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Guest writer John Phillips: For Republicans in 2012, it's Sarah Palin or another big fat L
latimesblogs.latimes.com ^ | March 10, 2011 | 6:02 am | John Phillips

Posted on 03/10/2011 6:45:08 AM PST by free me

Palin for Prez?

Somebody asked me the other day who the Republicans should plop atop their presidential ticket next year. And I said, Sarah Palin.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimesblogs.latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: palin; sarahpalin
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1 posted on 03/10/2011 6:45:13 AM PST by free me
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To: free me
Run Sarah Run!


2 posted on 03/10/2011 6:50:02 AM PST by shiva
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To: free me

Good article.


3 posted on 03/10/2011 7:13:40 AM PST by Sans-Culotte ( Pray for Obama- Psalm 109:8)
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To: free me

What else does it say? I don’t want to click the link?


4 posted on 03/10/2011 7:15:58 AM PST by dforest
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To: free me
Money quote at the end:

But if your strategy is to settle for a candidate who will lose with dignity, well, then that's the outcome you're sure to get.

5 posted on 03/10/2011 7:18:13 AM PST by kevkrom (De-fund Obamacare in 2011, repeal in 2013!)
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To: indylindy

It’s LA Times so I only posted a short excerpt since I ‘m not sure of the FR rules on that publication.

The author makes an excellent point about Palin being the only one who would be unafraid to tackle real change if elected.

It’s pro-Palin, so you probably won’t like it.


6 posted on 03/10/2011 7:20:34 AM PST by free me (Sarah Palin 2012? You Betcha!)
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To: indylindy
What else does it say? I don’t want to click the link?

Probably won't stop you from criticizing Palin anyway, though. ;)

Capsule summary: Based on historical trends, the election is about Obama anyway -- the only way the GOP wins is if Obama loses. If that's the case, then why not choose the candidate who would ignore issues of popularity and tackle the real business: entitlement reform, illegal immigration, "drill here, drill now" (or, as the article says, "going up to Alaska and drilling for oil like a crazed dentist") rather than one who likely would be more interested in reelection than actually taking on problems.

7 posted on 03/10/2011 7:21:49 AM PST by kevkrom (De-fund Obamacare in 2011, repeal in 2013!)
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To: free me

I am glad to have do my thinking for me. Thanks. LOL


8 posted on 03/10/2011 7:22:16 AM PST by dforest
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To: johncocktoasten; Maine Mariner; Candor7; FlashBack; athelass; Tina Grazier; exit82; ...

PING!


9 posted on 03/10/2011 7:23:03 AM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: kevkrom

I wasn’t planning on criticism. But since you say so.


10 posted on 03/10/2011 7:24:50 AM PST by dforest
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To: indylindy

Glad I could help. ;)


11 posted on 03/10/2011 7:27:26 AM PST by free me (Sarah Palin 2012? You Betcha!)
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To: free me

If Palin is the only Conservative in the entire country who can beat the likes of Obama then we are in serious trouble.


12 posted on 03/10/2011 7:38:06 AM PST by K-Stater
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To: K-Stater

Another genius who doesn’t read the article but takes the time to post his opinion anyway.


13 posted on 03/10/2011 7:46:39 AM PST by free me (Sarah Palin 2012? You Betcha!)
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To: free me

Hahahaha. You SO hit that nail on the head.


14 posted on 03/10/2011 7:51:19 AM PST by ReneeLynn (Socialism is SO yesterday. Fascism, it's the new black. Mmm mmm mmm...)
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To: K-Stater

I agree, she is great, but there is too much focus on one person.


15 posted on 03/10/2011 7:54:02 AM PST by mel (I DONATE to FR monthly...Do You?????)
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To: free me
Another genius who doesn’t read the article but takes the time to post his opinion anyway.

And what exactly am I supposed to have missed?

16 posted on 03/10/2011 7:54:54 AM PST by K-Stater
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To: free me

I don’t know why I even bothered to read the article. It’s the L.A. Times for crying out loud! I don’t think that the article was particularly flattering and it presumes a loser like Obama can win re-election!


17 posted on 03/10/2011 8:06:08 AM PST by old school
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To: free me

So if you didn’t know what you were doing, why did you do it?

I also did not click the link. You’ve been here since 1998. You should know better.


18 posted on 03/10/2011 8:08:57 AM PST by Responsibility2nd (Yes, as a matter of fact, what you do in your bedroom IS my business.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I know better than to care what you have to say about how the article was posted.


19 posted on 03/10/2011 8:15:00 AM PST by free me (Sarah Palin 2012? You Betcha!)
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To: K-Stater

No, but she’s the only conservative who can win the nomination at this juncture, IMO. Bob


20 posted on 03/10/2011 10:30:48 AM PST by alstewartfan ("He's only come to bring another perfect dream." Al Stewart from "Shah of Shahs")
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