“I can’t begin this great effort without honoring the achievements of Geraldine Ferraro back in 1984, and of course, Senator Hillary Clinton who did show determination and grace in her presidential campaign. It was rightly noted in Denver this week that Hillary left 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling in America, but thankfully as it turns out the women of America aren’t finished yet and the voters will shatter that glass ceiling once and for all.”

– Sarah Palin in Pennsylvania during her second stop on the campaign trail as the Republican vice presidential candidate, August 30, 2008

“At the moment of conception. I have a 25-year pro-life record in the Congress, in the Senate. And as president of the United States, I will be a pro-life president. And this presidency will have pro-life policies. That’s my commitment. That’s my commitment to you.”

– John McCain at the Saddleback Presidential Forum answering the question “At what point is a baby entitled to human rights?”, August 16, 2008

“In the 21st century, nations don’t invade other nations.”

– John McCain discussing the Cold War and
Russia’s aggression in Georgia, August 13, 2008

“That wrinkly white-haired guy used me in his campaign ad, which I guess means I’m running for president. So thanks for the endorsement, white-haired dude, and I want America to know I’m, like, totally ready to lead.”

– Paris Hilton responding to John McCain’s ad
comparing her to Barack Obama, August 5, 2008

“All I can say is that we’re proud of that commercial.”

– John McCain responding to a voter in Racine, WI,
about his campaign ad comparing Barack Obama
to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, July 31, 2008