What we do (and don't) know about Sarah Palin and 2012 (A View from the Left)

Salon ^ | July 9, 2010 | Jonathan Bernstein

[Sarah Barracuda]

Its not just disagreeing with her, I can totally understand that, but its sheer hatred. It’s like reading posts from the daily kos, I just don’t get it. If she did run for President and run I would think that every Republican would want her to win instead of the Marxist clown we have in the White House now, but I guess it’s the same ol saying, “If I can’t have you no one can” if their guy can’t win, then they will make sure whoever is the nominee doesn’t win either. It’s a shame. I would think after 2 years of Obama everyone would want him out no matter who the nominee is. I mean I am no fan of Romney but if he were to become the nominee I would vote for him, because as much as I don’t like him I would rather have him in the White House then Obama..

[SaraJohnson]

How is Palin doing in National poll numbers? Last time I checked she was hanging in around 30 some percent. The Left has poisoned the well for Palin with a lot of help from McCain’s people.

[jonrick46]

It is interesting that you mentioned Mit Romney. We had Mit as our keynote speaker at the Washington State Republican Convention. He gave a great speech and what he said was well received. I liked when he said, “Who would think that they would be looking at the Jimmy Carter years as the good old days?” And, “its time to pin the blame on the donkeys.”

You can see it here:

http://piercegop.org/2010/06/20/2010-wsrp-convention-includes-keynote-address-by-mitt-romney/

I would settle with his candidacy if it turned out that way. However, my hopes are with Sarah Palin. She would electrify the electorate.

[Diogenesis]

Bad governor, gay marriage-fascist, and RomneyCARE and
RomneyDeathPanel originator MITT ROMNEY supports Obama.

Hmmmmm Hmmmmmm Hmmmmm.

"Romney praises Obama
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney praised President Obama
at a GOP fundraising dinner Wednesday ..
"I also think it's important for us to nod to the president when he's right," Romney said....
Romney, who spoke at a dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee,
said he's pleased with the president's plans to "finish the job" in Iraq and Afghanistan
-- lines that drew applause from the partisan audience. He also applauded the president
for standing up to the auto industry.
"I hope he continues to be tough ....The former businessman even offered faint praise for
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, saying that after a series of initial missteps,
"I think he's finally getting close to the right answer."

[jonrick46]

That was spoken a year ago. I wonder if he is eating those words now. I wonder how much of what he thinks is proven to be invalid; which makes him prone to making bad decisions. We need a leader who can be trusted to get things right the first time. It is this flaw that will work against him.

I recognize the tactic his is using. He is trying to appeal to the independents. It is something that McCain tries to do. I do not like it and, like McCain, I will hold my nose if he gets the nomination.

[Diogenesis]

"One of the traditional methods of imposing statism
or socialism on people has been by way of medicine..."
President Ronald Reagan

Death Panels imposed by Mitt Romney (ObamaCARE=RomneyCARE).

[stephenjohnbanker]

” Or maybe I’ll have figured out that playing the part of a political pawn (as most of us tend to do) is useless (since we are all expendable) and that I should instead focus on extracting as much as possible for myself out of either side. “

OUCH ;-)

[GoCards]

I am a donor thank you, I did not want my name included on list. by the way who called out donna? not me? I said troll with no name. Standing by my original post.

[editor-surveyor]

The optimistic patriot.
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[Lakeshark]

I will vote for someone who is emotionally disturbed

You did. Most of us know you did. Most of know you will continue to do so.

Which is why no one here (other than a few pathetic hangers on who line up as surrogate parents) trusts your judgment. It's awful and just plain dumb.

Maybe some day you'll grow up........even that's in doubt........

[WVNan]

I know a lot more about Lincoln than I do Palin,

Read her book and you will know a lot about her.

[WVNan]

It seems clear to me that if a person is even contemplating running for president, it would be a wise thing to have “friends” on the inside. McCain knows where all the bones are buried and he pulls a lot of weight with the insiders. I don’t know about Sarah, but if it were me, I would darn well hang on to McCain. He could be very helpful, as he was for Scott Brown. Our girl is no idiot. She has natural political instincts. Good for her.

[RobbyS]

Oh, I’ve read her book, and unlike her detractors think that it expresses her authentic voice. The person in the book is the person we see in public. Unlike Obama’s autobiography, where I discern a man who is largely a fictional character of his own creation.

[RobbyS]

I’v had to read a lot about Lincoln in order to get a sense of what it would have been like to see the man in person or even on TV. One thing that eludes me is that because of all the pictures, it is hard to imagine him smiling. It is said that he had a great smile and that it totally transformed his face,as a smile often does the faces of homely people. As he didn’t smoke, drink or chew,or eat a lot he probably had great teeth.