Please do not spoil the surprise for us voters and viewers on our big night.

Hi Brian,

when you report tonight on Greenspan admitting having something to do in the financial crisis, you should mention that he is married to Andrea Mitchell. Because every time you report on GE you mention that you belong to that company. So you should do in this case.

Also, you should call Barack Obama by his full name "Barack Hussein Obama". Because when on January 20, 2009 - God forbid - Obama is inaugurated, Chief Justice Roberts will have to call Obama's full name as well when he paraphrases what Obama has to repeat: "I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear,...". So you should get accustomed to that name. Everytime a President is inaugurated, his full name is proclaimed. "I George Walker Bush do solemnly swear", or "I William Jefferson Clinton do solemnly swear". Or when Chief Justice Roberts will call that, will you call him a racist too, because he mentioned "Hussein"? By the way, you can't censor that, that is then reality, bitter reality, or will you censor the Chief Justice of Supreme Court. By the way, it will be John Roberts' first inauguration after the death of William Rehnquist in 2005.

Brina after the first interview with McCain/Palin I think Cindy would have been a better choice for VP.

Now to the news of the day. A complaint has been filed aganist RNC for the 150,000 spending spree for the Palin Family. These people even have copies of recipts to what was purchased. Sarah has been billing Alaskan citizens while in office with no problem. She bills the State for living at home. So I guess this is normal for Sarah. Sarah's phase should be spend baby spend taxpayers money.

Alan Greenspan knew of the White House scam to bring down the US Economy and protected only himself and his investments. Now he says it was a mistake ( ya right). On 60 Minutes Greenspan explained how he moved his investments overseas and changed his currency from US dollars, long before the Crash, Why?  Greenspan was once honest sold out the American people. Now his wife was in insider with the White House even knowing there were no WMD's and refused to testify at Libby's trial because she would have been exposed for her part. Alot of once honest people caved in as the White House made them an offer they couldn't refuse.

see you at 6:30

I thought you interview was interesting and was long overdue that you haven't been able to interview Gov. Palin until know. 55 days is a long time to have to wait for access to her. Still the thought that I'm left with is if she's unable to stand on her own two feet to be interviewed by you, she's not ready to stand on her two feet when weight of the country will be on her shoulders.

Best,

First, I'd like to say that I am a HUGE fan of Brian Williams! And, I watch his Nightly News program daily. I can't tell you enough how disappointed I was, and many other viewers based on the Blog Comments I've read, in the 'interview' he conducted with McCain and Palin. While he led into the segment talking about the issue with her $150K clothing allowance, how she might be hurting the Republican ticket, and Powell's endorsement, he did not do anything to adequately address either Mccain or Palin's responses during the interview itself. Instead of "interviewing" them, they were allowed three days of free air time to go before the American people and bash Obama. Brian's job as the interviewer was to be balanced and nonbiased and to hold them accountable for responses that were questionable or already proven to be outright lies.
While he was not biased, he did absolutely nothing in questioning some of their responses or lack thereof:
(1). Palin's refusal to release her medical records - Failure to point out that all of the other candidates,both past and present have submitted their medical records  (2) Asking why is it acceptable for the RNC to spend $150k on her wardrobe whey they are touting that they are for 'Joe the Plumber' and can relate when we all know 'Joe' doesn't shop at Saks.  (3) Calling McCain on the fact that recent polls from the American people (not his supporters and campaign handlers) feel HE is the one running the most negative campaign - ever - than Obama? (4) The fact that Palin wasn't asked to clarify her answer on what she considered was a 'precondition'. (5) Calling McCain on the fact that he was speaking against Joe Biden on the same thing that Joe Liberman said, and not just accepting some lame excuse for it. McCain just brushed off the fact that JL said the same thing and went back to trashing Obama (6) To some, it appeared that Palin had some sort of listening device in her ear at 6:25 and especially at 7:55 in the video close up feed. Surely thht can't be the case and you all check for those things, right?
I was SO disappointed to that after all of this time of Palin not doing interviews and Brian finally getting that opportunity, he didn't do more with it. While I will continue to watch Brian. I still like him and have agreat deal of respect for him because in the past I've always veiwed him as unbiased, highly professional, honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and fair.  I WILL NOT, however, watch, anymore of these "interview" segments. I will change the channel because tt's nothing more than a 'Sit Down and Trash Obama' time for free. And with the election being SO pivitol and important right now with the happenings of our society, not to mention a such a short time away, that is grossly unfair to Obama, and to all of the American people.
Regards,
Rhonda Doe

I would appreciate a detailed explanation of the concerns that I continue to hear regarding Sarah Palin being unsuitable for the Vice Presidency.  I understand the issues surrounding Senator McCain’s age and the related likelihood of Palin having to assume the presidency, but she is not in fact running for that position.  We’ve had quite a few governors over the years become either President or Vice President.  For example, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton were all governors with little more experience in national politics or foreign affairs before running for the top job.  I haven’t heard anyone compare Palin’s experiences to any of them … why not?

Are you going to give equal time to Obama/Biden that you have given to McCain/Palin this week?  This much air time must be quite valuable to the Republican ticket, which does not have the funds that the Democratic ticket has.  How about some balance here?

I just heard Sarah Palin say that she will be "in the White House" for women.  Has anyone explained to her that she is not running for president?

Apparently she is positioning herself to be the Republican candidate in 2012.  John McCain unleashed a monster who is looking to devour his role should he be elected.  She contradicts him on a number of issues he believes in.  

The Republican party needs to take a look at Sarah Palin, a demogogue in the making.

Brian, I have in the past found you to be my most respected news anchor-- until tonight's interview with Palin.  Brian!! How could you allow her to define terrorist as she did and not counter question her about her relationship wiht Alaska's Independence Party?? Whose
founder wanrted to bomb the mainland--and at whose convention she spoke last year and told them to "Keep up the good work!"? Your interview was lame --a Valentine to her rhetoric. Where were your counter questions? And Palin's husband is a card carrying member of that quasi-terrorist group. Katie Couric gets my respect now. Brian please redeem yourself!!!!!!!!!!! I still love you.

Please ask Sarah Palin about her husband's links to a political party that wanted to secede from the country.  Why doesn't anyone bring that up?????????

In tonight's interview segment with McCain and Palin you just sat there while both spent minutes on the "terrorist" and "elitist" labels they've been working tirelessly to pin to Obama and you said absolutely nothing when Palin refused to address whether the word "feminist" applies to her and continued to say with ultimate chutzpah that labels are problematic and unhelpful. Was this staggering contradiction in her position unapparent to you? Or is your interview a substitute for a GOP campaign speech? You've disappointed a regular viewer, Brian.

Brian,
During tonight's portion of the joint interview, WHY was there no mention of McCain's involvement with G Gordon Liddy when he insisted on discussing Wm Ayers ad infinitem?  This is just as relevant and much less reported than Ayers. I was disappointed in your omission as you usually are much more thorough.

You mentioned on your program, tonight, the amount of money spent on Governor Palin's campaign wardrobe. Barack Obama and his wife wear expensive clothes. How much did they spend on their wardrobe? Where do they get the money to buy their outfits? How much did Obama earn in 2007 ? If I remember correctly, he paid $1.4 million in taxes. Why don't you mention this? Also, why don't you do research about the information circulating about the health of Biden? People have claimed that he has had survived 2 aneurisms. Do you know anything about this?
Why have the consultants to Obama's campaign  restricted the appearances of Michelle Obama? Only recently have you seen her appear in an interview on CBS Morning show and she made an appearance in Pensacola,Fl.. She probably came to Pensacola because Governor Palin was in that city ,last week.

This is simple Brian ... McCain is the one running for president so Sarah should be seen with him. While she is getting more press and attention than McCain, they want to restrict her interview so she doesn't run the show. It's not ALL about Sarah, Brian, although the demand for her seems out of this world. You'll have plenty of chances at a later date I'm sure, but NBC is pushing Obama so maybe you won't.

Brian, I have watched your interviews with McCain and Palin.  Why don't you just tell them before you start the interview that you are ademocrat voting for Osama Hussein Obama.  We can see the great pleasure on your face and in your voice when you think you have asked the gotcha question.  If I was going to vote democratic I would now vote republican just because the media is so biased.  The next election the media should up front announce that they are DEMOCRATS and will not do  afair and balanced interview.

Everyone is so worried about Palins wardrobe, why does no ask about obamas wardrobe or his wifes?  Why don't any of you reporters comment on how stupid him and his looked on degenereses show act ing like fools with the dancing.

I am very disappointed with you and the media throughout this entire election. Sorry Brian you have lost a nightly watcher.

Brian,

Your interview last evening with McCain and Palin has to be the low point of your career in the News Business.  It was nothing more than a free political add for the Republican ticket.

Where were the questions regarding the robo calls, the muslim allegations, and the total lies that the Republican right wing is using to turn this election around?

Brian, we should all be disgusted by the lies and half truths that the right wing of the Republican party has used in their desperate attempt to catch up with Obama!  The job of great journalist is to get the to the truth, and to be able to be strong enough to tell the American people the full story.  

As a life long Republican member I a appalled at the Bush approach being taken for yet another election.  When will the networks like NBC and Fox recognize their responsibility to be fair and to tell the truth?

Tim Kruer

P.S.

You missed a great opportunity to ask Governor Palin how she failed to answer the question by a Third grader regarding her potential role as VP with the Senate!

Giving the McCain campaign between 20-30 minutes of softball questions in prime time is nothing short giving McCain 30 minutes of prime time advertisning in the last 2 weeks of the campaign for free....He must think this is all a wonderful dream - 20-30 minutes to make his case to America on NBC's dime !!! You should be ashamed of caving in to Republicans who have blamed NBC for being "too leftist".....what a sad comment on an otherwise good show - giving in to Republicans who never have given NBC a fair shake-what kind of example is this for future journalists !!  3 minutes with McCain I understand - and on multiple nights -- we do have an election going on! But, 30 minutes over three nights is appalling --- BTW, you shouldn't give Obama 30 minutes either.....In closing, I am NOT watching Nightly News tonight (Thurs) or tomorrow night at all -- and turned it off last night .... I am very upset over your failing to observe balanced journalism. I'm only one small voice in the wind but I would bet there are lots of others who feel the same way I do. Your political pandering to McCain and the Republicans is a HUGE disapponitment.  

Man, you waited 55 days to interview Palin?

You obviously see it too, the unbelievable, remarkable, almost unattainable being that is Sarah Palin. Can't wait for the entire interview to air uninterupted.

Brian,  why can't  the media report the comparative prices from when the price of crude oil was down at this level versus the price of gasoline.  Looks to me like Exon Mobile is in Rockefeller center!  Fuel oil and deisel is also rediculously high versus refining costs.  Please help with the relief effort you certainly reported the price of crude evey day when gasoline prices were goin up.

The more interviews I see of Gov. Palin, the more questions I have.  Did I really hear her sigh during one of  your questions, Brian?  She doesn't want to label herself?  Isn't she the one who called herself a hockey mom, and isn't that a label?  It would have been better for her to say "I will not apply to myself a label of feminist" or something like that.  

How destructive a little bug can be!  How its so sad they have to cut down all those majestic pines in Colorado.  And I thought an infestation of politicians was deadly....

Robert Bazell's report is alarming to me.  How can I trust a doctor if he/she is going to lie to me?  Not only that, but I have to ask my insurance company - if I'm fortunate enough to have one - to pay for care I could do myself?  Just so... UNETHICAL and morally wrong, if not legally wrong.  

After hearing McCain and Palin speak, I am truly
worried that if they are elected our country
will continue on the decline and a deep
recession. What really concerns me is the lack
of respect they have for the American people
in that we aren't educated on the issues.
They are worried they will not win and that is
why they fabicate stories about Obama. Palin
says she is more experience than Obama. McCain
has been a Senator for 26 years. What HAS he
done? American people KNOW the FACTS. The media
and the politicans need give us some respect.
When are you going to Talk with Obama?
  Respectively
  Diane in Florida
   

Please ask Sarah Palin about her husband's affiliation with a political party that he was in up until 2002...and if it would constitute "palling around with terrorists..."

I used to think Brian Williams was a great editor.As stated above, he waited 55 days for an interview~an interview that includes absolutely no follow-up questions.McCain and Palin answer the way THEY want and we move on to another question.People take these answers as full truth when there is no follow-up,afterall,if their answer is not questioned,why should they not believe it.If this is the way Brian is playing the game,Obama and Biden should have their three segments~it's only "fair".I cannot believe Brian Williams is doing this cheap "interview" for personal gain~which is exactly what it is~afterall,we tuned in did we not.He will no longer be viewed the same in my eyes~as far as i'm concerned,he blew it.

brian,
all too often palin never directly answers the questions asked of her. as soon as she begins she turns the conversation around to her usual sound bites.  when asked if she was a feminist, she skirted the issue.  she has called herself a feminist in the past, but i don't know anyone who would consider someone a feminist who does not believe the right to choose or gay rights. i would like to know if she was wearing an earpiece during you interview?  when a closeup could be seen on her right ear, she had no dark spot or hole in her ear.  it looked like a solid flesh color.  did anyone else see this but me and a few of my friends?
thanks.

Tonight's continuation of the McCain-Palin interview was enlightening.  Clearly a nearly prime time ad segment for 1 of the presidential candidates.  No challenges to the ridiculous assertions about Obama's relationship with William Ayers.  No followup questions at all. Clearly the McCain campaign struck a hard bargain for the opportunity to interview them and we lost out in the deal.

HI BRIAN
I LISTEN TO YOU OFTEN AS AN NBC FAVORITE.   I HAVE TWO COMMENTS ON SARAH PALEN...SHE DOES "LABEL" HERSELF...ONE AS A "REFORMER" AND THEN AS A "MAVERICK" ; SECONDLY, SHE DIDN'T MENTION HER HUSBAND'S INVOLVEMENT WITH AN ANTI AMERICAN ORGANIZATION THAT CAN BE LABELED AS TERRORIST OR HER ENDORSEMENT OF THE SAME ORGANIZATION

You've been a shadow of your former reportorial self with the recent Palin/McCain interviews; I feel as though I've been invited to a banquet and fed sawdust. When you asked the elitist question, why didn't you follow up referring to the clothes and makeup? Yesterday, you missed several opportunities to follow up. Even if you were allotted time to deal with only one issue, much can be asked and replied to in 8-10 minutes.

brian, i really like you, but that was the worst interview i have ever seen.  talk about giving them a pass.  hello!! how about a follow-up question, especially when they went off on the ayers bilge.  why didn't ask what they mean by obama not coming clean.  what are they implying?  i think it is painfully obvious that they are saying he harbors terrorist sentiments.  when mccain was talking in depth about the weatherman group, why didn't ask him what that had to do with obama who was a kid at the time.  and my god, palin is the master of the nonsensical answer.  it is a joke. i am really disappointed in you.  i guess it takes letterman, stewart or behar to conduct an in depth, substantive interview nowadays.  because the msm with the exception of a few is sorely lacking. shame on you!!

Brian, I am a steady viewer of your newscast and I am usually satisfied by your reporting and the content, but I cannot describe how dismayed I am over the McCain/Palin interviews. It was little more than free air time for them to reiterate the same old tired stuff we have heard over and over. As a reporter, and this being the news, were you not able to probe deeper into these statements? Most of the time you asked a question and sat there silent and expressionless. When someone says something that is not factual or if they hedge around the question, isn't it your job to probe?  Just because there are two opposing sides does not mean either side has the right to lie and have it accepted as their legitimate opinion. No one expects or wants Bill Reilly tactics but it would be refreshing to have a bit more oomph in keeping the interviewees on the straight and narrow. If not, at least be honest and admit you are letting them expound without interruption. Sorry to say, I switched to ABC both nights. WS

My husband and I have tuned into NBC with Brian Williams for a long, long time. However, after viewing your interview with John McCain and Governor Palin, we will no longer be apart of your audience. It is obvious to us that you are biased.  Your questions were well thought out but reflected your need to surprise and cajol the two candidates.  How sad that as a reporter and anchor you feel you have to remain inside a box that you have carefully built to protect your bias.  Tomorrow night at 6:30 Eastern, this married couple of 40 + years will not be tuned in. Actually, any night from now on.

Brian, Trying to interview Governor Palin is a waste of valuable time.  She will not answer questions and must have John McCain at her side.  Tonight she said she is moving into the White House.  VPs. do not live in the white house.  How would she be as president if McCain died since she cannot be interviewed without him at her side.  If she were to be president it would be like the cancelled television shoe: Commander and Chief starring Gina Davis.
It appears that the McCain campaign increased in the polls since your interview.  I guess many people believe you are supporting them, especially since your questions were asked wearing kid gloves.

Brian--
I have been a long time fan of NBC News, but you guys must be even better than I thought!!!  Your McCain/Palin series has successfully managed to aggravate both the right and the left!  Congratulations!

to Diane Mirro in Cape Corals. How about what has obama done?  seems all he and his wife can do is try to impress ellen degeneress with dancing.  That's what I want a president whose concern is who dances better him or hiw wife.  I am not even sure he is true to America and loves his country.

Hi Brian,

When is someone going to ask the question regarding his plan on foreclosed homes ??
McCain said his plan is to purchase the toxic mortgages at full value and then discounting them to the current value for the troubled homeowners, thus benefiting the banks again.
Even if McCain purchased the toxic mortgages at the current value of the homes and then turns around and refy’s the mortgages down to the current values of the homes for these troubled homeowners it will create a disaster.

What about the homeowners that purchased a home in the past 3 ½ years that are not in foreclosure but have mortgages that are higher then the current value of their homes ??

Is McCain going to refy all the mortgages across the country so that every American receives the benefit of gaining back the equity in their homes from a devalued refy ??

I have actually spoken to many people that really think that McCain cares about the middle class and is going to bail them out.  Where has all the common sense gone ??

I wish that everyone would take a moment to read everyone ELSE's comments.  It's remarkable to me that there are people accusing Brian Williams of being completely biased towards Barack Obama at the exact same time that other so many other people are certain he/NBC is biased towards John McCain.  Obviously people see only what they want to see.

A suggestion: let's just watch the interview. I for one, am enjoying it and appreciate the hard work that has gone into bringing it to the newscast.

Keep up the good work!

Does Sen. McCain knows more about Sen. Obama's relationship with Bill Aires than he is saying? I thought that Sen. Obama elaborated on his involvement with the "home grown terrorist" during the final debate. Yet, in tonight's segment of your interview he is still claiming that Sen. Obama is not being forthcoming about his and Bill Aires' relationship. Also, I wasn't sure if McCain and Palin were misunderstanding your questions or if they had been able only committ to memory the responses given.

OF COURSE Palin has to have McCain by her side in interviews, just as Bush could not go to Congress for the 9-11 hearings without Cheney by his side!

Can you tell us if Obama is a US citizen? Also can you say the same for McCain? Both were born outside of the USA. Can either be eligible for the office of president? It is worrisome in the times that we live that the basic information on background of candidates running for the office seems to have been passed over. It would be very interesting to know this for the record.

Hello - I just heard Thursday's segment with McCain and Palin. I wondered why you did not call McCain on his insistence that Obama has not been open about his relationship with William Ayers. I thought Obama was very clear during the last debate when McCain brought it up. I would have like to hear you remind McCain of Obama's response. Or would this have been against McCain's rules for the interview? While I have no doubt about whom I will vote for, McCain and Palin’s responses confirmed that I have made the right decision.  

The people of Hawaii will be SHOCKED to know they are not a part of the USA---get your facts straight!!! Barrack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Just one more time that people are telling lies....

Well, well, well...now the story hits that Barack Hussein Obama had an affair....not only will he not put his hand over his heart for our national anthem, or turn over a copy of his birth certificate, now he is a cheater as well!  Why don't you do a report on that Brian?  Oh, that is right...you are to liberal to report news fairly fo Americans to educate themselves on the facts that are important.  And you are vain enough to critize the government for being corrupt and not answering the questions that really matter honestly.  

Brian,

Why did you let the McCain-Palin campaign dictate the terms and conditions of your interview? You're providing them with free air time. You should be able to conduct an interview without any strings. What does this say about the role of the media in today's political climate?

Respectfully,

Come on, Brian.  Did you have to promise not to challenge them to get Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin to agree to come on?  Where is your journalistic integrity?  I know you can't channel "Hardball", but legitimate questions concerning G. Gordon Liddy, AIP, and the fact that millions are rightly offended at his fomenting McCarthy-like, hate mongering.  Dangerous and irresponsible tactics when that is the last thing we need during this crisis. And you say ..... nothing?

Brian Williams did the most lame interview with McCain & Palin. Why would you let Palin describe a terrorist and not bring up her husband's ties to the AIP is beyond understanding!!  You call that an interview???  No questions about Troopergate?  Does Brian consider himself a journalist???!  His challenging question is asking Palin if she's a feminist?????!!!!!!!!!  I'm really missing Tim Russert!!!  Brian, Have you learned nothing from Tim??? Respect gone for Mr. Williams.

Brain, After watching the first two parts of your interview,and listening to McCain/Palin last week I learned two things. First, from the campaign trail I learned that  I am a "real American" because I live in a small town, where real Americans live. From your interview tonight I learned that because I am from NYC (most of my life) I am an elitist. These two individuals are clearly not informed and not prepared to even serve a hamburger at a NYC diner!

I also wanted to add, that although I respect your experience, in this case I have say Brain, where were you when McCain alleges that Obama is lying about Ayers.  I think when  McCain makes a statement like that it requires a follow-up question, otherwise it leaves that question hanging  without any explanation at all. Thanks..Phyllis

Obviously Sarah Palin doesn't know the definition of Feminist or feminism

fem·i·nism -- n.
1. Belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.

fem·i·nist -- n.
A person whose beliefs and behavior are based on feminism.

In her answer she said she didn't want to label herself, but she said she believes in women's equality...hmmm, I gues that makes her a feminist..but she has no idea what shes talking about...so I guess it's ok.

And why oh why is no one bringing up her husbands affiliation with the cecessionist movement in Alaska and her own relationship with that organization???????  

And thirdly, why is no one commenting that after her poor performance with Katie Curic, Sarah Palin is not allowed to talk to any reporters without "dad" holding her hand to make sure she says it right.  John McCain looks so nervous when she speaks..like he's terrified that she will say something dumb...again.

Brian Williams, you are my newscaster of choice every weekday night. PLEASE, PLEASE, tell me you are going to give Obama-Biden equal time. These three nights of prime television time allow McCain-Palin free advertising to continue distorting the truth. They are not addressing your questions as much as using this time as a forum to discredit Obama-Biden with smear tactics.    

In my Opinion, your interview with Senator McCain & Governor Palin was unbelievably disappointing.
Questions were asked and responses were given. You simply accepted the responses, with no regard for accuracy or relativity to the questions.  Even a simple reply to the assertion that Senator Obama has not clarified his relationship with William Ayares was glaringly called for, since he did address that question directly and completely in a national

Senator Obama's birth date in 1961 in Hawaii. For those that haven't caught up with American History:

Hawaii is a state in the United States, located on an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean southwest of the continental United States,
southeast of Japan, and northeast of Australia. The state was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959, making it the 50th state. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The most recent census estimate puts the state's population at 1,283,388.


John McCain born 1936 in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama
Almost from the inception of the Canal Zone, questions arose as to whether the Zone was considered part of the United States for constitutional purposes, or, in the phrase of the day, whether the Constitution followed the flag. On July 28, 1904, Controller of the Treasury Robert Tracewell stated, "While the general spirit and purpose of the Constitution is applicable to the zone, that domain is not a part of the United States within the full meaning of the Constitution and laws of the country.
In 1953 all those born in Panama Military base were given citizenships with Title 8: section 1403 us code.

I hope this helps  all understand that Obama was born in Hawaii our 50th State and Senator McCain was granted citizenship in 1953 as all others born earlier on foreign Panama soil.

Saw part of Palin interview tonight. When will you or someone else finally call out McCain on his repeated statements that Obama is not telling the truth about Ayers. If McCain knows that Obama is lying then it's past time for McCain to spell out exactly what those lies are.

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