Quotes of the day
posted at 10:40 pm on October 23, 2008 by Allahpundit
“Republicans tend to pick the next guy in line. Strangely enough, the next guy in line is now Sarah Palin, by virtue of her being the VP nominee this year. She will have the benefit of being both an outsider candidate and the natural heir to the nomination; indeed, the only candidate who will have experience in a general election campaign…
Palin will be the most well-financed candidate aside from Mitt Romney. She will raise gobs of money from old energy interests (who will be running scared against Obama’s green energy initiatives), and will in turn raise gobs of money from small donors online…
GOP voters simply don’t nominate new candidates who came from nowhere. Therefore, no matter what events transpire, we can safely predict that the GOP will nominate someone who is already known to us today.”
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“Given the way she’s presented herself on the campaign trail and/or been used by the McCain campaign, and given the media narrative surrounding her candidacy at the moment, for Palin to be elected President of the United States would require an image makeover even more substantial than the one Hillary Clinton underwent between the late 1990s and this year… Such a makeover is by no means impossible – this is America! nothing’s impossible! – but running as the candidate of Rush and James Dobson in 2012 isn’t going to get her there.”
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“Sarah’s the one… The party is broken and only she can fix it. We need someone who comes from outside Washington and relates to the aspirations of ordinary Americans.”
Blowback
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reshas1 on October 23, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Sarah Palin is America.
carbon_footprint on October 23, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Intellectuals for Palin (Douthat not a member)
CanadianGuy on October 23, 2008 at 10:44 PM
IF Obama wins, it’ll be 1994 all over again in 2012. Obama will have to do a lot in 2 years…if he can.
Palin/Sanford 2012
SouthernGent on October 23, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Let’s not worry about 2012, at least for another three weeks. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize, folks:
http://donthell.me/otears.jpg
Hannibal Smith on October 23, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I think she could do it, with Newt’s help. She needs Newt as a senior advisor.
lodge on October 23, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Someone’s getting confident: Palin guarantee’s we win PA
ClintACK on October 23, 2008 at 10:48 PM
In 2012 she is still going to be the VP.
Tommy_G on October 23, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Sarah needs to say:
“Obama’s got one problem. No sense of humor about himself.
A brittle neophyte may not be what America needs for her Commander In Chief.
With John McCain you know the Country’s course would be secure..”
profitsbeard on October 23, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Sarah Palin will win the election for John McCain in 2008…………
Seven Percent Solution on October 23, 2008 at 10:50 PM
What is with this Ross Douchehat? He got the hots to join the Junior Buckley crowd, maybe?
MrScribbler on October 23, 2008 at 10:51 PM
This campaign is not over! Why are we listening to liberals analyzing what will happen to our party?
Sure Palin will be our future presidential candidate, if Jindal does not come up.
jencab on October 23, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Ugh. Atlantic overload. It’s tough to find a place besides kos or Huffpo that’s been more unfair to Palin. Not Ambinder or Douthat neccessarily, but I’m still not giving that site any more traffic.
Let’s focus on this year’s election, shall we?
BadgerHawk on October 23, 2008 at 10:51 PM
God! I only wish she was the actual ticket!
Screw Newt! How about Bolten and Rove.
Let’s put some brains on this.
TheSitRep on October 23, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Rush is the most influential conservative and Focus on the Family reaches into nearly every Christian church in America. Hey, Duncehat, who else’s blessing does she need? Yours? Peggy Noonan’s?
Terrie on October 23, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Mega-dittoes.
Purple Fury on October 23, 2008 at 10:55 PM
If the party is broken, it would help to find someone with a brain to fix it. Try someone like Fred Thompson. Let’s be honest- Palin isn’t exactly an intellectual or organizational heavyweight.
bayam on October 23, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Newt has all the right policies though. Rove is a political genius but he approves of Bush’s big spending and is way too anathemic as a character. She could run on a “contract with america II” which would include getting rid of environmentalists and lawyers and regulation to allow us to exploit our resources, like she did in Alaska
lodge on October 23, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Read the article troll. She said “with your help”. Completely different context no matter how you and ABC try to spin it.
Mr_Magoo on October 23, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Palin-Romney 2012? …Well, it’s still early days.
Tzetzes on October 23, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Sarah Palin is America.
S P I A
drunyan8315 on October 23, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Rove, no. Bolton as Secretary of State.
Tzetzes on October 23, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Translation: WE, the MSM, must annoint her.
Mr_Magoo on October 23, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Palin/McMaster ’12
Limerick on October 23, 2008 at 11:00 PM
OK, this has been fun. Let’s get back to work.
Mr_Magoo on October 23, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Wow.
Projecting much?
I like the confidence.
My only spin is for poll-watchers who think PA is safely in the Obama column. Watch the two campaigns, listen to the state’s own governor. Obama’s in big trouble in PA.
ClintACK on October 23, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Sound a little elitist there guy (or gal). Did you go to one of those important intellectual eastern universities. Sarah Palin is brilliant, the evidence is in her accomplishments.
Tommy_G on October 23, 2008 at 11:02 PM
I love the increasing number of articles from our “friends” the media pundits talking about Palin ’12… I hate to burst their bubbles, but we’re going to win in ’08. If they don’t watch out, they may wake up to 16 years of Palin!
Y-not on October 23, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Good grief, AP. Two Atlantic cites and a Telegraph?
Stir the pot and all that, but vinegar and lye only serve to pickle.
spmat on October 23, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Unlike the Democrats, who give each nominee exactly one chance to win….
unclesmrgol on October 23, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Oh yah, like Reagan.
She’s a do-er. Stay governor Sarah and we’ll be seeing you with an UNASHAMEDLY conservative ticket sometime in the future.
Mojave Mark on October 23, 2008 at 11:17 PM
You want some quotes? Try these from Sen. Obama himself.
Youtube video and audio: 1995 Obama Bizarre, Race Baiting Interview Found!
Yakko77 on October 23, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Whatever the outcome of this election…
The Republican party has found its next Ronald Reagan.
The Democrat party has found its next Jimmy Carter.
kurtzz3 on October 23, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Sorta OT, except it is about Palin and it is about her reputation.
Clothing mysteries linger.
A snippet:
As an aside, what the heck is “aggressively directional men’s wear”? Sounds very Fulton Street Fair.
Buy Danish on October 23, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Please do not promote a sense of inevitability about the alleged next President of the United States, Barry Obama. This thing is not over, no it is not. The Dems and their media shills (like these three) want McCain/Palin supporters to give up and stay home. Do not help them. It’s still 2008. Get out and vote. Get your like minded friends, family, neighbors out there as well.
exdeadhead on October 23, 2008 at 11:24 PM
the reason I read conservative blogs amd sites is because I don’t want to read left Blogs and sites…their lies, manipulations and their hate… So I don’t understand why almost everything linked here is a FN left blog or mag or newspaper…sort of defeats the purpose…I know I know I can stop coming here…I know!
CCRWM on October 23, 2008 at 11:25 PM
How any who thinks can vote for Obama is beyond comprehension. The reality of a black candidate should be immaterial in our multicultural open society. The reality that being a black candidate in and of itself is all thats required to be the next POTUS is laughable and extremely prejudice. The position of President of the United States of America is not attainable via affirmative action and hypocritical populism.
Obama or Die…..(its been awhile)
dmann on October 23, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Isn’t that like playing a computer game with a list of all the cheat codes next to the keyboard? What kinda challenge is that?
Limerick on October 23, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Trust me Republicans, conservatives, pro-lifers, constitutionalist, 2nd amendment righter, small gov’t people, low taxes people, capitalist, free election believers, patriots, the military and so many more have absolutely no intention of staying home on November 4th and letting a cheater, big gov’t, socialist, anti military, anti 2nd amendment guy ruin this country!
People are starting to wake up and realize this. Thank God!
CCRWM on October 23, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Superstar. Or Anchor. Your mileage may vary.
(Hint correct answer: Superstar!)
Spirit of 1776 on October 23, 2008 at 11:32 PM
I don’t think it’s the same thing. I don’t go to violent, vulgar and anti American movies but that doesn’t prevent me from being able to enjoy a movie like American Carol…
CCRWM on October 23, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Teh Fred could barely bring himself to campaign this time. Its not like he is going to have more energy in 4 years.
Speedwagon82 on October 23, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Palin/Bolton in 12!
If the GOP loses this year it’ll be because too many Americans have lost the message that government is the problem and people are the solution when government is limited.
Speakup on October 23, 2008 at 11:38 PM
I could get behind a Palin/Romney ticket after Sarah has had 4 more years running Alaska and a buttload more prep-time.
askheaves on October 23, 2008 at 11:41 PM
WE ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE!
Where is ManlyRash, another thread?
CCRWM on October 23, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Who are all these new posters and why the Palin in 2012 meme?
McCain\Palin 2008!
CCRWM on October 23, 2008 at 11:44 PM
I like this quote of the day: “The Eagle has landed”
econavenger on October 23, 2008 at 11:46 PM
In 2012, Obama will make another go of it if he’s out of jail.
Jim Treacher on October 23, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I’m not a new poster, but I know we’re not getting this one. It’s going to be brutal. No matter how much we agree with Bush/ Reps/ Conservatives, most of the country isn’t with us.
I’m going to do what I can to help, but I harbor no illusions that this is an easy win. It’d be a miracle.
At some point, you take the QB out and let the backups run the last 5 minutes down. Not a perfect analogy, but it means you plan for the next game and don’t risk injurying your best players. It’s going to suck to have a full-dem government… a lot… but we have to accept the inevitable eventually.
askheaves on October 23, 2008 at 11:52 PM
I couldn’t agree more, and I think you just succinctly stated why she’s so hated by the Left. Why they don’t all go to France is a mystery.
Palin is what is right with this country.
Metro on October 23, 2008 at 11:56 PM
It’s just I’ve never seen you here before, I’ve been here awhile, and I just got taught from Ace or maybe it was RedState on how to recognize a “concern troll” i.e. I really like our candidate but because of…I just can’t see a win…maybe 2012…
CCRWM on October 24, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Why not run from jail? It’s not unprecedented.
That said, I doubt Obama will go to jail. Even if there were actual evidence that he himself approved of or committed crimes (I assume we’re speaking of election fraud)… it’s just too close to banana republics where the loser of an election is arrested as a matter of course. Ford was right to pardon Nixon. McCain is just the sort of man to pardon Obama. And, I doubt there’s a smoking gun to be found. Many members of ACORN, and some members of Obama’s campaign staff, may end up jailed… but Obama? Not likely.
ClintACK on October 24, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Good concept. I wish it were that simple. For me, it was Fred->Rudy->Mitt->damn…
I voted Romney in WA after it was too late. Sarah gave me some enthusiasm, but it was met with not-enough from our side, and overwhelming from theirs. I lived in AZ and only voted McCain reluctantly because his main opponent was literally a Socialist. I’m not excited, but I’m less excited about Obama.
I know it’s “cool” nowadays to be anti-Bush, and that accounts for a lot of the negativity, but I’m not finding a lot of support around here.
I’m not confident. It’s not going well, and you can’t bank on success in this battle.
askheaves on October 24, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Douthat’s problem is similar to Frum’s: Each wrote a book (GRAND NEW PARTY and COMEBACK) intended to make waves with its grand new vision for the GOP – each kind of a wonkier compassionate conservatism – and no one gave a flying horsepatootie. Then along comes a woman who embodies in herself what flyover conservatives are desperate for, a walking contradiction of the metrocon world view, in particular on social issues, and it drives them almost as nuts as it drives leftwing feminists. They work a lifetime developing their sneers and performing eyebrow-arching exercises, while extending their accomodations with the urban-left-academic thought police, and then a natural talent turns up that they’d have to be reincarnated several times to match.
Whatever Douthat and Frum say about her – and in different ways what Noonan, Parker, Brooks, MacDonald, Buckley, and Powell have said – may look in the short term may sound dismissive for now, but most of it’s desperately defensive. Unless they’re ready to jump ship permanently, they’d be wise to stop demanding that we pick between them and Palin – or between them and Rush, and maybe even between them and the evangelicals.
CK MacLeod on October 24, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Sorry… that “maybe even” regarding the evangelicals was left over when I just said Dobson. I don’t think there’s any doubt that if the conservative movement had to choose between on the one hand the evangelicals – and with them the social conservatives more generally – and on the other the Douthats of the world, the social conservatives would win.
CK MacLeod on October 24, 2008 at 12:27 AM
If Romney remains a conservative (he hasn’t been one for very long), I’ll be the first to buy a Palin/Romney sticker…in 2012 if McCain retires, or in 2016 if he doesn’t.
jgapinoy on October 24, 2008 at 12:36 AM
BALONEY!!! Sarah Palin does NOT need a makeover: it is the RNC and the GOP Heirarchy which needs a drastic makeover!!!
I don’t understand those in the party who would suggest that Sarah needs to change: what new idea have they come up with in the last 8 years to inspire voters??? Why should we listen to the failed RINO strategy???
Did Ronald Reagan have to change to conform to the party? NO!!! It was the other way around!!!
landlines on October 24, 2008 at 12:37 AM
The info about Obama is getting out. Did you click on the link above and view the Naked Emperor video on Obama in 1995?
Do you read HA a lot because 98% of us are confident and motivated and not influenced in the least by Eyeores or pessimists…
CCRWM on October 24, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Do we want them back on the ship?
CCRWM on October 24, 2008 at 12:40 AM
They can be the galley slaves.
jgapinoy on October 24, 2008 at 12:44 AM
I read every article, plus. I know where we are. Our cause is not getting out. And, even if it did, it’s not penetrating a lot of the electorate. We lost in ’06, and we didn’t adapt (like many writers rationalized we’d do). Bush is a cancer to our cause, metastasized by the serious and comedy media.
I want to be cheery and sunny going into November, but I’m not seeing it. Joe is a good tact, but he’s being painted as imaginary or disreputable by our foes. Biden is being kept under wraps so that all coverage goes Sarah’s way.
There are a lot more decideds than the media reports. We’re on defense, and it’s easy to find blame… what we need to do is what we did in Iraq: learn quickly.
We’re not turning this around in 11 days. We need 2 years.
askheaves on October 24, 2008 at 12:57 AM
We don’t have two years.
Osama Obama has given us a preview of the kind of no-dissent, totalitarian vision he has for this country throughout the campaign. The MSM, which seems full of people who want to be led by a Leader — it worked well in China and the Soviet Union, didn’t it? — have rendered the frightening details palatable to too many average Americans.
The “conservatives” who have jumped ship remind me of those who thought they could “deal with” past despots. Some of us know what happened to those people….
What Osama Obama represents must be destroyed (politically) now. The “Civilian Security Corps,” Obama Jugend, and courts full of the judges he picks will make it difficult for us to have another chance, no matter what the “loyal opposition conservatives” would have you believe.
MrScribbler on October 24, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Great idea! We’ll win by giving up! That’ll show ‘em!
I’ll pass.
Limerick on October 24, 2008 at 1:20 AM
If McCain/Palin lose next month I have resigned myself to never being able to see Sarah Palin again on TV in Australia again.
So sad!
Crux Australis on October 24, 2008 at 1:22 AM
As Maxwell Smart might have said, if they use their talents for niceness instead of badness, why not? Doesn’t mean we have to rely on them. Maybe we can come up with some suicidal missions to send them on – defending Sarah! at Greenwich Village coffee shops or something.
CK MacLeod on October 24, 2008 at 1:25 AM
Ft McHenry, ring a bell? You might have come across it in a song somewhere.
Little Round Top? Belleau Wood? Guadalcanal? Bastogne? Chosin Reservoir?
NUTZ!
Limerick on October 24, 2008 at 1:31 AM
Evah notice when Obama speaks on the news and they have that obligatory wide shot at the audience.
Notice when Palin speaks, it’s only the close shot, never the wide to see the crowd.
Why is that?
Kini on October 24, 2008 at 1:39 AM
Didn’t Bill Kristol say that “intellectuals” are a counter-indicator, e.g. that if Douthat says the “Rush” ticket has no chance, it is probably going to win in a landslide?
Keep on keepin’ on Douthat.
BKennedy on October 24, 2008 at 1:46 AM
How can anyone claim to be an “intellectual” and be a liberal?
It’s a matter of history that when socialism/communism takes over, it’s the “intellectuals” that are removed first.
It’s like saying Innuendo is the name of the pool boy
Kini on October 24, 2008 at 2:02 AM
We are not shooting enough professors.
- Lenin
MB4 on October 24, 2008 at 2:06 AM
I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again: what she needs to do is toss out her neocon advisers. Essentially, she needs to espouse a much less hawkish foreign policy and give people the image that the GOP is once again the party of limited-government conservatism.
MedSchoolCatholic on October 24, 2008 at 3:00 AM
If Sarah doesn’t win this time, she will have four years to really get up to date on all the issues. She had been so focused on Alaskan issues, that it took a little while to learn some of the things she did not know this time. This gave the MSM time to undermine her. From what I can see, she is a quick study, and will WOW everyone in 2012.
Palin/Jindal in 2012, whether she wins this time or not. If McCain/Palin win this time, and McCain stubbornly decides to run again in 2012 – Sarah could decide to do a Murkowski on him!!!
ZzzzDad on October 24, 2008 at 3:14 AM
Anyone watchin that program, Extra, the TV victim show?
They just slammed Obama,,, and his lobster eating and fish egg, America is ignorant, eating wife
Awe, caviar is great!
Kini on October 24, 2008 at 4:01 AM
This campaign is not over! Why are we listening to liberals analyzing what will happen to our party?
Sure Palin will be our future presidential candidate, if Jindal does not come up.
jencab on October 23, 2008 at 10:51 PM
soundingboard on October 24, 2008 at 4:22 AM
soundingboard on October 24, 2008 at 4:24 AM
Let’s not get too caught up in the 2012 stuff. McCain can win this year with a huge turnout from the conservative base.
FWIW, though, I offer my Fearless Prediction:
Sarah Palin/Duncan Hunter will be the GOP ticket in 2012.
Mr. Wednesday Night on October 24, 2008 at 5:49 AM
Let’s win in 2008 before we start planning out the 2012 campaign.
gridlock2 on October 24, 2008 at 6:06 AM
Maybe someone knows about an October Surprise?
Mr Purple on October 24, 2008 at 7:08 AM
So the dissenting article is from Douchehat. SHOCKER!!
Lehosh on October 24, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Stop the insanity!
Palin – Jindal 2012
Ropera on October 24, 2008 at 7:43 AM
I also believe PA is for the GOP, look at Murtha now…people is tired of BS
Ropera on October 24, 2008 at 7:44 AM
I am not into name calling, but can I just say this morning that Ross Douthat is a jackass?
BigD on October 24, 2008 at 8:02 AM
Oooh!!! I do like that!
angelat0763 on October 24, 2008 at 8:15 AM
For all the media republicans like Frum here is a simple question.
Reagan won 2 landslides running as a what?
Newt led an epic Congressional blowout based on what?
Palin single-handedly created enthusiasm for a mushy Maverick by presenting what image?
Part of Nancy Pelosis strategy for Southern democrat candidates in 06 was to run as what?
Its a 1 word answer.
jjshaka on October 24, 2008 at 8:19 AM
All the conservative pundits have similiar objectives in this campaign:
“We are important. Our opinion is relevant. You are too stupid to figure this out for yourself. Obama, please like us”
anniekc on October 24, 2008 at 8:21 AM
She should go all “loose cannon” and start hammering Rev. Wright. “I don’t think many people go to a church for 20 years where the pastor screams things like “God damn America”. Would you sit in a church like that for 20 yrs?”
marklmail on October 24, 2008 at 8:27 AM
CONSERVATIVE
ManlyRash on October 24, 2008 at 8:34 AM
BALONEY!!! Sarah Palin does NOT need a makeover: it is the RNC and the GOP Heirarchy which needs a drastic makeover!!!
What is it with these elitist morons from the East Coast. Oh that’s right, they’ve never been west of the east river and have no idea what it’s like in the real United States. All they do is pal around with their snobish, rich, elitist friends who think of us as the great unwashed who couldn’t possibly be able to think for ourselves. They are just as bad as the liberals who want to run the nanny state. Sarah Palin is a force to be reconned with and she will be the next Rep. president!
flytier on October 24, 2008 at 8:35 AM
I suspect the October Surprise already happened. His name was Samuel Joseph Wurlzbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber – the iceberg against which Obama’s Titanic collided with disastrous results.
ManlyRash on October 24, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Sarah Palin IS the future of the Republican party. In 2005-2006, some Republicans in Congress allowed themselves to be corrupted, and others were either incompetent or allowed themselves to be perceived as incompetent by failing to communicate with the American people (thank you, Scott McClellan).
Sarah Palin fought corruption in her own party in Alaska. She actually sacrificed her political career at one point by RESIGNING from the state oil and gas boards in protest, then ran for Governor, and cleaned things up within a year and a half. In Alaska, she showed herself to be both competent and incorruptible, and voters like that.
Sarah Palin’s only weakness in THIS election is that, up until her selection as VP, she had concentrated on issues involving Alaska (which is her JOB as Governor), and not much on broader issues involving the entire country, which led to some early stumbles in interviews. She is an amazingly quick study, and has improved tremendously during the campaign.
If McCain/Palin lose this election, Sarah Palin will go back to Alaska and gain more experience as Governor, while she will probably be sought as a speaker at Republican fund-raisers, and can familiarize herself with issues that members of Congress will have to deal with. An Obama Presidency with a Democrat Congress would probably lead to another 1994-like GOP landslide in 2010, and Palin could work with the new majority to emerge as the leader of the Republican renewal to take back the White House, with a detailed knowledge of the issues by 2012.
If McCain/Palin win this election, Palin will have four years as Vice President to learn how the Senate works (she will be its President), and to learn foreign policy from one of the best (McCain).
Either way, Sarah Palin would be ready to be President in 2012.
Steve Z on October 24, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Democrats will crossover-vote in GOP promaries to make McCain the nominee again in 2012.
jay12 on October 24, 2008 at 10:42 AM
She doesn’t need a makeover, you snobby twits. What she needs is the media to stop doing a hatchet job on her.
Reagan in a skirt in 2012.
John the Libertarian on October 24, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Sorry guys, failed VP candidate doesn’t make anyone “next in line.” If they WIN, she’s next in line. If they lose, its “shoulda been Mitt” time.
thecountofincognito on October 24, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Palin will go as far as she wants.
She has the steel.
(Obama has the arugula.)
profitsbeard on October 24, 2008 at 7:29 PM