Todd Palin complains about wife's separation from family...

[npincus]

Well... DUH, Todd! Did you think the vice-presidency (and campaigning for it) was a part-time job? DId you wake up and notice that you are the primary caregiver for your 4 kids at home, including a special-needs infant? And you can't even dump them on relatives because the world is watching (and judging) you by demonstrations of parental responsibility? What the f*ck were you thinking this was going to be like? Schmuck.

OK, the focus of the article is about McCain strategy for Palin's debate prep, but this tidbit about her husband's discontent jumped out at me:



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122265784614384667.html

Additionally, at the urging of the Republican presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain, Gov. Palin will leave late Monday for his Arizona ranch to prepare for the high-stakes debate.

The moves follow several shaky performances by Gov. Palin last week and come amid concern and grumbling from Republicans, and even a few queries from her husband, Todd Palin, according to campaign operatives and Republican officials.

<snip>

For his part, Mr. Palin has worried about the frequent separation of his wife from her family, friends and Alaska staff, an adviser said. Accordingly, her family will be with her in Sedona during this week. Also, a key Alaska staffer joined the Palin operation Sunday.

Meanwhile, the more experienced advisers assigned to her by the McCain campaign are accustomed to working with seasoned candidates, not someone "completely green on the national stage," one strategist said. Several Republican backers have griped that the campaign has put the candidate in difficult situations, from sitting for high-profile television interviews to popping into meetings with foreign leaders, some of whom made sexist remarks, said several officials.

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Another one, like his wife, that has no freaking clue.

Hello, Todd? What did you expect?

[regnaD kciN]

3. "Hey, if she gets to be Vice President, she can still live in Wasilla, right?"

"I mean, it's not like she'd be needed back east unless McCain croaks." :eyes:

[mikekohr]

26. If She Stayed In Wasilla Would We Have To Pay Her A Per Diem Expense

like she stroked the taxpayers of Alaska for 312 times since she took office 18 months ago?

mike kohr

[roguevalley]

56. a guy who lives down the street from me, Scott Davis, who is his

partner and friend got asked to come travel with them. Apparently, Palin is a weinie if there isn't any focus on his sorry ass.

[Blue_In_AK]

71. Rogue, I assume you saw my photos from the rally?

http://www.northernvisions.smugmug.com/gallery/6083679_8Emun#382203710_7RivZ

[roguevalley]

76. Some. I will go look at the others. PM me, sweetie, when you

rabble rouse again and I will try and come up. :0)

[babylonsister]

2. Well then, maybe she should just go home. Works for me, though

she does contribute some comedic value to all of this. :D

[mwb970]

4. If she gets in as VP, we can all chuckle for four years. /nt

[babylonsister]

8. Chill; that is not gonna happen. nt

[RichGirl]

77. Chuckle?

Many of us will be living in dumpsters with no TVs to see our hilarious VP!

[dancingme]

5. Is that Tina Fey in that photo?

She really looks like Tina without her famous "lipstick".

[DangerousRhythm]

28. Poor Tina Fey.

She must be wanting to rip her own face off right around now.

[secondwind]

6. perhaps they are laying the groundwork for her bailing out.........

but for them to call foreign leaders "sexist", is so ridiculous.

How do they know if complimenting a woman's looks isn't commonplace in other countries?

[Mabus]

17. Or they mistook her for one of the escorts that Cheney usually provides.

and they were just trying to sweet talk her.

:shrug:

[MissDeeds]

58. I thought the same thing

After listening to Kathleen Parker just now on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" calling for her to step down, and with Palin's pathetic performances on ABC and CBS, I think they may well be laying the groundwork for her exit. They've really screwed up this time. If she stays or if she leaves, McCain's judgment will be called into question. Checkmate.

[nini]

66. my first thought too

she doesn't want to put her family through all of this - blah blah blah..

[Bubbha Jo]

72. That thought crossed my mind also...why else would the McCain camp

let that comment out to the news?

[Matariki]

84. Sounds like it might be the start of the 'dropping out' scenario

and it should play well with the fundies, having her husband tell her what to do...

[RamboLiberal]

89. As much as I don't like Condi Rice

I've never heard her or the Bushies whine about sexist remarks towards her. I have a feeling that a Condi glare would kill any "sexist" remark from a world leader.

What a stupid comment from the McCain camp.

[Barack_America]

7. Aw, he's been touted as a "stay at home Dad"...

And now he actually has to do the job he's taken credit for.

:nopity:

[TNMOM]

9. more like it: Todd P is not running his wife's show anymore...

And so, the griping begins. Todd, it's like this. Your wife is an idiot. And now, the world knows it. You can't blame the McCain handlers.

[LonelyLRLiberal]

67. Exactly, this is a guy who wouldn't even stay away from her office in Alaska.

He has to be in on everything she is doing. I wonder who was taking care of the kids before she was nominated? Not them, I bet.

[The Backlash Cometh]

10. mmmmrrrrrhr. Man wants his woman. Clean fish. Cook meal.

Run country later when man asleep.

[npincus]

16. LOL... you left out "behead and stuff moose"

[npincus]

62. ...

[Kerrytravelers]

19. bwwwaaaahhhh... snort...

:rofl:

[TorchTheWitch]

27. LOL! exactly so!

The shadow governor doesn't like it that he's not being allowed to be the shadow VP either. Poor Pouty Punk Palin!

[The Backlash Cometh]

33. Which brings up a good question,

My right-wing religious nuttery sister said it was our responsibility as wives to cleave unto our husbands, then she proceeded to make incredibly selfish decisions that put her family into mortgage jeopardy. Now I go on the internet to find out that it's the husband who is required to cleave unto his wife. That means, Mr. Palin is not being a good Christian.

[Solomon]

41. snrf!

LOL

[chatnoir]

90. ...

:spray:

[Mabus]

11. But Todd is still looking forward to her per diems

for "working" at home. She soaked Alaska for five figures and he knows she'll soak America for a lot more if she and McStumpy steal this election.

[Bucky]

65. Is that what they're calling it?

[qanda]

12. Maybe she should have blinked

[sellitman]

13. Sounds like they are greasing the skids for her departure?

One can only hope.

[Loge23]

My thoughts exactly

Here we go.

[Tesla]

22. I wondwr who is actually taking care of the 5 month old special needs baby?

Can he do it all?

[TheCowsCameHome]

You could be right - "I hereby withdraw because of family concerns"

Perfect exit plan for Miss Caribou.

[gblady]

36. laying the foundation....

for the "family reasons" departure scene....

[earth mom]

14. Translation: Todd is sick and tired of taking care of the kids.

:nopity:

[Mabus]

21. He's even tired of the ones that are his

:yoiks:

[TheCowsCameHome]

34. Ouch

:rofl:

[Kerrytravelers]

15. These two are so not ready for prime time.

People of Alaska, a big :hug: to you all. I have a feeling that she is in her last term as governor, as well. She is not representing the great people of Alaska well. I live in California. I'm stuck with Schwartsenidiot. He's a fool, but I think Maria Shriver keeps him from completely losing it. Sarah and Todd together? It's just frightening. :scared:

[terrya]

18. Life's unfair, Todd. You should talk to your wife about this.

Since apparently she agreed to do this before talking to you and your family.

[pdxmom]

20. Todd's complaining probably has to do with the fact that he no longer

has the influence he had. He can't be a "shadow" anything and he's probably being cut out of any and all decision making. Poor thing. All that loss of power and influence.

[TwilightGardener]

39. I agree--they were big fish in Wasilla, and refused to move to the

Governor's mansion in Juneau for that reason. Now he's just the nanny, and McLoonie's "cool bud" on stage, but he's otherwise been marginalized.

[LonelyLRLiberal]

68. That's it in a nutshell. nt

[Willo]

88. Yep.

And, the retitled cook is probably not feeding the kiddies anymore, either.

[No Elephants]

23. Boo hoo, Tawd. But, no worries, little guy. She'll be home soon, for good.

[1776Forever]

24. Hmmmm Is this a strategy in the works? I smell a loophole! If she bombs Thursday we'll see!

This whole thing has been surreal!



Cowdeer compliments of wikipedia!

[undeterred]

25. They are getting ready to dump her from the ticket for family reasons.

Todd just gave them one.

[yellowcanine]

29. "...meetings with foreign leaders, some of whom made sexist remarks, said several officials."

Well wtf did they expect? Pick a greenhorn just because she is an attractive woman and you are going to get "sexist remarks." Sexism was behind the choice, what did you expect?

[npincus]

30. when a whip-smart woman opens her mouth to sexist dumb-bells like these

that usually stops the behavior, but when the female is a dumb-bell herself, she doesn't stand a chance.

[smoochpooch]

59. Did Albright or Condi complain about sexism? I guess they're just tougher than Palin. n/t

[BklynChick]

31. I believe this is a strategic move, getting ready to make the case for dumping her from ticket

[npincus]

37. I thought that, too... why would a campaign source leak something

of that nature unless they were somehow trying to undermine their own ticket, or perhaps float the notion of her absence from family being an issue and am inevitable choice she will face.

Hmmmm.... what do you think, Bullwinkle?

[janet118]

55. Hey, Katie . . .

Watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat!

[MadrasT]

53. That's what is smells like to me n/t

[yellowcanine]

61. It's too late for that. Voting has already started. It is what it is.

If they dump her now her name would still be on the ballot. Electors would have to vote for the replacement in December. Some undoubtably would revolt and stick with Palin. McCain can't take that chance because if he were to win a cliffhanger he might end up with Joe Biden as his VP if the election of the VP were thrown into the house.

[Retrograde]

86. works for me

here in California we often have governors and lt. governors from different parties: it keeps the governor focused since when he's out of the state the lt. governor's in charge. The current lt. governor is a Dem.

A McCain/Biden administration would be interesting.

[TheCowsCameHome]

32. No way can I imagine that weird family being comfortable living in DC

Talk about being out of their element - they're barely used to paved roads.

[Festivito]

35. Are they getting US ready for her to drop out?

To spend more time with her family, only this time the *family* calls for it?

It certainly would not be that she's in over her head and cannot debate her way out of a paper bag -- mostly because Republicans only use plastic.

[Kalyke]

38. How is he separated from her?

Every time there is footage of her, he's always standing right behind her or next to her.

What separation?

[TwilightGardener]

40. Apparently he wants their normal family life back, of his kids scattered

around, him working hundreds of miles away doing his thing, and his wifeski not getting so much attention.

[Mabus]

42. Now he knows how the troops' families feel

How does it feel Todd? How does it feel to have your love one jerked around from venue to venue? You can't always get a hold of her and you worry about her and her safety. She gets sent out wherever McCain's people think she's needed most and sometimes it doesn't work out that well. But at least, she'll come home.

Yeah, she might end up with some PTSD from her time as a national candidate but don't worry. People are only pointing cameras at her when they shoot. They aren't pointing guns. And, believe me Todd, she's as protected as McCain was when he out shopping for rugs with Lindsey and Joe.

In the end, your family won't have anything to worry about. Fox News and the GOP will take care of her.

[Jennicut]

43. This is freaking hilarious. Um, Todd, she is running for VP of the United States!

There is going to be separation. And she doesn't even campaign that much, at least by herself. I don't hear Jill Biden complaining about Joe not being around enough. This is too funny. I know she has young kids. I do to but my husband works 2 jobs and I stay home with the kids. That is what it means to be the stay at home Dad while the wife has the bigger better job.

[City Lights]

44. Is Todd worried about his own separation from the family, or just hers?

Every time I see her speaking at a rally, he's right there peering over her shoulder. Are their children traveling with them, and if so, do they have tutors, or are the children back in Alaska being cared for by others?

[Norrin Radd]

49. In this flickr photostream, you can see the kids with them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45456060@N00/2876713039/

[City Lights]

50. If the kids travel with them, I wonder why is Todd worried about Sarah being

separated from them.

:shrug:

[mscuedawg]

45. Call Todd the waaaaaaaaaambulance!

Better get used to it buddy...at least for the next 30+ days...she'll be home soon!!!! :rofl:

[Lochloosa]

46. NO ONE HERE GETS IT.

The ‘PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH OF CHRIST, Inc.' doctrine
Written as inspired by God, by Bishop Eric L. Gales, D.D.
Presiding Bishop, Founder, Chief Apostle, and Chairman of the General Board;
Founder & Pastor, The Lord's Tabernacle PHCOC



MARRIAGE: The Bible teaches that marriage is a holy and sacred union created by God and is not to ever be taken lightly. The Word of God teaches that marriage is a union between MAN and WOMAN - not exceptions to this - and that the two are to become one flesh. The Bible gives only one allowance for divorce (fornication); however, this should NEVER be the case with Christian couples. The marriage union is meant to be a lifetime commitment and a spouse should be chosen with Gods guidance. Sex is ONLY permitted within an official, legal marriage (God does not recognize "common-law") and is for both the satisfaction of both the male and his female partner and for creating children. The Bible also teaches, under God's order, that the husband is the head of his wife and to rule his household as Christ rules the church. The wife is to be submissive to her own husband as the church is to submit unto Christ.<\b> However, the husband is to love and protect his wife as Christ does His church and likewise is the wife to love her own husband as the church ought to love Christ. (Gen 2:21-25; Matt 5:27-28, 5:31-32, 19:3-12; Mark 10:1-12; 1Cor 7:1-40; Romans 7:1-4; Eph 5:22-33; Col 3:19; 1Pet 3:1-7).

http://www.phcoc.org/rich_text.html

[glitch]

51. Headship calling her home....

Palin's mind is the result of longterm disuse. A terrible thing to waste.

[yardwork]

78. Thank you.

[Avalux]

47. Obviously the Palins did not discuss the impact her decision would have on the family.

Poor judgement; poor parenting.

[TheCowsCameHome]

48. They were so excited about the offer they never thought it through

Now it's sinking in.

[npincus]

52. though she claimed they took a "vote"

though Huffpo had a headline about the vote taking place AFTER she'd accepted the offer.

[kestrel91316]

75. I wonder how Trig voted?

[Bucky]

54. Man, is HE ever in for a beating!

[ClayZ]

57. Duh!

K and R

[oviedodem]

60. Here ist comes .... "Dropping out for family reasons"

[progressiveforever]

63. Rumor has it they only had 32 minutes to decide if she was going to take MccCain's offer

Total saracasm, but with all those family values in place, you'd think he would have realized this.

[crazy_vanilla]

64. and so it begins ... trying to find a way out of the ticket for her

'cause she is a freakin disaster

[tanyev]

69. Tell her she has to drop out and come home, Todd. Aren't you the head of the family?

Doesn't she have to submit to you?

[Blue_In_AK]

70. Come on home, Sarah

so we can have some face-to-face talk about recalls, impeachment and other fun things. You blew it, girl.

[polichick]

73. Good - come on Toddly, ride in on your big white horse and take her back!

[npincus]

74. mudflats blog notes a seed has been planted...

:rofl:

http://www.themudflats.net/

Rarely do things actually make me laugh out loud, alone in a room…especially the Wall Street Journal. But, there’s a first time for everything.

(clearing throat and trying to be serious)

Apparently Republicans have figured out what Palin’s problem is, and what she needs to do to bolster her plummeting poll numbers. I DARE you to keep a straight face.

Some prominent Republicans and senior members of Congress have expressed worries about certain facets of the Palin campaign, particularly that Gov. Palin may be “overprepared” and not encouraged to be herself, an adviser said.

And, the same article plants the seed for the “need to spend more time with my family” excuse that some are starting to think may be the excuse used to mark the end of her candidacy if things tank after the debate.

“For his part, Mr. Palin has worried about the frequent separation of his wife from her family, friends and Alaska staff, an adviser said.”

Ahhh…Todd is not pleased.

But, back to the debate on Thursday… Here’s the strategy we can expect.

“It’s time to let Palin be Palin — and let it all hang out,” said Scott Reed, a Republican strategist. Yes, enough of that”overprepared” rigid Palin who lets none of her personality escape. Go ahead….let it all hang out. I’ve got my popcorn.

[gmoney]

79. "Sheeit, I might actually have to TALK to the damn kids afore long!"

"Tron, get offa there and help Blanket with her homework.."

[RichGirl]

80. While Mrs. Palin is busy campaigning and...

...cramming for her big final exam on Thursday night, Mr. Palin is stuck in hotel rooms. I bet he doesn't read much so that leaves TV. I don't think watching TV is too much fun for him these days.

Anybody remember that "Seinfeld" where George gets smarter due to lack of sex, Elaine gets dumber with no sex...I think. That could explain Palin's dumbness. Too much or too little.

[spanone]

81. think maybe todd's havin' a few brewski's at the local haunt with the floozy waitress?

[blm]

82. Todd should ask his buddy, RevMoon for access to a 'comfort wife' while Sarah's out shilling

for him and Bush and the rest of the theo-fascists.

[symbolman]

83. Todd's remarks..

Fan Mail from Some Flounder? :)

Great catch there - the Family Time seed is now set, and many are bringing it up.. won't be long now, I hope I hope I hope.. :)

[Yavin4]

85. Like All Suitcase Pimps...

Todd is becoming aware of his insignificance, and he's close to being banned from the set.

[11 Bravo]

87. Git your ass back here woman, I wants my vittles!

And, oh yeah, quit fuckin' my business partners!

[Sodan]

91. don't worry she'll be home soon...

[RamboLiberal]

92. Notice they are now trying to deprogram her

The campaign is sending in Sen. McCain's debate coach, Brett O'Donnell, to help with her preparation, advisers said. Though he always was expected to help out after Sen. McCain's debate Friday in Oxford, Miss., Mr. O'Donnell now needs to "undo" much of her previous debate prep, which has resulted in occasional "rote" responses, one adviser said.

"We've got four days," another adviser said Sunday. "People love Sarah Palin and she's got a unique personality and presence we need to bring out -- not shut down." Aides will work with her this week to be certain her responses use "her words," this adviser said.

From OP article. Oy Vey!