Palin PING!
Anyone on or off the Palin ping, write me.
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Posted on 07/17/2009 9:28:13 AM PDT by SolidWood
Democratic and Republican Insiders disagreed this week about whether outgoing AK GOP Gov. Sarah Palin would be more of an asset or a liability campaigning for Republicans "in competitive 2010 races."
A solid majority of Democratic Insiders said Palin would be more of a liability, while a smaller majority of Republicans thought she would be an asset.
The GOP responses were probably the most intriguing because they reflect two ongoing debates with in the party. One, of course, is over Palin herself and her future in the party; many Republicans see her as a force, others almost hold her in contempt. The other argument focuses on whether Republicans are more likely to win elections by turning out the base or attracting independents and even a few disgruntled Democrats. Palin, who is practically a rock star to the party base but remains a polarizing figure for many non-Republicans, seems to embody that discussion. Still, she remains one of the most intriguing politicians of the day.
As one GOP insider put it: "Just like the movie with Cameron Diaz, there's just something about Sarah. Don't ask me to explain it, though."
(Excerpt) Read more at hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com ...
Q: On balance, would Sarah Palin be more of an asset or a liability in campaigning for Republicans in competitive 2010 races?
Republicans (93 votes)
More of an asset 53%
More of a liability 42%
Depends 5%
Asset
"Red-district Democrats should fear her. She is a punch line in major cities but touches a nerve in rural America."
"She'll only campaign in areas it'll help. She'll be strong everywhere [Speaker Nancy] Pelosi isn't, and weak everywhere Pelosi is strong."
"Her liabilities extend only to her, whereas the enthusiasm she generates fills up phone banks and gets precincts walked."
"You'll get lots of press and look-see interest; great for fundraisers, everyone will want a picture with her. Controlling the message is the only challenge, but she's a smooth speaker."
"She is one of the few stars left in the party and the only female one."
"She is wildly popular among Republicans. And even unaffiliated voters seem to think she got a raw deal from the national news media."
"Just like that movie with Cameron Diaz, there's just something about Sarah. Don't ask me to explain it, though."
Liability
"She brings too much additional unwanted attention: would be like having the circus come to town."
"She's not stable!"
"Is Sarah Palin really the face we want to project to the American people? Jeez, where do we find these people?"
"Independent voters don't like controversy surrounding public figures."
"Anyone that needs Palin to mobilize the base next year should not be running."
"Sarah Palin visiting would be like Dan Quayle visiting: nice photos but bad press."
"Key word is 'competitive' races, meaning swing voters. And Palin is poison among swing voters."
Palin PING!
Anyone on or off the Palin ping, write me.
I freaking love that picture.
She doesn’t need anyone to campaign for. Nobody. She can just show up where she likes to speak.
EG in W Va, she can talk about Cap n Tax.
In Florida, she can talk about health care.
In California, she can talk about taxes and spending....
If someone wants her to come campaign, fine. But she don’t need no steekin’ politician to affect change.
just sayin...
It would be pretty counterproductive to not campaign for candidates who share her views on issues. At the very least, her PAC ought to be very active with donations and fundraising. She should be a source of money, not a receiver of money, to have the most effect.
I’d like to see her campaign for Marco Rubio here in FL, Pat Toomey in PA, and as many conservative House candidates as possible.
Well, I think we can safely rule out “hair gel”.
Principled was talking about other politicians campaigning FOR Palin, not about Palin stumping for candidates.
... or did I misunderstand that?
It's called individual freedom for all you indoctrinated lunkheads.
“She's not stable!”
“Is Sarah Palin really the face we want to project to the American people? Jeez, where do we find these people?”
“Independent voters don't like controversy surrounding public figures.”
“Anyone that needs Palin to mobilize the base next year should not be running.”
“Sarah Palin visiting would be like Dan Quayle visiting: nice photos but bad press.”
“Key word is ‘competitive’ races, meaning swing voters. And Palin is poison among swing voters.”
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Appalling unfounded comments. Character assassination
in a pure form. Not accurate. It may be their
opinion ... ... it is based on their bias only. MO
Of course the "insider" can't explain it. She's a Reagan-style Conservative. They're RINOs.
Go SARAH!! GO!!!!
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