Too good to check: Palin robocalls being made in Iowa, New Hampshire?
posted at 7:29 pm on March 23, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Doesn’t mean she’s responsible for them, but someone’s interested:
I wanted to let you know that I just received an interesting phone call. It was an automated poll and it asked the following questions:
1. Do you have a favorable opinion of Sarah Palin?
2. Gov. Palin thinks A, B, C, D & E do you agree with Gov. Palin?
3. Do you feel it is important that Gov. Palin is reelected as Gov. of Alaska?
The only two surefire GOP candidates for 2012, I think, are Huckabee and Sanford, the latter of whom is profiled in the Washington Independent today as the great Paulian fiscal conservative hope. Exit question to Palinites: Why Sarahcuda over Sanford? Make the case in the comments, if you can.
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Gov. Palin has selected what she wanted from the stimulus package in an intelligent and classy way. I thought the reasons she gave for rejecting federal funds were mature and wise. I respect her down to earth manner and manner of public address. She connects with her audience directly. She does not use a teleprompter. I am tired of politicians who hire these people. She may be someone who rejects image makers. I hope so. Image makers stop the flow of ideas and increase verbosity (exactly what we now have with our President).
tullius on March 24, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Why Palin over Sanford?
Think Photos from Obama’s vacation. Who would you rather see in a swimsuit? Or at Formal State dinners? I know who I think will look better in an evening gown.
OBQuiet on March 24, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Summary of most of the last four pages:
On Topic: I’d support Sanford or Palin over the guy currently in office. The End.
Snowed In on March 24, 2009 at 4:20 PM
I don’t think Palin is foolish or peevish for rejecting some of the stimulus funds — the government she runs is running a surplus, after all.
My read of the post-election polling is that she fractionally helped an otherwise flailing McCain campaign. She has the benefit of four years (or two, at least, until campaigning starts) to study up on issues so she’s better on her feet, when talking about the things that she knows well she’s pretty articulate (e.g., the Bartiromo interview on CNBC), but international issues really aren’t part of her brief as a state governor. She’s bright and articulate and did very well against the confabulating Joe Biden in their debate. How well she’ll do against other GOP nominees is another thing, me personally I’ll wait for the debates to see.
I must say that it is hard to imagine that she could talk down the economy, run up the defecit or thoughtlessly offend our allies and other countries as effectively as the Obama Administration has in the these last couple of months. Maybe she needs the achievement bar lowered? Well, it’s already well on its way down, thanks to the Big O.
His failing is not his intelligence, it’s in the arrogance of his intelligence. He does not know what he does not know, maybe someone more humble will know better than to try to move all the levers on a complex system at once and hope they find a winning combination. He’s also substantially lowering the bar in terms of what is considered government by ideology rather than by practical concerns. Making long-term plans in volatile times is foolish, the OODA loop is way too long. These budgets and the Spendulus plan are the equivalent of hitting the buzzer first on ‘Jeapordy’ and giving your first ten answers without seeing any of the questions.
DarkAdapted on March 24, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Redundancy. I like it.
“JOURNO LIST IS NOT AN ECHO CHAMBER. An echo chamber. An echo chamber.”
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 5:09 PM
You forgot one more thing: Poptech is a Fabio wannnabe LP fringe voter with serious mental issues.
Norwegian on March 24, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Hotair has taken to torture by allowing Poptech to harass the regulars that way.
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Just had to post a comment from another blog where the site administrators actually like Palin.
Remember when Obama was getting praised to the high heavens for his unfathomable and god-like 60-something% ratings?
How come when the MSM talks about Palin’s current 63% job approval rating, they talk about it like she’s, oh… , a Special Olympian who deserves a hug for participating?
Something to think about- Messiah @ 50% with a nation full of adoring press and endless tax payer funded campaign trips vs. Palin, bane of all human existence, hillbilly, former beauty queen that in in charge of some town, state or local hockey team or something that no rational person cares about @ 63%
Yup… good thing we dodged that bullet.
Damiano
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 5:48 PM
palin for prez 2012
lees on March 24, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Just about any Palin thread is sure to draw at the very least 250-300 comments. Not bad for someone who’s said by some to be an insubstantial nobody.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 5:52 PM
I don’t think people are saying she is an insubstantial nobody. I certainly am not saying that. I am saying that she fires up the GOP base while alienating a large percentage of independent voters. It is for that reason that Palin-related posts garner much interest on Hot Air and it is that for that same reason that she is not a viable national candidate.
maleman on March 24, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Have you noticed in the past few days that the narrative of Sarah Palin being ‘damaged goods’ or beyond repair’ has been abandoned by the trolls for more hateful personal attacks and a distortion of her Alaskan record?
That is an achievement folks–for Obama and his minions to realize that Sarah is not going away. And with that comes the realization of how well SarahPAC is doing and that the rumors of polling are accurate.
Obama has decided to change tactics. Even he could not countenance that the media had damaged Sarah irreparably. I really do believe Media Malpractice was a good first step in rehabiltating Sarah’s image.
technopeasant on March 24, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Poptech – The VAST MAJORITY of us think you are the nut-job. Going to AA (A$$holes Anonymous) meetings doesn’t seem to be doing you any good.
bw222 on March 24, 2009 at 7:28 PM
maleman on March 24, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Got any examples of successful politicians who relied on “independent” voters to win while alienating their own base? That seems to be what many are advocating, kind of a “don’t worry about the base, they can’t go anywhere. Appeal to the undecideds!”
I agree it’s hard to win without some undecided voters. But, relying primarily on the “independent” vote is kind of like making sure the roof and siding of your home is secure while the foundation is crumbling.
Recipe for failure. See McCain, John.
cs89 on March 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Redundancy. I like it.
“JOURNO LIST IS NOT AN ECHO CHAMBER. An echo chamber. An echo chamber.”
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Redstate has a post about how leftwing groups are trying to bankrupt her family with legal fees going toward frivolous ethics complaints.
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 7:57 PM
*sigh* How many times does it have to be said? Reagan was one of the most “divisive” political figures of my lifetime, and yes I am old enough to remember. He was too stupid, too conservative, too polarizing to win.
“Viable” means some other lame ass “moderate” who’ll get shellacked in the general election, sorry.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 8:19 PM
But not to worry. Given open primaries and the likelihood of having the MSM select the Republican candidate, we’ll most likely get your “viable” candidate. Hooray.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Large numbers of “independents” don’t register at HotAir. Dedicated hate-mongers contribute to the large number of posts — I presume, based on your analysis, they do this because they see her as “not viable”.
littleguy on March 24, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Here is Wayne Allyn Roots Resume:
Age: 46
Religion:
- Judaism
Education:
- B.A. Political Science, Columbia University, 1983
Political Experience:
- President, Republican Jewish Coalition of Nevada
Professional Experience:
- Anchorman, Financial News Network
- Executive Producer, 1999-Present
- CEO, Winning Edge International
- CEO, Cool Hand Root Productions
He is better educated and has private sector experience, which explains why he does not want to cap carbon emissions like the economically illiterate Palin.
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 8:51 PM
PopOff is being far too modest. In 2008 he also led the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup and the Phillies to the World Series.
bw222 on March 24, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Reason? Sanford did it first. It is called follow the leader (which is not Palin)
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 8:57 PM
So far no one has given a convincing reason not to support Sarah.
Rose on March 24, 2009 at 8:57 PM
She is unqualified, not a fiscal conservative and most of what people believe about her are myths. Though if you speak to the Palintologists they will repeat the same propaganda.
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Um, no. That is another myth spread by the Palintologists.
Alaska sees $1.25 billion budget gap on oil price drop (Reuters)
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Sorry Poptech, I don’t see your opinion as having any value.
Rose on March 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Rose on March 24, 2009 at 8:57 PM
The only convincing reason not to support Sarah is if you really believe Obama is the Messiah.
If somebody does, there is nothing that Sarah can say or do to convince him/her that Sarah is more qualified to be POTUS.
technopeasant on March 24, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 8:51 PM
LMAO, only in your poor feeble mind Poop Tourettes.
Amazing how in 2 websites over 99% of the non-trolls disagree with you, kinda like how 99% of the country rejected Barr/Root as qualified to be Pres/Vice Pres.
Scuba Dude on March 24, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Palin is not Ronald Reagan who had some remote understanding of economics.
Ronald Reagan
Age: 70 (When Elected President)
Religion:
- Presbyterian
Education:
- B.A. Economics and Sociology, Eureka College, 1932
- L.H.D., Eureka College, 1957
Professional Experience:
- Radio Broadcaster, 1932-1937
- Second Lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, 1935-1942
- Actor and Executive, 1937-1964
- Captain, United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945
- Board of Directors, Screen Actors Guild, 1946-1960
- Vice President, Screen Actors Guild, 1946
- President, Screen Actors Guild, 1947-1951, 1959
- Board of Directors, Motion Picture Industry Council, 1948-1958
- President, Motion Picture Industry Council, 1949-1950
Political Experience:
- Governor, California, 1966-1974 (pop: 19,953,134) (8 years)
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Um, no you could understand economics.
MODERATOR: “…do you support capping carbon emissions?”
PALIN: “I do. I do.”
Sarah Palin
Accomplishments:
- Spending increased by 55% as Mayor of Wasilla
- Racked up $20 Million in Long Term Debt as Mayor of Wasilla
- Spending increased by 31% as Governor of Alaska
- Requested $456 Million in Earmarks as Governor of Alaska
- Raised Taxes on Oil Profits to 25% as Governor of Alaska
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:06 PM
99%? Really you failed at math too? More like a dozen or so Palintologists. The emails I get supporting me are overwhelming and far out number the rabid Palintologists.
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:08 PM
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!! Are you emailing yourself again? LOL LOL LOL
I follow the comments at NB, No one but the trolls support you!!!!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!
Scuba Dude on March 24, 2009 at 9:17 PM
What are you, a wannabe HR guy? What’s with the resume fetish? People who voted for Reagan (the divisive, “idiotic”, conservative Reagan) couldn’t have cared less about his resume.
She’s qualified, she’s more fiscally conservative than your idol Romney; and yeah, there are lots of myths about her that live on (”I can see Russia from my house!” etc etc)
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 9:17 PM
PopOff -
You are amazing. A self-made zillionaire who still has time to pursue his obsession of stalking Sarah Palin posts 24/7.
I’m sure you are a legend in your own mind, but to the rest of us you are a flaming idiot.
bw222 on March 24, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Poptech
You seem very stressed. I’ve heard that shooting oneself in the head can do wonders to relieve tension.
OlympicLeprechaun on March 24, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Well if you define Trolls…
Troll (Definition) – The word assigned to anyone who disagrees with a Palintologist. It is used to smear them in hopes the administration will move to have them banned. This allows for the Palintologist movement to spread their propaganda unchallenged.
I am well aware people are not very bright and vote based on their beauty pageant performances instead of qualifications. This is how Palin got selected as the VP Pick and Obama is POTUS.
She is not more fiscally conservative than Romney and has about 1/100th of his understanding on economics. The myths I am talking about are the ones Palintologists believe and I keep debunking.
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Not zillions but enough. Again I have time because my business is automatic and my job is computer related. So you would call Palintologists who post in every Palin post stalking? Actually they (the men) fit the mold since they lust after her, I have a better looking lady.
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Do the Robocalls let you know what newspaper she reads?
Sarah Palin Can’t Name a Newspaper She Reads (Video)
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 9:37 PM
I whole heartedly endorse this statement.
Sakaki on March 24, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Ever hear the country song “Online,” Fabio? Somehow this post reminds me of parts of it….
cs89 on March 24, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Palintologists ever heard of the song “Little White Lie“? It reminds me of them.
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Prove it.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Prove it.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 10:47 PM
LOL, good luck. Poop Tourette’s never tries to prove his argument, he just cherry picks links that supports his “position”. Thankfully it looks like Hot Air restricts links in comments, over at NB the links make up 90% of his posts, the remaining 10% is filled with responses like ROTFLMAO and the like.
Scuba Dude on March 24, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Actually, one of the most dishonest things on this thread is your “resume” schtick. You pick and choose what to list, and the “accomplishments” section of Palin’s resume is a compilation of your negative opinions of her administration.
Or does your “resume” have the following section?
Poptech: Accomplishments
-Utilize mad computer skillz to post identical information in 14 consecutive blogs.
-Mask personal identity on Newsbusters by utilizing “I can’t believe it’s not butter” spokesman photo.
-Provide visual definition of “annoying troll” for conservative website.
cs89 on March 24, 2009 at 11:08 PM
I’d just like to see Poptech’s defense of Romney’s term as governor of Mass. in the light of his “conservative libertarian” views. He can tell us what he thinks is wrong with Palin, but he seems strangely silent about his man Mitt. Other than the fact that Mitt has an impressive resume, of course. Pffffft.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 11:10 PM
To quote Poptech: ROFLMAO!!!!
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 11:12 PM
maybe they think they are emailing Fabio
joey24007 on March 24, 2009 at 11:14 PM
People who use the beauty contest and newspaper issues as reasons for Palin not being qualified are wasting their time. Those are not good arguments and just make the person making them sound small and petty.
Rose on March 24, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Palin:
- Spending increased by 31% over two years as Governor of Alaska
Romney:
- Spending only increased 2.22% over four years as Governor of Massachusetts (It only increased at all due to the liberal legislature overturning his vetoes)
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 11:33 PM
What about tax increases (including increased “fees” and “surcharges”)? How did he compare to, oh, Bill Weld in that regard? What about Romneycare?
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Hmmm…and there’s this I came across:
From here, as long as we’re doing copy-and-paste jobs.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 11:52 PM
FIFY
sarahpalinfan99 on March 24, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Links would be helpful. The bogus 31% probably came from USA today which I saw you posted earlier, though it’s been disproved a million times.
chunderroad on March 24, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Just wait until the MSM gets a hold of that resume if he runs in 2012. They will go all out for their Messiah.
sarahpalinfan99 on March 24, 2009 at 11:57 PM
As far as Romney’s record is concerned, I came across this:
From this site, which provides further links.
What say you, Poptech? Looks like you might’ve misplaced a decimal in Mitt’s record there.
ddrintn on March 24, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Poptech on March 24, 2009 at 11:33 PM
To dig a little deeper, how does a growing population impact the needs for government spending? Massachussetts has been a state since the revolution. Some population growth continues, but it is a relatively low amount and the budget has been built over time. Mass. is recognized as a high-tax state.
Contrast this with Alaska. Population growth has been rather extreme over the past few decades, and it continues to grow. Roads, power grids and other infrastructure is quite basic in much of the state compared to other states. A growing population in this relatively “new” state could justifiably require an increase in government spending, if the revenue is there to support it, to provide for additional growth in the future.
Comparing the tax climates in the states governed by Romney and Palin is rather enlightening as well, though neither deserves all the credit or blame for what they inherited.
cs89 on March 25, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Um Romney was not Governor in 2007. Interesting how you are taking the budget of his democratic successor and comparing it to him.
Poptech on March 25, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Budget recommendation for fiscal year 2007. I didn’t make up the figures. Anyway, that’s not addressing the issue.
ddrintn on March 25, 2009 at 12:45 AM
It is not that simple…
“As governor, Palin has signed off on $402,000 to study the arctic fox; $154,000 for renovations to three gun clubs and $125,000 for the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, state records show. Her budgets have funded $44,500 to spruce up a ski resort, $75,000 for the Arctic Thunder Air Show and $50,000 to improve a Little League field in the Mat-Su Valley near her hometown of Wasilla.”
Poptech on March 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM
But, obviously, you are. You bloviate, ad nauseum, about a Socialist paradise, about ANY spending at all, about qualifications while having none yourself. Your man Mitt falls victim to the same criticisms, but somehow escapes it in your Palin-centric dementia. By voting for Barr, you helped elect Obama, who is less “qualified”, less accomplished, less knowledgable in actual governance, and far left of anybody we could have ever hoped to see in the White House. So, yes it, and you, are just that simple.
littleguy on March 25, 2009 at 1:53 AM
Getting back to the actual topic of this thread, Sanford lacks name recognition at this point. He also lacks a dedicated cadre of hate-mongering trolls to ridicule his every thought, word and deed, which may indicate that he is not considered a significant player yet. I hope there will be at least several good candidates to stand for election in 2012 and he may well be one, as I believe will Sarah Palin.
littleguy on March 25, 2009 at 1:58 AM
ROFLMAO!
PopTech has been OUTTED!.
He’s got FABIO as his avatar! Gay much?
http://newsbusters.org/bios/populartech.html
LOLOLOLOLOLOL!
He can’t deny it either. If you Google Palin’s resume you will see it posted letter for letter at NewsBusters.
Mr Purple on March 25, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Re: the operational shortfall in AK and Poptech’s link, yes, the state is seeing a decrease in expected income, but if you continue to read the article the state isn’t going into debt, it’s using its surplus from prior years to cover the difference.
Where did that surplus come from? I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest prior-year surpluses.
What is the Alaska state government’s indebtedness? Zero. They could write a check to cover a third of California’s debt and still have money left over.
Compared to the Feds, she’s still doing a better job. Is she an arch-conservative budget hound making the state reuse staples? No. But when it comes down to it she makes the Reader of the Free World look like a spendthrift, which is kind of the point.
I have nothing against Mitt Romney, it’s just that he can’t even attract enough people to keep a building warm, and she packed events literally all over the country. Independents are getting a good look at the liberal-left alternative, watching Obama’s approval ratings tank suggests to me that this isn’t the change they’re looking for, either. Her ability to get people to watch is unquestioned. What will matter over the next few years is her ability to say something when she has that attention, and that’s something that can be improved with practice. I thought she was a little wet behind the ears to be picked by McCain, but for a Class A ballplayer at The Show she did pretty well. More experience will only make her better.
DarkAdapted on March 25, 2009 at 9:08 AM
DarkAdapted on March 25, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Exactly. It’s a little unfair to compare Sanford and Palin head to head, with the different systems (Alaska’s energy production offers massive revenues), but the fact is Alaska was making money in the “high” years for oil. Palin, as well as previous governors and other politicians, have facilitated saving some of the surplus. It’s not Sanford’s fault, but I don’t think SC has the same kind of $ lying around in reserve accounts.
Direct point, Poptech- If you have $1 million in a savings account, have been earning $100,000 a year from your job, but unexpectedly have to take a leave for 3 months and only make $75,000 this year- Are you being “fiscally irresponsible” by drawing $25,000 out of your savings to meet your family’s needs?
Palin is by no means a perfect govt. official. She’s a lot better than your “resume” says, though.
cs89 on March 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM
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