Alaska Republicans close ranks around Palin.
Posted on 09/14/2008 7:59:08 PM PDT by nickcarraway
In Alaska's small political world, heads are still spinning over Sarah Palin's ascent to national stardom -- and not just because it happened overnight.
Only a few months ago, many leading Republicans here were deriding Palin as a free-spending oil baron in the mold of Hugo Chavez. Now most are doing their best to cheer the governor on as a budget-cutting fiscal conservative running for vice president.
Republican legislators may not like it when she talks in her stump speech about shaking up the good old boy network back home. They grumble that she is once again wielding her broad brush against innocent and guilty alike. But bitter memories of the past two years -- in which Palin's toughest opposition in Alaska came from inside her own political party -- appear to be glazing over in a new era of good feeling.
"You're left with no choice. It's one of those things where you just grin and bear it," said Andrew Halcro, a former Republican state representative and Palin critic. "I've seen people that have been very critical of her just close ranks."
Democrats are also in a tricky position.
Their alliances with Palin led to big legislative victories on oil taxes, the natural gas pipeline and ethics.
Democratic legislators say they oppose the McCain-Palin ticket, and some object to what they see as a new note of sarcasm toward Democrats in Palin's on-stage persona. But they have their own races to run in Alaska this fall, and they aren't eager to stand up against the wave of enthusiasm for Palin.
"It's very difficult for critics to know what to do in a situation like this," said Anchorage pollster and campaign consultant Ivan Moore. He noted that as governor,
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Their alliances with Palin led to big legislative victories on oil taxes, the natural gas pipeline and ethics.
My guess is they're not laughing as hard as we are.
Sarah “teflon” Heath Palin can not be destroyed by the MSM or any of those bottom feeders.
She was created for times such as these.
He’s still trying to figure out why his play yard insults didn’t stop her. Next the Democrat strategists will “toughen” up Barack Obama him for photo op.
I have a suggestion he is available and was in Vietnam too Barry!!! Always has a great way with folks.
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Don’t forget to ask “where you get one of them uh......oh i forgot what they call one of those things.
Alaska Republicans close ranks around Palin.
Welcome to the inside of the OODA loop...
Yeah. And I bet it's the guilty who are doing most of the grumbling.
btt
Awesome Musk Ox defensive formation.
On the Fox Sunday talking heads show, Bill Kristol mocked the NY Slimes and WashuffPo and their “exposes” of how Palin was an unpopular mayor, unpopular governor, etc. Then Juan started to regurgitate Demwit talking points and I switched stations.
M&R: Fired official has no grudge with Palin
(Fired Official Accused Of Death Threats By ExWife)
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(Sarah Laughs At SNL Skit Alert)
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Raids into Pakistan: What U.S. authority?
[CSM better ask Barack “I’d invade Pakistan” Obama?]
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Posted on 09/14/2008 7:43:47 PM PDT by Straight Vermonter
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Thanks! If you're not an Alaskan Sourdough, you should be.
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