Posted on 03/31/2014 8:01:12 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Sarah Palin: Ex-veep nominee backs three Dixie Senate hopefuls. Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin (R), whose support often helps propel underdog conservatives into the winner’s circle, has now endorsed three Republican US candidates who are challenging establishment-backed contenders. The latest is in Mississippi, where Palin has given her imprimatur to state Sen. Chris McDaniel (R) in his challenge to six-term US Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS). Before that, Palin endorsed Oklahoma House Speaker T. W. Shannon (R) over US Rep. James Lankford (R-OK), and Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel (R) in a multi-candidate field to succeed US Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA). More to come?
Virginia: Warner leads Gillespie. It’s 46% for US Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), 31% for his GOP challenger Ed Gillespie, and 6% for Libertarian Robert Sarvis, says last week’s Quinnipiac Poll. While the 15-point gap doesn’t look good for Gillespie, he is far less known than Warner and still kept the incumbent below 50%. Meanwhile, Gillespie raised funds in New York City with the help of Mitt Romney.
Road to the White House: Post highlights Rand Paul, Jeb Bush. On March 28, The Washington Post published a front-page story noting that US Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has assembled a 200-person network of supporters, covering all 50 states, to help him organize, raise funds, and gauge his strength, an all-but-sure sign that the small-l libertarian Paul is going for the gold in 2016. Then on March 30, the Post, under the headline, “GOP elite hoping to lure Jeb Bush,” noted that many prominent Republicans, “alarmed by the steady rise of Sen. Rand Paul” and afraid that Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) has been permanently damaged by “bridgegate,” are trying to get former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) to run. Stay tuned!!!
Sarah Palin has endorsed many candidates since 2010. They have won and lost
as can be expected. I don’t vouch for the accuracy of these list or if any
endorsement answers the question you posed.
Here is the 2010 list
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/politics/palin_tracker/
2012 list
http://us4palin.com/accomplishments/master-list-of-governor-palins-2012-accomplishments/
I don't see this as a slight against Sarah. I have the same question and hope...that she'll endorse Bright against Linda in SC and Bevin against Midge, in KY. We REALLY could use a Sarah endorsement in these two races!!
You should all know that Sarah Palin only endorses candidates that seek her endorsement. She won't insert herself into a race unless asked first.
Rest well tonight, for soon we must focus on important House and Senate races," wrote Palin amid Booker's win and the deal to end the federal government shutdown. "Let’s start with Kentucky – which happens to be awfully close to South Carolina, Tennessee, and Mississippi – from sea to shining sea we will not give up. We’ve only just begun to fight.
I can't imagine that Bevin, Bright or Lamar primary opponents would not seek her endorsement, but who knows?
I saw something about Jeb Bush on Fox earlier today. I changed the channel.
I think you over estimate Rick Santorum’s drawing power. I like the guy, but, he won’t get very far. The religious right is his strong suit, but beyond that..... nah.
Glad your Post #8 followed your Post #7. I was about to ask you: “Why not Sarah?” Of those listed, she’s the only one I would get enthusiastic about. I’d love to see her and Hillary face off.
Maybe I’m missing something be-baw, but Sarah Palin is highly esteemed on this website. FReepers love Sarah.
Well, how about a Palin/Cruz Ticket. First woman for Prez and first Hispanic ever on the same Ticket. I’d love to see Sarah side-by-side with Hillary on the same stage.
Getting used to this newer used computer and Windows 7..just love Sarah..will follow her anywhere..
Palin has over 4 million Facebook followers and more than 1 million twitter followers.
She would also have a 1-million-person network the day she announces. At least.
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