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GOP strategist: 'If Sarah Palin endorsed me I would be too embarrassed to tell anyone'
The Washington Post's Right Now ^ | May 21, 2010 | David Weigel

Posted on 05/21/2010 9:23:52 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

On Wednesday, California Republican strategist and Yolo County supervisor Matt Rexroad loaded up Facebook and put up a short complaint about U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina's embrace of Sarah Palin.

The awkward part of this? Rexroad is a managing partner of Meridian Pacific, Inc., a strategy firm hired by... Carly Fiorina. While Rexroad doesn't work on that account, the Fiorina campaign paid Meridian Pacific $31,509.88 for consulting and travel in the first quarter of 2010. Reached by phone, Rexroad stood by the post and stuck up for his colleagues working for Fiorina.

"I hope it's not a big deal!" he laughed. "I support Carly and I'll be voting for her, and I think she's going to win. But from my point of view, I don't know how you quit as the governor of your state and get taken seriously. I have a client this cycle who tells me I should keep this to myself, but it's my opinion. Look at Ross Perot -- he was rock star for a while, and then after a while people said, hey, he's kind of crazy."

Rexroad's somewhat heretical take on Palin gets at the disconnect that a lot of Republican strategists feel between the former governor's political influence and her role as a serious figure. At the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, Palin got, by far, the best reception of any possible 2012 candidate who took the stage. But she came in third in the straw poll, and plenty of Republicans told reporters that they hesitated to back her because they didn't think she could handle the job of president yet.(continued)

(Excerpt) Read more at voices.washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: California; Campaign News; Parties; U.S. Senate
KEYWORDS: 2010; california; carlyfiorina; hatinpalin; mattrexroad; mcpalin; palin; palinforfiorina; palinforfiorino; palinfreeperping; rinopurge; rinos; sarahpalin; vichyrepublicans; waronsarah
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S*** or get off the pot, fools! You can't have it both ways!
1 posted on 05/21/2010 9:23:53 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Same thing was said about Reagan. Of course, the establishment Repubs didn’t like him either. He was the people’s choice...the establishment is too wrapped up in the whole “we know best” crap.

Cindie


2 posted on 05/21/2010 9:29:06 PM PDT by gardencatz (Proud mom US Marine! It can't always be someone else's son.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Did Napolitano resign as AZ Governor?
Did Obama resign from the Senate?

just wondering

Not that iCarly needed any help ruining her campaign


3 posted on 05/21/2010 9:29:26 PM PDT by GeronL (Political Correctness Kills)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Matt rexroad, another 30K chickenshit parasite, tells us all about it.

The more Palin foes I hear from, the better I like her.

What has this a-hole ever done besides nuffin?

4 posted on 05/21/2010 9:32:52 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Most of us will be too embarrassed to vote “R” next election, Rexroad...


5 posted on 05/21/2010 9:36:13 PM PDT by an amused spectator (Watching the MSM with Obama is like watching Joslyn James with Tiger Woods)
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To: gardencatz

“I paid for this microphone!”
Ronald Reagan

I hated when establishment RINO poppy Bush attacked Pete DuPont by calling him Pierre. Pete DuPont was more conservative than any amnesty-seeking Bush. I like Pete DuPont.

I no longer like any of the Bushes. GW was the best but he was for open-borders.


6 posted on 05/21/2010 9:36:49 PM PDT by Frantzie (McCain=Obama's friend. McCain/Graham = La Raza's Senators)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

People like Rexroad clearly do not get it. If you don’t understand why Palin is the top conservative in the country, and basing your opinion on a meme that’s been clearly debunked, then you have no business commenting on the subject.


7 posted on 05/21/2010 9:38:04 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Too many republicans and conservatives let the left color their thinking.

If all these wise men and women with Ivy-league degrees declare someone to be inept surely then they must be.

I submit as a counter-argument that these same incredible intellects failed to see the fakery that we now enjoy as POTUS.

The Israelites and the Philistines both laughed when the shepherd boy stepped out on faith to meet Goliath.


8 posted on 05/21/2010 9:38:38 PM PDT by One Name
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>I submit as a counter-argument that these same incredible intellects failed to see the fakery that we now enjoy as POTUS.
*****

Same here in L.A. when I consult with some rich investors. Most of them clearly drank the Obowmao Kool Aid, and I just shake my head that this pResident is the one taxing their asses into the next generation yet they preach the kenyan’s gospel. Amazing..


9 posted on 05/21/2010 9:41:48 PM PDT by max americana
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; Bob J


Bob J, is that you?
10 posted on 05/21/2010 9:42:55 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
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"I hope it's not a big deal!" he laughed. "I support Carly and I'll be voting for her, and I think she's going to win. But from my point of view, I don't know how you quit as the governor of your state and get taken seriously. I have a client this cycle who tells me I should keep this to myself, but it's my opinion. Look at Ross Perot -- he was rock star for a while, and then after a while people said, hey, he's kind of crazy."

Bob J, is that you?
11 posted on 05/21/2010 9:43:18 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
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Is Max another one light in the loafers?

His business partner takes issue with him in the article.


12 posted on 05/21/2010 9:43:38 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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LOLOLOLOLOL


13 posted on 05/21/2010 9:45:11 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Helluva strategy there, Matt. You must be the smartest mofo on the block to be that stupid and still run a strategy firm.


14 posted on 05/21/2010 9:48:33 PM PDT by Richard Kimball (We're all criminals. They just haven't figured out what some of us have done yet.)
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Is Max another one light in the loafers?

Probably not, but he is as unlikeable a Republican as you will ever meet; Arrogant, ambitious, and unconcerned who he may step on.

15 posted on 05/21/2010 9:51:39 PM PDT by norge (The amiable dunce is back, wearing a skirt and high heels.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"I hope it's not a big deal!" he laughed. "I support Carly and I'll be voting for her, and I think she's going to win. But from my point of view, I don't know how you quit as the governor of your state and get taken seriously. I have a client this cycle who tells me I should keep this to myself, but it's my opinion. Look at Ross Perot -- he was rock star for a while, and then after a while people said, hey, he's kind of crazy."

Any wonder why the GOP is 'stuck on stupid'? They are afraid of their own shadow.

16 posted on 05/21/2010 9:51:56 PM PDT by Just mythoughts
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To: norge

I see now that his name is Matt. I went to FB but can’t see his highlighted posting.


17 posted on 05/21/2010 9:53:43 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: gardencatz
the establishment is too wrapped up in the whole “we know best” crap.

The do know and that's why they FEAR her! They spread their propaganda in hopes they can sway those who aren't up to speed.
18 posted on 05/21/2010 9:54:07 PM PDT by presently no screen name ( Repeal ZeroCare!)
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To: norge

Thanks for telling me about him. :)


19 posted on 05/21/2010 9:55:35 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: One Name

Somehow the republicans in charge have made the GOP into a pale imitator of the Democrats, as opposed to actually being a conservative party.


20 posted on 05/21/2010 9:59:57 PM PDT by MetaThought
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