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Washington Times Has Now Updated Title from "EXCLUSIVE: Palin to stump for conservative Democrats"
Washington Times ^ | July 12, 2009 | Ralph Z. Hallow

Posted on 07/11/2009 9:00:10 AM PDT by SolidWood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska | Brushing aside the criticisms of pundits and politicos, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she plans to jump immediately back into the national political fray — stumping for conservative issues and even Democrats — after she prematurely vacates her elected post at month's end.

The former Republican vice-presidential nominee and heroine to much of the GOP's base said in an interview she views the electorate as embattled and fatigued by nonstop partisanship, and she is eager to campaign for Republicans, independents and even Democrats who share her values on limited government, strong defense and "energy independence."

"I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation," she said over lunch in her downtown office, 40 miles from her now-famous hometown of Wasilla — population 7,000 — where she began her political career.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


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To: newfreep

thanks—made me smile...


341 posted on 07/11/2009 11:07:24 AM PDT by Freedom56v2 ("If you think healthcare is expensive now, just wait till it is free! "~ PJ O'Rourke)
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To: OldDeckHand
I worked in a legislature for many years for a very conservative state rep whose passion was for the pro-life cause.

When I first went there, there was one pro-life Democrat that when the RATs were in control was treated very badly by her caucus. Then Republicans took control and her vote was of some value then. Then RATS took control again and this was several years later and then I realized how useless a pro-life Democrat really is. They have to know as long as they remain Democrats they can have absolutely NO positive effect on any kind of pro-life legislation. It was then I lost respect for her and any other so-called pro-life Democrat legislators who may have been elected.

Pro-lifers should not be fooled into believing these people are of any value in advancing pro-life legislation.

I know my next statement will cause me to get flamed but it's the truth and that is that if we ever are confronted with the choice of a so-called pro-life RAT running against a pro-choice Republican, always choose the pro-choice Republican. It will get our people in positions of power. I've learned my lesson.

343 posted on 07/11/2009 11:07:50 AM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: jpsb

But it appears she’s abandoning her principles for the opportunity of a speaking fee. Maybe there is an explation, but I don’t see it.


344 posted on 07/11/2009 11:09:25 AM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: Two Kids' Dad
:)We always donate to local candidates only.In fact RNC called a few days ago and my husband told them no.I love Sarah but I'll wait.
345 posted on 07/11/2009 11:10:08 AM PDT by fatima (Free hugs today :).)
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To: Sarah Barracuda
The great irony is that if the media had just left her alone after the last election, we would probably not even be hearing very much from her. All the media attention has just made her much more popular among her base, has made Sarah Palin a household name, and it now looks as if she may the first woman president!

For over 200 years America has been held hostage by the two party system. Both parties are hopelessly corrupt. Neither will go down quietly and without a fight. Power always fights to preserve its power. Sarah is a threat to both the GOP & the DNC.

God Bless her!

346 posted on 07/11/2009 11:10:09 AM PDT by Left2Right ("Starve the Beast!")
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To: Republic; Extremely Extreme Extremist
EEE, how in the hell did McCain, of all people, have the smarts to bring Sarah out of ALaska and into our homes down in in the lower 40? God Bless John McCain for this.

Blind squirrel, acorn.

347 posted on 07/11/2009 11:10:40 AM PDT by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: jla

Read post 343.


348 posted on 07/11/2009 11:10:41 AM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma
Palin must not understand how important it is for Republicans to gain a majority.

Yeah, that really worked out well from 2000 - 2006.

349 posted on 07/11/2009 11:11:27 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("President Obama, your agenda is not new, it's not change, and it's not hope" - Rush Limbaugh 02/28)
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma

Baloney. I doubt if you ever supported her. Just who do you support? Inquiring minds want to know.


350 posted on 07/11/2009 11:12:35 AM PDT by MamaB (Heb.13:2)
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To: GOP_Lady
Sarah is a member of the GOP and, therefore, should campaign for GOP members only.

You clearly don't understand Palin's strategy. But that's expected from a Romney cheerleader.

352 posted on 07/11/2009 11:13:03 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("President Obama, your agenda is not new, it's not change, and it's not hope" - Rush Limbaugh 02/28)
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma
it appears she’s abandoning her principles for the opportunity of a speaking fee.

I think she's making a smart political move as no democrats will ask her to stump for them, yet the public Moderates will applaud down the road when they see she offered. She said it for the general voter IMHO.

353 posted on 07/11/2009 11:13:12 AM PDT by Lakeshark (Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
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To: OldDeckHand

It ain’t gonna sink in.


354 posted on 07/11/2009 11:13:17 AM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: FreeReign

You said: “there are no conservative Democrats in congress.”

That may be the case, but it misses the larger point: Palin is willing to work to get conservatives elected. She’s not going to stump for any random liberal Dem that asks her to. I was trying to show greatgrandma that her offer is extended to those office-seekers that are within the “conservative” circle, regardless of whether they’re Republican or Independent or Libertarian or otherwise.


355 posted on 07/11/2009 11:13:27 AM PDT by Two Kids' Dad (((( Sarah Louise Heath Palin - 45th President of the United States!!! ))))
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma

So, you would vote for a republican just because they had an R after their name. I won’t do that again. McCain was the last straw.


356 posted on 07/11/2009 11:14:06 AM PDT by MamaB (Heb.13:2)
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To: SolidWood

Talk about shaking things up!


357 posted on 07/11/2009 11:14:16 AM PDT by SuziQ
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma

You are the one who is irrational. You seem to hate Sarah with a passion.


358 posted on 07/11/2009 11:15:39 AM PDT by MamaB (Heb.13:2)
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To: SolidWood

Hey, lookie how big this thread is getting!


359 posted on 07/11/2009 11:16:09 AM PDT by Two Kids' Dad (((( Sarah Louise Heath Palin - 45th President of the United States!!! ))))
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Well, I’m certainly not going to be a Sarah cheerleader for this type of strategy.


360 posted on 07/11/2009 11:16:53 AM PDT by GOP_Lady
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