She is, in fact, a proven fiscal conservative. And she is a social conservative; yet, she has governed as a libertarian on social issues in keeping with the sentiments of the people of her state. The idea that she doesn't appeal to a broad base is belied by her astronomical approval ratings. As I noted, Alaska is a very libertarian state. She could not have garnered 90% approval ratings if she governed as a theocrat. And she did not get those approval ratings by handing out blank checks either. They like fiscal conservatism up there and they recognized her as a genuine fiscal conservative because she has proven it over and over by dramatically cutting spending and halting the growth of government. Those are the facts.
“And she is a social conservative; yet, she has governed as a libertarian on social issues in keeping with the sentiments of the people of her state. The idea that she doesn’t appeal to a broad base is belied by her astronomical approval ratings. As I noted, Alaska is a very libertarian state. She could not have garnered 90% approval ratings if she governed as a theocrat. “
Well said.
“The ratings being reported in Alaska for Palin are extraordinarily high, said Jay Leve, editor of SurveyUSA. Those kinds of numbers are unprecedented.”