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Palin galvanizes Democratic Party base
Reuters ^ | 10/8/08 | Ed Stoddard

Posted on 10/07/2008 10:48:47 PM PDT by pissant

DALLAS (Reuters) - Republican evangelicals are not the only political base vice presidential pick Sarah Palin is energizing.

Democratic foot soldiers have sprung into action in response to John McCain's running-mate's personal attacks on their candidate, Barack Obama, her opposition to abortion rights and her endorsement from religious conservatives.

"When Palin's radical and extremist views are combined with her inexperience and questionable record, it makes for an energizing brew more potent than Red Bull," said Colorado Democratic leader Pat Waak, referring to the caffeinated energy drink.

Palin's impact on the left was seen almost immediately after her rousing speech last month at the Republican National Convention, when Obama's campaign reported the next day that over $8 million had poured into it from over 130,000 donors.

More recently, Palin drew the ire of Democrats when she accused Obama of "palling around" with terrorists because he served on a community board in Chicago with former 1960s radical William Ayers.

"Her attacks will make liberals see red," added political scientist Cal Jillson of Southern Methodist University.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008electionbias; alreuters; msmbs; obamaayersconnection; palin; pentagonbomber
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To: AmericanGirlRising

Can I get a translation of that?


21 posted on 10/07/2008 11:04:34 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: AmericanGirlRising

I admit to speaking a bit of ebonics and some pig latin, but I’m at a loss here.


22 posted on 10/07/2008 11:08:49 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: pissant

You can be sure that if the Dim’s are claiming that Palin is helping their cause, it’s because this woman has them scared to death of her. If she was no threat, then there would be zero reason for them to even mention her name in passing.


23 posted on 10/07/2008 11:09:12 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier, and enthusiastic supporter of McCain/Palin)
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To: pissant
Is it too late for McCain to switch rolls with Sarah? Or maybe better yet, just let Sarah be the Presidential nominee and drop McCain from the ticket. Let her pic her own VP later on like after she is elected.
24 posted on 10/07/2008 11:09:17 PM PDT by Evil Slayer (Sarah Palin reminds me of the story about David and Goliath)
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To: pissant; AmericanGirlRising

me too. dont know what it means. conservative women get the shaft, how? I aint pissed, am i suppose to be? color me confused.


25 posted on 10/07/2008 11:10:10 PM PDT by CanadianMusherinMI (Mrs. Musher here!)
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To: SoldierDad

Every time the Democrats find themselves having to run against Palin, they start tanking.


26 posted on 10/07/2008 11:17:19 PM PDT by A Balrog of Morgoth (QMC(SW) USN........ CG21 DD988 FFG34 PC6 ARS53)
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To: A Balrog of Morgoth

Yep, and it’s fun to watch.


27 posted on 10/07/2008 11:20:39 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier, and enthusiastic supporter of McCain/Palin)
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To: pissant
"When Palin's radical and extremist views...
WOW! Sarah Palin's views are radical and extremist...Look how extremely dumbed down they are.
28 posted on 10/07/2008 11:20:44 PM PDT by lewislynn (What does the global warming movement and the Fairtax movement have in common? Disinformation)
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To: pissant
Who are they kidding, Liberals are mind-numbed juvenile robots, the will vote for anything that the the DNC puts up.
29 posted on 10/08/2008 12:00:46 AM PDT by SeaWolf (Orwell must have foreseen the 21st Century US Congress when he wrote 1984)
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To: pissant
Palin galvanizes Democratic Party base

Oh come on, these fascists were already marching on the Reichstag before Sarah showed up on the radar...

30 posted on 10/08/2008 2:30:52 AM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Caipirabob
The Democrat Base was already rabid.

The Democrat Base:
Communist,
Socialist,
Godless Hollywood
Code Pink,
Welfare Crowd,
Criminals,
Hard Core Unionist
Old Hippies from the 60's

31 posted on 10/08/2008 4:38:33 AM PDT by Rodm (Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings)
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To: Rodm

I have heard what the otherwise respectful old democrats have said about palin (prositute, female dog, just a pair of mamary glands etc).

In days of old the democrats would have been wiped out by duels.


32 posted on 10/08/2008 4:41:35 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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