Hey morons, does her vote count as an endorsement? How much time do you need to figure it out?
Lots of wishful thinking on this board these days.
Yes. For one simple reason: She told us who she voted for.
It is, frankly, a genuine “stupid” question. And they are rare.
I’d say so. I think the thing that has kept her from making a specific endorsement, however, is that she’s not sure whether this would help or hurt her candidate. Certainly, it will attract the scorn of the press and probably stir up their hatred all over again.
But frankly, I don’t see that her endorsement could really do any more harm at this point. The press hates Gingrich anyway, prefering to ignore him if possible, and if she really favors him as the candidate, perhaps now is the time to create a splash by coming out publicly and endorsing him.
But that's OK, Rick will win on his own so vote for the candidate of your choice.
I am also going to vote for Newt even if I have to write it in in the fall. He’s the only one who can take on the media. Just watch Romney or Santorum. They both look weak. After listening to Romney’s speech last night, I came away with the same thought...he looked very tired and it just came across as FAKE! The press picks who runs and the Est Repubs go along with it because they are AFRAID of the press. NEWT is NOT AFRAID of the press! Unfortunately, the press purposely ignores him because they also know they can’t run over him!
There is a big difference between a formal endorsement and saying you voted for someone.
One won’t be held against you later, the other could be dragged out and held against you.
Many people this time are shying away from endorsements for good reason.
Sarah is the one splitting hairs. If she endorses a loser, her ‘kingmaker’ mystique is gone.
I think that’s why she’s been so quiet.
AbsoNEWTly!
Current delegate count:
Newt=103 delegates. Santo=158. Too close 4 either one 2 drop out. Romney = 396.
Endorsement. She just cannot say it because of her contract with Fox.
She is very cunning. I expect that she waited until super tuesday was a done deal (voting) so Rick Santorum could shave as many votes as possible for Romney. It is either to keep Newt in ( he will do well in the south) or maybe to have a brokered convention. She seems to like the idea of a brokered convention.
it depends on what the meaning of “voted for Newt” is.
Come On FReepers & Other Conservatives -
If you REALLY WANT TO STOP Myth-Rom - Let's make a deal NOW - In the Primary:
* Rick as temp Placekeeper Nominee *
Gingrich and Santorum are killing each other. - by xzins (Since 1998)
Rick and Newt need to get together and cream Romney. - by Linda Frances
The FR Golden Gate Plan! => Post 55 "GOP Brokered Primary Now!" thread
Quinn: “If you want to know what the democrats are up to, look at what they are accusing the Republicans of.”
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...
The dictionary definition of endorse (in the political sense) means to give public support or approval. Sarah supported him by voting for him and declaring she did so; she made approving statements of him at the same time. I don’t think she has to use the “e” word to make it any more plain.
I don’t know, does it?
Alaska final results:
Mitt Romney 4,225 32.6%
Rick Santorum 3,762 29%
Ron Paul 3,105 24%
Newt Gingrich 1,834 14.2%
Other 32 0.2%
I believed she bowed out because she could support Newt, Romney, or even Santorum. As well she was making lots of money in books and media deals. I don't think she ever intends to be a politician again but enjoyed being in the limelight and of course the profits it brought her. Much like Newt in that respect. Newt at this point is not going to get the nod and he knows it. Santorum might stand a chance win it through the primaries but you can look for Brokered Convention if Romney doesn't secure it. The nominee then will be a handpicked by the elitist N.E. Atlantic Seaboard Liberal insider and I include Jeb as being such.