's a socialist! 1981 01:39:38,190 --> 01:39:40,558 - He doesn't represent us! - He doesn't belong here! 1982 01:39:40,592 --> 01:39:42,926 He hangs out with people who hate our country. 1983 01:39:42,960 --> 01:39:45,796 - He's not American! - Kill him! 1984 01:39:45,830 --> 01:39:49,366 Send him back to Africa! 1985 01:39:49,401 --> 01:39:51,202 Let me read to you, Tara, 1986 01:39:51,236 --> 01:39:54,104 what congressman John Lewis, the civil rights icon, 1987 01:39:54,138 --> 01:39:56,606 said on Saturday in a statement. 1988 01:39:56,640 --> 01:39:59,176 He said, "as one who was a victim of violence" 1989 01:39:59,211 --> 01:40:01,446 and hate during the height of the civil rights movement, 1990 01:40:01,480 --> 01:40:03,548 I am deeply disturbed by the negative tone 1991 01:40:03,583 --> 01:40:05,549 of the McCain-Palin campaign. 1992 01:40:05,584 --> 01:40:07,585 Senator McCain and governor Palin"... 1993 01:40:07,619 --> 01:40:09,421 We gotta tone the rhetoric down. 1994 01:40:09,455 --> 01:40:11,354 It's gotten out of control. 1995 01:40:11,388 --> 01:40:15,025 We can't even mention Obama's name any more. 1996 01:40:15,059 --> 01:40:17,061 The crowd gets too hot. 1997 01:40:20,031 --> 01:40:23,133 This isn't the campaign I wanted to run. 1998 01:40:24,537 --> 01:40:26,803 I can't trust Obama. 1999 01:40:26,838 --> 01:40:29,139 I've read about him, and he's not a-- 2000 01:40:29,173 --> 01:40:31,542 he's a-- he's a arab. 2001 01:40:31,576 --> 01:40:33,143 He's not an amer-- 2002 01:40:33,177 --> 01:40:35,547 no, ma'am. 2003 01:40:35,581 --> 01:40:36,980 No, ma'am. 2004 01:40:37,014 --> 01:40:40,051 He's a decent family-man citizen 2005 01:40:40,085 --> 01:40:42,220 who I just happen to have disagreements with 2006 01:40:42,255 --> 01:40:44,588 on certain fundamental issues. 2007 01:40:44,623 --> 01:40:47,726 And that's what this campaign is all about. 2008 01:40:47,760 --> 01:40:50,495 He's not. Thank you. 2009 01:40:51,797 --> 01:40:53,364 Cutting through the bull tonight, 2010 01:40:53,399 --> 01:40:54,899 on the Eve of the election, 2011 01:40:54,933 --> 01:40:57,602 the campaigns are relying on their lucky charms. 2012 01:40:57,637 --> 01:41:01,138 - Vodka rocks, lime. - You got it. 2013 01:41:01,172 --> 01:41:02,606 How's he doing? 2014 01:41:02,641 --> 01:41:06,110 He's the most depressed I've seen him the entire campaign. 2015 01:41:06,145 --> 01:41:09,247 I can't get him to stop watching msnbc, 2016 01:41:09,281 --> 01:41:11,583 which only makes him more miserable. 2017 01:41:12,985 --> 01:41:16,754 I'm amazed that someone who has been in politics 2018 01:41:16,788 --> 01:41:19,490 this long takes all the petty stuff 2019 01:41:19,524 --> 01:41:21,058 so personally. 2020 01:41:21,093 --> 01:41:23,795 And that's why they are who they are. 2021 01:41:23,829 --> 01:41:25,664 Reagan, Bush, Clinton-- 2022 01:41:25,698 --> 01:41:27,965 all they want is to be loved. 2023 01:41:28,000 --> 01:41:30,703 The ones that don't pathologically need to be loved, 2024 01:41:30,736 --> 01:41:32,370 they don't get the nomination. 2025 01:41:32,404 --> 01:41:33,970 They don't get to be president. 2026 01:41:34,005 --> 01:41:35,572 If you'd understood that fact, 2027 01:41:35,607 --> 01:41:38,510 you might have been able to better handle our Alaskan moose hunter. 2028 01:41:40,078 --> 01:41:42,814 God, it was a tough campaign. 2029 01:41:42,849 --> 01:41:45,850 It wasn't a campaign, it was a bad reality show. 2030 01:41:45,884 --> 01:41:48,018 She didn't cost us the election. 2031 01:41:48,052 --> 01:41:50,987 That was Bush. That was the economy. 2032 01:41:51,022 --> 01:41:53,290 That was just the cold hand of fate. 2033 01:41:53,326 --> 01:41:55,394 We didn't have a chance. 2034 01:41:55,429 --> 01:41:57,196 And if we did win, 2035 01:41:57,229 --> 01:42:00,899 would you feel comfortable with president Palin? 2036 01:42:00,934 --> 01:42:02,801 Why not? Then we would have won. 2037 01:42:04,670 --> 01:42:06,069 Come on, guys, listen. 2038 01:42:06,103 --> 01:42:08,605 I, too, wish that the American people 2039 01:42:08,640 --> 01:42:10,808 would choose the future Abraham Lincoln 2040 01:42:10,842 --> 01:42:13,211 or Thomas Jefferson, but unfortunately, 2041 01:42:13,245 --> 01:42:15,012 that's not the way it works any more. 2042 01:42:15,047 --> 01:42:18,150 Now it takes movie star charisma 2043 01:42:18,184 --> 01:42:20,184 to get elected president. 2044 01:42:20,219 --> 01:42:24,187 And Obama and Palin, that's what they are-- they're stars. 2045 01:42:24,222 --> 01:42:26,023 Primary difference being 2046 01:42:26,058 --> 01:42:29,061 Sarah Palin can't name a supreme court decision, 2047 01:42:29,095 --> 01:42:31,295 whereas Barack Obama 2048 01:42:31,330 --> 01:42:33,332 was a constitutional law Professor. 2049 01:42:33,367 --> 01:42:35,000 Fuck you. 2050 01:42:40,005 --> 01:42:41,573 You know what Dick Cheney said 2051 01:42:41,607 --> 01:42:43,974 - when he found out we picked her? - What? 2052 01:42:44,009 --> 01:42:47,278 He said we made a reckless choice. 2053 01:42:47,312 --> 01:42:51,683 When you lose the moral high ground to Dick Cheney, 2054 01:42:51,717 --> 01:42:54,386 it's time to re-think your entire life. 2055 01:42:54,419 --> 01:42:56,354 Enough Cheney cracks, okay? 2056 01:42:56,389 --> 01:42:58,757 I mean, he's very misunderstood. 2057 01:42:58,791 --> 01:43:00,258 How does he eat when he's wearing 2058 01:43:00,292 --> 01:43:02,194 Darth Vader's helmet, anyway? 2059 01:43:03,630 --> 01:43:05,030 There we go. 2060 01:43:05,064 --> 01:43:07,565 Gentlemen, let's wish each other good luck. 2061 01:43:07,600 --> 01:43:09,768 Who knows, we could have another 2062 01:43:09,802 --> 01:43:11,736 Dewey-Truman situation here. 2063 01:43:11,771 --> 01:43:13,471 Always room for an upset. 2064 01:43:13,506 --> 01:43:16,374 Yeah, maybe I'll wake up with a full head of hair. 2065 01:43:20,013 --> 01:43:22,648 You know, if we had just asked for policy questions 2066 01:43:22,682 --> 01:43:25,583 in the briefing, then we would have known. 2067 01:43:25,618 --> 01:43:28,152 I thought culvahouse was gonna grill her during the vet. 2068 01:43:28,186 --> 01:43:30,789 Culvahouse thought we were gonna grill her. 2069 01:43:32,157 --> 01:43:34,526 It haunts me. 2070 01:43:38,165 --> 01:43:40,599 After a hard-fought battle, 2071 01:43:40,634 --> 01:43:43,569 the nation's longest-running presidential race 2072 01:43:43,603 --> 01:43:46,170 comes down to this day-- election day. 2073 01:43:46,204 --> 01:43:49,842 Voting is now underway in all the lower 48 states 2074 01:43:49,876 --> 01:43:52,345 as we approach the end of this historic election. 2075 01:43:52,379 --> 01:43:54,747 People lined up across the country 2076 01:43:54,781 --> 01:43:56,515 by the millions today. 2077 01:43:56,550 --> 01:43:58,983 Turnout looks to be the highest in decades. 2078 01:43:59,017 --> 01:44:02,720 John McCain will carry Kentucky once again, as expected. 2079 01:44:02,755 --> 01:44:06,158 Eight electoral votes, not a huge surprise. 2080 01:44:06,192 --> 01:44:08,560 We are not able to make a projection 2081 01:44:08,594 --> 01:44:10,629 - in the four other states... 2082 01:44:10,664 --> 01:44:12,932 That are closing all their polls 2083 01:44:12,966 --> 01:44:14,667 at this hour right now. 2084 01:44:14,701 --> 01:44:16,735 And some of them are battleground states-- 2085 01:44:16,770 --> 01:44:20,072 Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina and Virginia. 2086 01:44:20,106 --> 01:44:23,240 It doesn't necessarily mean that it's gonna be close or not... 2087 01:44:23,275 --> 01:44:26,446 Where's Virginia? 2088 01:44:26,481 --> 01:44:30,348 Negative five. And Ohio's gone. 2089 01:44:30,382 --> 01:44:32,250 - Got it. - I'll keep you posted. 2090 01:44:32,285 --> 01:44:34,185 Call you in 10. 2091 01:44:35,254 --> 01:44:36,822 What's going on? 2092 01:44:36,857 --> 01:44:39,358 We're gonna lose Pennsylvania. 2093 01:44:39,392 --> 01:44:41,426 And Ohio. 2094 01:44:43,364 --> 01:44:45,062 Steve... 2095 01:44:45,097 --> 01:44:49,067 There's something I have to tell you. 2096 01:44:49,102 --> 01:44:52,070 What's wrong? 2097 01:44:52,105 --> 01:44:54,139 I didn't vote. 2098 01:44:54,173 --> 01:44:56,642 I couldn't do it. 2099 01:44:56,676 --> 01:44:59,277 I didn't vote. 2100 01:45:02,215 --> 01:45:03,682 I couldn't do it. 2101 01:45:03,717 --> 01:45:05,684 It's okay. 2102 01:45:05,719 --> 01:45:07,319 - Soledad. - All right, Wolf, 2103 01:45:07,353 --> 01:45:09,421 we'll take you right to the voter analysis... 2104 01:45:11,324 --> 01:45:13,458 How we doing, Stevie boy? 2105 01:45:16,863 --> 01:45:19,865 We lost Pennsylvania and Ohio, sir. 2106 01:45:38,419 --> 01:45:41,253 When my grandfather 2107 01:45:41,288 --> 01:45:46,124 found out that the Japanese had surrendered, 2108 01:45:46,159 --> 01:45:47,926 he was lost. 2109 01:45:47,960 --> 01:45:51,330 He didn't know what to do with himself. 2110 01:45:51,365 --> 01:45:54,000 He came home, 2111 01:45:54,035 --> 01:45:56,469 dropped dead the very next day. 2112 01:45:59,205 --> 01:46:02,942 Fought his war, then he died. 2113 01:46:04,477 --> 01:46:06,178 And my dad, 2114 01:46:06,212 --> 01:46:09,916 when he retired from the Navy, 2115 01:46:09,951 --> 01:46:12,485 he fell into a sense of despair 2116 01:46:12,519 --> 01:46:14,821 for the rest of his life. 2117 01:46:21,628 --> 01:46:24,230 I'm never gonna quit, Steve. 2118 01:46:25,665 --> 01:46:27,332 I can't. 2119 01:46:30,805 --> 01:46:32,739 I don't know how to just fade away. 2120 01:46:36,309 --> 01:46:38,276 Senator, I-- 2121 01:46:38,311 --> 01:46:40,313 I just want to say-- 2122 01:46:46,654 --> 01:46:48,588 What? 2123 01:46:50,958 --> 01:46:53,391 I'm s-- I'm s-- 2124 01:46:53,426 --> 01:46:55,761 I'm so sorry that I... 2125 01:46:56,730 --> 01:46:59,398 Suggested her. 2126 01:47:01,802 --> 01:47:03,503 Don't be. 2127 01:47:04,972 --> 01:47:06,673 Fuck 'Em. 2128 01:47:08,241 --> 01:47:11,076 What were we supposed to do? 2129 01:47:11,111 --> 01:47:14,047 A truly historic night here in the United States. 2130 01:47:14,081 --> 01:47:15,448 Barack Obama will become 2131 01:47:15,482 --> 01:47:17,651 the 44th president of the United States. 2132 01:47:17,686 --> 01:47:19,619 Sorry, mom. 2133 01:47:19,654 --> 01:47:21,455 Oh, thanks, kiddo. 2134 01:47:21,489 --> 01:47:24,222 I'm really sorry, mom. 2135 01:47:24,257 --> 01:47:25,991 Sweetheart. 2136 01:47:26,026 --> 01:47:28,460 You did great. You know that, right? 2137 01:47:28,494 --> 01:47:29,962 - Yeah. - Okay? 2138 01:47:29,996 --> 01:47:31,765 Come here, baby. 2139 01:47:31,799 --> 01:47:35,234 - It's all right. We're okay. Yeah. - Yeah. 2140 01:47:37,472 --> 01:47:40,572 I'll take the stress very literally here. 2141 01:47:40,606 --> 01:47:42,741 Just one quick-- you think? 2142 01:47:42,776 --> 01:47:45,678 And on this next part, would you make sure you bold that? 2143 01:47:45,712 --> 01:47:48,849 Oh, Chris, I need you to load this in the teleprompter for me. 2144 01:47:48,884 --> 01:47:50,650 Steve Schmidt told me you weren't making a speech. 2145 01:47:50,685 --> 01:47:54,420 No. I am making a speech. 2146 01:47:54,454 --> 01:47:55,989 Scully cleared it with Rick Davis. 2147 01:47:56,023 --> 01:47:57,823 So just go ahead and load it, okay? 2148 01:47:57,857 --> 01:47:59,793 Okay. 2149 01:48:02,629 --> 01:48:07,000 Okay, so, on the stress on this one, I'll take it. 2150 01:48:07,034 --> 01:48:09,169 - Jesus! - Hey, sorry. 2151 01:48:09,204 --> 01:48:11,270 Steve, I'm getting a bunch of mixed messages here. 2152 01:48:11,306 --> 01:48:13,305 Is the Governor giving a concession speech or not-- 2153 01:48:13,339 --> 01:48:15,975 I've already said this five times already. 2154 01:48:16,010 --> 01:48:17,777 She is not giving a speech. 2155 01:48:17,812 --> 01:48:19,345 Well, she seems to think otherwise. 2156 01:48:19,379 --> 01:48:21,381 Well, she's not. 2157 01:48:21,416 --> 01:48:23,016 What do you want me to tell her? 2158 01:48:23,051 --> 01:48:25,786 Tell her she's not fucking speaking! 2159 01:48:25,821 --> 01:48:27,521 Okay, well, you both seem pretty certain-- 2160 01:48:27,555 --> 01:48:30,289 well, let my certainty supersede her certainty. 2161 01:48:30,324 --> 01:48:31,824 God damn it! 2162 01:48:36,329 --> 01:48:37,830 Steve. 2163 01:48:37,864 --> 01:48:39,833 You want to see me? 2164 01:48:39,867 --> 01:48:41,701 Yes. This way. 2165 01:48:49,576 --> 01:48:51,744 Excuse us a moment. 2166 01:48:59,121 --> 01:49:02,288 I understand you've prepared a speech. Is that correct? 2167 01:49:02,322 --> 01:49:04,524 Yes, I have. I want to salute John 2168 01:49:04,559 --> 01:49:06,525 for everything he's done for this country. 2169 01:49:06,560 --> 01:49:10,362 It's not going to happen. You're not giving a speech. 2170 01:49:10,397 --> 01:49:12,133 And why is that, Steve? 2171 01:49:12,167 --> 01:49:13,566 You're not giving a speech 2172 01:49:13,600 --> 01:49:15,535 because the vice presidential candidate 2173 01:49:15,569 --> 01:49:19,472 has never given a concession speech on election night. 2174 01:49:19,506 --> 01:49:21,375 It's not about you. 2175 01:49:21,409 --> 01:49:23,743 It's about the country. 2176 01:49:23,777 --> 01:49:26,678 Yeah, well, there's a lot of things never been done before. 2177 01:49:28,715 --> 01:49:30,349 Governor... 2178 01:49:30,384 --> 01:49:32,186 This country has just elected 2179 01:49:32,220 --> 01:49:34,687 the first African- American president 2180 01:49:34,722 --> 01:49:36,622 in the history of its existence. 2181 01:49:36,657 --> 01:49:38,558 And it is the concession speech 2182 01:49:38,593 --> 01:49:40,326 that will legitimize his succession 2183 01:49:40,360 --> 01:49:42,461 as commander in chief. 2184 01:49:42,495 --> 01:49:44,964 It is a serious and soleman occasion, 2185 01:49:44,998 --> 01:49:47,434 and John McCain, and only John McCain, 2186 01:49:47,468 --> 01:49:50,503 will be giving this sacred speech. 2187 01:49:50,537 --> 01:49:52,006 This is how it has been done 2188 01:49:52,040 --> 01:49:53,974 in every presidential election 2189 01:49:54,009 --> 01:49:55,809 since the dawn of the Republic, 2190 01:49:55,843 --> 01:49:57,642 and you, Sarah Palin, 2191 01:49:57,677 --> 01:49:59,578 will not change the importance 2192 01:49:59,613 --> 01:50:03,617 of this proud American tradition. 2193 01:50:15,362 --> 01:50:19,033 "We fought-- we fought as hard as we could." 2194 01:50:19,066 --> 01:50:20,667 And though we feel short, 2195 01:50:20,702 --> 01:50:22,937 "the fail-- the failure is mine." 2196 01:50:22,971 --> 01:50:25,072 Oh, jeez, no-- 2197 01:50:25,106 --> 01:50:26,807 I don't feel that short, Mark. 2198 01:50:26,842 --> 01:50:29,008 "Fell short," boss. 2199 01:50:29,043 --> 01:50:31,510 - Yeah, thanks. - "Fell short." It's a typo. 2200 01:50:31,545 --> 01:50:35,414 - John. - Hi, Sarah. 2201 01:50:37,018 --> 01:50:40,254 Well, we fought the good fight. 2202 01:50:40,288 --> 01:50:42,890 Mm-hmm, we did. 2203 01:50:42,924 --> 01:50:46,259 Now I'm just gonna get out there and thank America. 2204 01:50:46,293 --> 01:50:48,761 I can't wait to get out there and thank you. 2205 01:50:48,795 --> 01:50:52,700 I have a speech written that is a real tribute to ya. 2206 01:50:52,734 --> 01:50:56,636 No, I think these guys have that covered. 2207 01:50:56,671 --> 01:50:57,972 Right, Steve? 2208 01:50:58,006 --> 01:50:59,506 Yes, sir. We have it covered. 2209 01:50:59,540 --> 01:51:02,608 I just wanted people to know what a great man you are. 2210 01:51:02,642 --> 01:51:04,244 I appreciate that, 2211 01:51:04,278 --> 01:51:06,580 but these guys got it all worked out. 2212 01:51:06,613 --> 01:51:10,584 Yeah, you know, we probably should get going now, sir, so... 2213 01:51:10,618 --> 01:51:12,286 All right. Good. 2214 01:51:14,590 --> 01:51:17,892 - Okay. We'll see you afterwards. - I'll see you out there. 2215 01:51:29,605 --> 01:51:33,307 You're one of the leaders of the party now, Sarah. 2216 01:51:33,341 --> 01:51:37,711 Don't get co-opted by Limbaugh and the other extremists. 2217 01:51:37,744 --> 01:51:40,847 They'll destroy the party if you let them. 2218 01:51:41,883 --> 01:51:44,084 Remember, you're a hockey mom. 2219 01:51:44,119 --> 01:51:46,220 You just wanted to make a difference, 2220 01:51:46,254 --> 01:51:48,188 and you did. 2221 01:51:48,223 --> 01:51:49,588 A big, huge difference. 2222 01:51:49,623 --> 01:51:52,091 I'll always be grateful. Thank you. 2223 01:51:52,126 --> 01:51:54,227 - We should go, sir. - Thank you, John. 2224 01:52:06,274 --> 01:52:08,943 My friends, we have-- 2225 01:52:08,977 --> 01:52:11,245 we have come to the end of a long journey. 2226 01:52:13,648 --> 01:52:16,417 The American people have spoken, 2227 01:52:16,451 --> 01:52:18,786 and they have spoken clearly. 2228 01:52:18,821 --> 01:52:20,687 A little while ago, I had the honor 2229 01:52:20,721 --> 01:52:22,823 of calling Senator Barack Obama... 2230 01:52:22,857 --> 01:52:24,891 ...To congrat-- 2231 01:52:24,926 --> 01:52:27,027 please. 2232 01:52:27,062 --> 01:52:28,963 To congratulate him on being elected 2233 01:52:28,997 --> 01:52:31,398 the next president of the country we both love. 2234 01:52:35,838 --> 01:52:39,039 Whatever our differences, 2235 01:52:39,074 --> 01:52:41,209 we are fellow Americans. 2236 01:52:41,243 --> 01:52:44,244 Yes, sir! 2237 01:52:44,279 --> 01:52:47,115 I am so deeply grateful to all of you 2238 01:52:47,148 --> 01:52:49,150 for the great honor of your support 2239 01:52:49,185 --> 01:52:51,086 and all you have done for me. 2240 01:52:53,489 --> 01:52:55,255 I am also, of course, 2241 01:52:55,290 --> 01:52:58,092 very thankful to Governor Sarah Palin, 2242 01:52:58,126 --> 01:53:00,862 one of the best campaigners I have ever seen. 2243 01:53:04,867 --> 01:53:07,604 Still think she's fit for office? 2244 01:53:07,638 --> 01:53:08,836 Eh, who cares? 2245 01:53:08,872 --> 01:53:11,072 In 48 hours, no one will even remember who she is. 2246 01:53:11,107 --> 01:53:13,509 We can all look forward with great interest 2247 01:53:13,543 --> 01:53:15,544 to her future service to Alaska, 2248 01:53:15,578 --> 01:53:19,014 the republican party and our country. 2249 01:53:27,222 --> 01:53:31,259 Sarah! Sarah! Sarah! 2250 01:53:46,875 --> 01:53:50,445 There were numerous instances of her saying things 2251 01:53:50,479 --> 01:53:51,914 that were not accurate 2252 01:53:51,947 --> 01:53:53,782 that opened the door to criticism 2253 01:53:53,816 --> 01:53:56,951 that she was being untruthful and inaccurate. 2254 01:53:56,984 --> 01:54:01,056 And I think that is something that continues to this day. 2255 01:54:01,090 --> 01:54:02,624 And you think that's fair criticism? 2256 01:54:02,659 --> 01:54:04,359 I think that's fair criticism. 2257 01:54:04,393 --> 01:54:06,094 Early on, though, you apparently said 2258 01:54:06,128 --> 01:54:07,596 she doesn't know anything. 2259 01:54:07,630 --> 01:54:10,431 In the immediate aftermath of her selection, 2260 01:54:10,466 --> 01:54:14,135 it was clear to us that we... 2261 01:54:14,170 --> 01:54:16,038 Had a lot of work to do. 2262 01:54:16,072 --> 01:54:19,041 For you, picking Sarah Palin was about winning an election, 2263 01:54:19,075 --> 01:54:22,644 not necessarily about who's gonna be best as vice president. 2264 01:54:22,679 --> 01:54:26,548 My job is to give political advice. 2265 01:54:26,583 --> 01:54:28,816 We needed to do something bold 2266 01:54:28,850 --> 01:54:30,785 to try to win the race. 2267 01:54:30,819 --> 01:54:32,888 If you had it to do over again, 2268 01:54:32,922 --> 01:54:34,990 would you have her on the ticket? 2269 01:54:39,328 --> 01:54:43,298 You don't get to go back in time, Anderson, 2270 01:54:43,332 --> 01:54:47,970 and-- and have do-overs in life. 2271 01:54:49,506 --> 01:54:53,309 ♪ God bless America ♪ 2272 01:54:53,342 --> 01:54:55,712 ♪ again ♪ 2273 01:54:57,481 --> 01:55:03,517 ♪ you see all the trouble that she's in ♪ 2274 01:55:06,022 --> 01:55:09,891 ♪ wash her pretty face ♪ 2275 01:55:09,926 --> 01:55:13,996 ♪ dry her eyes and then ♪ 2276 01:55:14,030 --> 01:55:20,068 ♪ God bless America again ♪ 2277 01:55:22,539 --> 01:55:28,477 ♪ God bless America again ♪ 2278 01:55:30,479 --> 01:55:36,351 ♪ you see all the trouble that she's in ♪ 2279 01:55:38,689 --> 01:55:42,458 ♪ wash her pretty face ♪ 2280 01:55:42,492 --> 01:55:46,929 ♪ dry her eyes and then ♪ 2281 01:55:46,964 --> 01:55:53,234 ♪ God bless America again ♪ 2282 01:55:55,204 --> 01:55:58,908 ♪ wash her pretty face ♪ 2283 01:55:58,942 --> 01:56:03,345 ♪ dry her eyes and then ♪ 2284 01:56:03,380 --> 01:56:09,617 ♪ God bless America again. ♪