Marist poll: Obama 56, Palin 33
posted at 7:47 pm on August 18, 2009 by Allahpundit
The bad news: This same hypothetical was polled five months ago and The One won by virtually the same margin. His loss of support since then has not been the ‘Cuda’s gain. The good news: Her net favorable rating’s actually been trending slightly upwards, from -13 a few weeks to -9 last week to -6 now. Maybe the “death panels” talk did some good.
Do note that this is a poll of registered voters, too. When you poll likely voters, as Rasmussen does, the numbers narrow considerably.
It’s probably not a shock that public opinion divides along party lines. 92% of Democrats would support Obama in this hypothetical contest while 73% of Republicans would back Palin. Although President Obama does not receive a majority of Independents in this matchup, Obama does win nearly half — 49% — of this key voting group. Palin receives 34% of their support…
Palin’s decision to step down from office did not help her cause. In fact, voters say her action hurt her prospects for a presidential bid. 61% of the national electorate thought Palin’s resignation was a bad political move while just 15% report it helps her political aspirations. The self-proclaimed “soccer mom” doesn’t even gain the affirmation of her own party. A slim majority of Republicans — 51% — think Palin’s stepping down hurt her political future. 69% of Democrats and 61% of Independents agree…
However, Palin does have some considerable clout within her own party. Nearly three-quarters of Republicans — 73% — think well of Palin compared with 16% who have the opposite opinion.
The race for the nomination splits Mitt 21, Palin 20, Huck 19, which is in line with every other poll that’s been taken about this. Follow the link for the crosstabs breaking down each question by demographics — she fares better in the south and among non-college grads and worse with young voters and women — but the eye-popping statistic is the 20 percent of Republicans who say they’d vote for Obama over her versus just 4 percent of Democrats who’d break the other way. (Indies prefer Obama 49/34.) That’s a shocking number given the backlash among conservatives to The One’s spending, especially when you consider that those who still self-identify as Republican are likely to be more firmly right-wing than, say, five years ago. If she’s got one-fifth of the GOP willing to swallow another term of Hopenchange rather than elect her, she’s got some credibility work to do. Exit question: Maybe that 20 percent suspect her of being … a socialist?
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(Of course, when that was written, you weren’t even born yet.)
Jim Treacher on August 18, 2009 at 9:44 PM
I think Obama will make people realize that this past election was ALL about personality and glitter, look what that got us. When the misery index starts going up, people will look for conservative principles, not RINO platitudes.
For Palin and true conservatives to achieve any success, they need to find a way to get the message out without the mainstream media filter in the way. Vast majority of Americans see only the MSM and this is what shapes their thoughts. Oddly, facebook is as good a vehicle to achieve this goal.
chicagotrauma on August 18, 2009 at 9:52 PM
I’d say not bad for someone who’s not currently running for anything. I wonder how I would fare in a general poll.
CP on August 18, 2009 at 9:52 PM
The most FITTING name EVAH!!!
chicagotrauma on August 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Look, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:
Sarah Palin does great with men in polling.
Her problem is with American women. You would think that Sarah would be killing it with women, but the anti-depressant, Oprah-watching, fake-boobed airheads out there realize that Sarah Palin can not only play with the Big Boys, but their very husbands would second mortgage the house to spend one night with her!
This pisses them off, and they hate Sarah Palin for that.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Usta-coulda.
They may not have elected a woman as president, but they elected a complete candy-azz who makes every woman from Gerrie Farraro, Liddy Dole, Hillary, Sarah and (God help me)Cynthia McKinney(sp) who have ever had even the most remote aspirations to national public office seem like alpha candidates.
I think after this fiasco of a president, the time is absolutely right for a woman to run for–and win–the presidency, provided she is a strong woman with a visionary message that she can articulate to the American electorate. In short: can she walk, chew gum and excite the masses at the same time? She’s in.
Gender will matter less than ever in 2012 as our collective sphincter muscles are puckered in fear of our lost liberties and our national security being eviscerated.
Chewy the Lab on August 18, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Hmmm. AP, I seem to be missing something.
I looked at that poll you linked, but can’t seem to find the matchups between Obama and Romney, or Obama vs. Huckabee. Am I overlooking them? Oh, and where are the 3-5 daily headlines and posts here about these other exciting and inevitable candidates?
/sarc
cs89 on August 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Palin/McKinney 2012….
Palin would attract conservatives and horney libs (most people at slate, DKOS, and Hufpo -waddya think Senator Baldwin?), and McKinney would attrct the Ultra-Lib, Black Helicopter, criminal crew..
Think of the possibilities…
chicagotrauma on August 18, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Methinks you don’t have your finger on the pulse.
McKinney running with a conservative white woman kills 90% of her support.
People who feel it’s racist to wear a badge or pin to gain entrance to the work place kills the other 10%.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I agree if you insert the words “average” or “run of the mill” before the word, “woman.” (Inserting the word “liberal” is a given for what you said.)
However, I cannot tell you the number of very bright, smart professional women I know that ADORE Sarah!. But unlike the beltway broads, most of us are grassroots midwest gals that struggled to fund our MBAs while working full time. We raised our kids while holding down executive level jobs,and managed to keep our households humming (albeit out of tune on occasion)and our husbands satisfied if not satiated. We, not a nanny, shuffled our kids to ball practice and served as den mothers and room mothers.
And we, more so than our husbands and brothers are offended when we hear that we are somehow “jealous” or don’t identify with a strong, smart, gutsy woman like Sarah Palin. On the contrary, it makes me wish I had a daughter if only to point to her as a fabulous role model.
Chewy the Lab on August 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM
All this talk about Sarah’s resignation hurting her polically makes me laugh.
What makes anyone believe she wants to persue further public office?
She is not a Democrap,therefore she probably wants to work where she can most effectively serve the American people.
Of course,if she decides to run,she’s got my vote.
DDT on August 18, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Besides sailing… I do a part-time gig(work/do the books) for a woman just like you…And she LUVS Sarah also, as do all her friends, at least the ones I’ve met.
jerrytbg on August 18, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Good question, now let’s go a step further;
Suppose you had been subjected to nearly a full year of (mostly) negative press. And had been the subject of comedic ridicule from all of the suposedly “cutting edge” comedy shows.
Further suppose you had recently resigned from your job, and had that decision held up to scorn, and an unending “talking point” parroting;
“CP’s a quitter.”
After that, you polled this well, against a sitting president, enjoying a not-yet-depleted groundswell of support from a swooning, fawning press.
These numbers, under those conditions, bode well for any candidate.
massrighty on August 18, 2009 at 10:25 PM
The Marist poll IMHO regarding Sarah Palin is bogus and pure propaganda put out by the Obama war room.
Compare it to recent polls there is no way that the results are close to being accurate:
Let me pick out 5 glaring differences between the previous PPP polls released since April 23rd and the Marist poll (conducted Aug 6th):
1) OVERALL
PPP
F UF
Apr 23 42 49
May 21 42 50
June 18 43 49
July 8 46 45
July 20 47 45
Aug 6 (Marist) 37 43
The lowest favorable for Sarah was 42% and if you notice in 5 different polls by PPP ‘unsure is <10%. How did Marist arrive at a 20% unsure number?
2)WHITE VOTERS
PPP
F UF
April 23 48 46
May 21 46 47
June 18 49 45
July 8 49 41
July 20 52 42
Aug 6(Marist)42 43
The Marist result is clearly lowballing Palin’s approval number among white voters
3)HISPANIC/LATINO VOTERS
PPP
F UF
Apr 23 48 38
May 21 44 39
June 18 40 44
July 20 51 43
Aug 6(Marist)29 51
Even with June 18th’s result the Marist favorables/unfavorables is a complete joke. Who did Marist interview: all the members of La Raza or illegal immigrants?
4)18-29 voters
PPP
F UF
Apr 23 36 50
May 21 48 39
June 18 32 64
July 8 43 50
July 20 51 46
Aug6(Marist) 31 52
This is slightly possible given June’s result but given 2 polls in July by PPP showing a solid mid 40 support among this age bracket is it possible that Sarah dropped among the younger folks this dramatically in 3 weeks. I think not.
5)WOMEN
PPP
F UF
Apr 23 39 49
May 23 36 53
June 18 40 53
July 8 43 49
July 20 45 46
Aug6 (Marist) 31 46
Even considering April and May’s favorables/unfavorables there is no way that Sarah could be given the thumbs up now by only 31% of women-no way, no how.
ONE ON ONE
OBAMA PALIN
PPP July 20 51 43
Rasmussen July 20 48 42
Marist Aug 6 56 33
Two recent polls show the difference in single digits and Marist then comes out 3 weeks later showing Obama with a 23 point difference over Palin, with Obama polling 3 points higher than Nov 2008 and Palin polling 13 points below McCain. The Marist results are pure fantasy.
technopeasant on August 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Me too!
She’s been more effective nationally with her “death panels” comment than she ever was as McLame’s running mate or as Gov. of Alaska.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM
These polls assume Obama will be the nominee in 2012. For all the speculation that Hillary will primary him, I think Howard Dean will be the one who challenges THE ONE – and he has a good chance at pulling off an upset if Obama continues to fail his base these next 3 years.
yogi41 on August 18, 2009 at 10:32 PM
I know your type………..and God Bless You.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 10:32 PM
The MSM will never tire of publishing polls where Sarah is running behind.
Why are they even running these polls?
She hasn’t declared anything….other than her love for America……….which really pisses the Lib’s off.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 10:35 PM
thefoxnation.comjust posted this crappy poll. Apparently they don’t look at internals either.
takeamericabackin10 on August 18, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Bo is so scared of Palin that they have to this stupid exercise???? Yes he is.
nina on August 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Look, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:
Sarah Palin does great with men in polling.
Her problem is with American women. You would think that
My first girlfriends sister told me when I was 16, and girlfriend and I were fighting:
All men are dogs…Horny and hungry!
All women are cats…. Jealous… Fickle… Territorial… Oftentimes Petty!
I can’t say she has ever been proven wrong.
dhunter on August 18, 2009 at 10:51 PM
This is SHOCKING to people with more than 3 brain cells.
/sarc
Speedwagon82 on August 18, 2009 at 10:51 PM
A conservative friend of mine who was anti-Palin (he unwittingly bought into the MSM spin) now wants her to run.
I tried to convince him she was for real but he denied it—until the her “Death Panel” dethroned Barry. He now see the light and he is one stubborn old-timer.
Geochelone on August 18, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Unless Mitt Romney gets caught hiking the Appalachian Trail, the nomination is his. I await the anti-Mormon bigots who agree with him on 90% of the issues to vote for Obama or stay home grumpy.
Note I do not put people who have genuine problems with his former abortion stance in this classification.
Speedwagon82 on August 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Geochelone on Aug 18, 2009 at 10:53 PM
When you’re in the midst of a massive shift in consciousness or perception it is hard to detect at the time. Historians may look back at Sarah’s Facebook entries as significant to her becoming LEGITIMIZED as a worthy candidate for national attention or office.
technopeasant on August 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Sarah is free to speak now! Free from the governorship, frivolous lawsuits and McCains Marcus of Queensbury loser rules!
Saracuda = Barack Hussein Obamas’ worst nightmare!
A strong, Independent, God Fearing, WOMAN!
Smackdown time!
dhunter on August 18, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Speedwagon82 on August 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM
If Romney is the nominee I will vote for him. I don’t think he has the appeal to fire up the base, though.
This poll has many problems, but it does agree with others that the top 3 are pretty close (Romney, Palin, Obama). Hard to look at this trend and see an inevitable Romney victory.
cs89 on August 18, 2009 at 11:06 PM
I’ve supported Mitt Romney; in his attempt to unseat Ted Kennedy, as Governor, and in the 2008 primaries.
Mitts got good technical skills, but does not inspire, in the way that connects broadly with people.
That will hold him back.
I thought Mitt, post primary, could have been much more of a soldier for McCain/Palin.
Whether he “went home,” or got “sent home,” after the primaries, he just wasn’t there.
massrighty on August 18, 2009 at 11:08 PM
The POTUS and the leader of the free world is beating a private citizen who posts on Facebook by 23 points. How impressive.
joejm65 on August 18, 2009 at 11:09 PM
In 2000 Al Gore didn’t inspire anyone and he won the popular vote and almost the electoral vote. Kerry only had the anti-Bush vote going for him and he also almost won. I’m not worried about inspiration.
Speedwagon82 on August 18, 2009 at 11:12 PM
How many millions does this statement represent?
Put that in your poll, Demoheaps!
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 11:14 PM
And those are especially “rich” as Nancy “Joe McCarthy” Pelosi is a democrat and Barack “Karl Marx” Obama is also. Somebody better check the ventilation.
MB4 on August 18, 2009 at 11:17 PM
It’s a component; Both Bill Clinton and Barack Obama used it to great success. In Obama’s case, since the clothes have no emperor, it was probably most of what got him to the presidency.
My point; Mitt needs to find a way to broaden his appeal.
massrighty on August 18, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I like Mitt and still can’t figure out how he couldn’t beat McLame. I voted for him in the Florida primary.
Mitt, however, is spending his time and raising his money these days with “Big Corporate” and “Country Club Republicans”. Sarah Palin is raising her money $25 a pop from real Americans.
With the populist sentiment sweeping town halls these days, I’m hoping the American people make the right choice in 2012.
And that choice is Sarah Palin.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Yeah these three years in advance polls are sooo accurate
EricPWJohnson on August 18, 2009 at 11:28 PM
The numbers reflect the misinformation and outright lies that the media spread during the campaign. Many people still believe she said she can see Russia from her house, and that she’s burned books and so on.
The balls in her court …she can change the perception that the media shaped. If she does … she will begin to bring in more independents and young people.
darwin on August 18, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Big deal! This clown has been in our face 24/7/365 and his numbers are shriveling up like a naked man’s willie on an ice berg. Palin’s got — what? — one facebook entry and she took down the death panel clause in HR3200?
Hey folks, I hope skewed polls like this keep showing up for another two-three years. I also hope that the Boy King keeps shoving his number nines between his eternally flapping lips. That will tickle the crap out of the leftist scum and skanks like that tattoed pig Gerafalo and all of her Hollywood dirtbag buddies.
Comes the revolution, they’ll think they’ve been raped by a freight train.
To quote “W”, “Bring it on!”
VoyskaPVO on August 18, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Eye-popping?
20% sounds like an accurate count
of the Demo-Lite population within the GOP.
Obvious too, that the RINOs need to be culled,
and urged to meld with their jackassed brethern.
Then, the Republican party may begin to attract enough conservative voters to actually win some elections going forward.
“Let’s Roll”
On Watch on August 18, 2009 at 11:38 PM
If you look on C-Span there is video of A.B. Culvahouse.
http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/includes/templates/library/flash_popup.php?pID=285343-1&clipStart=&clipStop=
Culvahouse is a big D.C. lawyer, and former Reagan adviser. He was the one who vetted, count ‘em, all 25 of McCain’s prospective running mates. As he tells in this video, Sarah got the job on the strength of 3 national security questions.
People that actually follow Palin know that the Governor of Alaska has some security clearances and receives briefings that most Governors don’t. She also has shared command of the only National Guard that is on permanent deployment, as well as the Alaska Defense Force.
No, she can’t make war, or anything like that, but from a defensive posture, she is well informed.
Did you notice who her hand picked Lt Governor was to replace Sean Parnell? Lt General Craig E Campbell, the Alaska National Guard commander. Back during the election Greta interviewed him, he had nothing but praise for her abilities as Commander-in-Chief.
Seeing her with the Guard troops in Kuwait and Kosovo, it’s very clear they respect her.
gary4205 on August 18, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I think it’ll take one more butt-kicking of a more “moderate” candidate to cure the GOP of the illusion that it can win by being Dem Lite and by trying to get the media to not say nasty things about their candidate.
ddrintn on August 18, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I congratulate the GOP dregs for working overtime to defend Caribou Barbie. Ahh, the power of dial-up!
simplesimon on August 18, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Yeah, I’ve seen many of these “Republicans” posting here at Hot Air.
They make me sick to my stomach.
Check out the thread where that black dude was carrying an AR-15 outside an Obama “campaign rally” to see what I mean.
Decide for yourselves whether or not we need these “Republicans” on our side or not.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 11:44 PM
The GOP supporting Sarah Palin?
You will never understand her appeal……….and neither will the “GOP”.
David2.0 on August 18, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Broadband here. Get lost.
ddrintn on August 18, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Anyway, it’s easier to defend her than to defend your crumbling Hopenchange, now isn’t it?
ddrintn on August 18, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Good for you! Let me welcome you to the 21st century! Any idea who’s looking out for Putin these days?
simplesimon on August 18, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Yeah thanks! While you’re at it congratulate the genius who thought hammering Palin day and night with ethics complaints was a good idea. The left had her boxed up in Alaska, but they got greedy and just didn’t anticipate her move. Now all they have to show for their efforts is “Death Panels” and steeply dropping support for the Marxist in Chief and his Death Care bill.
Good work dems!!!
You do realize you live up to your name … right?
darwin on August 18, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Sarah isn’t running for office. Why do they keep doing this?
ItHurts2Pee on August 18, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Sure isn’t Obama and his crack foreign policy expert Joe Biden.
Funny how when Obama takes these trips abroad the media never talks about them. Well, I guess it’s understandable since every one has been a total failure. Putin laughed at Obama.
darwin on August 18, 2009 at 11:55 PM
CS89:
To answer your question from AP about where are the other polls about Huckabee and Obama. Wait until the end of this week, PPP has it’s poll coming out and Huckabee is the closest Republican to beat Obama. For those who say, that’s not true, this is the 5th PPP poll in a row that reports that fact which makes this a trend!!!
VFT on August 18, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Because they can’t help themselves? Palin commands more media attention than our Marxist in Chief.
Uh … ever think about getting that pee thing checked out?
darwin on August 18, 2009 at 11:58 PM
I normally agree with you on stuff, but have to part company here.
Write some op-eds, OK, but I’d much rather see her do a 3 minute daily radio “update” al la Reagan, or a weekly You Tube address. But being a cable news pundit would only cheapen her.
Sarah is a news maker, not a news commentator. The only time she needs to be on TV is when she is making the news. Everything else can be done through Facebook!
And what in the wide, wide world of sports would Sarah Palin want in the United States Senate? That’s a loser’s job, for losers. She would be just another member of a glorified debate society.
We don’t generally elect Senators to the presidency, and good old Barry is a stark reminder why we don’t elect Senators to the presidency. The last one we elected was Kennedy, 50 years ago. I’m sure it will be another 50 years before we elect another one, as well.
We elect Governors to the presidency. They do everything a President does, just on a smaller scale. It’s the same job. They are in fact, the President of their state.
In fact, in some ways, they have more power in their world than the President does in his. Especially states with the line item veto.
Sarah is doing the right thing. She’s writing a book that you know good and well will be a runaway best seller. She’ll be everywhere doing media promoting it, and her ideas.
About the time that is winding down, she’ll be starting to help the candidates she believes in for 2010.
If Sarah Palin helps a bunch of solid conservatives take back Congress, the 2012 nomination is her’s for the asking. She will own the Republican party.
And no, Obama isn’t about to be re-elected, he has made himself re-election proof with his nonsense, and he’s not as smart as Bill Clinton was. Clinton was well on his way to being a one termer himself until common sense, and Dick Morris, got ahold of him, and pulled him to the center.
All of Obama’s people are true believers. They actually think they have the answers, and that communism is a good thing. They won’t even try to pull Obama away from the abyss! In fact, they’ll probably shove him over the edge.
gary4205 on August 19, 2009 at 12:01 AM
How was Reagan doing against Carter in 1977, by the way?
ddrintn on August 19, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Do you practice at being a condescending pr*ck or does it happen naturally?
powerpro on August 19, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Hard to believe there are that many RINOs
I don’t have any trouble with her numbers if they are accurate.
So far she had five minutes to step down, and most people I know never heard her speech or saw news reports of her resignation. Most people I meet think she is still Governor, if they even know that much
Her ‘Death Panel’ text was parphrased and promoted by her enemies and ended up as free publicity for Palin. That was her first real publicity since the failed election, and that tidbit, promoted as an insult, increased her numbers
Palin is not in trouble. If she starts running ads and gets true face time, that will be the test. Meanwhile, her best chance is to follow the Reagan path and build an image the enemy hates, so they carry her ideas for her to a larger public
The Death Panels was worthy of Reagan
entagor on August 19, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Not that this will cure your affliction, but it will help to explain it.
massrighty on August 19, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Worthless troll.
massrighty on August 19, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Palin-Romney, 2012.
Obama-Biden, to the WWF. (The TOTUS-ator and his sidekick Plugzilla)
profitsbeard on August 19, 2009 at 12:23 AM
I’ve never seen Romney as a “second seat” kind of guy. That said, I’d love to see a fully committed Romney acting as a consigliere for a Republican Administration – not sure what role (officially) but he’s smart, presesnts ideas well, and doesn’t gaffe.
Kind of an anti-Biden.
massrighty on August 19, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Really? I would have thought less, given the number of us who switched to independent during the amnesty discussions.
jaime on August 19, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Romney will only run for president. I think he is the only viable candidate as of today.
TopLawyer on August 19, 2009 at 12:39 AM
In what alternate reality is Romney viable?
In the one where he didn’t set Romneycare in motion and defends it still today? In the one where he didn’t lose to John “Hand Across the Aisle” McCain?
We need a solid conservative who can effectively communicate the message and boldly stands by what they believe.
No more freakin’ wishy washies. No more “Mr(s). Not as bad as The other guy”.
How many times do we put forward these loser moderates that the media swears are electable and viable before we figure out the media doesn’t WANT us to win?
powerpro on August 19, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Proof Romney can’t win – the left, and the media, aren’t actively trying to destroy him.
They’d love to pick our candidate again.
Don’t let them.
massrighty on August 19, 2009 at 12:51 AM
I agree with that, and I like and admire a lot about Romney, actually. I just don’t think he’s the guy to lead us to a win in 2012.
ddrintn on August 19, 2009 at 12:58 AM
As I mentioned upthread, I supported Romney for senate against Kennedy, and for Governor, and in the primaries in 2008.
He’s good; he’s competent; no skeletons.
I just don’t get the “all the way” vibe from him that I’d like to get from a candidate.
massrighty on August 19, 2009 at 1:06 AM
And, thanks for the approbation. You’re one of the posters I admire around here; a nod from you means something.
massrighty on August 19, 2009 at 1:08 AM
That would be great. The Dems will lose the black vote then.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Agreed. Hello GOP step out of the country club and step up the the plate.
Geochelone on August 19, 2009 at 1:18 AM
Another question is why is Allahpundit falling for it.. again?
Media malpractice or just one big dumba**.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 1:22 AM
Plenty of evidence of that on this site, with some of the catty female commenters here.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 1:53 AM
I should clarify, on this site, not this particular thread.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 1:53 AM
This may be OT but I want it said because I haven’t heard anyone else say it…
Regarding Sarah’s Resignation…SHE GAVE UP POWER…Regardless of how anyone thinks of Alaska and it’s politics she gave up the trappings and the distinction of being ONE of the United States’ 50 goveners. To me THAT shows true character. Can anyone imagine ANY Democrat or Republican just giving up the perks of elected office for the good of their constituents without being FORCED out?
FreedomSlave on August 19, 2009 at 2:28 AM
Yes. Two Republicans come immediately to mind because they are in the poll that this thread is about:
Mike Huckabee, 44th Governor of Arkansas, July 15, 1996 – January 9, 2007.
Mitt Romney, 70th Governor of Massachusetts, January 2, 2003 – January 4, 2007.
Both did not seek re-election; voluntarily gave up the power, trappings, and perks of being one of the 50 governors of the US, without being forced out; and both served until the end of their terms without resigning.
Sarah Palin has many strengths, so there are many good points to make about her. However, I suggest her resignation as Governor is not something to brag about in the manner you chose.
Loxodonta on August 19, 2009 at 3:08 AM
She did what was right for Alaska.
She did what was right for her family.
She did what was right for America.
And now she’s free to take the fight to the enemy. And unlike those who talk a fair game and promise to fight for us, Palin takes the lead and actually does it.
She is not full of herself or full of hot air. She’s a doer who will fight for us and I’ll support her because she’s a conservative, she speaks with boldness. She’s not a reactionary…but a leader. She doesn’t wait to see what people think…she says and does what’s right because it’s right.
I don’t think she’s perfect or can do no wrong. But I do believe she’s principled and bold and it’s clear that most of the people on the left and the pseudo-right don’t know what to do with a principled leader who does what’s right and takes the hits in order to forward the causes she believes in.
powerpro on August 19, 2009 at 3:13 AM
There is another possible answer:
To give factional partisans and candidate supporters an opportunity to demonstrate how obsessive-compulsive, divisive, ungrateful, and foulmouthed they can be; as well as how hypocritical they can be about dishing out criticism and innuendo about other candidates and their supporters, while being intolerant of even any doubt about their own candidate and themselves.
Loxodonta on August 19, 2009 at 3:31 AM
Palin speaks again:
YOUR TAX DOLLARS HARD AT WORK: FIRST CARS, NOW FOREIGN OIL.
powerpro on August 19, 2009 at 3:54 AM
Sarah Palin is the only candidate from the last presidential election cycle I ever want to hear of again.
Her status as the likely republican candidate that must be destroyed, is the best endorsement she currently has.
darktood on August 19, 2009 at 4:13 AM
cs89 on August 19, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Which is why Palin MUST JOIN the Constitution Party or American Independence Party. If you ask me the Dems and Republicans are one and the same in terms of corporate offshore bank ownership. Besides, when she left the governor’s mansion she left Alaska with a little gift…THE 10TH AMENDMENT!
I must say thought as someone with Autism, she began to reopen my eyes about her when she made mention of a family member with the condition. She needs to know also the swine flu vaccine and all flu vaccine for that matter have Thimerosal, which has been known to cause Autism.
And that ain’t all.
BobAnthony on August 19, 2009 at 8:33 AM
This is one savvy lady…
jerrytbg on August 19, 2009 at 8:43 AM
I’ve never heard of the Maris poll. Is it a poll of Allahpundit’s pants?
ppaint on August 19, 2009 at 8:48 AM
It’s too early to be picking candidates for ’12. WAY too early.
Those who’re suggesting Romney… I offer this: he couldn’t beat McDole (who couldn’t beat EITHER GWB or BHO) The fact that he’s from Massachusetts screams trojan horse. If it’s Romney in 2012, I’ll vote 3P.
SAMinVA on August 19, 2009 at 8:53 AM
While Allahpundit was flogging this meaningless push-poll, Sarah Palin came out again last night with yet another Facebook Smackdown against Teh Won, this time against his squalid little payoff to George Soros over Petrobras.
She didn’t mention Soros, of course, but she should have.
As countless other Conservatives have tried to tell the A$$Clown Beltway G.O.P., “We can’t spare this woman. She fights!”
victor82 on August 19, 2009 at 9:07 AM
I am surprised that a poll addict like Allah totally missed that this survey was done before the health care controversy erupted around the “death panels”.
Still no correction or update yet, and he based his analysis of the trend on the comment that had not been made when this poll was done.
Why this data was held back for two weeks is a much more interesting exit question than referencing that New Jersey nobody with that twisted, idiotic claim of Palin the socialist.
Anyone who looks into how the Alaska Constitution was set up will understand that the natural resources belong to the people of the State.
The commercial interests who want to produce must make a deal with the people through the state government.
It is not socialism, because the state does not own the resources, the people do.
The state is charged with being the negotiator for the people.
Sarah Palin made that process much more transparent and open, so the people would know how their interests were bieng looked after, rather than a Governor who just says “trust me”, and proceeds to make deals behind closed doors with the producers.
It is really not that complicated to understand, unless you want to reject that explanation so you can undermine Palin’s conservative support by claiming she is a hypocrite who criticizes Obama’s socialist tendencies while doing the same thing herself.
Talk about transparent.
Brian1972 on August 19, 2009 at 9:46 AM
The manner in which this woman and her family have been treated is an American disgrace.
marklmail on August 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
FIRST!
Ok, isn’t this a repeat thread?
Apologetic California on August 18, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Go back to TMZ where it matters.
NJ Red on August 19, 2009 at 10:57 AM
He’s a ‘conservative’. Most of them are only ‘aware of the internet’ like Grandpa McCain. They can’t be expected to know how such a complex series of tubes actually works!
Palin and dial-up 2012!
simplesimon on August 18, 2009 at 8:29 PM
You are really a smacked ass, aren’t you. Grow up.
NJ Red on August 19, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Pretty good numbers for a private citizen not seeking office. Makes me wonder how I’d fare against the Messiah…
long_cat on August 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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HI POWERPRO AUG. 19–3:13 AM. We think alike on Governor Sarah Palin. She seems like the only real conservative candidate that can win in 2012.
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John McCain’s campaign was “stuck in the mud” until she became the “rocket booster” that got him flying again. She had a whole 8 weeks to get on board–and did pretty well despite the savaging and denigration she got from our Left Wing Media–and from a lot of so-called “conservatives”.
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What politician ever gave money back to the taxpayer after cutting a better deal with companies doing business with the state? Most states just increased their spending.
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Her personal life shows her “walking the walk” that she talks. Her experience in the executive branch in Alaska trumps legislative experience candidates. She had to prepare a real budget–not just “kick the can” down the road.
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I hope to vote for her for POTUS–and I want John Bolton for VP. An America First ticket. No RINO’s–no professional politicians wanted at my house.
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John Bibb
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rocketman on August 19, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Mr. Hypocrite shows up to defend the indefensible.
He refuses to see the facts behind the posting of this thread, which is pure media malpractice, as is Allahpundit’s MO, but simply shows up to defend him no matter what.
Little Green Footballs.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I recall Loxondonta the Hypocrite defending those who malign Sarah Palin, while admonishing anyone who criticize the critics, particularly women.
He fails to apply the same standard to Palin.
Now that’s hypocrisy the Democrats would be proud of.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 12:38 PM
atheling: Why are you here other than to do precisely what I stated without ever naming any names, and as you just demonstrated about yourself again twice applies exactly to you?
And have you ever apologized for and retracted the following?
Thanks, Ed Morrissey and Allahpundit, you traitors.
atheling on July 5, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Loxodonta on August 19, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Loxodonta:
Nope. I stand by what I said.
And you’re still a hypocrite for whining about my criticizing poor journalistic practices by those two while you defend your right to criticize Palin.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 1:10 PM
I don’t believe Sarah Palin agrees with your views on freedom of speech.
However, I know several totalitarian dictators who do.
Loxodonta on August 19, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Not with this woman. I detest the snotty know-it-all type.
Polls will improve as Obama implodes. OTOH, why Mitt? Whas has he said or done recently?
ProudPalinFan on August 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM
As President of the Palinista Nation … I have not commented on this poll … I now will …
Why are we concerned with polls pitting Obama agains Palin when …
1. We are three years from the next Presidential Election and …
2. It is not necessarily the goal of the Palinista Nation to see Sarah in the White House.
Let me be clear … the goal of the Palinista Nation is to visit as much misery and angst upon Obama and his Lefty Libbie Loons as is humanly possible. The goal is to point out their amateurish and dangerously un-intellectual perspectives on Capitalism, Freedom, Liberty, and the Constitution.
In these goals, we succeed on an almost daily basis. Our most recent pwning? Why – the “Death Panels” – a simple phrase, coined by the calm Conservative Boudica – yet yielding a nuclear warhead in it’s devastation.
That concludes my message – I now return to the fight.
Thank you and … keep pushing!
HondaV65 on August 19, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Straw man. You’re not only a hypocrite, you are also a liar who practices calumny, like the rest of the high school squad you belong to.
All liars are thieves, because a liar steals trust.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Notice that the drive bys here did not post an article on Sarah Palin’s latest FB entry about our loaning money to Brazil so they can drill?
They do not wish to have a discussion on the merits of her post and opinion, which is real meat. But they will post any and all articles, polls, etc… which discredit her.
Media Malpractice, thy name is HotAir.
atheling on August 19, 2009 at 3:15 PM
61% of registered voters parrot what the hear and read from the SRM.
20% of registered Republicans need to be drummed out of the party (including, I suspect, a substantial proportion of the so-called “leadership”).
NoLeftTurn on August 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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