Posted on 02/07/2010 9:54:20 AM PST by Steelfish
February 07, 2010 Palin 'Would Be Willing' to Take On Obama in 2012
By Judson Berger - FOXNews.com Sarah Palin has President Obama in her sights, telling FoxNews.com she "would be willing" to challenge him in the 2012 presidential race. Sarah Palin has President Obama in her sights, telling FoxNews.com she "would be willing" to challenge him in the 2012 presidential race.
The former Alaska governor, in an interview Saturday on the sidelines of the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, said President Obama's "lack of experience" has held him back his first year in office and that she would put her credentials up against his any day.
"I would be willing to if I believe that it's right for the country," Palin said when asked if she would run for president in 2012. She qualified the statement, adding that she sees "many" other potential candidates who are "in as strong or stronger position than I am to take on the White House and if they're in a better position than I in three years, I'll support them."
But the former GOP vice presidential nominee told "Fox News Sunday": "I won't close the door that perhaps could be open for me in the future."
She delivered the keynote address Saturday at the tea party convention, using it to hammer Obama as soft on terrorism. When convention organizer Judson Phillips mentioned the idea of "President Palin" in a question-and-answer session afterward, audience members leapt to their feet and burst into a chant of "Run, Sarah, Run."
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If Palin is the best the stupid party can come up with they will lose.
(((PING)))
If she runs, she wins.
jw
GO CUDA!!!
Sarah 2012!!!
She is by far the best GOP candidate.
How much did you get paid to troll FR? I’m wondering if you’re in for a pay cut.
That's pretty much the opinion of the public back in 1859 about the potential success of the Republican candidate from Illinois.
Oh you know it all don’t you. I didn’t know that Palin was the Republican messiah. Wish all you want for her too win, but I doubt it.
That would really be something great for the Nation. An intelligent, down to earth, America loving individual against an ignorant, egomaniac and hater of America.
People like you once said that about Reagan with utter, and total certainty.
History is playing out before your very eyes, and you don't see it.
* Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi[18]
- not known enough, extensive lobbying career, no chance in hell
* Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts[19]
- 2012 is too early for him
* Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida[20]
- does nobody remember George W. Bush???
* House Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia[21]
- he might run, but he is not known enough
* Former Vice President Dick Cheney of Wyoming[22][23]
- Dick Cheney? Seriously, Dick “George W. Bush” Cheney?
* Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana[24]
- maybe a good candidate, but he obviously doesn’t want to run, he is not the type of guy
* Governor Luis Fortuño of Puerto Rico[25]
- Luis who? Puerto Rico? Suuuuure...
* Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich of Georgia[26]
- Newt, yeah, we all know who Newt is, so no, no chance
* Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani of New York[27]
- Rudy, I am banking on Florida, Giuliani? Nope
* Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas[28]
- remember 2007/2008 - this guy is too radical
* Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana[29]
- this guy is too radical
* Former Governor Gary E. Johnson of New Mexico[30]
- too libertarian, too unknown, not in the spotlight anymore
* Former Governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin of Alaska[31]
- the same chances Brittney Spears has to challenge Obama
* Former Governor George Pataki of New York[32]
- He isn’t interested, not high profile enough, too old (too McCain like to challenge Obama)
* Representative Ron Paul of Texas[33]
- He can run as an independent and get 10% of the vote, that’s what he can do, but he won’t, he is a nutcase, but not such a nutcase
* Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota[34]
- who again?
* Representative Mike Pence of Indiana[35]
- ok, whooooo?
* Governor Rick Perry of Texas[36]
- yes, possible candidate, but still can’t beat Obama, not high profile enough
* General David Petraeus of New York[37][38]
- the times of Eisenhover are long gone
* Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts[39]
- does nobody remember 2007 and 2008 anymore?
* Former Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania[40]
- no, laughable suggestion
* Senator John Thune of South Dakota[41]
- not high profile enough
Boy, you wear your irritations on your sleeve.
Shouldn’t you be swirling down a porcelain bowl somewhere?
Your bull aside. Sarah Palin is a better choice for the GOP and a far better choice for conservatives and traditionalists then Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, Newt Gingrich or anyone else being seriously mentioned this early on.
ZOT!!!!
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