Just my opinion. Yes, I feel this comment by BO was intended to be, however veiled, a rally for the Palin haters. Initially I didn't think so as the beginning context was referencing Mc's policies. What changed my mind was the follow up quip by BO regarding the stinking fish. This was another attack on the Palin family targeted at the husband who is a commercial fisherman. This is often how elitists insult others. They throw these multiplicit statements out to see how they are accepted, if the acceptance is negative then they can explain they didn't mean it and you misinterpreted the meaning. BO is a lawyer and eltiist. He knew exactly what he was doing. Just an opinion from Oldcodger