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Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:27 am EDT

John McCain aggressively courts all-important hockey mom vote

By Greg Wyshynski

The Associated Press reports that "John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin," and we giggled because we're that immature. We'll leave whether or not she's the right vice presidential candidate for the real experts to decide; right now, she still trails far behind another prominent Palin as far as impact on our daily lives.

What we do know about Palin: She's a hockey mom. To the point where author Kaylene Johnson pimped that fact in her book "Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down." Palin's son Track (Middle name: Enfield) played for the Alaska Avalanche Junior A team and then a AAA midget team in Michigan before leaving to become an infantryman in the U.S. Army last September.

Let's face it: Soccer moms are sooooooooo 1996. Hockey moms are where it's at in 2008. They're more dedicated, they're more antagonistic (video not available, but you've seen it) and, in some cases, they're just plain hotter.

(Side note: Is the movie too obscure for news organizations to use "Mystery, Alaska" in headlines today about an obscure VP pick?)

Actually, McCain had two good choices to boost his hockey cred: Hockey mom Palin and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who not only plays the game but famously joked that his wife was more likely to watch a hockey game than have sex with him. Which might be one reason why he won't be at McCain's side today ...

Of course, if hockey cred meant anything when it comes to the White House, things might have turned out a bit differently for John Kerry.

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  1. trombass08
    1. Posted by trombass08 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    If she were ten years younger, I'd tap that as well.
    God bless innuendos.
  2. Whale4ever
    2. Posted by Whale4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    Tell me we won't be following this chick for awhile...neat story.
  3. Blackcapricorn
    3. Posted by Blackcapricorn Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Mystery Alaska needs more love as a sports movie. How do I hug it?
  4. jkrdevil
    4. Posted by jkrdevil Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Mystery Alaska summed up the NY Rangers of the late-90's early 2000's so perfectly. So bad they almost lose to small town hockey team.
  5. Hockey Mom in VA
    5. Posted by Hockey Mom in VA Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    Hey Puck Daddy - thanks for sharing the hockey mom love. Wonder if she'd consider passing a hockey equipment tax credit for us single hockey moms? She's one tough cookie....
    http://hockeymomva.blogspot.com/
  6. trombass08
    6. Posted by trombass08 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    I think McCain just lost all his hockey cred when he stated that she was a point guard.
  7. Bubbabanjo
    7. Posted by Bubbabanjo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Ya know.............I figured McCain was toast. She might just make it an interesting race. Good for her.
    Good god............I am talkin politics!!! Achhhhhhh Ptooooooooooooeeyyyyyyyy.
    Wyshynski you stink!
  8. The KBBL Party Penguin
    8. Posted by The KBBL Party Penguin Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    Maybe we can settle the presidency with a shootout? It makes only slightly less sense than the electoral college.
    This off the cuff, smartass remark does not reflect the opinions of anyone else and does not endorse nor is endorsed by any candidate or party. Fnord.
  9. ~jai~
    9. Posted by ~jai~ Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    Maybe they can get Little Richard to do the National Anthem...
    (If possible they should leave Skank out of it all together)
  10. LetsGoRedWings
    10. Posted by LetsGoRedWings Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    angry hockey mom video is available here. Poor little Jimmy
    http://www.dirtybutton.com/videos/2580-angry-hockey-mom/
  11. Gustafsson
    11. Posted by Gustafsson Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    "I think McCain just lost all his hockey cred when he stated that she was a point guard. "
    Though a self proclaimed "Hockey Mom", Palin played basketball in HS and won the championship in '82.
  12. The KBBL Party Penguin
    12. Posted by The KBBL Party Penguin Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    @11:
    Both parties got the basketball cred then. Maybe they can settle the presidency with some 2-on-2 streetball? Or better yet, HORSE!
    "Off the opposite backboard, off the bleachers, off Biden's head, nuthin' but the White House!"
  13. hockeymomsformccain
    13. Posted by hockeymomsformccain Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    This is an amazing choice! She's more than a hockey mom, but I am thrilled!
  14. puckrugger
    14. Posted by puckrugger Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    As a former Alaskan and a life long hockey player, I can tell you that there is nothing on this planet more irrational and irritating than a hockey mom from Wasilla/Anchorage. What an f-ing joke. She's about as qualified as a used skate sharpener. Not cool.
  15. Lucia
    15. Posted by Lucia Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    Oh my god I can't stop laughing from the angry hockey mom video.
  16. JACKETS! on the PP
    16. Posted by JACKETS! on the PP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Does anyone else think she sort of looks like a slightly older version of Savanna Sampson???
  17. Bubbabanjo
    17. Posted by Bubbabanjo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Nah she looks more like Druuna or Holly Body in the MILF flicks.
    Wyshynski you stink!
  18. ROBERT
    18. Posted by ROBERT Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    i would tap it now!!!....lol
  19. ROBERT
    19. Posted by ROBERT Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    she is hot
  20. Yves C
    20. Posted by Yves C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    Poor US of A. We have reached new lows. Lows that would have been unthinkable just a few days ago.
  21. Jim C
    21. Posted by Jim C Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    go sarah ,our next vp.
  22. Ricky
    22. Posted by Ricky Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    If looks were a pre req. to being Presidential then McCain would have lost in 1996 when he was a tender 60 years old. Republicans are pathetic to use this to pander to female voters. Funny thing it's not working.
    There just isnt much to be excited about on the Republican ticket. More oil tax breaks, anti-choice, more church and government, more war. Exactly what we need...the last 8 years AGAIN!
  23. gator
    23. Posted by gator Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:54 pm EDT

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    If the liberals were smart, they would have urged Obama to put Hillary on the ticket. At least McCain had the guts to suggest that a woman is able to handle the job. More than I can say for Obama. Trust me, that's important to us women. And by the way Ricky, sounds like you could use a little church in your life. Try it, it could do you some good.
  24. None that can be discussed in mixed company
    24. Posted by None that can be discussed in mixed company Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    Ricky,
    At least she actually ran something (Alaska) and not ran away from something (a couple of preachers and a guy named Ayers).
    Also you must only be reading the left take of it if you think it isn't working.
  25. Michael Z.
    25. Posted by Michael Z. Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    Sarah was last seen taking flowers to John McCain who is in the hospital......For Shooting Himself In The Foot !!!!!!

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