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Sarah on Fox Now at Republican governors conference
Vanity | 11/12/2008 | vanity

Posted on 11/13/2008 6:52:15 AM PST by Aria

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To: afortiori

Good grief...she has 4 years to hone her skills. I agree that top of the ticket is a bit much at this stage..but give her time. Jindal is my pick for top of ticket at this point with her as VP...but that could change. 4 years is a long time in politics. We need to get geared up for 2010 though. That is where our energy needs to be right now.


41 posted on 11/13/2008 8:04:21 AM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: afortiori
I just keep hearing the same phases from her that were fine at first, but show a lack of depth at this point.

You mean phrases that won't work like Hope and Change?

42 posted on 11/13/2008 8:05:29 AM PST by Aria ("An America that could elect Sarah Palin might still save itself." Vin Suprynowicz)
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To: Aria
She, and others in her age group in the RNC are the ones who are going to be the leaders for getting the party out of the mess it is in. Tthe old guard has forgotten how to fight and even why we had to in the first place. As I have said before, no Republicans much above age 50 need apply really, with few exceptions. That group cut its teeth under Reagan, grew up with him in the Whitehouse either personally or in their early political lives. They remember it seems...
43 posted on 11/13/2008 8:07:00 AM PST by ejonesie22 (Stupidity has an expiration date 11-4-2012)
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To: Aria
Me thinks Sarah loves MSM attention has much as her failed partner McCain. And we all know what McCain was willing to do for media attention (sell our party down the river when it was convenient for face time). If Sarah has desires for higher office she should focus more on her current job (than with CNN interviews) she should become more versed in those skill sets needed for such and get herself away from the need of MSM attention.

But it seems through observation of late, she just loves it a little too much.

44 posted on 11/13/2008 8:08:29 AM PST by SevenMinusOne
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To: Aria
...intelligence, spirit, and VALUES...

Another plank in the "Guerrilla Conservative" movement. Thank you.

45 posted on 11/13/2008 8:11:16 AM PST by Turbo Pig (...to close with and destroy the enemy...)
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To: 9YearLurker
He'd do one or the other but not both. I think what he will do will depend on how really bad things are in 2-3 years. An old practiced hand that has been out of the national scene for sometime would be very appealing if things are real bad, but if things are just marginal youth would come into play.
46 posted on 11/13/2008 8:11:55 AM PST by ejonesie22 (Stupidity has an expiration date 11-4-2012)
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To: fortunate sun

Meow.


47 posted on 11/13/2008 8:13:05 AM PST by StAnDeliver (Meow.)
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To: basalt
Further evidence that Sarah Palin has defied all the conventional wisdom about vice presidential nominees.

Never before has a defeated vice presidential nominee risen to the de facto leadership of the party, instead of being written off as a dismal failure, right after a crushing election defeat.

Never before has the media taken more interest in the defeated vice presidential nominee than the vice president-elect right after the election.

Could the same have been said of any other vice presidential candidate McCain could have chosen?

Who would rally behind a defeated Tim Pawlenty, Charlie Crist, Mitt Romney, Tom Ridge or Joe Lieberman?

48 posted on 11/13/2008 8:13:37 AM PST by Loyalist (Tory! Tory! Tory!)
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To: truthkeeper
Frankly, it's only a matter of time before this forum begins to understand her immigration views are pretty much the same as John McCain's, and most likely one of the prerequisites of her selection.

This issue is critical to many of us here, especially those in the border states that have borne the brunt of lax enforcement. IMHO, it is far better that we vet these views now than several years down the road, unless we want to blow off another election.

I'm sure I'll be flamed but I don't have time to respond. Gotta get off to work now and redistribute some wealth.


I am afraid you are correct.

That having been said, I think there might be a chance to change her mind.

She has no formal experience with this problem and more than likely her position has been formed by talking to McCain.

Unlike the stubborn jackass McCain, there might be an opportunity to turn her around on this issue.
49 posted on 11/13/2008 8:14:40 AM PST by SoConPubbie (GOP: If you reward bad behavior all you get is more bad behavior.)
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To: Loyalist
Never before has the media taken more interest in the defeated vice presidential nominee than the vice president-elect right after the election.

You are right about that. Sarah is the GOP rock star right now. Normally the defeated VP nominee goes back to obscurity. If you're old enough, remember Bill Miller (Goldwater's VP) and his American Express commercials?

50 posted on 11/13/2008 8:18:27 AM PST by IndyTiger
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To: ejonesie22

But wouldn’t that mean two years as RNC chair while still being open to a run?

McCain at 72 obviously opens a wide span for a next or younger generation, but of those considered to be the next crew, really only Jindal would be positioned for a presidency in his 40’s. The rest I believe would be in their 50’s which puts them in their ‘CEO prime’, if you will, rather than still ‘youthful’.

That said, the Republicans obviously have a weakness for nominating old guys, and I might put Barbour at the top of my list among ‘the old guys’.


51 posted on 11/13/2008 8:19:18 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: StAnDeliver

Expand, please?


52 posted on 11/13/2008 8:20:47 AM PST by fortunate sun (Proud Palinista!)
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To: afortiori

I have to agree, at this point. She’s young and she’ll grow more comfortable discussing issues at length. But anyone who can watch her today and think that she holds a candle to Jindal from a policy standpoint is in complete and utter denial. I love the woman, but you’re smoking something if you think she is our answer in 2012. Bottom of the ticket? Sure, if she is willing.


53 posted on 11/13/2008 8:21:07 AM PST by Massghanistani
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To: afortiori

Give her some time. She was just thrown into the national spotlight a few months ago. Before being picked for v.p., she had no reason to be up on national issues. She sure knows her stuff when it comes to Alaska and energy. And I disagree with your assessment of her Greta interview. I thought she was speaking from the heart and trying to concentrate on what she was doing — cooking for a house full of folks. It was so refreshing to see a real person. We’ve seen the inside of her home a number of times now. How many times have we seen the inside of Obama’s home or Biden’s or even McCain’s? She has four years (2-2 1/2 before the presidential campaign starts) to get informed about foreign policy and other issues on the national level. I guarantee she’ll be topnotch just in time.


54 posted on 11/13/2008 8:21:23 AM PST by Proudcongal
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To: SoConPubbie; truthkeeper

Truth be told, you’re both probably on to something since illegal immigration is NOT a big issue in Alaska, all things considered. In fact most of the immigrants are Japanese, Korean, and Pacific Islanders, and not Mexican. She has never really to worry about them as a major problem.


55 posted on 11/13/2008 8:22:41 AM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin is a smart missile aimed at the heart of the left!)
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To: penelopesire

I think Palin/Jindal because I can’t see her second again. Jindal’s great too, but he’s young enough that in 12 years he’ll only be 48 I think.


56 posted on 11/13/2008 8:23:45 AM PST by Proudcongal
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To: Aria

I’m sorry but she is NOT the savior of the GOP. She is obviously accomplished in order to be Gov. of Alaska but I do not see her a presidential timber. If the GOP gloms onto her as the hope for 2012 it gurantees another 4 years of Obama. I know...I suck. It’s just my observations


57 posted on 11/13/2008 8:24:46 AM PST by NCBraveheart (OBAMA/STALIN 2012...CHANGE YOU WILL SUBMIT TO!!!!)
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To: truthkeeper

Frankly, it’s only a matter of time before this forum begins to understand her immigration views are pretty much the same as John McCain’s, and most likely one of the prerequisites of her selection.
+++ **** +++ ***

I’m afraid you may be right. I just can’t give on the amnesty issue, it’s a deal breaker to me. I see firsthand what taking care of illegals is doing to our healthcare system. Emergency rooms are closing everywhere because of this. Never gets into the news, but it’s happening.


58 posted on 11/13/2008 8:25:11 AM PST by Reagan69 (No Representation without Taxation !)
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To: popdonnelly

It’s pointless to go after the Latinos.

They will vote for the party that offers them the most handouts. PERIOD.

When hard-working citizens get tired of paying for other peoples’ way, they will become more conservative.


59 posted on 11/13/2008 8:27:48 AM PST by Reagan69 (No Representation without Taxation !)
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To: afortiori

i agree, we will both probably be “kicked off” for saying so. However, I did go to her rally here in Ohio and did enjoy seeing her, but I agree about the depth. She needs more experience, which could come over the next few years. I do think Jindal has proven to be an effective governor as has Barbour. Sarah’s numbers nationally are only 45% approval rating per Gallup, and you can bet that percentage is Republicans.


60 posted on 11/13/2008 8:28:17 AM PST by ohiogrammy (12)
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