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With Christie out, all eyes turn to Wasilla
The Examiner ^ | October 4, 2011 | Lori Calabrese

Posted on 10/04/2011 2:51:05 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

The big news in the political world is that Chris Christie will not enter the GOP race, so what's next? Many are mumbling underneath their breath that Republicans will be forced to choose between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry, the current front-runners who have been labeled as having less than polarizing personalities. Perry seems to be losing momentum each day, the spotlight continues to shine on underdog Herman Cain, and according to a new Washington Post-ABC poll, the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza is in joint second place with Perry, each supported by 16% of Republicans; and Mitt Romney is back in front with 25%.

Let's face it, that was one of the major positives of Chris Christie and perhaps why many in the media created a frenzy over a possible run. People liked Christie's frankness, openness, sense of humor and tell-it-like-it is attitude. You don't hear many politicians tell their state that they're stuck with them! But with Christie out, the GOP race needs another shake-up. It's obvious the media is looking for somebody to shake up the race and make things a bit more exciting. After all, consider the Republican debates. Nearly all of the candidates seem to be playing it safe with answers that they think everyone wants to hear. Answers that won't lose them votes or alienate them from the pack.

What the GOP needs is a candidate who will attack Obama head-on, take on crony capitalism, speak their mind, and oh yeah, Go Rogue. So who is left that has the name recognition and star power to jump in late and still make a go of the 2012 GOP primary? No doubt with Christie's announcement, there is still an opening to capture the hearts of Americans....

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TOPICS: Alaska; Campaign News; Parties; State and Local
KEYWORDS: palin; perry; romney; sarahpalin
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1 posted on 10/04/2011 2:51:21 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: Clay+Iron_Times; Rational Thought; kara2008; Immerito; Students4Palin; Ladysmith; EnglishCon; ...

(((((PING)))))


2 posted on 10/04/2011 2:53:39 PM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney I’ll be betting on Obama.

Sarah, we need you!


3 posted on 10/04/2011 2:54:02 PM PDT by MeganC (Are you better off than you were four years ago?)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

the rinos will go wild if sarah announces.


4 posted on 10/04/2011 2:58:29 PM PDT by ken21 (ruling class dem + rino progressives -- destroying america for 150 years.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I wouldn’t advise anyone to click on the Examiner blog.

It’s filthy with diseases and malware and bad mojo.


5 posted on 10/04/2011 2:59:14 PM PDT by humblegunner (The kinder, gentler version...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
So the media think if they ignore Herman Cain, he'll just go away?

Palin isn't even a candidate.

6 posted on 10/04/2011 3:01:27 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Deploy. Dominate. Disappear.)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

Run Sarah, Run!


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7 posted on 10/04/2011 3:01:27 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: MeganC

I think Romney can beat Obama - not saying that’s what I most want, but just saying. Also, what about Cain? I wouldn’t be surprised if he could beat Obama.

But what lights my fire is Sarah.


8 posted on 10/04/2011 3:01:36 PM PDT by Aria ( "If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.")
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To: humblegunner

Thanks for the warning.


9 posted on 10/04/2011 3:01:54 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Gov. Sarah Palin. What'll you do?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
RELEASE THE TROLLS! PALIN THREAD HERE, RELEASE THE DEAD-HORSE-BEATING BRAIN-DEAD TROLLS!!

Here, Trolly... here, Trolly... come on, where're our funny little brain-damaged trolls? Palin thread to pee on...

8^D

10 posted on 10/04/2011 3:02:38 PM PDT by Gargantua (Take a whole bottle of sleeping pills and DON'T call me in the morning.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Sarah Palin ~ all steak & all sizzle


11 posted on 10/04/2011 3:04:02 PM PDT by b9 ("Enough is ENOUGH!" ~ Sarah Palin)
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To: b9

Foshizzle.......


12 posted on 10/04/2011 3:06:24 PM PDT by Red Badger (Furthermore, I think Obama must be impeached....................)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
>>>>>>People liked Christie's frankness, openness, sense of humor and tell-it-like-it is attitude.

So that means that people liked Christie's moderate liberalism too. /sarc

If we don't have a conservative candidate to count on. America will be left to Obama for 4 more years.

13 posted on 10/04/2011 3:07:38 PM PDT by Reagan Man ("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner
Front page of Drudge:


14 posted on 10/04/2011 3:13:02 PM PDT by Al B. ("Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid." -- Ronald Reagan)
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15 posted on 10/04/2011 3:15:14 PM PDT by erod (Unlike the President I am a true Chicagoan.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Come on Sarah. You no longer have to worry about Perry. You just have to beat Cain for the conservative vote and then Romney will be a pushover.

Go for it girl. The liberal press is still more afraid of Sarah Palin for President then any other possibility. They saw those crowds in 2008. They are afraid. Very afraid.


16 posted on 10/04/2011 3:26:10 PM PDT by InterceptPoint
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To: Aria

I share your thoughts!


17 posted on 10/04/2011 3:30:19 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono (My greatest fear is that when I'm gone my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I wonder if people have forgotten how she lights up a convention?


18 posted on 10/04/2011 3:34:32 PM PDT by jessduntno (Obama shanks. America tanks.)
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To: Al B.
Iowa Passion leads to 1600!

Nothing More Important Than God and Faith
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/01/13/beck-interviews-palin-god-politics-future#ixzz1PxLHFbhW

19 posted on 10/04/2011 3:45:33 PM PDT by RedMDer (Forward With Confidence!)
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To: ken21
the rinos will go wild if sarah announces

You betcha!


20 posted on 10/04/2011 3:46:15 PM PDT by mc5cents
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