Posted on 02/07/2010 9:54:20 AM PST by Steelfish
February 07, 2010 Palin 'Would Be Willing' to Take On Obama in 2012
By Judson Berger - FOXNews.com Sarah Palin has President Obama in her sights, telling FoxNews.com she "would be willing" to challenge him in the 2012 presidential race. Sarah Palin has President Obama in her sights, telling FoxNews.com she "would be willing" to challenge him in the 2012 presidential race.
The former Alaska governor, in an interview Saturday on the sidelines of the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, said President Obama's "lack of experience" has held him back his first year in office and that she would put her credentials up against his any day.
"I would be willing to if I believe that it's right for the country," Palin said when asked if she would run for president in 2012. She qualified the statement, adding that she sees "many" other potential candidates who are "in as strong or stronger position than I am to take on the White House and if they're in a better position than I in three years, I'll support them."
But the former GOP vice presidential nominee told "Fox News Sunday": "I won't close the door that perhaps could be open for me in the future."
She delivered the keynote address Saturday at the tea party convention, using it to hammer Obama as soft on terrorism. When convention organizer Judson Phillips mentioned the idea of "President Palin" in a question-and-answer session afterward, audience members leapt to their feet and burst into a chant of "Run, Sarah, Run."
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When did she endorse Crist?
You've been making that claim in more than one post.
YOU said, "Sarah's a RINO, a FAILED RINO VP Candidate from the past, and her candidacy would be a disaster."
Seriously, who are you?
Run Sarah Run!!!
I would love Bachmann to run!!!! She is so grown up...no drama. Serious candidate.
Are you saying that Palin is not grown up and serious?
Are you saying that a Bachman candidacy won’t have drama?
I can’t agree with all of your “characterizations” of the candidates. If you’re looking for Jesus Christ to run, forget it. There’s only been one.
I’d take a hint from his screen name and suggest that we have Patches Kennedy posting here.
Well, we don’t want that! D@mn uppity wives. ;)
Who do you like?
Stupid party?
OH, you mean the Democrats who believe increasing spending, raising taxes astronomically, and destroying the economy with the Obama Depression is a good idea.
Palin couldn’t financially afford to defend herself against the many frivolous investigations and lawsuits launched at her by the left.
Palin couldn’t financially afford to defend herself against the many frivolous investigations and lawsuits launched at her by the left, and no one else wanted to help her? And she couldn’t figure out anything else? And there was just nothing to do but quit? But she won’t panic & quit next time the the left launches many frivolous investigations and lawsuits at her? Next time things’ll be different? Yeah.
Obama may be unwilling to take anyone on in 2012. Has he ever run for re-election for the same seat?
Newt broke trust with the conservative movement by backing scuzza-whats-her-name in NY 23. Much weaker support for Newt there is than was before. Unabated energy for Sarah there is. Run she will. Win she must.
I think “it” is Scott Brown. The public doesn’t seem to care about experience but good looks, charisma, that sort of thing and Scott certainly has those characteristics. I know people will tell me I am wrong and its the issues but the election of BHO proves I am right. I love Sarah and would love for her to be president but I think Scott Brown or someone like him would draw the votes from the middle and pull off some Democrat votes, too.
A president has protections against this so Palin as president would not be forced to pay to defend herself legally against countless investigations etc. and have to quit.
Next time learn before making yourself look foolish. You say the same things the liberal media says. How do you like doing their work? Maybe you are a democrat.
Uh-huh. The political class said similar crap about Reagan in '78.. "too old".. "too conservative"..."he'll blow the world up"...
"Nominate John Connally," many said.
"Go with Howard Baker," some cried.
"We need George H.W. Bush," others insisted.
"Bring back Gerald Ford," yet others implored.
All together: "We can't nominate Reagan -- we'll LOSE!"
Ah, but the "foolish" conservatives wouldn't listen... Remember?
Wow! That was awesome! I have a whole new respect for Sarah Palin. She IS like Sir Ernest Shackleton.
(((Ping)))
And Sarah was the nominee for Vice President. She wasn’t just giving speeches.
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“This account has been banned or suspended.”
Gee, what happened? ;’)
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