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Gov. Sarah Palin Tells CNN "I'm Not a Quitter" - Video 7/7/09
Freedom's Lighthouse ^ | July 7, 2009 | BrianinMO

Posted on 07/07/2009 6:32:27 AM PDT by Federalist Patriot

Here is complete video of Gov. Sarah Palin's interview with CNN in which she said "I'm not a quitter; I'm a fighter." Palin granted the interview, her first since announcing she will resign as Alaska Governor on July 26. Palin explained that everything changed for her in Alaska when she was chosen as John McCain's vice-presidential nominee. She said a "new political bloodsport" began in Alaska that day - that of attacking Palin and her family. Palin would not say whether she plans to run for President in the future. . . . . (Watch Video)

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TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: cnn; declarationofind; palin; quitter; sarahpalin

1 posted on 07/07/2009 6:32:27 AM PDT by Federalist Patriot
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To: Federalist Patriot

I think Sarah did the right thing


2 posted on 07/07/2009 6:33:16 AM PDT by dalebert
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To: Federalist Patriot

WAY TO GO, SARAH!!!!!! She’s telling ‘em like it is!

Sarah’s gonna win in 2012! OH, I JUST KNOW IT!!!!!! YES!!!!!!


3 posted on 07/07/2009 6:33:45 AM PDT by wk4bush2004 (SA-RAH, 20-12! SA-RAH, 20-12! SA-RAH, 20-12! SARAH PALIN, HELL YEAH!!!)
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To: Federalist Patriot

The elites are just pissed off because they knew when Sarah was governor of Alaska they had her under control. The elites in the GOP could beat her up for not doing enough and the elites on the left could beat her up for doing too much. They had Sarah in a no-win situation and loved it. Now they are pissed and scared.


4 posted on 07/07/2009 6:37:27 AM PDT by Always Right (Obama: more arrogant than Bill Clinton, more naive than Jimmy Carter, and more liberal than LBJ.)
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To: dalebert
I think Sarah did the right thing

Yep, you can tell the fuss she did exactly the right thing.

5 posted on 07/07/2009 6:38:19 AM PDT by Always Right (Obama: more arrogant than Bill Clinton, more naive than Jimmy Carter, and more liberal than LBJ.)
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To: wk4bush2004
Totally awesome, that interview sure should dispell that tired ol' message that she is a ding-bat, Here's to all the naysayers, it ain't over, it's just beginning folks ...

She sounds really fired out, watch out Washington, we're coming for you, that's right, the people are going to show up and take back our house, there are going to be trials alright, yours.
6 posted on 07/07/2009 6:42:45 AM PDT by Scythian
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To: Scythian

Great interview! Sarah gets better and better at dealing with the press interviews.......One thing...when she came back from the campaign, one of her first days back, she did an radio interview with an Alaskan radio station. This is what she said, when asked if she would run for President.
She said, “it wouldn’t be a political machine” like the one she had been in. She also said it would be a “grass roots campaign”...........
I think this decision to step down was the beginning, and not the end.
Go get them Sarah!


7 posted on 07/07/2009 6:48:42 AM PDT by RRTJSP...........
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To: Always Right

Yep, they thought they had her penned in but good.

Good for CNN for letting her fully answer the questions (though they were pretty snarky in the article they wrote from the interview.)


8 posted on 07/07/2009 6:50:17 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: PhiKapMom; SoCalPol; Lauren BaRecall; SolidWood; STARWISE

it would be a “grass roots campaign”...........Sarah Reads Tealeaves


9 posted on 07/07/2009 6:51:40 AM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: Federalist Patriot

I’ve been tough on Palin in the past. Real tough. I was definitely surprised when she did this. I’ve been watching and mostly holding my tongue. I have to say I’m glad I watched this interview. I think she convinced me. She did an amazing job and I think maybe she IS better positioned now. And she was able to make news that bumped Michael Jackson off the screen for a few minutes. She made several excellent points in her answers.


10 posted on 07/07/2009 6:53:16 AM PDT by Huck ("He that lives on hope will die fasting"- Ben Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac)
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To: hoosiermama

And tealeave parties ... ;)


11 posted on 07/07/2009 7:05:36 AM PDT by STARWISE (The Art & Science Institute of Chicago Politics NE Div: now open at the White House)
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To: Federalist Patriot

Bravo Sarah! Say what you will ‘naysayers’. This lady is most certainly not a ‘quitter’. IMO, all those labeling her as such will be proven wrong, just wait.


12 posted on 07/07/2009 7:15:51 AM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: STARWISE; PhiKapMom; SoCalPol

Yelp That’s where she finds them. Tealeaves at TEA parties.

Have you signed up on Team Sarah? I did yesterday at PhiKapMom’s suggestion.

Our friend from Canda have a group there. We could start a FR Republic group.


13 posted on 07/07/2009 7:15:53 AM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: Federalist Patriot
My new tagline:

Obi-Wan Palin: Strike her down and she shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.

14 posted on 07/07/2009 7:17:55 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Obi-Wan Palin: Strike her down and she shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.)
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To: penelopesire; seekthetruth; television is just wrong; jcsjcm; BP2; Pablo Mac; April Lexington; ...

~~Perfectly sensible Sarah ... PING!


15 posted on 07/07/2009 7:22:38 AM PDT by STARWISE (The Art & Science Institute of Chicago Politics NE Div: now open at the White House)
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To: STARWISE

Excellent interview by Sarah!

Thanks so much for the ping.


16 posted on 07/07/2009 7:40:16 AM PDT by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: Always Right
The elites are just pissed off because they knew when Sarah was governor of Alaska they had her under control.

I agree. I believe the new strategy will be an attempt to poison her ability to make political appearances and campaign with other candidates. The MSM will attempt to embarass any candidate that might need her help. They will try to convince candidates that she will hurt rather than help their chances at getting elected. It will be their next attempt to get her back under control.
17 posted on 07/07/2009 7:45:01 AM PDT by mmichaels1970
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To: Abbeville Conservative; sleepwalker; Roses0508; feedback doctor; LibLieSlayer; ...

Palin PING!

Anyone on or off the Palin ping, write me.

18 posted on 07/07/2009 8:08:58 AM PDT by SolidWood (Sarah Palin: "Only dead fish go with the flow!")
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To: Always Right
Yep, you can tell the fuss she did exactly the right thing.

On target!

Should be a mantra, imo.

19 posted on 07/07/2009 8:27:16 AM PDT by Republic
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To: STARWISE
Where did you pick up that line "perfectly sensible Sarah".

Starwise, I LOVE IT!!!

20 posted on 07/07/2009 8:30:38 AM PDT by Republic
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To: Federalist Patriot

Former governor?


21 posted on 07/07/2009 8:37:48 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: Republic

Why thank you ... ;)


22 posted on 07/07/2009 8:39:58 AM PDT by STARWISE (The Art & Science Institute of Chicago Politics NE Div: now open at the White House)
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To: Federalist Patriot

How can one possibly count all the reasons to love and admire this noble, courageous, magnificent lady?

Thanks be to God.

And thanks for the ping, FP.


23 posted on 07/07/2009 8:44:31 AM PDT by CharterOakie (It's Sarah's if she wants it. 1 John 4:4)
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To: Federalist Patriot

Sarah’s wisdom is shown in not allowing the interviewer to define the terms.

Good going!


24 posted on 07/07/2009 8:49:49 AM PDT by woollyone (I believe God created me- you believe you're related to monkeys. Of course I laughed at you!)
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To: SolidWood

pleae add me

ty in advance


25 posted on 07/07/2009 8:51:49 AM PDT by woollyone (I believe God created me- you believe you're related to monkeys. Of course I laughed at you!)
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To: dalebert

She can’t take a swing with both hands tied behind her back...That is what the left is afraid of...the gloves are off!!!


26 posted on 07/07/2009 9:01:56 AM PDT by FlashBack ('0'bama: "Katrina on a Global Level")
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To: Huck

Thanks for being fair and open-minded Huck...that’s all one can ask.


27 posted on 07/07/2009 9:03:13 AM PDT by FlashBack ('0'bama: "Katrina on a Global Level")
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To: Federalist Patriot

BUMP BECAUSE 90% OF THE FREEPERS KEEPING ASKING WHY SHE QUIT, COME ON FOLKS, HERE IT IS, LISTEN TO IT, ESPECIALLY THOSE TRASHING HER HERE ON THE FR, IF YOU GOT THE GUTS ...


28 posted on 07/07/2009 11:11:17 AM PDT by Scythian
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To: FlashBack

29 posted on 07/07/2009 12:32:57 PM PDT by null and void (We are now in day 168 of our national holiday from reality.)
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To: hoosiermama; PhiKapMom; STARWISE; SolidWood; Virginia Ridgerunner
it would be a “grass roots campaign Grassroots, the foundation who pick up and bring along the others who are now getting it. Palin 2012
30 posted on 07/07/2009 1:23:24 PM PDT by SoCalPol (Reagan Republican for Palin 2012)
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To: hoosiermama

Grassroots all the way and not hiring those high priced baffoon consultants will save a fortune.

Baffoon =

1. a ludicrous figure : clown

2. a gross and usually ill-educated or stupid person

No more Schmidt or Wallace types that go from campaign to campaign drawing big paychecks. She needs hard working people that have worked with the grassroots. People that are willing to roll up their sleeves and work not sit on their high perch and tell others what to do. IOTW, she needs people from Middle America and not the east coast elitist who will undermine her every step of the way.


31 posted on 07/07/2009 4:56:45 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (Mary Fallin - OK Gov/Coburn/Rubio - Senate 2010 ! Sarah for President 2012)
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To: PhiKapMom

I agree with part of you suggestions, but there needs to be a small trustworthy group to work with. ... Mary Matelyn, Liz Cheney, ...the guy That I never can remember his name that advised both Reagan an Newt’s contract with America....
She needs to keep on topic with limited topics.
Someone needs to organize and do the graph diagrams of communities...It works, I’ve worked several townships in my area.

But you are correct local people need to go door to door. Unfortunately most conservative I’ve known won’t do that. Either because they work, or just don’t have the social skills. College kids do need to get involved, but NOT as the bosses.


32 posted on 07/07/2009 5:14:22 PM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: Federalist Patriot
Unfortunately, my dear, quitting makes you a quitter.
33 posted on 07/07/2009 5:18:54 PM PDT by curiosity
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To: hoosiermama

Mary, Liz Cheney and people like that are not big time paid consultants. Mary makes good money but she rolls her sleeves and does as much if not more work then anyone.

The ones I am thinking about are the Schmid’s, Wallaces, the San Diego/LA consultants of Romney/Mormon candidates, some of Huckabee’s. They are arrogant as can be and want to tell everyone what to do.

One I would hire would Ed Goeas who is a consultant to Mary Fallin, Haley Barbour and others.

The ones that don’t consider themselves elitist I would bring on board. But the status quo, have to conform don’t touch them with a 10-foot poll.


34 posted on 07/07/2009 5:41:17 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (Mary Fallin - OK Gov/Coburn/Rubio - Senate 2010 ! Sarah for President 2012)
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To: hoosiermama

Thanks for the ping! That was one heck of an interview. Sarah gave well developed answers, on her own terms. Looks like we’ll be seeing a lot of that now. :-)


35 posted on 07/07/2009 6:34:47 PM PDT by Lauren BaRecall (Proud heterosexual.)
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To: Lauren BaRecall; PhiKapMom
Just watched the FOX interview on Greta's show....Sarah is all decked out in her waders, taking the salmon out of the nets...working hard....looking fantastic! You can see Piper in the background, pitchin in. Her answers were excellent IMO.

Greta then talked to the lawyer. He mention that one of the people that is filing these IS connected to Obama and the DNC. He also explains the Alinsky method they are using against her without calling it by name.

36 posted on 07/07/2009 7:47:06 PM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: hoosiermama
The DNC-connected anklebiter is Lenda Kellen Biegle, aka 'Celtic Diva', shown here with Senator Mark Begich. She was the official DNC blogger for Alaska during the campaign.


37 posted on 07/07/2009 7:57:58 PM PDT by Al B. (Dennis Miller on why he loves Sarah Palin: "She bugs all the right people")
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To: hoosiermama

I heard a soundclip on the Curtis Sliwa radio show. In responding to the posibility of “killing her political carreer,” Sarah said, “If I die, then I die.” (Sounding like she was grinning over the fact that she has nothing to lose.)

Was that in Greta’s interview? It wasn’t from the one on this thread.


38 posted on 07/07/2009 8:12:18 PM PDT by Lauren BaRecall (Proud heterosexual.)
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To: Al B.

Can’t decide whether that’s a smile or a snarl.


39 posted on 07/07/2009 8:16:15 PM PDT by Lauren BaRecall (Proud heterosexual.)
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To: Lauren BaRecall
Yes it was...She preceded the comment with something like “I don't know whether we're goin to catch fish at a particular run this week or next....I don't know what the future holds politically in two years...I do know I'm going to be working for people who....(basically stating she'll be doing grassroot work for candidate of either party that hold her values)

Her entire attitude the past couple of days has caused both dad and I to say, just like in Alaska the GOB-GOP had better get out of her way...Sarah Barracuda...is about to jump in the pool.

40 posted on 07/07/2009 8:21:51 PM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: Al B.
Attention seeker....poor self esteem.... loser.....
41 posted on 07/07/2009 8:23:50 PM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: hoosiermama

This is great! She owes no one. No one owns her. And she’s out on the boat catching fish, while the media beats a path to Wasilla! I love it! LOL!


42 posted on 07/07/2009 9:47:03 PM PDT by Lauren BaRecall (Proud heterosexual.)
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To: Lauren BaRecall

She will become the grassroot leader of the people. The GOB GOP can either follow us or fold. If they are smart, they’ll get out of her way and then get behind her.


43 posted on 07/07/2009 10:22:46 PM PDT by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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