Posted on 01/18/2012 11:10:03 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- On June 3, 2010, a phone rang at the campaign headquarters of Iowa gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad.
Leo Hough, a receptionist, picked up and was greeted by a familiar voice. It was Sarah Palin, calling to let the campaign know that she was about to endorse Branstad on Facebook and Twitter.
There had been no previous discussions between the former Alaska governor and the candidate, who was as pleasantly surprised as everyone else when told the news.
That episode is typical of how Palin has made endorsements: suddenly, independently and without fanfare.
After leaving an indelible mark on the 2010 midterm elections, Palin has had a minimal impact thus far in this cycle. But one presidential candidate is hoping that the Mama Grizzly is about to come out of hibernation.
Despite the deeply held maxim that endorsements are overrated, Newt Gingrich and his senior aides are increasingly hopeful of gaining Palin’s support, which could mark a significant turn in the Republican nominating fight.
In a Fox News appearance on Tuesday night, the 2008 vice presidential nominee stopped just short of endorsing Gingrich but told Sean Hannity that if she were a South Carolina resident, she would vote for him “in order to keep this thing going.”
Palin’s husband, Todd, endorsed Gingrich earlier this month, and top Palin aides have told RCP that both members of Alaska’s most famous political couple speak favorably of the former House speaker in private...
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“Palin has had a minimal impact thus far in this cycle. But one presidential candidate is hoping that the Mama Grizzly is about to come out of hibernation.”
Just do it, Sarahcuda!
Bummer that Santorium surge doesn’t seem to have legs, but anything to stop ObRomney.
I’ll call her later today and let her know what “CainConservative” wants her to do...
Ok, Fanboy.
Newt, Santorum, or Cain ..and I’m happy.
Newt, Santorum, or Cain ..and I’m happy.
Indeed and I’m thrilled!
I find it amusing that Gingrich is now groveling to make the final sell to Sarah Palin for her endorsement and to win over her supporters. Not that she matters any more...or so they say.
Gee, I missed the groveling. As far as the rest - bunny / pancake.
Gingrich sees Sarah Palin as vice president, Cabinet secretary
Gingrich: I'd like Palin in my administration
All I can say is that if Palin cuts a deal with the Newt, then she'd better get it in writing since he can't be trusted.
Gingrich: ‘Strategic Blunder’ for Palin to Mock Obama as ‘Community Organizer’
Gingrich says Palin will not be the future GOP leader
Fox Primary: Gingrich Says Palin Must "Slow Down" And "Think Through What She Is Saying"
Support?
Like a Saturn V rocket on a launch pad!
really, what could go wrong?
The Palin haters have no sane arguments, they are now the ones walking around in public with their underwear on the outside and assbackwards.
Newt’s last stand - hiding behind a woman’s skirt.
Involving Sarah Palin in any way, endorsement, administration, whatever, will only make my favor of Gingrich grow.
Veep! Would she take it again? (please, please, please, please, please.....)
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