John McCain shows very poor judgement in choosng
Sarah Palin as a running mate. He should know she is
unqualified. She is running around making a fool of herself.
One of these days she will wake up and become very embarassed.

Henry Maas, Vancouver, Wa, USA

Can nobody see that the picture above is clearly a spoof? How likely is it then, that any of the factual information in this article is to be trusted?

Victoria, London,

I have been disappointed by Bill and Hillary Clinton. If they don't want to be loyal party members then they should get out. This wishy washy support is not what we need right now. I do not agree with Obama on everything, but I am a loyal Democrat. We must FULLY support the Obama ticket

Beth, Los Angeles, US

Sarah Palin found it impossible to follow the simple rules of a debate. Answer the questions. If she can not follow those simple rules how can we trust her to follow the rules in the Constitution? Dick Cheney redux?

Steve, lyme, usa

What is so hard about the title of an article matching what the article is about? There are 7 lines about Hillary Clinton's comments, most of the rest of the story is a transcript of a comedy sketch. I was hoping to learn what affect Clinton's comments did or didn't have.

John, San Diego,

Jim, Dayton:

Regardless of anything that may appear on Saturday Night Live, if you think Sarah Palin represents "true substance" you need to go and see a medical specialist.

When half of the commentators on FOX NEWS(!!!) say she is currently under-qualified to be President...

Graham, Leeds, United Kingdom

It's called 'humor', Jim. Enjoy it! (or, wait, perhaps I'm wrong, "lines that someone else wrote", "pretending to be someone they're not", "celebrity is worshiped and true substance trashed". You are talking about the candidates!)

albert, France,

Jim from Dayton- what you have said could also be applied to Sarah Palin herself.

Catherine, Bridgeport, CT, USA

Hilary is right, Ms Palin performed far better than most expected. The issue is can Mr Mcain state categorically that he will be alive & well all through his tenure? Ms Palin seems like a nice & good person; but as a competent president - I don't think so. For America the Democrats are a safer bet

t delano, lagos,

Mara - Palin is their target, possibly not for the right reasons but certainly deserves the negative light. When the doggone hockey mom was mayor of her tiny town in AK, that tiny town was the meth lab home of AK. She's blind to the world beyond AK & unfit to step if ancient McCain expires in office

Anna, Arlington, USA

Sarah Palin is an insult to a lot of women's intelligence. Clearly she was picked to attract the women's vote. She is attractive and non threatening which appeals to men, and although she is likable, she is not knowledgable. The fact that McCain would pick her is a reflection on his opinion of women

Jennifer, Charlotte, Mecklenburg

These actors make their living reading lines that someone else wrote, pretending to be someone they're not, and then held up as someone we should admire and emulate. It typifies our whole empty "pop culture" world in which we live where "celebrity" is worshiped and true substance trashed.

Jim, Dayton, USA

Remember, the Clintons always have something nice to say about their opponents. I would have the same take. Palin did well, but I don't agree at all with her points. The Clintons have made it clear they don't agree with Palin.

Dan Wagle, Decatur, GA, USA

Why is it so difficult for some people - the press, narky feminists, sarky comics earning a living from making fun of those with real jobs - to let a clever woman be her unstereotypical self? Reading Vanity Fair, I could see they did it to Cherie Blair. Now, Sarah Palin is their target. F(o)ey

Mara, Highgate,

I wonder whether Hilary would be complimenting Palin if she was Obama's running mate instead of Biden. It would be a great debate then two woman at each other. Wow!

Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Vierotchka, Answer to your question- Read what Bill clinton has said about Palin. Your question is the same question posed about Bill Clinton when he ran against George Senior Bush, Bill went on to become one of the best presidents of the USA. A president should bring out the best from his team.

Simone, San Francisco, USA

Praising the opponent is a winsome tactic.
Tina Fey did a fabulous job. The writing was very good. The take on Couric was also well done. Total hilarity and comic relief!
Couric did the world a favour with the interview.

mynalee johnstone, saltspring island, CANADA

Bill Clinton still won't say that Obama is qualified to be president even when asked directly. Biden said Obama was not qualified as president until his nomination as VP. Hillary said he wasn't qualified. I agree with them all. I'd prefer a Palin-Biden ticket myself.

lawhite, Idaho, US

Politics in the US have been poisoned in recent years by making opponents into enemies. Obama seems to be trying to change that, as evidenced by his debate performance. I think the surrogates (even the Clintons) are following suit. Why fire up the Republican base?

Gloria Everson, Arkansas, USA

You can praise Sarah Palin but don't forget who sits in the driving seat: McCain and his team of lobbyists. The whole image of Palin as a people's tribune is cynical.

Karsten, Hanover,

Oh please Obamabots. I'm voting for Obama only because we need a democratic win this year. For supporters who decry partisanship and old politics, you certainly are quick to jump all over Hillary when she doesn't become Obama's attack dog. She has gone above an beyond to show her support.

Eric, Portland,

Maggie, Arnold, what on earth is there in Palin to be jealous of? I cannot find the slightest thing in her that could possibly arouse jealousy or envy. Nothing at all.

Vierotchka, Geneva, Switzerland

The right wing base would get even more energized if Hillary started bashing her. Hillary is doing exactly what she ought with regards to Palin. Palin is an airhead and no amount of compliments can hide that. When Catie Couric can own you with a few softball questions, you're a joke. MOST know that.

Benjamin, Palm Springs,

Hillary gave her opinion and I agree, Palin did hold her own. Joe Biden was straighter and more informed and I am not voting for Sarah but that does not mean I can't say she did a fine job. Come on people, let go of this hatred for those who are different from you. Americans are not cookie cutters!

beckyl, kalispell, MT

Fey's terrific. Mannerisms, voice, physical resemblance--all spot on. But she's nowhere near the core. Her Palin is an airhead (OMG, that's she's not), as a xenaphobe (nope, it just ain't so), as an idealogue (sorry, pragmatist). But practice makes perfect. Maybe she'll nail it 2nite on SNL.

newton, Poulsbo, USA

Reading through the transcript, it's clear Palin did not understand the concept of an achilles heel. She seemed to think an achilles heel was a strength. Pretty clearly, the only Homer she's familiar with is that archetypal "Joe Sixpack", Homer Simpson.

What an embarrassment she is to all women

Fran Barlow, Sydney, Australia

I truly enjoy hearing Palin's comments - she is truly a WYSIWYG - and those who make fun of her are just damn jealous -- it's sick the way they try to remold her in their image - when, in fact, their image is like chewing old leather - you keep chewing, but never get anywhere - just like their ideas

Maggie, Arnold, USA

To Scott, Fey is hysterically funny.
To am, In what country do you think you live? She is not running for the head of the KGB. I thik this is still america.
To Palin, the hillbilly act is wearing thin. Could we see some professionalism? You give college grads a bad name.

Phil , Uniontown, USA

Hillary got something right for a change.Sarah Palin is amazing.

Rick Goodman, Indianapolis, USA

If McCain wins, the Clintons will be partially responsible for sinking the US . This is the last round and they are only complementing the other side. They will never get over losing and they should be considered traitors to their party at this point. I adored Bill Clinton - SHAME ON YOU ! Nice ego

Cara, Rhode Island USA,

fey is not funny. she is a joke and should leave show business. God bless Palin!!!!!!! fey you go away!!!!

scott, Twinlakes, usa

I think Hilary trumps a hack comedian who is one script short of a decent joke, never mind if Sarah gets in she can pass a law making it legal to shoot her critics

am, letchworth,

Hillary is not interested in an Obama victory. If he wins her dreams of the White House are over. She wants to try again in four years.

Bruce L. Northwood, Washington, D.C., USA

I wanted to hear the real Joe Biden, debate with the real Sarah Palin to determine if Sarah Palin was really White House material- Would a Biden get his point across so mildly during a White House discussion? I think not - Would Sarah remain so ha,ha

Let's see the real business

Nehemiah Ivery, Chicago,