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Palin to hit 2010 trail (for McCain! Talk about loyalty)
Politico ^ | 1/20/2010 | Ben Smith

Posted on 01/20/2010 6:29:26 AM PST by GOP_Resurrected

Former Gov. Sarah Palin will announce today that she's hitting the campaign trail for Republicans -- including her former running mate John McCain.

Palin, who did not campaign in last year's governor's races or in yesterday's Senate race in Massachusetts, has committed to contests in three states, including two Republican primaries, an aide said.

She'll campaign in Texas for Gov. Rick Perry, who faces a primary challenge from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison; she'll appear in Arizona for Senator John McCain, who faces a challenge from the right; and she'll appear in Minnesota for Rep. Michelle Bachmann, a conservative firebrand who has emerged as a national figure.

In a statement set to appear on her Facebook page, Palin promises to campaign "FOR the people and AGAINST politics as usual."

She cites the Massachusetts contest as "a clear indication of things to come and a demonstration of the momentum we all share in the fight for the values and policies that will get our country back to work," promising to campaign for "the commonsense conservative principles of liberty and fiscal responsibility."

Palin's return to electoral politics -- and to primary politics in particularly -- suggests that she isn't content merely to be a media figure with her new Fox News contract, but intends to be active in shaping the Republican Party in her own image. Her full statement is after the jump.

Statement from Sarah Palin

Title: Ride the Tide with Commonsense Candidates!

I want to again thank the good people of Massachusetts for propelling a commonsense, independent agenda forward! May the working man and woman feel empowered now more than ever to get involved in their government, and let's put this great country on the right track. The past year continues to offer the promise of commonsense government in so many areas. There are steps we can all take to get there, one of which is to support candidates who promise to fight FOR the people and AGAINST politics as usual. I'm excited to get out and help elect candidates who will bring those principles to our nation's towns, state houses, and directly to Washington D.C. We are already making plans to support the candidates our nation needs to make a difference and speak for everyday Americans. I look forward to helping Governors like Rick Perry in Texas, Representatives like Michele Bachmann in Minnesota, and heroes and statesmen like Senator John McCain. We will support these candidates and others so that they can continue to fight for our American values. The special election yesterday in Massachusetts was truly amazing. It is a clear indication of things to come and a demonstration of the momentum we all share in the fight for the values and policies that will get our country back to work. The commonsense conservative principles of liberty and fiscal responsibility are on the rise, and that's why I'm going out and campaigning as hard as I can to make a difference. I can't wait to join all of you in supporting these great candidates and many more over the coming months. In the meantime, visit the websites of Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, and John McCain. And join us as we embark on America's journey to November!


TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Arizona; US: Massachusetts; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2010; isshearino; mccain; mccainmutiny; mccaintruthfile; mclamesrevenge; palin; palin4rinos; rinopalin; sarahlovesmccain; sarahmcpalin; sarahpalin
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To: wilco200

I am waiting to see her actually say she is or she does it. If she does then I will be So over her - it will not be funny.

McCain is for amnesty, she sounds soft on immigration. Scott Brown sounds tougher on immigration. McCain is a POS.


21 posted on 01/20/2010 6:47:46 AM PST by Frantzie (TV - sending Americans towards Islamic serfdom - Cancel TV service NOW)
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To: GOP_Resurrected

Love Sarah but this brings her down many notches in my book. She could honor John and sort of stay out of his race.

John is not a conservative - and if she thinks he is - I question her commitment to the conservative cause.


22 posted on 01/20/2010 6:48:20 AM PST by Reagan69 (The only thing SHOVEL-READY since BO's stimulus has been MICHAEL JACKSON (tammy bruce))
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To: GOP_Resurrected
Wrong thing to do here dear... you know McCain is not a Conservative and is too willing to join ranks with the other side just for political brownie points. Sarah, you join the team, and you join the machine, and that aint rogue.
23 posted on 01/20/2010 6:49:16 AM PST by dps.inspect
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To: GOP_Resurrected

We will see but if this is true the GOP has hoodwinked the electorate once again.


24 posted on 01/20/2010 6:51:55 AM PST by Altura Ct.
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To: CASchack

No JUANnabies. Palin should sit out the AZ primary and let the people decide.


25 posted on 01/20/2010 6:53:17 AM PST by Paladin2
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To: Doogle
Sarah has class and loyalty. McCain did us the favor of introducing her to the country. She has to repay the favor by making a few cameo appearances on his behalf.

Personally, I wish she wouldn't. But she has to be shown as reaching out to RINOs. Even Ronald Reagan did so by naming George Bush I as VP.

Then there is always the hope that McCain learned something by the beating delivered to him by his media friends in the last election. He hasn't done anything stupid lately.

26 posted on 01/20/2010 6:53:48 AM PST by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: GOP_Resurrected

I wouldn’t help McCain even for loyalty or payback for a hand up...he’s likely going to be on the tea party hit list. Too much conflict. Palin knows more about how to deal with the “r’s”. I’ll wait to see how she handles this.


27 posted on 01/20/2010 6:54:09 AM PST by Earthdweller (Harvard won the election again...so what's the problem.......?)
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To: GOP_Resurrected
Palin had better distance herself from John McQueeg...
He has ten foot pole marks all over his body...
28 posted on 01/20/2010 6:56:24 AM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole....)
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To: GOP_Resurrected

She’ll campaign in Texas for Gov. Rick Perry, who faces a primary challenge from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison; she’ll appear in Arizona for Senator John McCain, who faces a challenge from the right; and she’ll appear in Minnesota for Rep. Michelle Bachmann, a conservative firebrand who has emerged as a national figure.
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2 for 3 is a good night...in baseball...I wish she’d reconsider McCain...or would have just stayed away on that...said nothing...argh...oh well...we deal with life as it comes...perhaps she feels indebted for him bringing her to the national stage...


29 posted on 01/20/2010 6:57:04 AM PST by SeattleBruce (God, Family, Church, Country - Keep on Tea Partiers - party like it's 1773 & pray 2 Chronicles 7:14!)
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To: GOP_Resurrected

McCain? Perry? A con man and a RINO. C’mon Sarah, you can do better than that!


30 posted on 01/20/2010 6:58:54 AM PST by ravingnutter
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To: GOP_Resurrected

In before someone calls Sarah a RINO.


31 posted on 01/20/2010 6:59:13 AM PST by newheart (A RINO is anyone who claims to be Republican but doesn't agree with ME on everything. </sarc>)
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To: Doogle

Sorry... you are correct!


32 posted on 01/20/2010 6:59:47 AM PST by AnglePark
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To: GOP_Resurrected; rabscuttle

That’s it. Sarah Palin is dead to me. I don’t care what John McCain did for her. You all do know he REALLY wanted Lieberman to be his running mate, right?

Governor Palin, McCain epitomizes EVERYTHING that is wrong with the Republican Party. He needs to go, and so do you if you support his “reaching across the aisle” to stab conservatives in the back!


33 posted on 01/20/2010 7:00:56 AM PST by CitizenUSA
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To: Paladin2
Palin should sit out the AZ primary and let the people decide.

Absolutely -- support him in the general against the 'Rat, but stay out of the primary. In the off-chance that Hayworth beats McCain, her support in the general would be seen as awkward at best and radioactive at worst.

34 posted on 01/20/2010 7:02:24 AM PST by bassmaner (Hey commies: I am a white male, and I am guilty of NOTHING! Sell your 'white guilt' elsewhere.)
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To: VicVega
He’s using her. Wait till after he gets reelected and the treatment she will get.

This fits in with Juan's tepid, sort of defense of Sarah lately as some of his former campaign staffers have savaged her. He's given a few, tight jawed statements about how he was proud of her contributions, etc., but has not defended her against any specific charges, AFAIK.

Juan might have been thinking ahead about the help she could provide during his reelection campaign.

35 posted on 01/20/2010 7:02:34 AM PST by Will88
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To: AnglePark

nothing to apologize for, I’m just blunt


36 posted on 01/20/2010 7:03:08 AM PST by Doogle (DID YOU FORGET...to send your FR donation?...YOU TOO LURKERS!)
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To: GOP_Resurrected

After that miserable campaign he ran and the treatment from his ‘Rat aides, why would Sarah agree to re-associate with this RINO? I don’t see how this helps her.


37 posted on 01/20/2010 7:03:29 AM PST by maggief
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To: Frantzie

What’s amazing to me, is the misread of why people support candidates like Palin or Brown.

There’s all this spin about independence and grassroots campaigning, blah blah.

Truth is the support for these candidates is the willingness to take stark forceful opinions related to protecting our republic.

during the Brown acceptance speech last night, the crowd was chanting “41, 41 41”

They WANT Brown to kill this bill. Even while he’s blubbering on about how he wants universal coverage. I hope these candidates don’t misread their electorate. Through out the premise that we NEED any of these things.

We the People want - Less government, Lower taxes, Less spending, No government takeover of healthcare or any other private sector business, No bailouts. We want the FENCE! We want to drill for oil on our own land! We want hack pols impeached and thrown in jail. We want our Liberty back!!!!!!


38 posted on 01/20/2010 7:04:24 AM PST by wilco200 (11/4/08 - The Day America Jumped the Shark)
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To: AnglePark

Don’t support scumbag progressive Mccain Sarah.
We have had enough of him.


39 posted on 01/20/2010 7:05:36 AM PST by manonCANAL
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To: GOP_Resurrected

She’s going to do WHAT????

Bad idea, Sarah.


40 posted on 01/20/2010 7:06:18 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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