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FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WORTH LOOKING AT – AND THEY DIDN’T ELECT HER
The Daily Telegraph ^ | 12/30/2008 | Tim Blair

Posted on 12/30/2008 10:02:48 AM PST by GVnana

FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WORTH LOOKING AT – AND THEY DIDN’T ELECT HER

Tim Blair
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 05:24am

It’s probably for the best that Sarah Palin failed to become US vice-president, because if she had, the implosion among various snooty political classes, conservative and Left, would have been measurable from Venus. The world can only tolerate so much turmoil in one year.

Everyone always talks about the need for grassroots reform and politicians with real-world experience, then along came a real-world politician from the grass (well, snow) roots of Alaska, and the commentariat ridiculed her.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008review; 2008veep; mccain; palin
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To: griswold3

Too obvious for me. Of course ... McCain.


21 posted on 12/30/2008 10:25:12 AM PST by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: GVnana
Sarah is a Grandma! Congratulations to the Palin’s.!
22 posted on 12/30/2008 10:27:35 AM PST by angcat ("When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe".)
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To: mgc1122

Given a little more time ... she would have done it!
The month after her announcing ... she was absent from the scene. A big mistake, as it reduced her exposure to the public.

She learned a lot from the experience of how the game is played in Washington, didn’t she?

She has what it takes to connect with the people.


23 posted on 12/30/2008 10:28:39 AM PST by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: mgc1122

60-40%? It would have been more like 80+%. McCain is such a loser he caused several Republican and Conservatives to sit this one out.

I know I nearly sat this one out until “The Sarah” shone her bright light.

Hopefully she will run in 2012.


24 posted on 12/30/2008 10:29:13 AM PST by Vendome
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To: Vendome

I also voted FOR Sarah and will be fully supporting her in 2012 if she runs for President. Sure hope so!!


25 posted on 12/30/2008 10:36:20 AM PST by seekthetruth
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To: EggsAckley

“Sweet” Caroline Kennedy looks a lot like the haughty John F. Kerry who, by the way, served in Vietnam if you are not aware. She brings back memories of a better time for most liberals....a time when 2004 was fresh and new and we only had pesky, “minor nuisance” terrorism to worry about provided the “global test” for worrying about terrorism was passed.

Caroline Kennedy looks a lot like Ann Coulter if Ann Couler contracted AIDS and turned leftist. Leftists always wind up looking like the Emperor in Star Wars in their old age. All of that worrying and caring does that to you.


26 posted on 12/30/2008 10:46:55 AM PST by edh (I need a better tagline)
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To: edh

Almost forgot....comparing Sarah Palin’s looks to Caroline Kennedy’s is like like comparing a Victoria Secret model to Abe Vigoda in briefs.


27 posted on 12/30/2008 10:49:33 AM PST by edh (I need a better tagline)
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To: WinOne4TheGipper

>>See, what happens? We get a female vice-presidential candidate and all of a sudden she replaces Ann Coulter as the official FR Pervs favorite gal!;)<<

No way; Ann will ALWAYS be No. 1. BUT, more pictures like this of the Guv and well, maybe, no, oh shucks, ...

Can I have them both, please?


28 posted on 12/30/2008 11:06:35 AM PST by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners.)
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To: GVnana

I think it would be great if she continued to serve as Governor of one of the states not running to the fedgov like a whining toddler. Let Alaska be the beacon of Liberty.


29 posted on 12/30/2008 11:10:36 AM PST by bvw
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To: edh
John F. Kerry who, by the way, served in Vietnam if you are not aware

Huh! How 'bout THAT!

30 posted on 12/30/2008 11:13:05 AM PST by Right Wing Assault (What's Obama's Secret?)
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To: bvw

http://www.teamsarah.org

I joined!


31 posted on 12/30/2008 11:17:36 AM PST by bicyclerepair (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
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To: Vendome
McCain is such a loser he caused several Republican and Conservatives to sit this one out.

I've heard estimates that 6-7 million conservatives just stayed home. 

32 posted on 12/30/2008 11:20:56 AM PST by MNnice
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To: Niuhuru
They are jealous. She has charisma which is lacking in Hillary, she of the weird faces and bug eyes.

The media would have played it up big if S. Palin had said "you know" half as many times as Miss Caroline.

33 posted on 12/30/2008 11:22:47 AM PST by apocalypto
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To: GVnana

see tagline...


34 posted on 12/30/2008 12:11:52 PM PST by CharlieOK1 (Don't blame me, I voted for Sarah)
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To: edh
Comparing Sarah Palin’s looks to Caroline Kennedy’s is like like comparing a Victoria Secret model to Abe Vigoda in briefs.

That post deserves an award! Got to be one of the best I've ever read on FR, and I've read some great posts!

35 posted on 12/30/2008 12:51:50 PM PST by Finny ("Raise hell. Vote smart." -- Ted Nugent.)
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To: GVnana

Bttt


36 posted on 12/30/2008 1:05:27 PM PST by feedback doctor (The first female president will be a Conservative Republican)
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To: Red Badger
I bet she could kick Caroline Kennedy’s butt!..............

It is impossible. Caroline doesn't have any butt. LOL
37 posted on 12/30/2008 1:32:26 PM PST by MooseChic
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To: GVnana

DADGUM! You can post ANY photo of SARAH and I swear, the fight comes back, apathy be damned, full steam ahead! Let’s take back our country with SARAH!!


38 posted on 12/30/2008 8:09:01 PM PST by brushcop (We remember SSG Harrison Brown, PVT Andrew Simmons B CO 2/69 3ID KIA Iraq OIF IV)
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To: brushcop
What about the Palin League of Super Heroines


39 posted on 12/31/2008 5:57:51 AM PST by Oztrich Boy ("Never apologize, Mister. It's a sign of weakness" - Nathan Brittles)
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