Posted on 05/25/2011 2:37:25 PM PDT by Michael van der Galien
No, no, don’t take that as an endorsement. It’s merely a summary of what Andrew Sullivan argues in his latest post on Sarah Palin:
Palin has been airbrushed out of the GOP race by the entire scene... And yet, for some unfathomable reason, she has secretly put together an hour long “Triumph Of The Will” “Evita” ”Undefeated” documentary that will attempt to do what Josh Green tried: to reframe her as a visionary reformer... It’s going to air in Iowa next month.
Why would someone who has decided not to run do that?
You’ve got to love that Godwin from Andrew; “Triumph of the Will”. Ha-ha. Yeah. Great one, Andrew. That’s really creative; equating Republicans with Nazis. Nobody’s ever done that before. Nope.
In any case, Andrew goes on to quote Scott Conroy. He reports:
["The Undefeated"] is a two-hour-long, sweeping epic, a rough cut of which [filmmaker Stephen K.] Bannon screened privately for Sarah and Todd Palin last Wednesday in Arizona, where Alaska’s most famous couple has been rumored to have purchased a new home. When it premieres in Iowa next month, the film is poised to serve as a galvanizing prelude to Palin’s prospective presidential campaign — an unconventional reintroduction to the nation that she and her political team have spent months eagerly anticipating, even as Beltway Republicans have largely concluded that she won’t run. Bannon, a former naval officer and ex-Goldman Sachs banker, sees his documentary as the first step in Palin’s effort to rebuild her image in the eyes of voters who may have soured on her, yet might reconsider if old caricatures begin to fade.
Although Andrew’s reasoning makes sense, the chances of a Palin candidacy are rather small. Most experts believe she won’t run and they’re probably right. After all, why should she?
(Excerpt) Read more at theatlanticright.com ...
So what exactly happened that got you fired from the Horowitz operation?
Why should she indeed. It is easier to explain why she should not run for president. I cannot think of one good reason she should not run. That IS easier.
1. She can’t beat Obama.
2. She is a poor speaker.
3. She’ll split the conservative vote.
There. That’s three reasons.
Is there a FR policy on blog pimps? A little self-promotion eh? Do you make money if I click that little link right there? LOL!
Split the conservative vote? Explain.
He didn't know what "RIGHT OF RETURN" is, yet he claims that he is well prepared to be president.
Nobody knows what is hiding in his closet and like everyone, there IS going to be stuff that is going to come out.
Most of us don't go on CAIN threads to trash them, him, and his supporters, yet you and some others pop up on every single thread that dares to have a whisper about Palin and trash her, her family, and her supporters.
Sarah Palin most assuredly CAN beat Obama.
She's a GREAT speaker, unlike Herman, whose accent is abysmal.
Herman can also "split the conservative vote".
And should Palin be the nominee and then president........unlike Herman, she'll know who to nominate for judgeships, pick for a cabinet, and knows what RIGHT OF RETURN is, as well as Israel's history.
Cain, Palin , and possibly Bachmann all together? They’ll cannibalize each other while Newtomneylenty smiles.
Her acceptance speech at the ‘08 Convention was startlingly good. It was a phenomenal speech that even my liberal poli-sci friends were in awe of.
She is an amazing speaker who emotes and connects in ways that Obama imagines he can.
Her acceptance speech at the ‘08 Convention was startlingly good. It was a phenomenal speech that even my liberal poli-sci friends were in awe of.
She is an amazing speaker who emotes and connects in ways that Obama imagines he can.
These are the "experts" for whom unexpected things keep happening, right?
Your three reasons why she can’t win:
Reason 2 alone, “she is a poor speaker”, classifies you as deaf and blind.
She will beat Obama
She is a wonderful, motivating, electrifying speaker
She has all of the conservative vote.
Sarah is a tough cookie and she’d be a fierce opponent for BO. They’re scared to death of her.
How about Cain /Palin
Yeah, the most popular, most famous Republican should be the VP for a guy that 29% of Republican know.
It’s an insult to Palin.
Palin is pretty much the only one who shouldn’t have /(their name).
Palin/ - yes.
/Palin - no.
Cain is simply not famous enough to get the nomination.
Right.
If Palin gets in, Cain, at least, gets out. Bachmann maybe as well, probably so.
So, if Palin gets in, Cain gets out, Bachmann gets out, no problem with splitting votes with them.
Palin is the top Republican. The most popular, the most famous. Because of that, she’s the logical Republican nominee.
The matchup I wanted to see last time was Palin/Obama. She would’ve cleaned his clock. That’s probably why McCain kept her on a short leash.
I especially like that famous picture of Cain shooting an M4. Oh, wait...
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