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McCain Strategist: Palin in 2012 Would be 'Catastrophic' for GOP
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| 10/02/09
| Holly Bailey
Posted on 10/02/2009 11:08:20 AM PDT by Nachum
Looks like there’s at least one high-profile Republican who won’t be voting for Sarah Palin should she run in 2012. Steve Schmidt, John McCain’s top political strategist in 2008, told a forum in Washington today that nominating Palin as the party’s next presidential nominee would be “catastrophic” for Republicans. “I think that she has talents, but my honest view is that she would not be a winning candidate,” Schmidt said. “In fact, were she to be the nominee, we would have a catastrophic election result.”
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No, it was McCain. -But we're taking care of that now.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:08:21 AM PDT
by
Nachum
To: Nachum
This is a new regular feature for Newsweak?
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:09:59 AM PDT
by
GeronL
To: Nachum
Yea Steve you did so well last time
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:10:10 AM PDT
by
tophat9000
(Obama plans to fix America like he fixed his dog)
To: Nachum
It would be a catastrophe for the RINOs in the GOP.
But maybe McLame hasn’t noticed — that’s the whole point of Palin.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:10:17 AM PDT
by
chrisser
(Tweet not, lest ye a twit be.)
To: Nachum
Can’t trust this guys judgement hell he back McCain.
To: Nachum
You know, I’m not that impressed with Palin, but the more these people harp on her, the more I like her. I hope she’s up for the task. Clearly, she has special mojo.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:10:29 AM PDT
by
Huck
("He that lives on hope will die fasting"- Ben Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac)
To: Nachum
“Steve Schmidt, John McCain’s top political strategist in 2008”
“It was not my fault McCain lost, it was Sarah Palin.”
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:10:55 AM PDT
by
Shermy
To: Nachum
The RINOs are rightly panicked by the 9-12 turnout and the book sales.
Throw the vermin out, bolt the door behind them, and release the pit bulls.
Cheers!
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:11:00 AM PDT
by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: Nachum
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:11:07 AM PDT
by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
To: Nachum
I haven’t seen the acronym FOAD for a long time, but Steve Schmidt? FOA...L. FOASTFU.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:11:20 AM PDT
by
Rastus
To: Nachum
Schmidt said. “In fact, were she to be the nominee, we would have a catastrophic election result.” Well Steve, you ought to know...
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:11:29 AM PDT
by
TLI
( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
To: Nachum
“In fact, were she to be the nominee, we would have a catastrophic election result.” Oh, well heaven knows we can't let THAT happen. Let's run Juan again.
Moron.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:11:30 AM PDT
by
Corin Stormhands
("Failed Obama Administration" (TM))
To: GeronL
Yea, they care so much about Republicans being successful.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:11:38 AM PDT
by
DManA
To: Nachum
Time to ditch the New majority and RMSP candidates.
Return to the Reagan Ranch.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:11:39 AM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard)
To: Nachum
“McCain strategist”
Still can’t get past those two words.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:12:00 AM PDT
by
SJSAMPLE
To: Nachum
Hahahaha...why do they think she wrote this book?
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:12:28 AM PDT
by
jessduntno
(Tell Obama to STFU - Stop The Federal Usurpation.)
To: Nachum
This is good. They confirm their panic.
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:12:57 AM PDT
by
Rutles4Ever
(Ubi Petrus, ibi ecclesia, et ubi ecclesia vita eterna!)
To: Nachum
Juan was catastrophic for the GOP in 2008 (and decades prior).
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posted on
10/02/2009 11:13:13 AM PDT
by
Paladin2
(Big Ears + Big Spending --> BigEarMarx, the man behind TOTUS)
To: Nachum
Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air in down-home Republican circles.
To: Nachum
John McCain will never be President of the United States.
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