Posted on 03/27/2011 1:34:09 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
If Sarah Palin is going to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, she is sure going about it her own way.
A conservative TV idol and household name, the former Alaska governor sees little need to behave like a traditional presidential candidate.
Palin has been nowhere to be seen recently in the early voting states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, while potential rivals scour in search of staff and supporters.
Instead, Palin has relied on her appearances on Fox News and often caustic comments on her Facebook page to rally support for conservative causes and perhaps prepare the ground for a run against Democratic President Barack Obama.
"She's certainly feisty and doesn't think that the normal rules and the normal conventional wisdom apply to her," said Republican strategist Charlie Black.
A relative unknown who burst onto the national scene as John McCain's running mate in 2008, Palin is adored by millions of conservative Republicans.
But she is a polarizing figure who is behind in national polls compared with other possible candidates like Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee.
Last week, Palin visited India and Israel to beef up her foreign policy credentials and dispel criticism she would be a lightweight on the world stage.
She skipped an opportunity to speak to conservatives in Washington recently at a conference that most would-be Republican presidential contenders used to test the waters.
Unlike the others in the Republican field, she is not advanced in planning, saying there is plenty of time to organize a campaign if she wants to do so.
"I don't think that there needs to be a rush still to get out there as a declared candidate," she said in New Delhi. "I think there's still plenty of time...
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That’s the “number” I was referring to, which is one. And that was a freak four-way race, where the Democrats were split into three parts. Do you expect the Dems to run three major candidates in 2012? If not, what are Rep. Bachmann’s chances?
Just seen Newt on Fox, Run Sarah
Caustic comments? Like lauding Ferraro this week upon her passing?
I think that pretty much sums up what I like about her.
Once we are involved then an “altercation” has happened.
I agree with you in that I don’t think we should have brought this on Libya....I don’t understand the “underground decision” behind this other than George Soros and Obama truly wanting to take down American power in this world and this is such an ignorant, dumba** decision resulting in America looking terrible in the eyes of others....but, once we are in...we are in.
We won’t go up against Iran or Syria or Egypt but we will against Libya? I don’t get it. I just don’t get it. Sarah Palin said that Bill Maher is like a mosquito zipped up in your tent....this action of Obama’s mimics that, too....we whip out our wings...send off a few bites then scurry away. What is with that?
As sure as the day ends with a “y” you show up on every thread to trash her.
Pissant may be gone but his obsession with Palin lives on.
What you are saying is that once you commit to a no-fly zone, you are inviting getting sucked in deeper, including ground troops. I agree.
I agree with you in that I don’t think we should have brought this on Libya....I don’t understand the “underground decision” behind this other than George Soros and Obama truly wanting to take down American power in this world and this is such an ignorant, dumba** decision
So why does Mrs. Palin want us involved? Are you suggesting Soros got to her?
and Lincoln won the Presidency by a “fluke”....when the Democratic party fractured.
Who the heck is you guys???
And that, of course, is as it should be. But she's worrying me. Bachmann is looking better all the time -- and I like her politics, too.
No, that was only CC to you since he was addressing you.
I just watched that flick the other day. Fun movie. Betty Grabel, Victor Mature.
You post is a perfect example of why someone needs to tell her to stop the tweeting, facebooking, and the commenting about events large and small.
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
Prov 17:27
I have to agree with you on this one. I guess we still have more money than judgement.
Someday soon . . .
I do agree with her on energy. I don’t disagree with her on everything. She has incredible energy and knows how to work a crowd.
On this issue of Egypt and Libya, no, I disagree with her.
It isn’t my fault that you are blinded by your adoration and unable to quit making excuses.
But you go on ahead. pissant is no longer here. I swear, I think you all miss him more than anyone else. He is your straw man that you can use to deflect from your inability to discuss issues and face the fact that many people, some who don’t post because of the nauseating attacks, have an open mind.
None of these potentials are perfect. We will end up choosing one of them down the road. I intend to vote for the person who wins the primaries. None of them get a pass though. I sure as heck don’t see many of you forgiving any of the others their faults. You need to grow up.
If I disagree with a candidate, I am going to say so. If that bothers you, thats life.
What polls ?? double sampled Rat infested areas!!
You remember correctly. Neither did Romney.
Just showing respect for the dead. When you croak, we'll make up something nice to say about you.
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My sister Brenda is right on every issue too but she would make a lousy POTUS.
Talking the talk when you don't have a real job (one with actual consequences) is one thing. Having the experience and capabilities to handle the toughest job on the planet is something else.
IMO, she(both Brenda and Palin) fall far short.
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