Republicans Turn Hostile to Palin

American Spectator ^ | July 14, 2009 | Doug Bandow

[RobinMasters]

The latest poll ratings suggest that many Republicans have turned negative towards Gov. Sarah Palin after her surprise resignation announcement. Reports CNN:

A majority of Americans think Sarah Palin is stepping down as Alaska's governor for political reasons, according to a new national poll, with a majority of Republicans now saying that they do not believe that Palin would be an effective president.

Only 33 percent of Republicans questioned in a CBS News survey released Monday night say that Palin would have the ability to serve effectively as president. Last fall, 71 percent of registered Republicans felt that way.

[scooby321]

lies

[marron]

The latest poll ratings suggest that many Republicans have turned negative towards Gov. Sarah Palin after her surprise resignation announcement. Reports CNN:

They wish.

The drumbeat continues.

[sourcery]

Republicans Rinos Turn Hostile to Palin—There, fixed it!

[bigbob]

CBS...CNN....yes I think I see the pattern here...

[Sarah Barracuda]

Its a CBS poll, which means they asked Democrats who pretended to be Republicans what their opinion of her is. I saw a poll that showed that 80 percent of Republicans would vote for her. CBS is in the tank for Obama, like every other media outlet

[ought-six]

The GOP today would eagerly rally behind Lindsay Graham for president, and would proclaim him the savior of the Republic. I would not be among them.

[Repeal The 17th]

Run, Sarah, Run!

[4Speed]

“Reports CNN” Pitifull Reporting of Propaganda Non-facts.

What are they now, # 4 in the TV rankings for News ?

Keep attacking CNN Dudes....Don’t let Sarah lose any Face time on your Network.
You would think these guys would learn from making Limbaugh a Multi Millionaire by attacking him.....? Duh Huh.

[ABQHispConservative]

This poll smells fishy. I wonder what the sample looks like and where they ran the poll. Maybe in Romney’s office?

[Arguendo]

A majority of Americans think Sarah Palin is stepping down as Alaska's governor for political reasons, according to a new national poll, with a majority of Republicans now saying that they do not believe that Palin would be an effective president.

I would hardly characterize this as "turning hostile" to Palin, especially since she hasn't even announced plans to seek the Presidency.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Same liberal haters. Same RINO haters. Same Slick Willard/Huckster/Private Colon Blow/Jonny (C)Huntsman, et al disciples.

[KarlInOhio]

Its a CBS poll, which means they asked Democrats who pretended to be Republicans what their opinion of her is.

One problem is that if the Republicans continue to have open primaries, Dems pretending to be Republicans will be a large number of those voting for the nominee.

[TommyDale]

Another poll shows Palin getting 72% of the GOP vote. So who is lying? I would say those who are already known to be liars, CBS and CNN. And another article said that Palin had “broken” the GOP, but now has taken control. There would not be nasty daily articles if she was not such an extremely popular, conservative, Christian white woman.

[Arguendo]

Another poll shows Palin getting 72% of the GOP vote.

Link?

[theDentist]

Doug Bandow’s just trying to get the attn of the NYT for a token Republican job. Dink.

[ncalburt]

Why would any republican believe and quote a POll from CBS and CNN on any topic !
I smell hit piece from a Romney bot at the American Spectator !

[freekitty]

I don’t believe this at all. It’s a pack of lies.

[TommyDale]

Sorry it was only 71%:

“When it comes to a potential presidential run, the USA TODAY Poll displays Palin’s strength in the Republican base and weakness among swing voters, who traditionally decide national elections. Republicans by 71%-27% say they’d be likely to vote for her if she ran for president in 2012..”

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-07-07-palin-poll_N.htm

[skinkinthegrass]

I smell hit piece from a Romney bot at the American Spectator (as a media source)!

Why should they be any different?
They're everywhere @ the "Monica" Networks,
White House, DNC, Unions...etc. etc.

[B-Cause]

Governor Palin’s Fight Begins Speaking at Ronald Reagan Library

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Here's to You Sarah


Go Sarah Go!
Run Sarah Run!!

[B-Cause]

I smell hit piece from a Romney bot at the American Spectator (as a media source)!

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Right on "skinkinthegrass." One of the best comments yet! Amen!!


She Also Does it to the Rinos - Kiss the RNC Farewell Sarah
Go Sarah Go!

[PA Engineer]

Then this is simple. The Conservatives donate money only to Sarah and their local representatives and the “Republicans” who dislike Sarah can pick up the rest of the donations. No problem.

[skinkinthegrass]

the "Monica" Media
(APoop/NYT/WaPoop/ABCNNBcBS/pBS/FauxNcBc),
strikes it again...

[ThreePuttinDude]

* Reports CNN:
* CBS News survey

Now there's a couple of reputable news sources..LOL

[johnthebaptistmoore]

So, there are no more reasons for more negative attacks against Sarah Palin by, both, the MSM and the RINOs, because she’s “losing support”, according to this article. I’ve been criticizing Sarah for supporting RINO Senator McCain’s re-election to the U.S. Senate in ‘10, while defending true conservatism.

[skinkinthegrass]

She Also Does it to the Rinos - Kiss the RNC Farewell Sarah

**Chortle**
I'm very happy, That was a very "painless" procedure
They've not had any 00 for 2+ years...
esp. after "Strawberries" McPain.

[rightwingjew]

I read today that Sarah will start a third party. I will join and support her.

[silverleaf]

Who did they poll? Menopausal female journalists?

[Navy Patriot]

Ooooo, a SeeBS MSM poll, I guess the GOP will fall back and win POTUS in 2012 with Arlen Specter.

[militanttoby]

The CBS poll seems somewhat at odds with polls by reputable organisations such as Gallup or Rasmussen.
More importantly, it seems very very weird:

VIEWS OF SARAH PALIN
All Reg. Voters
Favorable 23% 26%
Not favorable 37 37
Undec/haven’t heard enough 39 36

Can you believe the undecided, haven’t heard enough numbers?

Also:

All Rep Dem Ind
Favorable 23% 38% 11% 24%
Not favorable 37 15 56 33
Undecided/haven’t heard enough 39 45 31 42

LOL, 31% of identified democrats have not made up their mind whether they like Palin or not? Unbelievable. And 38% of REp have Favourable opinion of Palin doesn’t reflect many polls done in May and June and July. In fact her VERY FAV has been up to 45% with Rep.

[Al B.]

The latest poll ratings suggest that many Beltway Republicans have turned negative towards Gov. Sarah Palin after her surprise resignation announcement. Reports CNN:

Fixed that sucker.

[jnsun]

Doug Bandow’s just trying to get the attn of the NYT for a token Republican job. Dink.

Bingo! You really have hit it.

I've dealt with Doug Bandow indirectly for a long time, as apparently you have also. Staff of the CATO Institute.

This guy has absolutely nothing to say, nada, about most anything; but for some reason gets press time.

He is a prime reason why the CATO Institute is about at the same level as the rest of the mass media journalists of the USA. Empty suits.

Johnny Suntrade

[Dr.Zoidberg]

(R)epublicans perhaps, but not conservatives.

Of course that (R) doesn’t mean much these days where conservatism is concerned.

[Luke21]

What is up with these comservative commentators? Is Doug pimping for a token gig alongside five liberals on some network?

[Arguendo]

There are plenty of legitimate reasons conservatives could believe Palin wouldn’t be an effective President.

[Trod Upon]

We’ll see how the party actually feels when/if she runs for something again.

[Al B.]

What is up with these comservative commentators? Is Doug pimping for a token gig alongside five liberals on some network?

Check out this link for a compendium of Doug Bandow blogs on Palin. He has a long record of diatribes against Palin.

[AFreeBird]

Shouldn’t that read RINO’s turn against Sarah Palin? No surprise since they’ve turned their backs on America.

[2nd amendment mama]

Sorry, but I don’t believe this crap especially since it was reported by CNN and it’s a cBS poll.

[AFreeBird]

That’s a great cartoon. But the GOP lost it’s balls long ago.

[TommyDale]

I gave you your link. Let’s see your proof that the Gannett USA Today’s poll numbers are wrong. We all know that CBS and CNN have lied in the past.

[Jabba the Nutt]

None of this matters now. What matters, is what Palin does next. Her Op-ed in the Washington Post attacking 'cap and tax' is a good start. Palin could launch a grassroots movement to push opening America's energy supplies that would make the 'drill, baby drill! movement look like Sesame Street.

This movement could put so much pressure on Congress that their heads will spin.

What are all of her competitors doing? Romney? Still on his listening tour?

[tet68]

I just got to ask, what republicans are these folks talking
to? Mitt or Huck?

[Brimack34]

Why does the spectator cover this? They like NRO are all over the place. It is best to let it play out instead of picking sides. Like FOX asking Huck what he feels, What is he going to say?

[Arguendo]

I never said they were wrong; I don’t know which poll to believe.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

There are plenty of legitimate reasons conservatives could believe Palin wouldn’t be an effective President.

Who said she's running for President?

She even got you confused.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I’ve been criticizing Sarah for supporting RINO Senator McCain’s re-election to the U.S. Senate in ‘10

Stop spreading lies.

Palin has yet to make an official statement whether or not she will endorse McCain.

[Arguendo]

I never did, and I acknowledged that in my first post on this thread. But I’m pointing out that if a pollster calls you and asks you the question and you say no, it doesn’t make you a RINO.

You guys are delusional the way you assume everyone who doesn’t agree with you is “confused” or “just doesn’t get it.” It’s the most arrogant, narrow-minded response possible, and it seems to appear on every thread involving Palin.

[Al B.]

I never said they were wrong; I don’t know which poll to believe.

The big majority of the $1 million she's taken in the first few months of this year for her PAC and legal defense fund is from donors less than $200.

That's one poll to believe in. :)