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Republicans start to pour cold water over Sarah Palin White House run (RINO-licious!)
The London Guardian ^ | September 14, 2011 | Paul Harris

Posted on 09/14/2011 11:58:01 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

For months former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has played a "will she, won't she" game over a potential run for the Republican presidential nomination and the right to battle President Barack Obama for the White House.

But, in a strong sign that a run is increasingly unlikely, a growing chorus of Republican figures have now dismissed the idea or openly spoken out against it.

The development reveals a chasm between Palin and many senior figures in the party leadership. But, more worryingly for her supporters, conservative activists and Tea Party figures have also started to turn against Palin running for the nomination.

Criticisms have become much more acute since Palin recently gave heavily hyped speeches in Iowa and New Hampshire, but failed to declare if she was running or not. "There is a difference between talking about running and running. She did not announce, and that sends a strong signal that she is not running," said Scott Reed, a top Republican political consultant and former campaign manager for Bob Dole in his 1996 White House bid.

Reed said that Palin seemed content to give passionate speeches to her fan base but had failed to come up with any concrete policies or set up a viable ground organisation for a future campaign.

"She has not fleshed out her policy positions. She has not set people up in the early states. That suggests she is not serious," Reed said.....

(Excerpt) Read more at guardian.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Iowa; Campaign News; Parties; State and Local
KEYWORDS: iowa; palin; rinos; sarahpalin
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To: All

Run Sarah Run!

*so your minions can see you lose.


41 posted on 09/14/2011 2:56:36 PM PDT by Artemis Webb (Perry 2012! A Conservative who can win!)
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To: saint
Both events (9/11 & McCain picking Palin) have had immense consequences.

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Since McCain lost, exactly what is it that you mean?

42 posted on 09/14/2011 2:58:08 PM PDT by wtc911 ("How you gonna get down that hill?")
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To: vicar7

Yes. I know. I agree with you. I did that back in 2008, and would do it again this time around as well. I just want people, if they sincerely vote their beliefs, to vote for the person who speaks and has the track record to back up what they say. If they vote based more on who other people tell them ‘who they think will beat Obama’, then they’re giving up their beliefs in favor of ‘expediency’. If they vote for the person that best mirrors their philosophy, then fine, at least they are being true to their beliefs (be it Ron Paul, Romney, or whomever).


43 posted on 09/14/2011 3:10:16 PM PDT by The Bronze Titan
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To: WayneS
-"Great! What a day... First it's “she sniffed cocaine off oil drum lids and had an affairs with an NBA player", and now they’re accusing her of taking part in wet t-shirt contests? "

I think the country has already been through this road before. This time, it will only add more fuel to the BACKfire. He's an idiot, and doesn't even know it.

44 posted on 09/14/2011 3:14:34 PM PDT by The Bronze Titan
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To: vicar7

As far as I am concerned, no.


45 posted on 09/14/2011 3:17:48 PM PDT by sport
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To: mrspeelwerneeded

I’m ok if she doesn’t run. Up until her Iowa speech, I didn’t think was going to anyway.


46 posted on 09/14/2011 3:20:52 PM PDT by rintense (Polls are for strippers and cross country skiing. ~ Sarah Palin, 9.3.11)
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To: vicar7

If you sent her money because you want her to run, and then she runs, does that mean you got your money’s worth out of your “donation”?


47 posted on 09/14/2011 3:57:19 PM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: CharlesWayneCT

Even if she does not run I trust her to use the money well. I trust her as a person whether she is a candidate or not. I do have a preference though because I do not trust those that are the front runners.


48 posted on 09/14/2011 4:35:05 PM PDT by vicar7 ("Polls are for strippers and cross-country skiers" Sarah Palin)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

They are hurting!

I’m sure that most Republican donors are doing what I’m doing:

Returning their mailers with “Holding my money for Sarah” written on them with a sharpie pen.

Only a complete fool would donate to the party after their cave-in on the debt ceiling.
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49 posted on 09/14/2011 5:14:29 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Sarah Palin - 2012 !)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

>> “said Scott Reed, a top RINO political consultant and former campaign manager for Bubb Dull in his 1996 White House bid.” <<

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LOL ! !

Get ready for President Sarah, Scott.


51 posted on 09/14/2011 5:21:54 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Sarah Palin - 2012 !)
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To: editor-surveyor
"Get ready for President Sarah"

Highly unlikely. I suspect she won't win a single primary.

52 posted on 09/14/2011 5:30:19 PM PDT by Artemis Webb (Perry 2012! A Conservative who can win!)
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To: editor-surveyor
Only a complete fool would donate to the party after their cave-in on the debt ceiling.

Just received my second Republican *survey* (Disguised donation request) Monday. Received one 2 months ago.

Wrote across it with a wide marker pen "No more Rinos, go tea party!!".
Same thing I wrote on the first one.

Wonder if I'll get another one in a couple of months?

53 posted on 09/14/2011 5:36:31 PM PDT by The Cajun (Palin, Free Republic, Mark Levin, Rush, Hannity......Nuff said.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Sarah should just endorse Michelle. Or if Michelle collapses she should endorse Sarah.

We need a conservative alliance to combat the Mitt & Rick Axis of RINOs.


54 posted on 09/14/2011 6:14:46 PM PDT by 83Vet4Life
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
re this tripe:


55 posted on 09/14/2011 6:27:37 PM PDT by tomkat (Sarah '12)
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To: Artemis Webb

A bit early to announce the zot season, eh what?


56 posted on 09/14/2011 10:07:21 PM PDT by SarahPalinForPresident2012 (She's runnin')
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