“I’d probably call Gustav, instead of the mother of all storms, maybe the mother-in-law

“I’d probably call Gustav, instead of the mother of all storms, maybe the mother-in-law or the ugly sister of all storms.”

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin

After Hurricane Gustav failed to deliver the punch to the city that many had expected.

“We’re proud of Bristol’s decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents.”

Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin

Announcing that their 17-year-old daughter is pregnant.

“I think people’s families are off limits, and people’s children are especially off limits.”

Barack Obama

The Democratic presidential nominee on the media coverage of Bristol Palin’s pregnancy.

“The experience that she comes from is with what she’s done in the government. And also, remember: Alaska is the closest part of our continent to Russia. So, it’s not as if she doesn’t understand what’s at stake here.”

Cindy McCain

On Republican vice presidential pick Sarah Palin, who is governor of Alaska.