Hmmm: Palin sends out fundraising letter … for the RNC

Hot Air ^ | 8/6/10 | allahpundit

[pissant]

Remember four months ago when she was demanding that they remove her name from an RNC fundraising invitation to donors? Some pol-watchers at the time took that as a sign that she was trying to distance herself from the Republican brand. (“Who wouldn’t want to be sort of seen as more of an outsider and that’s how she’s positioned herself.”) Fast-forward to today and suddenly she’s signing letters on their behalf. What gives? Two theories. One: She’s turned out to be such a good soldier and is so favorably disposed to Michael Steele that she’s willing to do a fundraising favor for an organization that desperately needs one right now to prepare for the midterms. Two: She really is eyeing a presidential run and wants to build a line of political credit with establishment types who aren’t big fans of hers at the moment.

The two aren’t mutually exclusive, of course.

In a surprising move given her reputation as a political outsider, Sarah Palin is helping the Republican National Committee raise money ahead of November’s elections…

“Millions of Americans are expressing their frustration with the state of our government. I join them and seek to return our country to greatness,” reads the letter, obtained by CNN Friday.

“To accomplish this, working within our two party system, I join the RNC – the political home for “Commonsense Conservatives” who want to re-take governance – and I ask you to join me,” the former Republican vice presidential nominee’s letter continues. “Let’s bring our new brand of Reagan conservatism to our party and the country!”

Translation: I know tea partiers and grassroots conservatives aren’t thrilled with Beltway Republicans, but it’s time to be smart and dig deep. How deep? Dude:

The Republican National Committee is entering the fall election season with dire financial problems and, to an unprecedented degree, will be forced to rely upon outside groups to fund activities traditionally paid for by the national party…

With $11 million on hand as of the end of June—and about $2 million in reported debt—the RNC’s paid get-out-the-vote (GOTV) effort will be limited to just targeted House races, POLITICO has learned.

And the committee is only going to be able to spend money on those relatively inexpensive House races thanks to a $10 million line of credit that was approved at the meeting here. Until then, said one incredulous Republican, there was no money available for paid GOTV activities like mailers and automated phone calls.

How bad is it? According to Politico, the RNC’s given $4 million to the NRSC and NRCC thus far, which is as much as it can spare. In 2006, it gave … $57 million. They’re so busted financially that they’re forced to crawl to Palin, the scourge of the “establishment,” and ask her to do what she can to help get the tap turned back on. Given how deeply the disgust runs among grassroots conservatives for Steele’s antics and RNC embarrassments, I’m skeptical that even she can make a dent.

On the other hand, you don’t need much dough if your message is irresistible. “Fire Pelosi!” works for me.

[sickoflibs]

RE :”Hey jerk I am sick and tired of your head hunting of Sarah Palin!!!Next time I see it I am hitting the abuse button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only reson you are still here is Sarah is not like by some of the big shots around here!! Because of you I HATE HUNTER!!!!!”

Laugh of the day comment. Thank’s for the ping PA. I have to share this gem.

[dforest]

That guy is truly unhinged. Now we know who the real haters are without a doubt. He was really tripping over his spew. LOL

[sickoflibs]

That comment of his was truly funny.

I now enjoy watching Palin give Obama a hard time. She calls him ‘Obama’ (in a disgusted sounding tone) on TV which is entertaining. But some of these folks seem to think she is the second coming from their behavior.

[dforest]

You can’t help but laugh. I have never had such an infatuation with any politician, so it is hard to imagine getting that uptight. LOL

[sickoflibs]

I was pretty up on Bush in 2002 and most of 2003 but never reached the Jim Jone's cult level shown by some here; maybe it's because we are the same sex. Certainly my Bush disappointment has taught me to be skeptical of those selling ‘conservative’ saviors (as they sold Bush to us many years ago) without firm proof. The day for Dreaming is over and past.

[allmendream]

Allahpundit needs to get a grip.

Big difference between “demanding” your name is off a RNC fund raising event that you WILL NOT BE ATTENDING, and defecting from the Republican party and not raising funds for them or Republican candidates.

I know you are trying desperately to make this some sort of contradiction, but really - there is no “there” there.

Idiocy.

[pissant]

Except that all the cultists decried the RNC until Palin went to work for them. Now its a shrewd move.

[DoughtyOne]

Somebody is spending a whole lot of money to put Palin’s endorsement on the air in Arizona. They must think that one little endorsement is very powerful.

[allmendream]

OMG! A politician who is a Republican and said she will support the Republican party during this next election cycle will raise money for the RNC!!!

You Falcon waterless urinal party hacks might think the RNC is the devil, most people who intend on replacing the Democrats in power recognize it for what it is, a flawed tool, but a needed tool.

And really, all this “cult” and “bot” crap is just idiot shorthand for “I have nothing constructive to say on actual issues, so I attack your motivation for believing what you do and for supporting who you support.”

[DoughtyOne]

Hey folks, do you remember that under Bush 7 of the 9 sitting Supreme Court Justices had been appointed by Republicans?

Even so, we could barely expect to get good rulings out of that court. And not that infrequently, we got terrible rulings out of them.

So much for the Republican party looking out for our interests.

[pissant]

OMG! A politician who is a Republican and said she will support the Republican party during this next election cycle will raise money for the RNC!!!

Take it up with the cultists who have told everyone to only give money to SarahPAC, not the RNC. I don't have a dog in the fight. I won't give a penny to either.

[allmendream]

Still no contradiction, no matter how desperately you want there to be.

Give to the RNC. RNC gives to Republican candidates. Not nearly as good as many RINO’s will also get funding, but better a RINO than a Donkey.

Give to SarahPac. SarahPac gives to Republican candidates. Not as good as giving directly to conservative Republican candidates.

Give to individual conservative Republican candidates. Good.

Giving to the Falcon waterless urinal party. Useless.

[pissant]

Falcon has asked for money?

[mkjessup]

Hey jerk I am sick and tired of your head hunting of Sarah Palin!!!Next time I see it I am hitting the abuse button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only reson you are still here is Sarah is not like by some of the big shots around here!! Because of you I HATE HUNTER!!!!!

Wah, wah, wah, little Greggie:

[rurgan]

Those like you and the liberal media have destroyed the Republican Party

So as a result of that look at what we have: The U.S.A is on the fast track toward full socialism .This is destroying our country. And democrats are appointing communist/marxists like Kagan and Sotomayor to the supreme court.

Bush and the Republican Congress appointed 2 conservatives to the Supreme Court: Roberts and Alito. Obama and the democrat congress appointed 2 communists/marxists so far , Kagan and Sotomayor.

The Republican Congress stopped Clinton's government healthcare. The Democrat Congress has imposed Obama’s government healthcare on the U.S.A.

The Republican Congress stopped Amnesty for illegals and cut taxes in 2001,2003, welfare reform etc.

The Democrat Congress will raise taxes, has created hundreds of government agencies with that healtcare bill alone so they grew government, and will give Amnesty to illegals.

So the differences between the parties couldn't be much clearer. Clearly the Republicans are much better.

The Supreme Court recently save our 2nd amendment right to bear arms. That was only saved by the 2 Justices Bush and the Republican Congress appointed and Clarence Thomas appointed by Bush 1, and Alito appointed by I think Republican Reagan. You remember that Reagan tried to put Bork on the Supreme court and guess who blocked that? Yes your heroes the socialists/Democrats.

[allmendream]

Giving the Falcon waterless urinal Party any money would be useless.

How is the “women shouldn't be allowed to vote” position polling among the American electorate these days?

[mkjessup]

“It is just going to kill you that all your propagandizing against Palin won’t stop her from becoming the Next president. ”

Ya know rurgan, you're right. It won't be 'propaganda' as you call
it that keeps Saint Sarah from becoming President, it will be her
own lack of experience and gravitas that prevents it. Sarah is but
a lightweight with only marginally more experience than the current
usurper in the White House. Here are the years of comparative
elective experience of the last 12 individuals who have held that
Office, kindly compare their credentials with that of Sarah Palin:


Need more? Here are the details:

Barack Obama

Military Experience: None

Political Experience:

State Senator (Illinois) 1997 - 2004 (7 years legislative experience)
U.S. Senator 2005 - 2008 (3 years federal legislative experience)
President 2009 -
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pre-Presidential Experience 10 years


George W Bush

Military Experience: Texas Air National Guard / Air Force Reserve
1968 - 1974 (6 years total)

Political Experience:

Campaign Advisor to GHWB 1988 & 1992 (2 years cumulative campaign experience)
Governor of Texas 1994 - 2000 (6 years executive experience)
President 2001 - 2009
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pre-Presidential Experience 14 years


William Jefferson Clinton

Military Experience: None

Political Experience:

Attorney General (Ark) 1976 - 1978 (2 years judicial experience)
Governor of Arkansas 1978 - 1980 (2 years executive experience)
Governor of Arkansas 1982 - 1992 (10 years executive experience)
President 1993 - 2001
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pre-Presidential Experience 14 years


George Herbert Walker Bush

Military Experience: United States Navy - Combat Naval Aviator & Trainer/Instructor
1942 - 1945 (3 years total)

Political Experience:

U.S. Congressman 1966 - 1970 (4 years legislative experience)
U.N. Ambassador 1971 - 1973 (2 years diplomatic experience)
GOP Chairman 1973 - 1974 (2 years political management experience)
U.S. Liaison to PRC 1974 - 1976 (2 years diplomatic experience)
CIA Director 1976 - 1977 (1 year national security/intelligence experience)
Vice President 1981 - 1989 (8 years executive/diplomatic/managerial experience)
President 1989 - 1993
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pre-Presidential Experience 22 years


Ronald Wilson Reagan

Military Experience: United States Army - Cavalry / Army Air Force / Public Relations
1937 - 1945 (8 years total)

Political Experience:

Screen Actors Guild
(President) 1947 - 1952 (6 years executive/management experience + 1 yr/1959)
Governor of California 1967 - 1975 (8 years executive experience)
President 1981 - 1989
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pre-Presidential Experience 22 years


Jimmy Carter

Military Experience: United States Navy - Nuclear Power Plants, submarine service
1946 - 1953 (7 years total)

Political Experience:

Georgia State Senate 1961 - 1966 (5 years legislative experience)
Governor of Georgia 1971 - 1975 (4 years executive experience)
President 1977 - 1981
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pre-Presidential Experience 16 years


Gerald Ford

Military Experience: United States Navy - Navigation, AntiAircraft, Instructor
1942 - 1946 (4 years total)
Political Experience:

U.S. Congressman 1949 - 1973 (25 years legislative experience)
Vice President 1973 - 1974 (-1 year / 11 mths to be exact)
President 1974 - 1976
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pre-Presidential Experience 30 years


Richard Nixon

Military Experience: United States Navy - Logistics, Operations, Cargo Handling
1942 - 1945 (3 years total)
Political Experience:

U.S. Congressman 1946 - 1950 (4 years legislative experience)
U.S. Senator 1950 - 1952 (2 years legislative experience)
Vice President 1952 - 1960 (8 years executive/diplomatic experience)
President 1968 - 1974
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pre-Presidential Experience 17 years


Lyndon Johnson

Military Experience: United States Navy - Pacific Survey Team, Presidential review
1942 - 1945 (3 years total)
Political Experience:

U.S. Senator 1948 - 1960 (12 years legislative experience)
Vice President 1960 - 1963 (3 years executive experience)
President 1963 - 1968
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pre-Presidential Experience 18 years


John F Kennedy

Military Experience: United States Navy - PT Boat Commander, Pacific Theatre
1941 - 1945 (4 years total)
Political Experience:

U.S. Congressman 1946 - 1952 (6 years legislative experience)
U.S. Senator 1952 - 1960 (8 years legislative experience)
President 1960 - 1963
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pre-Presidential Experience 18 years


Dwight D. Eisenhower

Military Experience: United States Army - Supreme Allied Commander, European Theatre
1911 - 1952 (41 years total)

Political Experience: None
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pre-Presidential Experience 41 years


Harry S Truman

Military Experience: United States Army - Missouri National Guard, AEF, World War I
1905 - 1918 (13 years total)
Political Experience:

County Judge 1922 - 1924 (2 years judicial experience)
Presiding Judge 1926 - 1932 (6 years judicial experience)
Director Federal CWA/MO 1933 - 1934 (1 year executive/managerial experience)
U.S. Senator 1934 - 1944 (10 years legislative experience)
Vice President 1944 - 1945 (-1 year total)
President 1944 - 1952
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pre-Presidential Experience 33+ years


Sarah Palin

Military Experience: None

Political Experience:

Wasilla City Council 1992 - 1996 (4 years local municipal experience)
Mayor of Wasilla 1996 - 2002 (6 years local executive experience)
Oil & Gas Commission 2003 - 2004 (11 months state experience, Feb '03, resigned Jan '04)
Governor of Alaska 2006 - 2009 (3 years executive experience, resigned July 2009)
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pre-Presidential Experience 13 years 11 months



Have a nice day.

[dforest]

Better a RINO than a donkey, eh?

The two Northeast RINO horses ass sisters have just voted with the donkeys to further indebt your grandkids to the tune of 26 billion dollars to bail out public sector union pensions.

I would hardly call that an improvement with a capital R.

[mkjessup]

OMG! A politician who is a Republican and said she will support the Republican party during this next election cycle will raise money for the RNC!!!
Take it up with the cultists who have told everyone to only give money to SarahPAC, not the RNC. I don't have a dog in the fight. I won't give a penny to either.

Pissant, that has to be the funniest observation yet.

"Join with me, fellow Palinistas, as we twist ourselves into even more bizarre and creative pretzel-like shapes as we frantically adapt to Sarah's latest change in strategy, use the time honored 'we're not retreating, we're advancing in a different direction' gambit, that might work"

[snicker, God I love it.]

[pissant]

Those like you and the liberal media have destroyed the Republican Party

I'd be willing to bet that Doughtyone and Rabscuttle have voted for Republicans more often than not. Myself, I've voted for 2 non-republicans in my life, and that covers about 30 years worth of elections.

So as a result of that look at what we have: The U.S.A is on the fast track toward full socialism .This is destroying our country. And democrats are appointing communist/marxists like Kagan and Sotomayor to the supreme court. Bush and the Republican Congress appointed 2 conservatives to the Supreme Court: Roberts and Alito. Obama and the democrat congress appointed 2 communists/marxists so far , Kagan and Sotomayor.

Did the GOP filibuster, or even attempt a filibuster of either? Where was Palin's loud voice during the debates over these PINKOs? It was MIA. Me, I must have made 25 calls to senators urging them to block these commies.

The Republican Congress stopped Clinton's government healthcare. The Democrat Congress has imposed Obama’s government healthcare on the U.S.A

One of your beloved Republicans gave birth to ObamaCare, if you recall. In the state of Mass. And that same moron was and is touted as a sure fire frontrunner for the presidency by the RINO party.

The Republican Congress stopped Amnesty for illegals and cut taxes in 2001,2003, welfare reform etc.

Not true w/ regards to amnesty. The people melted the phone lines. It was the conservatives in the GOP along with the American people who stopped McCain-Kennedy. The entire GOP brass was on board with this evil monstrosity. In fact, to this day, McCain and Palin are pro-amnesty.

So the differences between the parties couldn't be much clearer. Clearly the Republicans are much better.

They are "much better" during election season, especially when the tea parties/American people are pissed off to no end. But there are large swaths of the GOP who are backing away already from sh*tcanning all of Obama's legislation, including all of ObamaCare. Sotomayor and Kagan both passed with some GOP support. And Juan McCain, Palin, the ENTIRE GOP leadership and GWB gave us the bipartisan TARP.

IOW, the RINOs need to be purged just as badly as the marxists do.