The Woman Who Beat McCain's VP

John McCain's VP Governor Sarah Palin hasn't lost the election yet, but she did lose the 1984 Miss Alaska pageant to Maryline Blackburn, coming in second.

According to her website, Maryline "is a singer with a wide spectrum of performing experiences." Maybe she'll perform at the RNC in St. Paul on Monday.



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31. Sorry #17. TMZ deleted the other #17.

Posted at 2:00PM on Aug 29th 2008 by cheese925

32. sara palin has my vote .beautiful,smart and strong.
wow!

Posted at 2:22PM on Aug 29th 2008 by bob

33. For those who don't know.....this women is actually more qualified then Mr. Obama. She's very qualified. Stop listening to idiots and listen to her and think for yourself. I am not saying I am voting for McCain b/c at this point I am still up in the air. Unlike most of the public I don't vote for color, I vote for the important things. But in her defense. She has accomplished more in her time, then Obama. So give her credit. Wow, people. Open your minds. Look past COLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:04PM on Aug 29th 2008 by get along.

34. TMZ --- the paragon of sophisticated thought.

Posted at 2:52PM on Aug 29th 2008 by givemeabreak

35. Where do I start. I'm curious if any of you people on here have even been to or could even spot Alaska on a map. You people probably think it is an island like Hawaii. Is that all you got on Palin that she came in second in a beauty pagent. She is not a politician, and has hit the fast track in hyperdrive to get all the way to the VP. I love how Obama talked about change, yet he brings in an old white man as his running mate. Kudos to McCain for strategically implacing a very intelligent woman to try to steal the women vote and the many Hillary supporters that don't like Obama. Not that anybody comes to you people for real news or anything. TMZ is a bunch of parasites that wouldn't know a real news worthy story if it sat on their face. You love to try to find flaws in every person in the limelight because most of you people will never move out of your parents house nor miss a dungeons and dragons game. TMZ you have met your match trying to find flaws on GOV. Sarah Palin. While most of you out there will continue to complain about the government, Palin passed an economic stimulous plan to give every Alaskan an additional $1200 dollars on top of our yearly dividend that should be over $2000 that we will be recieving in the next two months biznothes! Palin is also the leader of the wealthiest state per capita. And She's hot, and to answer your survey, hell yeah I would.

Posted at 2:27PM on Aug 29th 2008 by From 5 of the 7 people in Alaska

36. i have great respect for a strong women like sara palvin.
way to go.she has my vote.

Posted at 2:09PM on Aug 29th 2008 by leann

37. It's soooo interesting how TMZ can't wait to ridicule and tear down the first woman ever nominated for VP. Not one ounce of positivity. Don't you even TRY to act unbiased for the sake of your readership? Or is your entire organization run by liberal HACKS with an agenda?

I just can't wait till election night when the entire mainstream media will be in tears, asking themselves "How the hell did we lose. We did EVERYTHING in our power to get Hussein elected."

McCain/Palin in '08

Posted at 2:11PM on Aug 29th 2008 by John Galt

38.

To # 18 Rena

Your comparison was very interesting and thought-provoking. With so much ranting and snide comments, it is tiresome to read many of the comments. It's like trying to figure out how to mediate a snot-slinging argument when the only action going on is snot-slinging. No discussion, no facts, no proof of anything. Just a room full of flying snot. Try sifting through that and finding the pony.



Posted at 2:12PM on Aug 29th 2008 by OCD

39. EVERYONE READ.......The running next Vice President Sarah Palin....maybe the same woman in the old Adam Ant Video..."Goody Two Shoes." Check it out...TMZ I dare you to do a side by side Photo.

Posted at 2:14PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Elvis

40. this hilary supporter is for sara palvin.

Posted at 2:13PM on Aug 29th 2008 by alli

41. #29 (GET ALONG??)Please enlighten us. What are her accomplishments? Since her name is not well known, could you help us understand? OR DO YOU REALLY KNOW....
Why would you make this about color ---She's a Female---who is not known. PERIOD!

Posted at 2:15PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Retired Soccer Mom

42. OBAMA ROCKS! McCain can choose whomever; however, he will never compete with Obama. HEY, OBAMA IS MUCH CUTER THAN THE GOV.

Posted at 2:16PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Sunnychick

43. I SAY OBAMA IS THE MORE BEAUTIFUL "INSIDE AND OUT."

Posted at 2:23PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Sunnychick

44. wow, the winner was homely compared to Palin... Palin was far prettier.

I'm so amped about this nomination tho.

She has a son who is a true hero having chosen to go into the armed forces, she has a child with down syndrome she refused to abort because she believes in life, she is a union supporter, her parents worked in elementary schools as a teacher and principal, her approval rating in the last few years is 80% in alaska which is more than any politician usually gets, she is willing to stand up for her party, and against her party when she feels they are wrong.

And the best part is, now the liberals are attacking her lack of experience (Even though she has more executive experience than obama.)

Well guess what? Obama picked a VP with experience to save his ass. McCain didn't have to because he has enough experience.

And enough with the old crap. McCain is only 72. My great aunt is 96 and still going strong... I had an uncle die in a car accident at 49. So age isn't a determining factor of longevity.

MCCAIN PALIN '08!!!!

Posted at 2:18PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Mayu

45. Hey TMZ. Might want to zip your fly. Your slant is showing. Not very pretty, either.

Posted at 2:34PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Florida Gal

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