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!
Let’s hope, for McCain’s sake, those who he is “befriending” are just as blunt... ;)
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.”
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That was a different era, with some similarities. Now, we're backed up against the socialist abyss...hopefully she'll just make those cameos you suggest, but won't continue that reaching over the aisle bit that McCain has made ignominious. I know she wants to be classy and even liked, but we need her to be savvy also. I think she understands. Anyhow, she's in a tough spot, one that requires leadership - but she seems to relish it.
You nailed it.
It's what has bothered me about him since the election.
She saved him during the campaign.
doesn’t matter he’s used to it
Ouch!
Sarah, shows a great deal of INTEGRITY and personal character by doing this, even though most of her supporters and myself wouldn't pee on mclame if he was on fire, My Friends.
Republicans are like abused spouses.
Face it, they ain’t going to change.
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And your 2nd party takeover dream *will* save the country? Hmmm, who has energized Conservatives more - AIP or Sarah Palin? Just askin’.
This is my point. I don't like McCain and would like to see a conservative in his place.
One thing is abundantly clear about Sarah is that her respect and admiration for those who have served in the military and suffered for our country is second to none.
That is the one thing that we must all respect and thank John McCain for, despite our huge and growing list of other issues with him.
I agree with you.
She has class..He on the other hand needs to retire
not sure her move is a wise move with the rino backlash presently in play - will be seen as supporting centrist ideals - wonder if this is a trial balloon to feel out the masses
She needs to maintain her grassroots, real, honest appeal.
absolutely - i read it the same way
IMO, she’s making a mistake...in supporting McCain.
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I hope it will be brief. How can she support him over a true Conservative?
“This is a wise decision. We all know that McCain is not a conservative, but loyalty is a highly valued quality.”
Loyalty to those who deserve it is a valued quality. This is a horrible decision. “Politics as usual”, indeed.
She needs to stop being so grateful to the Old Man and start branching out on her own. Her refusal to detract from McCain is disheartening.
Bad move. I was all for Sarah but this changes things. So, if Hayworth decideds to run against McCain in the primary she’ll campaign for McCain? If a Scott Brown type, albeit a lot more conservative, decides to run against McCain in the primary she’ll campaign for him?
I can see her campaigning for him in the general election, but not in a primary.
The way things are going it won’t be long before there’s not a dimes worth of difference between her and Romney/Pawlenty et al.
“Going Rogue” - NOT!!!
Hey Bruce...she’s a Conservative REPUBLICAN...everybody keeps forgetting that in order to get the 2012 nomination, she’s going to have to place some ball and that means working with guys like McCain and other FR-Pariahs...it’s a savvy move and should counter Romney’s current strategy...magritte
All the spin in the world is not going to work if J. D. Hayworth enters the race, or any respected conservative. Campaigning for McCain, Sarah would be campaigning against what she claims to believe in, and campaigning for the biggest politics as usual RINO in the Republican party.
No way to spin it.
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