John McCain Does Tonight Show, Talks About Loss

In his first interview since conceding the presidential election, John McCain said Tuesday that Sarah Palin did not damage his presidential bid and he dismissed anonymous criticism aimed at her following their crushing defeat.

“I’m so proud of her and I’m very grateful she agreed to run with me. She inspired people, she still does, I couldn’t be happier with Sarah Palin.”

In an interview that mingled flashes of humor with political analysis, McCain did little to deflect responsibility from himself. He alluded to the difficult political environment for Republicans nationwide and conceded, “I could tell you a lot of things that we may have made mistakes on.” He never listed them.

“So, that’s the way it is,” he added.

Asked by Leno to address griping about Palin from unidentified McCain operatives in the days following the election, the Arizona senator said, “These things happen in campaigns.

“I think I have at least a thousand, quote, top advisers,” he scoffed. “A top adviser said? … I’ve never even heard of … a top adviser or a high-ranking Republican official.”

Palin’s Biggest Fans Call Her Stupid, Really Stupid

It’s been less than 48 hours since the election has ended, and the Sarah Palin bashing and blaming is already in full force — and it’s Fox News leading the charge?!

Basically, Fox News reporter Carl Cameron went on the air with Shepard Smith yesterday to reveal all sorts of incredibly damaging “off the record” juicy secrets about Palin — like the fact she didn’t know Africa was a continent. But It gets better …

In the report, the woman who several Fox News personalities hailed as a person qualified to run the country is portrayed as someone who couldn’t pass the 4th grade.

There’s the bus — and there’s Sarah Palin being thrown under it.

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John McCain and Tina Fey Lack Chemistry on ‘SNL’

Live from New York was the real John McCain alongside Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on “Saturday Night Live.”

McCain took a break from the campaign trail to open the show poking fun at his own campaign’s finances following Obama’s blockbuster infomercial. Earlier in the day McCain appeared in Virginia and Pennsylvania at campaign rallies before heading for New York in a move that demonstrates, once again, how important the show has become this election season.

The opening sketch showed the Republican ticket hosting a show on QVC, spreading their message, and selling McCain-themed items (pork knives for cutting pork) due to their own limited funds. A silent Cindy McCain also appeared.

Later in the show, McCain appeared in Weekend Update, getting some boos when he first came out. He joked to anchor Seth Meyers about going “Reverse Maverick” and “Sad Grandpa” to try and win the election. Senator McCain also stayed through the curtain call.

McCain’s Saturday Night Live appearance was confirmed earlier this week. McCain last appeared in May.

source: John McCain On Saturday Night Live With Tina Fey As Palin (VIDEO) [huffington post]

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Receiving Death Threats

Elisabeth Hasselbeck gets more death threats than anyone else on “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg revealed Monday night at Cooper Union.

Whoopi - part of a panel discussion on Art and Educational Justice hosted by the Stella Adler Studio with Rosie Perez, Phylicia Rashad and Anna Deavere Smith - said of her conservative co-host:

“Politically we could not be more opposite, but I respect her tremendously. Truth is, we could not have a dialogue without Elizabeth. It’s not that we have to agree, the important thing is that we have the conversation.”

The Post’s Sandra Guzman also reports Perez confessed she used to enjoy smoking pot and watching “American Idol,” which she found “hilarious.”

Michelle Obama Keeps Her Wardrobe Thrifty

Unlike Sarah Palin, there will be no $150 000 shopping sprees for Michelle Obama.

During last night’s installment of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama revealed,

“Actually, this is a J. Crew ensemble. You can get some good stuff online!”

Probed by Leno about Wardrobegate, Michelle said that she and her hubby have a policy of spending their own money on their clothes. Nonetheless, she was rather empathetic towards Sarah Palin.

“A V.P. pick, it’s like being shot out of a cannon. All of a sudden you’re at the center of attention, and you want to look good. You’re living in your home, minding your business, and all of a sudden you’re on the national stage and everyone’s watching.”

When given an opportunity to slam Palin, Michelle effortlessly took the high road.

Classy — just like her husband.

Will Ferrell is Back As George W. Bush

Will Ferrell and Tina Fey reunited last night as George Bush and Sarah Palin.

Both Ferrell and Fey are spot on with their performances. I love how McCain is trying to pull away from Bush’s grip the entire time.

Sarah Palin Helps ‘SNL’ to Best Ratings in 14 Years

The fake Sarah Palin has been doing great things for “Saturday Night Live,” but the real one put “SNL” over the top to its highest overnight ratings in 14 years.

“SNL” — with Palin as a guest — averaged a 10.7 rating/24 share in the 56 metered markets, according to preliminary estimates released Sunday by Nielsen Media Research. It would be the highest-rated “SNL” since March 12, 1994, when Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was the host and Aretha Franklin the musical guest. “SNL” would also be the third-highest-rated show of all last week, including primetime, following only ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” (12.0/18) and CBS’ “CSI” (11.2/17).

Saturday’s program featured an opening with the real Palin speaking to executive producer Lorne Michaels while Tina Fey portrayed Palin in front of the studio audience. Among other things, Palin tried to get Michaels to agree to let her play Fey on “30 Rock,” on which Michaels is an executive producer. But Michaels declined, saying that nobody watches “30 Rock.” She was introduced to Alec Baldwin, another “30 Rock” star. Later during “Weekend Update,” Palin appeared on the set with Seth Myers and Amy Poehler.

Also on the show was host Josh Brolin and actor Mark Wahlberg.

Saturday’s show was up 161% compared with the average last October (4.1/10). It’s also up 47% compared with the Oct. 4 “SNL” that averaged a 7.3/18.

source: Palin helps ‘SNL’ to best ratings in 14 years [the hollywood reporter]

Madonna & Lindsay Duet?

Now that Madonna has pushed Britney Spears aside (she doesn’t want to duet with her because of religion), is it time for the Material Girl to move on to Lindsay Lohan?

Possibly, they already have something in common - they both dislike Sarah Palin. Madonna has been trashing the vice presidential hopeful during her concerts, while Lindsay has took to her blog to make her thoughts known.

When asked about a possible duet, Madonna says “Yeah, sure, Why not?”

As for her remarks about Sarah Palin she says, “I say something about her every night — I’m on a Sarah Palin rampage, Barack Obama – those are my thoughts. That’s the only option, okay?”

source: [extra]