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Differences Set Aside, Palin Lends McCain Aid
NY Times ^ | 3/26/2010 | JEFF ZELENY

Posted on 03/27/2010 8:09:23 AM PDT by Titus-Maximus

TUCSON — They have rarely spoken in 17 months. Their relationship, as America now knows, turned testy before they parted ways. But as at many family reunions, the old feelings were set aside as Sarah Palin embraced Senator John McCain here on Friday and argued that he should not be unseated by a conservative challenger.

“We need this new blood coming into the system and new party officials and folks who are willing to stand up and speak out for common-sense conservative solutions,” Ms. Palin said. “But we also need statesmen and heroes like John McCain to help us get through these challenging times.”

As he faces a primary challenge in his bid for a fifth term in the Senate, Mr. McCain asked for help in shoring up restless Republicans. Ms. Palin answered the call, and thousands arrived to see the pair again. Cindy McCain, who does few political events these days, was on hand to introduce Ms. Palin. And Todd Palin stood behind, smiling.

The Pima County Fairgrounds, on the edge of Tucson, carried an air of nostalgia for the most recent Republican ticket. Cars and pickup trucks, many with blue McCain-Palin bumper stickers, lined up for miles. In between country and rock songs, fans chanted, “Sarah, Sarah, Sarah.”

For Mr. McCain, it was perhaps his biggest audience since losing the presidency. He received enthusiastic applause, but the roar of the crowd was for Ms. Palin. Her name appeared on T-shirts and buttons, with many of her supporters scooping up Palin 2012 merchandise as they waited for an autograph or a picture.

Ms. Palin was her usual bouncy and folksy self, speaking rapidly and cracking jokes. Mr. McCain stood behind her, smiling gamely.

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She just might save his butt, and that of his jerky daughter.
1 posted on 03/27/2010 8:09:23 AM PDT by Titus-Maximus
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To: Titus-Maximus

This is the dumbest thing she has ever done.


2 posted on 03/27/2010 8:11:45 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Free the Navy Seals)
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To: Titus-Maximus

I am for her at this point for President, but if he seizes the GOP Arizona US Senate nomination from Hayworth and it is directly attributable to her efforts, you will see me dropping my support of her for President. I think many others around here feel the same way about this coddling of RINOs.


3 posted on 03/27/2010 8:12:06 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (Tea Party 2009-2010 a SMASHING SUCCESS! Massive civil disobedience stopped Obamacare once & for all.)
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To: Titus-Maximus

The RINO is desperately trying to hang on. He’s brazenly trying to ‘cash in’ on Sarah’s popularity with the right wing.


4 posted on 03/27/2010 8:13:16 AM PDT by LibFreeUSA (Show me what Obama brought that was new and there you will find things only blind and destructive.)
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To: Titus-Maximus

If people here do not understand what is going on with McCain read this story. NY Times saying nice soft things when they usually call Sarah the devil. McCain is a DEM mole.

The Dems gained control of Congress (2006/2008) and the White House thanks to McCain-Feingold. MCCain stabs us in the back at EVERY turn. The NY Times LOVES McCain.


5 posted on 03/27/2010 8:13:24 AM PDT by Frantzie (McCain=Obama's friend. McCain called AMERICANS against amnesty - "racists")
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To: bmwcyle

See the puff piece here? They are talking how sarah is so cutesy. Total setup. The lib news media is now saying nice things about Sarah as she sells out for evil old McCain. Sickening.

They will call her the devil 24x7x365 after this unless McCain tells the NY Times “it’s okay - I got her to sell out - she is one of us now - Mr. Soros signed off on it.”


6 posted on 03/27/2010 8:15:46 AM PDT by Frantzie (McCain=Obama's friend. McCain called AMERICANS against amnesty - "racists")
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To: Titus-Maximus

She needs to stop now and avoid doing more damage this McQueeg thing and Perry are the worst mistakes she has done to date.


7 posted on 03/27/2010 8:15:51 AM PDT by Cheetahcat (Zero the Wright kind of Racist! We are in a state of War with Democrats)
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To: AmericanInTokyo

Sounds like your strategy is one of ‘spitefulness’.


8 posted on 03/27/2010 8:16:00 AM PDT by LibFreeUSA (Show me what Obama brought that was new and there you will find things only blind and destructive.)
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To: Titus-Maximus

Smiling gamely???

He could hardly contain himself. He knows how darned lucky he is to have a real American on his side.


9 posted on 03/27/2010 8:16:39 AM PDT by Carley (Are you better off than you were four trillion dollars ago?)
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To: AmericanInTokyo

Why would you wait until then?

The act has happened now.


10 posted on 03/27/2010 8:17:39 AM PDT by NYCslicker
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To: Frantzie
If people here do not understand what is going on with McCain read this story. NY Times saying nice soft things when they usually call Sarah the devil. McCain is a DEM mole.

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Good point.

11 posted on 03/27/2010 8:19:21 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Carley
Smiling gamely???

Prolly meant to write smelling gamely.

12 posted on 03/27/2010 8:20:53 AM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a Momma Deuce)
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To: bmwcyle

This is incomprehensible. I got off the Palin bus a few stops back.


13 posted on 03/27/2010 8:23:21 AM PDT by Noumenon ("Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed, that he has grown so great?" - Julius Caesar)
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To: LibFreeUSA

He is, and as a result she has sabotaged her own self.

This time around, people walking across the aisle is no longer acceptable or catchy. The communist dems have showed us where bipartisanship on our side has taken us.

It will take people who have no desire to walk across any aisle and are set to RESTORE America.

My slogan for 2010 and 2012.


14 posted on 03/27/2010 8:27:48 AM PDT by dforest
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To: Titus-Maximus

Question Palin’s credibility —> backing McCain...


15 posted on 03/27/2010 8:29:37 AM PDT by xtinct (The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you..Be Strong Patriots!)
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To: LibFreeUSA

No you have to attack the problem completely. You don’t cut out half the tumor. RINOs must go.


16 posted on 03/27/2010 8:32:24 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Free the Navy Seals)
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To: Noumenon

I stayed until this. Now I am off the bus and praying for a real Conservative.


17 posted on 03/27/2010 8:35:06 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Free the Navy Seals)
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To: bmwcyle
Sarah Palin is the only consistent conservative out there, as is evidenced by the unrelenting attacks from the left. Do I wish she would have dumped McCain? Sure... But, Sarah Palin is convinced that John McCain is an American hero (I'm not sure she is incorrect in that assessment)even though their political beliefs are different. She also shares that uniquely small American belief that you return favors to those that have helped you. I was reminded of that when my dad had a heart attack. For years, my dad was the one that was first in line to help out a neighbor when they were down on their luck or when they found themselves in a difficult situation. As a farm family, we wondered if we could complete the harvest without my dad there to help us. The next day my question was answered; neighbors showed up in the morning ready to work, offering their sweat and offering words of encouragement and hope. Now, I don't mean to compare Sarah's support to the loving support we received from our neighbors; however, I can understand the pull of wanting to do right by those that did right by you. In my mind, it is one more piece of evidence that Sarah Palin is a different kind of politician - one who will always have my respect.
18 posted on 03/27/2010 8:52:43 AM PDT by OwatonnaNative
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To: indylindy
"..she has sabotaged her own self.

I believe that John McCain and Lindsey Graham are primarily motivated by 'self-promoting interests', more so than conservative principles or any belief-foundation. That is why they are both always on the 'tube' and trying be the first 'to accommodate' with the other side outside of party direction. I believe therefore that both of these individuals should be voted out (if not re-called outright).

Sarah Palin is not primarily motivated by self interest. What motivates her is the desire to see conservative principles triumph over the leftist agenda.

I believe that she is 'paying back' a debt to the ONE INDIVIDUAL who has made it possible for her to be WHERE SHE IS NOW.

For all of those complaining about Sarah supporting McCain and whining that she has lost their support, then go and find a candidate that is more popular with the grass roots AND has a better TRACK RECORD than Sarah Palin for moving conservative principles forward.

19 posted on 03/27/2010 9:03:22 AM PDT by LibFreeUSA (Show me what Obama brought that was new and there you will find things only blind and destructive.)
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To: bmwcyle
-"I stayed until this. Now I am off the bus and praying for a real Conservative."

Fair enough!

Now, tell us "WHO" out there do you think will run (and has a chance to win) that fits your criteria of a 'REAL CONSERVATIVE"?

20 posted on 03/27/2010 9:07:20 AM PDT by LibFreeUSA (Show me what Obama brought that was new and there you will find things only blind and destructive.)
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