McCain VP pick laughed as radio host called Alaskan Senator a 'b*tch' and a 'cancer'

Raw Story obtains full audio podcast

On January 15, 2008, McCain VP nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called into a radio talk show and laughed as the host questioned Alaska Senate President Lyda Green's parenting, and then further attacked the cancer survivor calling her a "bitch" and a "cancer."

At 7:11 in the audio of the program, the host says "Governor, you can't say this, but we can. She is a cancer and she is nothing but a very jealous woman."

Then again at 10:12 in the audio obtained by Raw Story from the Bob and Mark Show, the host says to Palin, "Well, I'm going to say what I wish you could say...Lyda Green is a bitch, and she needs to go away because she is a cancer on the progress of the state of Alaska."

Disc jockey Dan Fagan chastized the governor for what he called "conduct unbecoming a human being, never mind a governor," in an editorial for the Anchorage Daily News. Other editorial writers also demanded that Palin apologize for her behavior.

Gov. Palin's office then released a public statement that said "Governor Palin was caught off guard by Bob Lester's reference to Senate President Lyda Green." But Fagan wrote that he didn't 'buy' Palin's explanation and goes on to relay the continued on-air attack of Green, and Palin's reactions.

"But there is more. Lester then describes Green's chair as big and cushy. A clear reference to the senator's weight. Palin laughs a third time. She's just having a grand old time... Palin was clearly enjoying every second of Lester's vicious attack on her political rival."

"But it gets worse," the columnist continues.

"Lester asks Palin point blank: 'Do you have any idea of what you did, to make Lyda Green dislike you, hate you?'[This portion of the audio can be heard in the audio and the end of the article at 6:42.] How does Palin respond? Does she do the right thing? What you would expect from a mature leader, a governor and say, "Bob, Lyda doesn't hate me..."

The op-ed says that Palin did in fact call Green to apologize, but the writer casts doubt on Palin's sincerity as she tells the radio host from the 'Bob and Mark' Show, DJ Bob Lester, that she would be "honored" to have him pay her a visit.

Gov. Palin made a return appearance on the Bob and Mark Show yesterday, Aug. 29, 2008 with her running mate for the White House, Arizona Senator John McCain.

A YouTube video of the recorded audio portion of Sarah Palin's original radio interview was submitted to Raw Story by a reader.

The following audio is from Bob and Mark Show, broadcast on January 15, 2008.

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Man are you desperate.

I listened to the whole interview and found Palin to be very gracious and careful. She didn't laugh, but did chuckle when the host stated he would say what she couldn't say. I'm betting you read the story and never bothered to listen to the audio yourself.

As with any politician, there are going to be those who are out to destroy her. I'm sure you could fill up hundreds of RRMB threads with this kind of dribble from her detractors. Given that none of it will ever gain any legs, I think you are wasting your time. Unless of course, dredging up this kind of nonsense is your thing.

I don't know hwat you heard or read but I suggest you check this out:

http://www.adn.com/opinion/comment/story/295464.html

Palin is just another typical publican.

Hateful, vindictive, amoral, lying, and self centered.

Nothing new.

Yup.

Nothing new at all.

And Obama and Biden are, and will continue, to treat it as such.

is it best that they ignore her

Now let me also state that it was not a chuckle it was a laugh. Next, I read the article. If you like her so much then vote for her.
Also its not nonsense. This women is a zealot in religion and politics. I see her as a danger to our democracy as the rest of the neocons are. Also if you like to insult posters and be a board bully go for it.
What are you-the editor of the daily planet?

The more I read, hear, and see of this woman one question comes to mind.

What is McCain thinking?

Fagen is a newspaper commentator, expressing his opinion.

Our first encounter.



So it sounds like you listened to the video. I guess I lose my bet.

In any case, it sounded like a chuckle to me.



Since she is McCain's running mate, that is my plan.



Of course you do. I would expect nothing less.



I go out of my way to avoid insulting anyone. However, if you can point me to a post where I have done so, I will certainly apologize.



I'm not in journalism, but I believe Bushwa is.

u mean, what was he thinking with??

i think his campaign cronies threw him under the bus, literally.... as well as Mrs. Palin.... I think they panicked after Obama's speech on Thursday night, and rolled the dice....

as a woman, to me, its an insulting choice.... the REAL hillary supporters (not those bitterazz PUMA's) should be as insulted as I am....

plus, she was equally as STOOPID to allow herself to be used in this way..... the destruction has just begun....

thats what happens when you are dropped at the big kids table for the first time.... and considering how he was lookin at her AZZ during her speech on Friday, Mrs. McSame better be in meetings w/ her attorney going over the pre-nup w/ a fine toothed comb....

hey Cindy, how does it feel to be the WIFE and THE OTHER WOMAN is your 'husband's' running mate?

karma is a bytch from Alaska....

You noticed that too? McNasty made quite a spectacle of himself.
I think he wanted to grab Palins ass during the speech on Friday.

Ahhh clips of grampy eyeing up the butt of Palin will make a good 30 sec spot.

30 sec? too fuccn short... as long as Cialis and Viagra have 90 sec commercials, that stare and 'twirling of his wedding ring' should make for 60 sec....