Posted on 09/13/2010 6:34:56 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Sarah Palin has not even come close to announcing that she is going to run for President. But, doesn't it seem inevitable? We know this because of her current and past actions. She knows this because of the impact her very presence makes everywhere. Every time she stirs the passions of supporters and detractors she generates political gold in the form of attention. That alone gives her a seemingly significant chance to win any election, because swing voters in these times seem to be choosing fighters, not diplomats.
Palin also knows she is going to run because of the Hillary Clinton factor. How many registered Republican and Independent women can deny that, in their minds, they planned on voting for Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2008. They felt it was time for a woman to be President. Some, who have also experienced shabby treatment from their spouses, understood how tough she showed herself to be when facing the world back in the 1990's. Not only did her family, friends, and colleagues know her private business, so did all the rest of us. She earned respect from all but the most loyal opposition simply for toughing out her marital situation.
Publicly she somehow handled Bill Clinton, who was twice elected President of the United States and was once elected a world-wide cad. To deal with him and survive surely showed that she she could face anything. Gloria Steinem, Gloria Gaynor, and all the rest of us were impressed. Sometimes unexpected events create a realization that formerly denigrated people aren't one dimensional cartoon figures. Empathy can create reexamination of beliefs.
This is what is going to happen to Sarah the second time she steps onto the national stage.
The attacks on Palin and her family have resonated well for her, plus she seems primed to pull more female votes than McCain did.
During political elections some feel like they want to help make history. And those types of voters can accomplish that goal. A certain, unknowable, segment of the electorate were comfortable enough with Senator Obama's campaign presentation. So, this group decided that they wanted to also be part of something historic. The election of an African-American as President allowed people to believe that the United States can right past mistakes by moving forward. Many other governments around the world are forever seemingly repressive and do not have the redemptive nature that our democratic election system allows for.
Now, don't write off all of President Obama's voters as mindless lightweights. Were some intoxicated at the thought of taking part in what they saw as social justice? Sure. But, the majority of voters probably did not place that emotional need above political agenda, or even style comparisons. Because in politics, looks count big-time.
The simple visual comparison of Obama and McCain debating was not as stark as the famous 1960 Kennedy-Nixon match. Kennedy won that debate on a glamor knockout. Theirs were similar to the 1984 Reagan-Mondale encounters. While both men shared a likable presence, Reagan commanded the camera. Reaction shots of Mondale raised the question as to whether he was actually considering voting for “The Gipper” himself.
So, on a visual preference scale whose link will voters click on first: Newt Gingrich, Haley Barbour, Mitt Romney, or Palin? Mitt, you have a good head of hair, but Sarah's is better.
Palin's entire political career is filled with overcoming long odds and eventually winning. People who thought they knew that she would never make it, watched her win Alaskan elections ranging from City Council, to Mayor, to Governor between 1992-2006. The same political personality types must have thought that Reagan would not be elected President of the Screen Actors Guild, Governor of California, and then twice elected President of the United States. But he was. A few decades later, between January, 1997 and January, 2009 Barack Obama went from winning an Illinois State Senate Seat, to being sworn in as President of the United States. Impressive people accomplish impressive things and often do so more easily because their opposition underestimates their capacity.
Now, how does all of this historical analysis impact to “Mama Grizzly?”
Palin has been spoofed by so many comedians that it's hard to know if those funny detractors realize that they are giving her free press. Tina Fey's Saturday Night Live imitation, created laughter at filtered water coolers in offices around the country in the 2008, but time allows people to recreate their images. Palin was smart and laughed along with Fey. Nixon, the butt of jokes, came back himself to become President in 1968 as well. Tough people win.
Sarah Palin may, or may not, win the nomination of her party and then become our first female President in January, 2013. The opposition within her own party will be the strongest she has ever faced. But, who has been putting all of the pieces in place to win the most important popularity contest we have? All of her actions say she is going to run. Now all that is needed is for her to confirm her intentions, on her Facebook page, at some future point. That last line was not an ending joke. Anyone who thinks Palin is a joke has not studied those who knew how to win and then did.
I still say she doesn't run. She will help be a king maker within the GOP though come 2012. Her and her family will love the spotlight and money that comes along with that role.
No, I don’t think it’s inevitable. Furthermore, she’s never said she would. Right now she’s doing what she said she would do - help others.
RUN SARAHCUDA RUN!!!!!!!!!
SP12
I like Sarah and I don't think she should run for President.
I like Sarah, but she isn’t ready.
If Sarah runs, I will not being voting for her because she is a woman or has star power, I will be voting for her because she is the best person for the job. She has gone a long way already proving that she is the best person for the job imho. I have been very impressed of late. Would love to see a Palin/Ryan ticket in 2012! I could really get excited over that one.
Hmmm. Who is MORE ready than Sarah?
I also like Sarah but I do not want her as president. I think she is where right where she needs to be, speeches and fund raising.....she is excellent at that..... For president I like to see Mitch Daniels or Bobby Jindahl
Also, she will run in 2016 or 2020 when she will be 56. She will have made enough allies in congress to affect legislation.
I could beat Mr. Obama if the election were held today and I had the Republican nomination: The only reason we are not currently engaged in a revolt or civil war is the long-suffering patience of the American people and that won’t hold forever. However, I don’t think Gov. Palin will be facing Mr. Obama, I’m guessing that Secretary Clinton will be the Democrat’s choice. That will anger the blacks so much that they will stay home in droves or vote GOP.
Palin is already polling even with bambi. She will chew him alive in any debate, and her campaign will not mince words like McCain’s, she will go for the jugular and the public, already very unhappy with the usurper, will eat it up and vote for her.
I think her decision will rest on how the pubbies do in november. If they take the house she runs, if not, she doesn’t. The fact is, if we cannot take the house in this very anti dem year, we never will again. It will be time for plan b.
Haha.
Sarah Palin is more than “ready”. We can only hope, for our sake, she runs.
I hope Sarah will continue in the king/queen maker role. She’s been such a breath of fresh air and she may very well be better poised to run in 2016 or 2020.
There is something to be said for incrementalism and the left cannot continue to claim Sarah is the she-devil. If they keep stalking and picking on her, it will only make her more idolized and popular amongst the masses.
CAN YOU SAY BACKFIRE OR DEM BLOW-BACK????
Agree....she gets my vote.
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