Virginia, New Jersey gubernatorial candidates decline Palin’s offer to campaign for them
posted at 8:32 pm on October 9, 2009 by Allahpundit
Conservatives 4 Palin blames Ed Gillespie, who’s soft on Mitt and hard on Palin, for turning Virginia candidate Bob McDonnell against her when he took over the campaign. But is this really so hard to understand that it requires an ulterior motive to explain it?
Given her loyal following among many in the party’s grass roots, it’s Palin who could surely draw the largest crowd and perhaps raise the most money for the two candidates — her book, “Going Rogue,” is already the No. 1 best-seller on Amazon, more than a month before it’s even released.
“The governor offered her assistance with both races,” said Palin adviser Meg Stapleton. “The ball is in their court.”…
“With 26 days left until the election, we do not anticipate Gov. Palin campaigning in Virginia at this point,” said McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin. “She has donated to our campaign, and we appreciate her support of Bob McDonnell, and her historic run as the Republican nominee for vice president.”…
Privately, Republicans aides in Virginia and New Jersey fret that a Palin appearance with their candidates could offend swing voters who are turned off by the polarizing Alaskan.
“A prominent rally with Palin could easily send the independents to the Democratic candidates, and at the same time, she could motivate the Democratic Party base to turn out at a higher rate,” explained University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato…
Added a Republican strategist who follows state politics: “She would be great in Southern primaries or straw polls, but a death knell in Northern Virginia among smart women.”
Romney, Huckabee, Jindal, and Pawlenty have all been to Virginia on McDonnell’s behalf. Proof of a Gillespie vendetta against Palin? Or just basic no-brainer politics in not wanting to “benefit” from a cameo by someone whose favorable rating among independents is 33/59? McDonnell’s sitting on a nine-point lead in a state that broke for Obama last year by six points; why on earth would he risk the upheaval of a Palin appearance, particularly when the Democrats have been trying to caricature him as the same sort of rabid social con that the media caricatured her as?
The hard fact of the matter is that Sarahcuda’s only a clear asset on the trail in a red district where the base isn’t turning out. That’s why she was a good bet in Saxby Chambliss’s run-off in Georgia last year: The GOP knew it had the votes to win the election, they just needed to give dispirited grassroots conservatives a reason to go out and vote. Enter Palin. In purplish states like Virginia (and blue states like New Jersey, needless to say), having her out there becomes a crapshoot because it risks goosing turnout among liberals more than conservatives. In fact, assuming that conservatives stay motivated to send The One a message next year in the midterms, demand for her will probably be low since turnout will be high even without her help. What am I missing here?
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BuckNutty on October 9, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Christie won’t have Palin out here but he did have Pawlenty. I guess he wants conservative cred just not from Palin. Fail.
But anyone’s better than Corzine.
Byzantine on October 9, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Well then just go ahead and DIE then you cheesedicks!!!
BigWyo on October 9, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Nothing, except I don’t think many people would care all that much to see Romney, Huckabee, Jindal, or Pawlenty…
ninjapirate on October 9, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Gingrich/Palin 2012
Punditpawn on October 9, 2009 at 8:36 PM
I explained why he doesn’t want her out there. He’d need his head examined if he invited her given how blue New Jersey is.
Allahpundit on October 9, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Not much… except for everything that actually transpires over the course of the next year or so.
CK MacLeod on October 9, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I agree. It makes no sense to inject a polarizing figure into a race decided by moderate voters.
keep the change on October 9, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Oh, the smart women. I don’t think it’s time for Gov. Palin. I think she’ doing great right where she is.
Cindy Munford on October 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM
True. Republicans will care a little, but Democrats won’t care at all which makes their appearances a net gain. If Palin shows it up, there’ll be a media circus and Dems all over the state will know about it.
Allahpundit on October 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Yeah, AP. Your animus towards Palin is very obvious :)
Byzantine on October 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM
That you are so biased that you will come up with any excuse to dis her.
Blake on October 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM
I read that Christie is barely winning the beet red Northewestern part of NJ….gee…I can’t imagine why. Squishy doesn’t endear the base. He could use Sarah. Her message works no matter how “blue” a state is. The “Reagan democrats” are ready for picking.
As far as Virginia, McDonnell doesn’t need Mrs. Palin. He is way ahead and will win by double digits. However, I don’t doubt that Gillespie doesn’t like her.
SouthernGent on October 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Understandable in NJ, as it’s a pretty blue state.
In Virginia, though, it’s a mistake IMHO because a lot of the people who helped Obama flip it blue last election aren’t likely to vote this year. I don’t think college-aged kids and the huge surge in black voters from 2008 will turn out to put Deeds into office like they did for Obama.
McDonnell can do what he want since its his campaign but if he comes up short because the base didn’t turn out, he’s got no one to blame but himself.
teke184 on October 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
If the Democrats turn things around so dramatically that the Republican base is dispirited next year, no one will be able to help the GOP. Not even zombie Reagan.
Allahpundit on October 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
McDonald is winning, why change tactics. Christie is holding on, why bring in a wild card, admittedly a strong one, when you have a lead.
rob verdi on October 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
*it’s*
teke184 on October 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
SEXIST!
leftnomore on October 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
That must be it. Clearly my reasoning here is fatally flawed.
Allahpundit on October 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Some real facts instead of conjecture? I don’t see any candidate taking a chance on Sarah for the exact reasons you enumerated. I think it’s a mistake, but that is the cowardly nature of politicians today. It doesn’t matter if Sarah is ideologically aligned with a candidate. All that matters is the medias presentation of her. When do politicians start putting their reputations on the line for what they believe in?
csdeven on October 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM
To all of you who ridiculed me for calling this months ago.
A big ole’ TOLD YOU SO.
thphilli on October 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM
I think it would be a good idea for Gov. Palin to visit many many states in a capacity other then politics. I thought her participation in the New York charity was a great idea. Be seen and supportive where nothing is required in return.
Cindy Munford on October 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Screw it. I’m writing in Palin on the NJ ballot next month.
Byzantine on October 9, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Name you prize, there seem to be an abundance of useless awards being given out today.
Cindy Munford on October 9, 2009 at 8:41 PM
You’re not missing anything, and recognizing the obvious isn’t “dissing” her. McDonnell not only has the nine-point lead, he also leads by a wide margin among indies. If it ain’t broke, you don’t fix it…and you certainly don’t do so by introducing someone who is a liability with moderates. She would not be an asset to his campaign at this point.
And NJ is even more of a no-brainer.
changer1701 on October 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I’m not a Palin fan but am the only that finds this comment a nasty cheap shot???
terryannonline on October 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Define elitism.
Rode Werk on October 9, 2009 at 8:43 PM
I think this is a good idea. It’s best not to risk turning voters off so close to the election.
SoulGlo on October 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Christie is losing republican support in NJ. If he does not have the republicans like me, not backing him, he’ll lose. If Christie can’t face the media and defend Palin like Giuliani, Corzine will win. And Christie can continue being a fat loser. I live in NJ and a lot of my republican friends don’t like Christie.
cubachi on October 9, 2009 at 8:45 PM
November 17th is more than a month away. Getting antsy waiting for the awesome awesomeness?
Christien on October 9, 2009 at 8:45 PM
If its not him you’re stuck with Corzine. Why does that make any sense?
changer1701 on October 9, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Good strategy at this point, but definitely the “smart women” comment is a snark and that’s the kind of in fighting that needs to stop.
califdreamnred on October 9, 2009 at 8:46 PM
You don’t go to your closer first, you use your set-up guys.
thomasaur on October 9, 2009 at 8:46 PM
I seem to recall a past, very-loved President and a speech about BOLD COLORS.
Hummm who was that…. um.
I think PALIN is one of the BOLD COLORS.
stenwin77 on October 9, 2009 at 8:46 PM
She’s not a cure all. So if candidates don’t want her, that’s fine. They are, in the end, responsible for managing their own campaigns. Am I a little surprised that Virginia doesn’t want her? Sure, but not offended. It’s not like it’s a slight automatically.
However, I would note the track record of R-wing pundits has been poor. The reading of the tea leaves has been so excruciating bad, some people attempted to rally the base behind Specter, instead of supporting his more conservative challenger, or similarly Crist.
And Specter turned out blue.
Spirit of 1776 on October 9, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Palin/Noble 2012 !!
Caper29 on October 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM
I actually agree with you. If the race is close to being in the bag, don’t bring her in. I love the woman, really. But she can be a lightning rod for the DIMMS.
If things are going well…as in sports…don’t bring her in. If the relief pitcher ain’t needed…let the starter finish the game.
By the way…I’m a Tiger’s fan, so go easy on me.
If she brings out voters on the DIMMs side, then leave her out of the game in these purple and Blue states.
Scoreboard44 on October 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM
No, and this is why I’ll never be able to abandon my support of her.
Emily M. on October 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Hot Air: STONE THE HEATHENS!
Allah: *rolls around in piles of money*
MadisonConservative on October 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Christie is a RINO. Same crap.
cubachi on October 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM
This quote:
RINOs with their head up their as%es…
How is Sarah “polarizing” when she spreads the Conservative message so eloquently, even without a teleprompter and some prize by five socialists over in Europe…?
Seven Percent Solution on October 9, 2009 at 8:48 PM
She isn’t polarizing, she got “polarized”. One may not agree with her all of her politics and may feel she’s a work in progress, but if Repubs buy into this theme, then the lefties were completely successful in their campaign to marginalize a possible strong new Republican.
Honestly, why not look at her as someone who can be improved upon instead of throwing to the dogs like this?
I know this particular situation isn’t huge, but it’s just this constant picking at her as in Michael Murphy (a Repub. guy) on Meet the Press: “I’ll read her book after I put it through spell check” or whatever.
Don’t get it…conservatives should be moving forward, not sideways.
cranbone on October 9, 2009 at 8:48 PM
So these two governors are so far ahead that they don’t need Palin. That’s another way of looking at it.
Question: Will Pelosi and Reid come east to help out the Dems in their governor races?
Answer: Hell no, they are poison.
fogw on October 9, 2009 at 8:49 PM
She would do well among smart women as opposed to those dumb women in the South…? WTH
d1carter on October 9, 2009 at 8:49 PM
McDonnell will probably do OK without Palin and does risk charging up the Democratic base that is not likely to show up in this race. But Christie is being outspent 3:1 and GOP has been dispirited in NJ for years and could really have a positive gain with Palin.
Virginia is a red state except the northern counties of Fairfax, Prince William and Alexandria. Many in those counties are not liberal as more moderate and Palin would not help there. She has way to go before she convinces the moderates of her libertarian leanings.
The northern counties have the biggest number of voters and they are the more educated class that has been against Palin, so I think McDonnell may be correct. Deeds have been doing a very poor campaign and whene your opponent is digging his grave. Do not help.
RAH on October 9, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Bring her in to the Red States where she is needed. Invigorate the base.
Otherwise…leave her on the bench for now. Let the RINOS win….get’s us closer to the end game.
Scoreboard44 on October 9, 2009 at 8:50 PM
You can’t put points on the board going sideline to sideline.
thomasaur on October 9, 2009 at 8:51 PM
So the key to victory is to choose candidates who won’t make Democrats mad?
ddrintn on October 9, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Frankly, if Christie wants to treat conservatives like Palin, and me, and others in NJ like sh*t, he won’t get my vote nor others. McCain at least treated conservatives with respect by having Palin on the ticket.
Giuliani, goes to a Yankees game with Sarah and hangs out with her in NY! No shame there because Rudy has guts and can take down the media.
Christie is gutless. He makes commercials portraying himself as a democrat. He can remain a loser for all I care.
cubachi on October 9, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Sarah is not going to play the part of a “wedding crasher” and invite herself to a party that she is not wanted. She has better things to do with her time and efforts.
From a positive point of view if either Christie or McDonnell lose without Palin’s help, Palin will come out smelling like roses.
technopeasant on October 9, 2009 at 8:52 PM
True, and is either race a gimme at this point?
ddrintn on October 9, 2009 at 8:53 PM
I haven’t seen any polls on this, but i doubt Huckabee fares any better than Palin with independents, so why have him come and not Palin? Probably because Palin would upstage either candidate and Huckabee won’t.
clearbluesky on October 9, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Not a mistake at all. It’s run-out-the-clock time in Virginia, and I don’t think New Jersey’d be a wild card if you introduced her into the mix. Like I’ve said, her real power is going to be in Blue Dog conservative districts and districts Republicans should represent already. Asset in 2010, not so much in 2009.
Patrick Ishmael on October 9, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Think of the Sopranos when you think of New Jersey. It’s not only liberal and pro-union, but highly ethnic and Catholic. Now think of Sarah Palin. It ain’t a match.
keep the change on October 9, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Now you are getting it!
Spirit of 1776 on October 9, 2009 at 8:54 PM
The NJ GOP machine can’t seem to run a real conservative for state office. Which is one reason we’re doomed.
Byzantine on October 9, 2009 at 8:54 PM
That’s only one of several scenarios. Right now, we’re observing the “Obama C-/D+” scenario, in which his potential for truly disastrous failure is apparent but the fact has not yet set in for the majority of the populace. He’s still at ca. 50% approval. If he’s already at or approaching late-term Carter levels – 70+% disapproval – by next year, then you’ll have a completely different political situation than if he’s still close to 50% or has recovered to 60%.
As for Palin, for now she’s not suited to the political dynamic of a race near its finish in a blue or purple state in a normal situation, but her image is also subject to change. No one can say what she will represent by this time next year, and how normal the 2010 races will be.
Probably, Palin’s image will still be close enough to the same as now that your average purple R, even and especially a conservative one painted as a SoCon nutball by his opponent, won’t want her around, especially if he has a good lead and his base is already motivated. On the other hand, if we’re entering a double dip recession or worse, if Afghanistan and/or Iran and/or Pakistan have blown up and oil prices with them, or if any of several other wild cards are being played… then who knows?
CK MacLeod on October 9, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Does the “smart women” include MeggyMac?
farright on October 9, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Your bias, perhaps?
Gothguy on October 9, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Scoreboard44 on October 9, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Exactly. She’s a liability in any swing state area. Right or wrong, fair or unfair, thank the media – that’s just the way most people view her.
brak on October 9, 2009 at 8:56 PM
That in the bluest of the blue states, New York, Sarah Palin got 20,000 people to turn out to see her…
I think it’s a mistake because Obama is NOT doing well…people are having buyers remorse and she has been getting positive comments lately even from from Liberals so…in a close race like NJ I’d take the chance…
CCRWM on October 9, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Would make sense to have small home gatherings featuring Sarah. Make a lot of money.
jeanie on October 9, 2009 at 8:58 PM
I’m not a Palin fan but am the only that finds this comment a nasty cheap shot???
terryannonline on October 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM
No, and this is why I’ll never be able to abandon my support of her.
Emily M. on October 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM
I think that should offend all women in the south as well, right?
bluemarlin on October 9, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Nothing new here. Many in the GOP have it stuck in their head that the only way they can win is by moving to the center(left).
In some cases that is true, but it doesn’t benefit the party as a whole.
Many of the Dems who picked up seats in 2006 ran to the center(right).
The biggest problem is, once the Dems get in office, they wander back to the left. The GOP seems afraid to wander back to the right.
All in all, it means that most of the time, the best person doesn’t win, or even bother running anymore. Mediocre all the way!
reaganaut on October 9, 2009 at 8:58 PM
When has a blue state ever cared about a republican until Reagan?
And with that since the “Northern Blue States” are moving out due to the taxing of their “states” because they themselves are the rejects that allow it and then take their fundimentals to wherever they move. Virginia is toast… and grape jelly is the spread of choice.
But either way…. when even liberal are tired of the Obama-Hit-VH1-Christmas-Television-Special, they will eve look for a better candidate that won’t tax them to the gills and leave them lieing on the side of the road broke down.
Get the idea?
upinak on October 9, 2009 at 8:58 PM
This… is a good point…
Republicans need to admit she got “polarized”… and it can happen to almost anyone if there is a concerted campaign to do it…
Palin needs to admit she is now “polarizing”… and without a lot of help she won’t be getting there’s no way to undo the damage…
ninjapirate on October 9, 2009 at 8:59 PM
The right-leaning people of this country cannot allow the media to define our candidates.
Byzantine on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
CCRWM on October 9, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Rush could get 20,000 easily in New York if he wanted. Doesn’t mean the state would go Republican.
We have to play the game.
Scoreboard44 on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
So what does it profit the party to gain Arlen Specters but lose its own soul?
ddrintn on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
We had a conservative in Steve Lonegan, but the state GOP intervened and got Romney and Pawlenty to campaign for Christie here. They gave money to Christie and us grassroots were left alone to campaign for Lonegan who lost by 13 points in the primary. Which sent shockwaves to the establishment. Lonegan was not ashamed by his conservatism, yet the state GOP were against him.
cubachi on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
In 2010 there will be 435 house races and she’ll be in demand in many of them. The districts tend to be more clearly either red or blue than state-wide races (especially in VA and NJ).
In 2010 it will be interesting to see which of the state-wide races she is asked to campaign in.
dedalus on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Not having Sarah Palin attend a GOP party function is like disinviting Tiger Woods from your golf tournament or a conservative function disinviting Rush Limbaugh.
technopeasant on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
I dont know Allah, how much MORE could we lose – Palins numbers seem to go up as she makes personal appearances – anyone’s numbers are affected when they are bombarded by non stop attacks including people making up things she never did say.
EricPWJohnson on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
If the Democrats turn things around so dramatically that the Republican base is dispirited next year, no one will be able to help the GOP. Not even zombie Reagan.
Allahpundit on October 9, 2009 at 8:39 PM
WHERE ARE THE JOBS, Allahpundit?
BradSchwartze on October 9, 2009 at 9:02 PM
But that’s the sort of thinking that got us Snowe and Collins, two Senators with R’s after their names, but we’re holding our breath wondering if they’re going to be the deciders for whatever crappy-ass moonbat measure the Democrats come up with. In other words, so what?
ddrintn on October 9, 2009 at 9:02 PM
I cannot tell you how much I laughed today reading the two Obama Nobel Prize threads :)
OT: I was listening to BOR in the last hour and he was supportive of Obama’s win and actually was saying this is good because the other countries will love us more now. Laura Ingrahn cleaned his clock! Anyway, I’ve figured it out…Soros has pictures of BOR with an animal or another man or something!
CCRWM on October 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM
“The governor offered her assistance with both races,” said Palin adviser Meg Stapleton. “The ball is in their court.”
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Not surprisingly given the political makeup of the two states, only McDonnell’s campaign would offer a nod her way.
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It appears SarahCuda has offered!!
canopfor on October 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM
The people who turned Northern Virginia blue in the last election were the so-called smart women. The are lefty-liberals.
Were Palin to campaign in other sections of Virginia, she would increase the turnout and bring in the votes for McConnell.
onlineanalyst on October 9, 2009 at 9:04 PM
NJ has a good old boy network. Lonegan was not a part of that. I knew he never had a chance. It’s a shame.
Byzantine on October 9, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Huh??
Hi I’m Sarah Palin. I got polarized, the media has convinced all of you I’m polarizing, and whether I really am polarizing or not, I’m going to admit I am to make everyone happy.
Erich66 on October 9, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Scoreboard44 on October 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
I’m not suggesting that Rush could rally Republicans; after all he is not a politician; but could he rally CONSERVATIVES? You betcha!
Sarah’s job is to help GOTV. You’re telling me that Palin would not be an asset, the most famous Republican in America. Give me a break!
technopeasant on October 9, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Move the Blue states to the center.
If a Red States is a dominate one. Bring in Palin to energize the base. RINOS don’t worry about…too much fretting.
Attack the seats that are vulnerable in the congress. When the actual bill for Health care comes out…unleash the minions (me) onto Washington D.C.
Contribute to candidates like Joe Wilson and others, but not to the RNC.
Fight the good fight. Move to the right in small bites. Take back the country.
Scoreboard44 on October 9, 2009 at 9:06 PM
THANK YOU!!!
RINOS and democrats are the same crap.
Christie and Corzine same garbage.
cubachi on October 9, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Nothing to see here – since both GOP candidates are in the lead – they don’t want to make any bold or decisive actions (pretty typical and by the GOP Ayatollah playbook).
I’m willing to bet Marco Rubio will be a different story altogether.
GOP Ayatollahs – they are like the old guy longboard surfers – they paddle slow into the wave – catch it early before it breaks, and just cruise into shore going straight.
GOP Grassroots Conservatives – they are the young guys, close into shore, on short boards, catching the wave as it breaks and shredding it for all it’s worth!
HondaV65 on October 9, 2009 at 9:06 PM
They ran Shundler in 2001 and he lost to a horrible opponent who became a national embarrassment. In 2005 Shundler couldn’t beat Forrester. They’ve won with moderates like Kean and Whitman.
The Senate is another story. The GOP can’t seem to win a NJ Senate seat no matter how terrible the Dem opponent is.
dedalus on October 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM
From a Republican pollster. They have Christie up +1, with Daggett (I) really peeling away voters in Republican areas. Protest vote from the base about a squish without voting for Corzine? You betcha!
SouthernGent on October 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Define smart.
Saltysam on October 9, 2009 at 9:08 PM
I will you my frank and honest opinion. I think many politicians are not ideological, but are in the game for power and celebrity. These sorts of people are willing to trash the party or a member thereof for something that advances their personal goal, whether that be media attention or whatever.
I think there are many, many men who would rather fail in the national spotlight like McCain did, but to the applause of both sides of the aisle, then stand on principle on a lower rung. Even as Sanford, or the Mrs said, I don’t remember which, who looked all counts a solid conservative, let the power go to his head.
Spirit of 1776 on October 9, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Live in Joisey for a while.
katy the mean old lady on October 9, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I am an admitted Palin fanatic, but Allahpundit has it right. It is what it is.
If she has aspirations for higher office, she is going to have to slog it out on her own in the blue and purple states without linkage to any other candidate running, least she be blamed if said person loses.
Meanwhile, Tina Fey and a naked Levi await to pounce on her book publication date along with some of her other haters. It would be kinda nice if Palin’s allies can anticipate and do some sort of countermeasures to ensure that any rain of the parade is kept to a minimal.
My own exit question: Should Palin FINALLY do Oprah in the course of marketing her book?
itzWicks on October 9, 2009 at 9:09 PM
No…not yet. Keep her on the sidelines till 2010. Don’t use her yet. Hell..her book hasn’t even come out yet.
Everyone needs to be a little patient and play for the end game. She is a DAMN fine woman. But not yet. She’s doing fine for now throwing them off.
Let’s just use her when we need her. Soon….but not yet.
Scoreboard44 on October 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I know this particular situation isn’t huge, but it’s just this constant picking at her as in Michael Murphy (a Repub. guy) on Meet the Press: “I’ll read her book after I put it through spell check” or whatever.Don’t get it…conservatives should be moving forward, not sideways.
cranbone on October 9, 2009 at 8:48 PM
The RINOS must be on meth if they think these sleazy attacks are going to get them anywhere. I’ll actively campaign against any RINO candidate even if it’s our only candidate.
Blake on October 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Actually, Palin would be smart to avoid aligning herself with Christie, who has all of the hallmarks of being a RINO. NJ lost its opportunity during the primaries to have a real conservative, Steve Lonegan, pitted against Corzine.
onlineanalyst on October 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Incredibly well phrased!
massrighty on October 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Palin needs to admit she is now “polarizing”… and without a lot of help she won’t be getting there’s no way to undo the damage…
ninjapirate on October 9, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I have a couple of bold predictions:
1. Sarah Palin not only won’t campaign for nearly as many GOP candidates as some predict, but outside Rick Perry, she’ll only stump for candidates that are both near her backyard and who are close to having their elections in the bag.
2. Sarah Palin’s upcoming “book tour” is going to consist mainly of going on semi-favorable talk shows (think Matt Lauer and Wolf Blitzer as well as FNC) and invitation-only book signings, with the appropriate fee paid.
The reasons for this are quite obvious: Sarah Palin has done a stunning job of creating an aura of mystery and fascination around her. She KNOWS by now that too much public facetime is going to kill that mystery, as Barack Obama is finding out right now.
Frankly, by the end of November, 2010, both Sarah and the GOP will be thankful she’s “limiting” herself in this way.
BradSchwartze on October 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Romney, Huckabee, Jindal, and Pawlenty have all been to Virginia on McDonnell’s behalf. Proof of a Gillespie vendetta against Palin?
Don’t know about the vendetta, but who even knew that these guys were there?! Sounds like he is trying to play it to close to the best to me. (don’t do anything to mess up) Why not go on offense, and get more of your base to polls than the opposition? No doubt, Sarah could do this. And so what if it gets the Dems interest up, why not run a campaign based on what we (conservatives) believe in instead of trying to avoid controversy? This is almost as baffling as Obama’s noble prize.
spen52 on October 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM
no, give it to someone more worthy. Greta, would be interesting.
upinak on October 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM
This is a old story from about a month or two ago. I think Gov. Palin really gives a Fig if she campaigns in these two races. The poll Allah cites is laughable because it is a democratic based poll. What the article and Allah neglected to mention is Gov. Palin has about a 120 campaign invites she is going through. After her book comes out and the real Sarah is explained and not the media image. Gov. Palin will be worth her weight in gold. Next year is when Gov. Palin will make a impact if she so chooses. If so it no doubt be in the congressional distracts won by McCain/Palin but elected Democratic House members. This has the potential of being 30-40 seats. If she can swing just some of these it will look pretty good on her political resume.
Clyde5445 on October 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Grrr.
The RINOS must be on meth if they think these sleazy attacks are going to get them anywhere. I’ll actively campaign against any RINO candidate even if it’s our only candidate.
Blake on October 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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