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Palin Does Georgia: What Does It Mean?
Washington Post ^ | December 2, 2008 | Chris Clizza

Posted on 12/02/2008 1:50:52 PM PST by lewisglad

Palin's decision to blanket the state with appearances -- and the rock-star reception she is receiving -- speaks to two basic facts about the former vice presidential nominee: she is beloved by the base of the party and she has absolutely no intention of stepping off the national stage any time soon.

While Palin has been widely derided by many political commentators and many Democrats, it's hard to dispute that there is no more appealing face for the party faithful at the moment than her's.

Though few in the GOP base would admit it publicly, there is a significant weariness with President George W. Bush and, to a lesser extent, Sen. John McCain. Palin represents something totally different -- in the way she looks, the way she talks and in her résumé.

"She's a very, very fresh face for every Republican, and some independents, said Fred Davis, the lead media consultant for McCain's presidential race. "She is a breath of fresh air."

And, remember, that runoff elections are fundamentally a fight between the two parties' bases; turnout is a HUGE problem for both sides in runoffs so any politician who can provide a jolt of energy to the base -- a la Palin -- is a hugely valuable commodity for a politician like Chambliss

The interest in Palin from those who count themselves loyal Republican footsoldiers is compounded by the Alaska governor's clear desire to remain a player (and potential candidate) in the party for years to come.

She's been bitten hard by the political bug and is willing to endure long plane rides to stay in the national game," said Phil Musser, a GOP media consultant.

(Excerpt) Read more at voices.washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: chambliss; ga2008; opwp; palin
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1 posted on 12/02/2008 1:50:52 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: lewisglad

In other words, the drubbing you peckerwoods in the media thought you were giving her backfired bigtime.


2 posted on 12/02/2008 1:51:55 PM PST by skeeter (Its Barry's fault)
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To: lewisglad

That title being worded like that is insulting as hell, is the MSM still trying to degrade her even now?


3 posted on 12/02/2008 1:53:23 PM PST by Abathar (Proudly posting without reading the article carefully since 2004)
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To: lewisglad

Imagine the surprise in the PravdaMedia in 2012, if they would find Sarah Palin “revving up conservative the base” — and “the conservative base” is greater than 50% of the voters.


4 posted on 12/02/2008 1:54:10 PM PST by unspun (PRAY & WORK FOR FREEDOM - investigatingobama.blogspot.com)
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To: lewisglad
Palin is also earning “street credits” She may well be the soul of the Republican Party!
5 posted on 12/02/2008 1:55:09 PM PST by carcraft (The Obamalator, sold on TV, very expensive,doesn't work , is a cheap copy of the original Caterlator)
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To: lewisglad
It means that she is going to take the liberals down over the next four years, whenever, and wherever she can.

GO SARAH GO!

HOW SARAH PALIN TRUMPS LIBERALISM



MORE DESIGNS HERE

6 posted on 12/02/2008 1:55:21 PM PST by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free...never has been, never will be. (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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To: lewisglad

blanket the state? these writers just dont give up.

she showed up at 2 places while she was on her way to that governors meeting today. from what i understand they asked her to do it. it’s not like she went out of her way to intrude or step on anyone’s toes.

also, if youve ever been to Alaska from Nov-Mar, it’s not exactly a fun place. Intense cold, always dark, very depressing. So, I don’t blame her if she wants to get away every now and then.


7 posted on 12/02/2008 1:55:29 PM PST by jeltz25
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To: Abathar
That title being worded like that is insulting as hell, is the MSM still trying to degrade her even now?

Of course. They're scared of her.

8 posted on 12/02/2008 1:55:39 PM PST by cowboyway ("The beauty of the Second Amendment is you won't need it until they try to take it away"--Jefferson)
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To: lewisglad

Democrats in Alaska, such as the Dem mouthpiece Anchorage Daily are approaching derangement over Gov Palin’s popularity.


9 posted on 12/02/2008 1:55:45 PM PST by RightWhale (We were so young two years ago and the DJIA was 12,000)
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To: Abathar
That title being worded like that is insulting as hell, is the MSM still trying to degrade her even now?

Demonically evil.

All conservatives need to understand that -- and not contribute to the sexualization (defilement) of Sarah Palin.

...OR ANY OTHER WOMAN.

10 posted on 12/02/2008 1:56:09 PM PST by unspun (PRAY & WORK FOR FREEDOM - investigatingobama.blogspot.com)
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To: lewisglad
What a FOUL headline.

Anyone know how to contact this Chris Sleazy and let him know he's a strongwomanaphobe?

11 posted on 12/02/2008 1:57:54 PM PST by dianed
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To: lewisglad
Though few in the GOP base would admit it publicly, there is a significant weariness with President George W. Bush and, to a lesser extent, Sen. John McCain.

Are they nuts. One thing the election did show is that many in the GOP "base" are very weary of President Bush and Sen. McCain and they are NOT reluctant to "admit" it.

12 posted on 12/02/2008 1:58:06 PM PST by Prokopton
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To: jeltz25

-29 today. Smart critters are curled up in their nests. People are out and about as usual.


13 posted on 12/02/2008 1:58:09 PM PST by RightWhale (We were so young two years ago and the DJIA was 12,000)
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To: lewisglad

It means that she doesn’t want to see a filibuster-proof majority. These MSM clymers are stuck on stupid with this perpetual presidential horserace.


14 posted on 12/02/2008 1:58:31 PM PST by Dahoser (America's great untapped alternative energy source: The Founding Fathers spinning in their graves.)
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To: lewisglad
It means she is the GOP star and McCain will probably try to ruin her so he can prevent her success- to keep himself from shouldering the blame for his loss.
15 posted on 12/02/2008 1:58:50 PM PST by Vision ("Test everything. Hold on to the Good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21)
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To: skeeter

There are a multitude of bible verses that apply to Palin and how the world is treating her.

She’s a Godly woman, living her life as best as a sinner can, and she’s hated for it (2 Cor 2:14-17, Mat 5:14).

They don’t understand her, or us for liking her (John 3:19-21, John 1:5, Titus 1:15).

Jesus told us to expect this (John 15:18-25)


16 posted on 12/02/2008 1:59:21 PM PST by MrB (The 0bamanation: Marxism, Infanticide, Appeasement, Depression, Thuggery, and Censorship)
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To: dianed

It is a nasty headline. Can you imagine the Post using that on a Dem? No way.


17 posted on 12/02/2008 2:00:02 PM PST by Vision ("Test everything. Hold on to the Good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21)
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To: lewisglad
"True general election campaigns will have to make a hard decision if her appeal to certain conservatives is worth losing moderates and independents," said Weaver.

Screw 'em!

18 posted on 12/02/2008 2:00:19 PM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin is a smart missile aimed at the heart of the left!)
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To: lewisglad

Alternate headline....”We’re scared sh@tless, Palin is here, and not going away”.


19 posted on 12/02/2008 2:00:22 PM PST by ScreamingFist (Annihilation - The result of underestimating your enemies. NRA)
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To: lewisglad

Palin does Georgia???

How demeaning!!!

Like no one would notice the take on the famous porn movie featuring a girl’s name and a city. Good God, I never thought I could despise the media more than I do now.


20 posted on 12/02/2008 2:00:59 PM PST by autumnraine (Churchill: " we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall never surrender")
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