It means... UP YOURS WAPO!
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 ...
Palin, the one candidate with guts and spunk, reminded voters that McCain was simply the same 'ol same boring WashingtonDC cliche wrapped up in a frumpy ill-looking message and body. (shallow? yes, but true)
Ironically, Palin probably DID hurt McCain by reminding voters just how wimpy and awful McCain is on the stump... and in the halls of Congress.
she's a fiscal conservative but also a realist...she is personally against abortion and gay rights but she will not go against the court rulings, and she has proven that.....
she can appeal to all Pubs and rats as well....IF they believe in limited and honest govt.
It means... UP YOURS WAPO!
What makes Sarah Palin fresh is that she is authentic. She doesn’t con, and she doesn’t promise to lower the oceans.
‘Remember, before they hated you, they hated me’. She is strong enough not to care what or how they say it. Go Sarah.
Have any of y’all read some of the posts on that filthy blog? With all kidding aside, Demoncrats are flipping SEXIST.
that one made me laugh, Rich. :)
So apt, a new word for the dictionary.
is there an official Georgia election thread?
Please let General Manager- Goli Sheikholeslami (no joke)know what you think about this article by Chris Cillizza
by going to:
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Just click on her name and you can send your comments from this site.
They fear this woman, I think even more today than during the election.
That is because she has what 99.9% of politicians don’t have or cannot do. She connects with people instantly.
I posted WAPO GM’s email on the link and then sent her an email that said we will be expecting the next headline to be:
OBAMA DOES WASHINGTON subtitled WE’RE ALL SCREWED!
We’re all for the fairness doctrine in this case.
That's obscene.
She must be doing everything right.
Baloney. McCain picked her because he was wise enough to recognize she is going to be one of the future leaders of the party. If she runs and wins in ‘12 she will have been McCain’s great legacy.
Of course. They’re scared of her.
and all women they disagree with
In New York, the title would mean Georgia is happy as hell.
She never voted for the bailout.
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