Palin couldn't name a single SCOTUS decision besides Roe v Wade

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Of concern to McCain's campaign, however, is a remaining and still-undisclosed clip from Palin's interview with Couric last week that has the political world buzzing.

The Palin aide, after first noting how "infuriating" it was for CBS to purportedly leak word about the gaffe, revealed that it came in response to a question about Supreme Court decisions.

After noting Roe vs. Wade, Palin was apparently unable to discuss any major court cases.

There was no verbal fumbling with this particular question as there was with some others, the aide said, but rather silence.

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That really is terrible.

But hey - Kellie Pickler seems to do OK not knowing that France or Turkey are real countries. Clearly you don't have to be intelligent, or particularly knowledgable to be popular.

Edited September 30, 2008 by Paul Daniels

[alienlovechild 75]

After noting Roe vs. Wade, Palin was apparently unable to discuss any major court cases.

What other U.S. Supreme Court cases are currently still generating a lot of political heat?

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In the words of Bob Dylan's Idiot Wind, "it's a wonder you still know how to breath."

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After noting Roe vs. Wade, Palin was apparently unable to discuss any major court cases.

What other U.S. Supreme Court cases are currently still generating a lot of political heat?

I can't imagine a state executive not knowing about Kelo, for one.

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Alien, your defence of Sarah Palin's ignorance is really very sweet.

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Isn't the McCain camp's position on the SC that they need to start "applying the law and not legislate from the bench".

Either its a real problem, or it isn't. If it is - its not too much to expect the people behind the platform to come up with examples to justify the position.

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Oh, it's got to be about job creation, too. Tax reduction, health care reform and job creation to shore up our economy. So, there.

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I can't imagine a state executive not knowing about Kelo, for one.

That's the only one I could think of off the top of my head. Alaska isn't overdeveloped by any stretch of the imagination so eminent domain probably isn't a major concern there. Also, remember the Federal government owns huges portions of the state. It's not New Jersey.

Alien, your defence of Sarah Palin's ignorance is really very sweet.

Couldn't think of another major court decision either?

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That's the only one I could think of off the top of my head. Alaska isn't overdeveloped by any stretch of the imagination so eminent domain probably isn't a major concern there. Also, remember the Federal government owns huges portions of the state. It's not New Jersey.

Ok, how about the SCOTUS decision allowing Gitmo detainees to sue in federal court?

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If you are standing for national election, it stands to reason that you should be fairly well versed on the issues affecting the nation, especially when the campaign (and party) you represent has made certain statements in regards to the Supreme Court.

I don't see how this can be defended to be honest. The onus isn't on anyone here to know about Supreme Court decisions (though obviously it helps), but generally speaking politicians are held to higher standards than Joe Public (this is just working on the premise that being the President or Vice President is not a job anyone can do).

Edited September 30, 2008 by Paul Daniels

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Ok, how about the SCOTUS decision allowing Gitmo detainees to sue in federal court?

I follow the news and had a year of law school but I haven't heard the name "Scotus" commonly bandied about concerning Gitmo.

This gotcha stuff is just like the SNL sketch of Obama and Clinton. The press hurls a tough question at Clinton and tells Clinton the right answer then Obama parrots the given answer.

This stuff should generate a big viewing audience for the debates to see if Palin blows it or Biden comes up with more gaffes.

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Ok, how about the SCOTUS decision allowing Gitmo detainees to sue in federal court?

................................. I follow the news and had a year of law school but I haven't heard the name "Scotus" commonly bandied about concerning Gitmo.

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I follow the news and had a year of law school but I haven't heard the name "Scotus" commonly bandied about concerning Gitmo.

So you're saying you're an ignorant cross-eyed law school dropout?

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Every time I see SCOTUS, I somehow always read it as #######...... But then I think how apt that is.... hairy, wrinkled, and full of nuts.