Posted on 09/08/2008 9:38:19 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
More evidence the Sarah Palin effect continues to benefit her Republican presidential campaign with Sen. John McCain.
The two of them split up in Kansas City for the day today, with Palin flying to Cincinnati for more study, and McCain moving on to Democrat Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago to raise some money in his opponent's political backyard.
Our Swamp pal Rick Pearson reports that while McCain will blow through the Windy City only briefly this evening, it looks like it'll be well worth his while.
Local organizers of McCain's fundraising event at the downtown Chicago Hilton say they expect to net at least $4 million for the Arizona senator's campaign tonight, actually for the Republican National Committee. Event fees range from $1,000 for the general reception, $5,000 for a smaller reception and photo with the candidate and $25,000 for an intimate dinner with him.
The event is described by local McCain supporters as one of a handful of regional big-bucks fundraisers for the Republican contender.
State Rep Jim Durkin of Westchester, who's heading McCain's Illinois money efforts, said ticket sales surged as soon as McCain named Alaska Gov. Palin as his GOP running mate just over a week ago and continued through her rousing speech to delegates at last week's Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
"Since he named Palin, this has taken on a life of its own," Durkin said. He added that he noticed an increase in female business executives buying tickets for the fundraiser, even though they won't get a chance to see or hear her tonight.
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There’s definitely something here!
Hehehehe, my $25 contribution pales in comparison. But never fear I will donate another $25 next month.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Obammie has scheduled a "summit" with William Blythe Jefferson Rodham Clinton. I don't think all is going well in Mudville. (But Kos, DU and the Huffington Puff is another story). By the way, whatever happend to MorOns.org?
Obama, on the other hand, may be feeling the squeeze: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077849/posts
Rather ...
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Obammie was called on the carpet for an ole=fashioned *ss-whoopin” from William Blythe Jefferson Rodham Clinton.
yeah, there was a 20 point swing among white female voters to McCain...
(Every feminist knows that!)
Greatest. VP. Pick. Ever.
money well spent...hopefully maher will keep running his mouth, evidently it’s really helping us out
Ya, Palin is not only breaking the glass ceiling. She is breaking the stereotypes of the left of what a powerful woman is supposed to be. The left no longer has a monopoly on the definition of womanhood.
LOL! Labor Day is over! Americans have figured out that, although Obama might be “history” because he doesn’t look like the people on our currency, he is also an empty suit. There’s nothing in the old noggin’ either. The lights are on...
I'm doing what I can, and so are you.
I have gone from a “anybody but Obami the Commie” voter to
a “proud to be a Republican” voter. The choice of Governor Palin is giving me hope once again.
I’ve been wondering:
These toilets that flush when you’re finished — do they when or are they guessing?
Wait until Obama names his running mate. That’s going to be huge.
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