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!
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This is the REAL news---she's directly backing Bachmann.
I agree. I’ll have to rethink my support for her now, depending on how she moves in the future.
McCain is part of the problem...not the solution.
Agree.
She can not straddle the fence when endorsing people. By my count she has now endorsed two RINOs....John McCain and Michael Steele.
Her personna would lead me to believe that she is very conservative but endorsements like this will lead us to examine her conservative credentials.
That said...with Brown's epic win...maybe Bachmann's race won't be as bad as previously thought?
“she’s a Conservative REPUBLICAN”
Well aware of that Magritte. J.D. Hayworth is also a Conservative Republican strongly considering a run against McCain.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/73995-hayworth-inches-toward-mccain-challenge
Should Sarah support McCain over Hayworth? Why or why not? She needs to really pause and consider why people are enraged in this country. They are enraged at the political class - of which McCain is one.
I’m not saying this to damage Sarah Palin, as I’m a fan. But we’re discussing her current decision on its merits.
I hope she’ll reconsider, but putting herself out there publically in support of McCain at this juncture and just after what happened with the Brown revolt is too bad, imho.
It’s more of a Michael Steele/John Boehner move and less of a Sarah Palin move that we’ve come to hope for.
The ruling GOP political class, like the RATS will ignore the MA message last night - AT ITS PERIL.
At the very least, she shouldn’t support either candidate, until after the primary! Then she can make a couple cameos for McLame if she wanted...but right now, she’s opposing the true Conservative - that’s NOT good for her Conservative bona fides.
Of course he hasn't done anything stupid lately. He's running for re-election so he has to pretend he's a conservative until after November 2.
This shouldn't surprise anyone anymore than her loyalty to LIFE. She always demonstrates grace in the face of controversy. Always.
Maybe she can wear the cap with McCain crossed out.... that would be a hit for sure!
No surprise at all. She is a woman of honor.
I love Saah but she’s wrong on this one!
I think shee’s been hanging out with Hannity too much! Hannity can’t let a week go by without having all the major RINO’s on his show: Romney, Newt, and McLame.
Sarah please don’t do this!
I can see her campaigning for him in the general election, but not in a primary.
+++++++++++++++
I really hope she doesn’t campaign against Hayworth in the primary...that will send a really confused message, imho.
George Bush was loyal to his incompetent aides as well ... look where that got him. There’s loyalty and there’s concern for the country. John McCain is not good for the country ... she should not be campaigning for him. I could understand if she didn’t want to campaign AGAINST him, but to campaign for him just makes her another run of the mill politician! I thought better of her than this!
Sarah......really, really BIG MISTAKE.
Is Juan McQUEEG, McPOS, McSTAIN, McLAME any different than Scozzafava?
IMO, she would be wiser to recuse herself from AZ politics. That way no one can say “oooh, she’s so disloyal to the guy who brought her to the dance” and no one can say “RINO-supporter!” However, I’ll defer to her political instincts (for now) which have, so far, served her very well.
Lots of Romneyites, third partiers, and noobies taking shots at Sarah over something we’ve known about and discussed for a long time PING!!!
Another one like this and she is toast!!
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