Posted on 07/03/2009 10:48:41 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Sarah Palin’s jaw-dropping announcement that she is quitting her job as Alaska governor before finishing even her first term has divided Republican ranks and the wider political community in a very familiar fashion.
Many establishment GOP operatives and political commentators of various stripes were withering, both about the decision and the way she announced it—in a jittery, hyperkinetic news conference that rambled between self-congratulation and bitter accusations at the foes she says are eager to destroy her.
The performance, by these lights, adds credence to the claims of some associates that Palin—burned by the intense scrutiny on her and the crossfire that swirls around her—is so fed up that she's ready to get out of elective politics. Even if it's only the small stage of Alaska politics she hopes to escape, skeptics say Friday’s events also diminished and perhaps even demolished what was left of her viability as a 2012 presidential candiate.
But her defenders believed an unorthodox move, even if risky, has a clear logic and may only further increase her standing with conservatives who don’t care what establishment figures in or out of the GOP think. Leaving the governor’s office at the end of this month leaves her free to travel the country, command large speaking fees, and begin the process of rallying her devotees without pesky home-state opponents criticizing every move.
These varied reactions were an echo of the debates that have followed Palin every step since her nomination as John McCain’s running mate ten months ago—a surprise that turned out to be just the first of many surprises served up by one of the most colorful and polarizing American political figures in a generation.
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To the other side of the GOP. Join or get out of way, because we will fight, where they appease.
There is little split among conservatives, only the RINO's are running scared.
Bad link.
Wow... I didn’t know this. Too surprised to comment.
I smell fresh dog feces. Oh... It's just the Politico.
I must have been watching a different press conference.
Just go after the families of the libs and their allies in the press - file ethics complaints and lawsuits just to cost them money. The dem party and their press
can go to hell. Forcing any political leader out with these tactics is a disgrace. And how are the libs taking this? Do they feel any guilt? No - just high fives all around.
I smell more drivel from Politico. Ever notice this rag never reports about the Democrats in disagreement about anything? Never forget Roger Simon put this POS together.
The wife just told me that she heard on the news earlier today that the Palin’s are talking about moving to the lower 48. Anyone else hear or read about that?
If she couldn’t handle being attacked as Governor, what does she think being President will be like? Independent Counsels cost more than $2 million.
Hopefully here in Dallas/Fort Worth!!
Anything’s possible I suppose. I’m not convinced her stepping down split the party any more than she already had.
There was the McCain/Romney faction that seemed to be trying to nullify her popularity. I despised that. Then there was the side that though she wasn’t ready. Then there was the side who was defending her against all comers.
Some Republicans and even some Conservatives were adopting the left’s canard that she wasn’t ready to be President. I just took one of them to task this morning. What did I get for it? I got my lunch handed to me by none other than Sarah Palin herself.
In one fell swoop, she proved the critics right. I said she was a fighter. I said she was made of tough stuff. I said she was politically savvy enough to be President.
If a Democrat had done what Palin did this morning, I’d be making mince-meat out of them.
Now I’m just shaking my head and wondering how long this faction of devotees will cling to her like the McCainiacs did their loss leader.
I’d say that I’m going to support Bobby Jindal from now on, but I seem to be the kiss of death to Republicans I care for.
Good luck Bobby. I don’t support you bud. I’d never put a curse on you like that.
Good grief. What’s next in this party, 50% of the Republican women to announce they’re gay and leave their husbands for fat leftist chicks?
FTJM
Since Nov 5, 2008
Are you guys at least getting overtime from Axelrod? Holidays are double time and a half aren’t they?
Wishful thinking from the Politico and liberals. Eventually Obama is going to screw up things so badly that people will elect anyone who runs against him. So for liberals and Politico, your time to be crushed is coming, it is not a matter of if it only a matter of when. Enjoy your drunkenness in power while it lasts. At the end it is very f***ed to be a white liberal male Jonathan Martin and you know it.
A Conservative quits her job as governor after 2 years and 7 months and her supporters applaud it. Simple amazing. Let's have another speech about honor, duty and commitment!
Mit’s minions are on this in short order it smells like.
Who are you supporting ?
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