Video: Palin takes on the Beltway in upstate New York
posted at 8:53 pm on June 6, 2009 by Allahpundit
Red, red meat on an exceedingly slow news day from today’s Seward celebrations in Auburn. This was shot at a fundraiser at Seward House; earlier, 20,000 people turned out to see her lead the parade through the city. Quote:
Palin, who emerged as a leading voice in the Republican Party after Arizona Sen. John McCain picked her as his running mate in the contest against Obama, is thought to be considering a run for president in 2012. Auburn residents welcomed her to the podium at City Hall with a chant of “Run, Sarah, run!”…
Palin rode the mile-long parade route in a red convertible, getting out to walk about 100 yards while carrying small U.S. and Alaska state flags in each hand. Spectators yelled out “Welcome, Sarah” and “Thanks for coming” as Palin waved back.
Local resident Chris Stone, with his wife and three children, said he didn’t care for Palin’s politics but didn’t want to miss the chance to see her in person.
“You can see by the turnout, she’s become a personality and a historical figure,” said Stone, who voted for Obama. “I know all these people aren’t Republicans. This is a chance to see someone who has had a big impact on history.”
Dude, I think she’s running. Click the image to watch.
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SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
ok, i feel better now. ;-)
homesickamerican on June 6, 2009 at 8:56 PM
I hope she runs. The months of comedy, especially from SNL, would be more than worth it.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
If that’s the case that we can only hope they she gets good advisers so she can brush up on some national issues.
It’s either that or the media will eat her alive.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
“This is a chance to see someone who has had a big impact on history.”
Indeed!
KS Rex on June 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Pfffft. Done to death already.
ddrintn on June 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM
In 4 years Tina Fey will probably look like @ss.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM
^ …and pssssst…with whom is the country more in agreement? Palin or Obama? You might want to think that one over along with the “comedy”.
ddrintn on June 6, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Fortunately, I don’t think he meant a positive impact on history. Saddam Hussein also had a big impact on history.
Just sayin’.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:02 PM
she’s way ahead of you.
homesickamerican on June 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM
yes, i am sure that you have been inside his head and know exactly what he meant.
see? i can do sarcasm too!
homesickamerican on June 6, 2009 at 9:04 PM
I hope she does run. She will get my vote and support. She spoke like a candidate. SarahPAC must be bringing in the big buck$. I know my money went there instead of the mess of the RNC.
I heard she’ll be in Yankees Stadium tomorrow with Giuliani. That’ll be cool. But I take Politico’s reporting with a grain of salt.
jencab on June 6, 2009 at 9:04 PM
In four years, Sarah will be knocking on 50. She’ll definitely be needing to get some major work done if she wants to get any of the MILF vote.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
No, she’s had a positive impact. If McCain hadn’t picked her he might have won.
Seriously though has she been in Alaska at all since she ran as VP? No wonder her approval ratings have plummeted.
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Maybe she can hold her kid and her grandkid on the stage together while she speaks.
PrezHussein on June 6, 2009 at 9:06 PM
W-o-w… I LOVE this woman.
The State Media will attempt to have that feast regardless of who our nominee is… she’s been through the crucible and come out the other side stronger. I can hardly wait for her to absolutely annihilate The One in a debate where he keeps looking around for TOTUS to give him his answers.
hindmost on June 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
I like these ‘Cuda sniper attacks.
Must be driving MSNBC nuts.
BuckeyeSam on June 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
+1
My bad. She has had a positive impact then!!
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Agreed. Even tho Big Guy is already flailing, he’ll still be formidable in 2012. She needs more time as a Gov (or Sen) to avoid the inexperience card we rightfully brandish against O. Experience and good advisors who can showcase her natural charm, knowledge, and leadership.
KS Rex on June 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Well, given all of the study and facts you’ve cited for your assertion, it must be true.
trubble on June 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
LMAO… you do recall the only time McCain was ahead in the polls was right after her announcement, don’t you? That’s why she had to be DESTROYED by the MSM. McCain was the anchor, not her.
hindmost on June 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Tina Fey is much younger than palin and she still looks like shit when you compare them.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I can, from that statement, assume that you voted for Obama, and I also can assume, that your maturity level, or lack there of, played a large part, in your voting decision.
capejasmine on June 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Sorry, this is unkind and uncalled for.
AP, think about it. I’m tired of the sexually disparaging remarks directed at women. This POS can go to HuffPo.
BuckeyeSam on June 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I know I’ll be laughing. At you.
ThereGoesTheNeighborhood on June 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Yeah, not so much. But if thats what you go for, fine. I’ve noticed alot of wrinkles and crowsfeet popping up on Sarah just since she hit the national spotlight. Guess pressure doesn’t bode well for her looks.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Cheney/Palin 2012!!
WOOT!!
I LOVE the power she has over the left,..
Smell that?…
FEAR!!
christene on June 6, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Sarah walked into the valley
With the truth clutched in her hand
She was only a girl, but she knew
Someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
Into darkness, into danger
Into storms that rip the night
Never give in, never give up
But give thanks that you can the tyrant fight
PercyB on June 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Yes, because you — BuckeySam — have always been the face of kindness and compassion on the issues. Hello Pot? This is Kettle. You’re black.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Your derrogatory remarks towards women, is reprehensible. Grow up. Perhaps it’s more important, the substance of a candidate, then their looks, and I’m sure Obama’s so called cool factor made your decision for you.
Uninformed voters, are what got us into the mess we’re in now. Maybe between now, and 2012…you can use some common sense, study the candidates, and the issues, and vote as an informed citizen, that cares about their country.
capejasmine on June 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
If your arousal level is the mark of a successful candidate, Obama will win in a landslide.
trubble on June 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Please tell me you’re joking or just clueless. She’s been practically glued to Alaska since the election; she can’t leave without someone filing a ridiculous ethics complaint against her.
Erich66 on June 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
One thing is for sure, with the lunatic Norks saber rattling, she is getting a defense workout!
You know, I think she might be better with foreign policy stuff than we realize. I am at least going to be positive until the negative is confirmed.
She did run rings around Joey B. when it came to the job of V.P., and I would bet she knows czars, nationalizing banks, taking over car companies, voiding legal binding contracts at a whim, and placing most freedom loving citizens and the military members on a DHS list is ALL WAY un-Constitutional. Knowing THAT is way more important than knowing where Lichenstein is located.
freeus on June 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM
USA!! USA!! USA!! USA!!
Boy did the voters get it wrong in ’08. They will correct it in ’12.
01/20/’12- End of an Error.
Palin/Romney ’12!!!
portlandon on June 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
I hope she runs. The months of comedy, especially from SNL, would be more than worth it.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Already have your lonely Saturday nights planned out four years in advance?
viking01 on June 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Absolutely!!!
capejasmine on June 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Don’t tell me, you’re a biden supporter who has the gall to criticize palin’s intellect.
The fun never ends.
TTheoLogan on June 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
She don’t need to run , she’ll walk all over the empty suit come 2012.
the_nile on June 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Romney is useless and would be a dead weight on that ticket.
TTheoLogan on June 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
woohoo, the misogynist trolls must have time on their hands on saturday!
dcwvu and crr6 are gulping the bait right down. have fun guys…
but please remember:
1) mccain’s numbers were at their highest right after he announced sarah as his running-mate, and
2) mccain did worse than bush among several key demographics, but WOMEN was not one of them. sarah can be the only reason for this.
buh-bye…
homesickamerican on June 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
And you’re a lowlife.
BuckeyeSam on June 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
She has a great opportunity and she should take full advantage of it by improving on some of her perceived flaws.
The left hates her but they weren’t going to vote for her anyways. She needs to change minds in center of the American electoral. .
We will see what she is made of in 2010 when the rollout campaign begins.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM
I love the Sarahcuda.
Palin/Cheney (Liz) 2012
If Obama hasn’t already appointed himself dictator by then.
Daggett on June 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Amazing… she really has you leftards scared to death, doesn’t she?
hindmost on June 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Glad you recognize ain’t nothing funny about your disaster of a prez, college turd.
Patrick S on June 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Must be slow night AP, you brought the trolls out in force.
So I have one question for you trolls, what other GOP 12 contender would bring out this many people and get this much attention for basically a non political appearance? I doubt even AP would have posted a Romney or Huckster speech even on a slow news night….
You can go back into hiding now.
davek70 on June 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Palin-Rice 2012.
Firebird on June 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Sarah threads always bring the trolls out–including this one, arguably the scummiest skank ever appearing here
crr6 manages to be stupid and to lie every time, with vile attacks on decent people
the other trolls soiled this thread from the start, and HA allows it
Janos Hunyadi on June 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Madame President
alexraye on June 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
I hope she runs. The months of comedy, especially from SNL, would be more than worth it.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Yeh I bet you do…You people have been beating on her for
almost 2 years in a very personal manner….She comes out
5 months after Obama has been in office and draws 20,000
people. It must demoralize the wingnuts
Be afraid very very afraid THE CUDA IS COMING
norryrr on June 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
There’s no disputing she was a drag on the ticket overall. Sure she energized the base during the first week or so after her pick (a temporary bump from making a VP pick is common) but her increasingly suspect interviews and media appearances led to doubts about her readiness, especially among independents. There’s some polling and analysis on it here.
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
You probably saw her when she was wearing her Michelle Obama mask at a Halloween party in alaska. That’s not how she really looks at all.
PS: I am deeply sorry for all the sexist comments I have posted on here.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
I really have to know why if you dont like Palin you are a “mysogynist Troll”
Squid Shark on June 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Through the valley of darkness,
a ray of bright light,
it is,
SarahCuda!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on June 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Apparently pointing out that Pain was a drag on the ticket now makes you a “misogynist”.
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Nonsense. You exhibit additional symptoms.
viking01 on June 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
They only try to destroy who they fear.
Fear on!
Palin has more spine than Barry the Childish has ego.
profitsbeard on June 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Look everyone, it’s my pet!
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Exactly. It’s the same line of thinking that makes neocons soil their pants when people say if you don’t support Obama you’re a racist. I don’t understand it either.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I can’t get into that guy’s head like you can, but I think from the context of his remarks he doesn’t discount her influence out-of-hand just because of her politics.
KS Rex on June 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
If so then God forbid that she go to the same qwack cosmetic surgeon who worked on Hillary or Nancy. Speaking of such maters, dcwvu, as you seem to have some familiarity with such matters, could you recommend a good cosmetic surgeon, better yet a team of cosmetic surgeons, for Sonia?
And don’t forget the guys now, particularly those who have needed cosmetic surgery badly since birth, like Bill Maher, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, John Kerry, Al Franken, Michael Moore, Henry Waxman. And Al Gore could sure the hell use some liposuction! I am sure that I have left many out, but at least this is a start.
MB4 on June 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Sarah will run,
then march,
towards victory,
and return civility,
honour,integrity,
to the Presidentcy
of the USA!:)
canopfor on June 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
You can always tell when the left is frightened by the way they degrade everyone who rejects their leftist politics. if you are incapable of responding intelligently then be a mindless smart-ass.
rplat on June 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
This might be why you were called a misogynist…
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
O/T,anybody else watching the History
channel,and carnage of Saving Private
Ryan!
canopfor on June 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
What you’re not — unsuprisingly for you — understanding is I never said any of those people you mentioned were the least bit attractive. However, every conservative man seems to think Sarah is a golden goddess. Not everyone is into middle aged women. But, it’s a big world and if you are – more power to you MB4.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Why was I?
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Pelosi and Hillary’s problem is they never started out with much to begin with. The typical Liberal female politician is a teapot.
Short and stout,
with the main thing noticed,
being the volume at the spout.
viking01 on June 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
No doubt in my mind that her and Romney are running.
terryannonline on June 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Because you’re not creaming your pants for Sexy Sarah.
dcwvu on June 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Another stupid, juvenile comment from a stupid angry bint
Get a hobby–other than your inappropriate interest in other people’s childhoods
Janos Hunyadi on June 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I personally want a Palin/Pawlenty combo. I think if the economy keeps sucking, the midwest might swing for them.
deidre on June 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Its just trolling. Can’t help it. Can shiit not stink..can bugs not bite..have mercy. Its all they have. You just keep on keepin’ on dcw, keep flapping your arms and shouting “Over here…look at me..I’m a troll too.”
I’m on your side pal, and reality be damned! I don’t care what anyone thinks..you just keep on waddlin’ and gurglin’ and burpin’ and a fartin’. You’re good enough..you’re smart enough, and doggone it, you like you.
Itchee Dryback on June 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM
1) your and the other person’s obnoxious and insulting comments about her looks, her age, and her family go way above and beyond simply “pointing out that she was a drag on the ticket”. would you say those things about a male candidate? no. therefore, misogynist.
2) there is plenty of evidence for and plenty of people believe that mccain was the drag on the ticket.
3) as for the troll part, that was purely an subjective judgement on my part. :-)
homesickamerican on June 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM
How is that leg of yours doing anyway, crr6? Last I saw that “pet” had taken a pretty big bite out of it. I hope it’s healing up OK.
MB4 on June 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Gimme a freakin’ break! Palin had her 15 minutes. She isn’t viable at the top of a national ticket. She needs a reality check.
highhopes on June 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM
OH SNAP!!
Benjamin9 on June 6, 2009 at 9:33 PM
If so…..
MB4 on June 6,2009 at 9:25PM.
MB4: Careful MB4,the trolls have upted the ante,their
useing,the term,’THOSE’ people!!:)
canopfor on June 6, 2009 at 9:33 PM
I personally want a Palin/Pawlenty combo. I think if the economy keeps sucking, the midwest might swing for them.deidre on June 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
alexraye on June 6, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Remember what happened last time you tried this line of attack? Don’t embarrass yourself again. I’d rather not have you be forced to issue me another apology.
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Not everyone is into stinky hippie chicks either.
Benjamin9 on June 6, 2009 at 9:35 PM
when NorK launches their missiles at Alaska, I hope Sarah calls out her Nat’l Guard to blow them out of the sky. and then gets on TV to say that, by her calm & assertive call to arms of the Alaska NG, the crisis was averted.
take that bambi!
(and no, i have no idea if the Alaska NG has that capability, but it sounds good, doesn’t it?)
kelley in virginia on June 6, 2009 at 9:35 PM
1.Can you please point out where I made comments about “her looks, her age and her family”?
2. McCain definitely was a drag on the ticket. As was Palin. It was a team effort!
crr6 on June 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Actually I am into “middle aged women”, but perhaps not always in the way you might think, young one.
MB4 on June 6, 2009 at 9:37 PM
The Navy will be the ones shooting it out of the sky.
Squid Shark on June 6, 2009 at 9:37 PM
You mean we’re not racists for not thinking Obama is Jesus, or at least the most brilliant constitutional scholar/elegant erudite Ivy Leaguer to sit in the Oval Office?
Um, no. If McCain hadn’t picked her he would’ve lost 49 states. McCain was the drag on the ticket, along with that overhyped and curiously orchestrated “financial meltdown”.
ddrintn on June 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM
She attracts a lot of media attention will be crucial if she wants to re brand herself on the national stage.
We know that she has a book out in 2010 and we can expect her to go on a book tour and will probably be interviewed by several networks.
Do we know if she will run for reelection?
If she plans on running in 2012 I find it highly unlikely that she will run for reelection. Most folks don’t respect her one term gov stint so why bother.
Stay in Washington DC with your hand picked national advisers and work on a campaign message. Try to broaden this outsider anti Washington image that appeals to most americans.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM
She’s running….
Let the media eat her up.
The American people will feast on her truth, outspokenness and courage.
To see her take on Obama will be the joy of a lifetime.
leftist heads will explode this time around. ;o)
katy on June 6, 2009 at 9:39 PM
I think Palin was a zero sum situation, she pushed away just as many people as she added.
Squid Shark on June 6, 2009 at 9:40 PM
I`m stunned,Katie Couric,ambushes Governor Sarah Palin,
interjects,then before Sarah opens her mouth,ambush Katie
fires off another idiot question,then interjects again,
and out of that interview the Lefty`s are all in an orgasmic
kerfuffle,and are mesmerized by Katie`s outstanding verbal
ambush,and
come up with one brilliant soundbite,I can see Russia from
my window,which was true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And that is all the Lefty operatives know,or need to know!
canopfor on June 6, 2009 at 9:40 PM
“We never need to fear that though we’re not a perfect nation, that we must apologize for being proud of ourselves.”-
If only we has leaders with the balls of this woman.
Benjamin9 on June 6, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Strange. How many people did Edwards push away from Kerry?
ddrintn on June 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM
History Channel.
As I type,..D-Day,..The lost Evidence.
christene on June 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I did not see this in my neck of the woods, SS.
Benjamin9 on June 6, 2009 at 9:42 PM
dcwvu and ccr sure do spend a lot of time trying to help destroy her….hmmm I wonder why.
CWforFreedom on June 6, 2009 at 9:42 PM
I think her second term stint doesn’t matter much, What’s important is for her to work on her flaws behind the scenes with advisers while claiming this outside of the beltway image that she wants to craft on the national level.
I been hearing that a lot of republicans want to work with her but it seems like she has “trust issues”.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:42 PM
CRR6….DCWVU
Aren’t You the two I hired to haunt a house last year.
How much you getting for trolling this site.At least min wage I hope.Did you get a lot of training on how to attack
people based on their age.You seem to be an expert on creaming your pants…is that self taught or did you learn that in troll school…I’m facinated with you two.Ihope
someday I can attain a lofty position and spew hate with masters like you….
norryrr on June 6, 2009 at 9:42 PM
You’re lying again: I never apologized to you; I retracted my stated opinion that you are a pedophile. You were asking inappropriate questions about my childhood because you didn’t like my political opinions.
I also warned you that every time You acted likea vile dishonest race-baiting POS, I would call you on it.
Janos Hunyadi on June 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Sotomanure to the highest court, parley-voo?
Sotomanure to the highest court, parley-voo?
She has a foul temper and spews such a crock
On her la Raza has a full head lock
She had multiple chins, she would make your knees knock
And her face would stop a cuckoo clock
Hinky, dinky, parley-voo
InkyBinkyBarleyBoo on June 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM
You know these two push the hate f*ck meme
CWforFreedom on June 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM
You may be right you may be wrong. That’s the beauty of having an opinion.
TimeTraveler on June 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM
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