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Dick Cheney Calls Sarah Palin 'A Mistake' For Vice Presidential Nominee

7/31/2012 4:10 PM ET | Filed under: Politik • Barack Obama • Sarah Palin • Twitter

This week, Sarah Palin heard what no child of a political party ever wants to hear — she was "a mistake"!

During his first interview since receiving a heart transplant, former Vice President Dick Cheney expressed unmistakable regret for John McCain's decision to pick Palin as his running mate in 2008.

He explained:

"That one. I don’t think was well handled … The test to get on that small list has to be, ‘Is this person capable of being president of the United States?’”

Ouch! Clearly, he doesn't feel that she could be capable of fulfilling the duties of the POTUS, but wasn't trying to attack her personally — he was simply being honest! George W. Bush's right-hand man continued to explain:

“I like Governor Palin. I’ve met her. I know her. She – attractive candidate. But based on her background, she’d only been governor for, what, two years. I don’t think she passed that test…of being ready to take over. And I think that was a mistake.”

For his part, Senator McCain has defended his decision after hearing Cheney's comments and told Fox and Friends:

"Look, I respect the vice president. He and I had strong disagreements as to whether we should torture people or not. I don't think we should have. But the fact is, I am proud of Sarah Palin, I am proud of the job she did, I am proud of the job she continues to do. So, everybody has their own views, and I respect those views, but I am proud of what we did."

Even Cheney's daughter, Liz, stepped forward in support of Palin and tweeted that she was "more qualified than Obama and Biden combined."

For the record, Joe Biden was a U.S. Senator for 36 years before he became the Vice President of the United States. Sarah Palin was a governor for two years before becoming a vice presidential candidate.

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16 comments to “Dick Cheney Calls Sarah Palin 'A Mistake' For Vice Presidential Nominee”



  1. 1

    oh, I didn't realize Liz was a log cabin republican



  2. 2

    I'm not a Palin fan. But she's much less of an asshole than Dick Cheney is.



  3. 3

    The only reason chose her is because she is a sexy female (annoying voice though). With him being up against a minority, he wanted to shake things up a bit. It was actually a smart move. Not sure what good it is for him coming out calling it a mistake now . . . sure won't accomplish anything.



  4. 4

    That's how Momma refers to you behind your back. She told me.



  5. 5

    Yeah, Dick Cheaney is the one we should be listening too. Too bad he didn't just die, instead of his old ass taking a heart from the donor list. I'm sure the 15 year old that died due to not receiving one was fine with this old fucker who damn near destroyed our country getting it instead. On another note, normally you would never be caught dead referring to Dickhead Cheaney, but since he was bashing Palin, you seem to have made the exception. GodFuckingDamn you are a nasty sad homo.

  6. Katie says – reply to this


    6

    I am a woman and I feel that the media was extremely sexist towards Palin during the election. I'm not saying I agree with all of her views but I like the fact that she's a strong woman in a "man's world." Obama was only a senator, she was a GOVERNOR. She actually had to run the state of Alaska, while Obama screwed around and voted "present" in the senate. If anyone didn't have experience, it would've been Obama. Women should be given a chance to lead!

  7. Mr Pete says – reply to this


    7

    I agree with Cheney, and his thinking
    The VP should be able to take over day one, and sarah didn't have that experience four years ago
    On the other hand four years later, and Biden still doesn't have that experience



  8. 8

    If Palin being governor for 2 years disqualifies her as VP than by your reasoning, Obama being a senator for only 3 years really disqualifies him as President, as is more evident every day….he is completely unqualified to run this country.



  9. 9

    Nice turkey neck!!! Dick needs to take this… abortion that lived, shooting.



  10. 10

    I think McCain and the Republican party did not want to be in power during the economic trouble of the past 4 years….much easier to blame it on Obama. Therefore, they put forth a combo of an old man and an ignorant woman just to keep from the office of the POTUS.
    This time around, they are putting forward a much better candidate. He seems like a liberal republican. I liked the concept of Obama in office, but it did not turn out as rosey as most folk had hoped for.
    Best of luck to all candidates

  11. WAHHHHHHHH! says – reply to this


    11

    ummmmmm pretty sure the same thing could have been said for Obama….is this person capable of being president of the united states….answer is no



  12. 12

    Tell us something we didn't already know.



  13. 13

    Re: Katie – The media was sexist towards Palin? Honey, the only reason that Palin was the Republican running mate in the first place was because she was female.



  14. 14

    Dick Cheney was a WORST MISTAKE, 2 wars and trillions gone, much to waste and war profiteering.
    His companies made millions.



  15. 15

    Anyone with half a brain could see and hear Sarah Palin was not qualified to run on any level. For anyone who may disagree, please, please, go to youtube and watch her interviews with Katie Couric. She is asked what newspapers she reads as governor. She couldn't even think of one. She also made some comment about Russia's president being in Alaskan air-space and that gave her experience with foreign countries. All any interview proved was how stupid she was. She never made any sense. Just attacked Obama to divert attention to the real issues the American people should have heard her position on. She was a joke then and continues to be one. Republicans usually stick together but a lot of them have come forward to voice their opinion on McCain's bad choice. She lost him the election.

  16. E-dub says – reply to this


    16

    It's official. Liz is an idiot. You may not like the President but Palin more qualified the President Obama. Hmm let me write the answer on my hand. "H3ll to the naw"