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Palin to visit Gettysburg this weekend? (Local Coverage)
The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pa.) ^ | May 28, 2011 | Tim Prudente

Posted on 05/28/2011 8:33:26 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner

Rumors continued to circulate Friday about the prospect of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin visiting Gettysburg National Military Park this weekend.

The website POLITICO reported Palin will stop at the battlefield as part of a Memorial Day-weekend bus tour to sites of historical and national significance.

Walt Tuchalski, communications coordinator for the Adams County Republican Committee, said he's heard speculation of a Sunday visit.

"The rumor from reliable sources on the street is that Sarah Palin's campaign has made some inquiries into what's going on in Gettysburg this Sunday," he said.

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Still, Tuchalski said he's hopeful for a visit.

"That would be huge, she has such a huge following here," he said. "It would really energize Adams County."

POLITICO reported Thursday that Palin will be stopping at Civil War battlefields at Gettysburg and Antietam, and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Other sites were reporting Thursday night that specific stops had yet to be determined.

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And although Palin has said that filing deadlines, family considerations and the other aspiring officeholders in the field would shape her ultimate decision, the blue bus emblazoned with the motto "One Nation" left little question that the upcoming tour is but a precursor to a full campaign.

Palin also has a formidable and fervent social media following; more than 3 million people follow her on the social networking site Facebook. Her Facebook page erupted at the news of her bus tour. "Let's all meet at the Last Bus Stop -- 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Jan 2013," wrote one Facebook follower.

(Excerpt) Read more at eveningsun.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: breathoffreshair; gettysburg; notrunning; pa2012; palin; palin2012; palinluvfest; patriotpalin; sarahpalin
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Local coverage in Gettysburg. Be sure to leave a comment since we have some nasty Rat trolls in the community.
1 posted on 05/28/2011 8:33:32 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner
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2 posted on 05/28/2011 8:35:44 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

Last Stop — 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Jan 2013


3 posted on 05/28/2011 8:39:51 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

I live 40 minutes away, so if she’s coming to visit I would love to stop by. If she does, great move, since there is a movie coming out about the battle that “saved a nation” and this would only serve to emphasize it’s importance.


4 posted on 05/28/2011 8:41:28 AM PDT by gramho12
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

One of the most memorable places I have been to.

Interesting relationship with Vicksburg, too.


5 posted on 05/28/2011 8:43:02 AM PDT by dhs12345
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

I love the “She has a huge following here.”, bit. Roll on, Sarah! You’ve already started your campaign and the MSM hasn’t even caught it. Doing things ‘the Palin Way’.


6 posted on 05/28/2011 8:44:46 AM PDT by ReneeLynn (Socialism is SO yesterday. Fascism, it's the new black. Mmm mmm mmm...)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

7 posted on 05/28/2011 8:45:16 AM PDT by Diogenesis ( Vi veri veniversum vivus vici)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

We visited Gettysburg a few summers ago. It was a very moving experience.


8 posted on 05/28/2011 8:53:57 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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I really hope that she has a chance to visit Pastor John Wega's United State Christian Commission Memorial Day Service tomorrow. John's a friend of mine and runs an outstanding Civil War-themed ministry.

United States Christian Commission

The service is scheduled for Sunday, May 29 · 10:00am - 11:00am at:

USCC Civil War Chapel
297 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

9 posted on 05/28/2011 8:53:57 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: All

Sarah is Patriotic


10 posted on 05/28/2011 8:55:25 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: Virginia Ridgerunner
Been there several times. It is an awesome place. I would recommend a visit there by anyone within driving distance. For the day or a weekend. A part of history you can truly relive. To walk the formerly blood soaked ground, to stand at the copse of trees imagining Picketts charge. You can almost hear the Rebel yells and the cannon boom. To walk The Wheat field, Devils Den, Bloody Run, The Peach Orchard. To view the battlefield, close up, from Little Round Top.

The self guided, cassette tape (probably CD by now), auto tour is well worth the money and a good way to tour the park. (not expensive) and you get to keep the tape. You can proceed at your own pace, start & stop as you like.

A low cost, mini vacation. I highly recommend it, especially if you have kids studying American History. It brings it ALIVE. There are also reenactments in the area and other battle sights to visit.

I have no personal connection or financial interest to Gettysburg, I live in NY.

11 posted on 05/28/2011 8:58:35 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts ma'am, just the facts)
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RE :"The rumor from reliable sources on the street is that Sarah Palin's campaign has made some inquiries into what's going on in Gettysburg this Sunday," he said"

Campaign??? This is a campaign?

12 posted on 05/28/2011 8:58:46 AM PDT by sickoflibs (If you pay zero Federal income taxes, don't say you are paying your 'fair share')
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There's another service scheduled for Memorial Day at 9:00 a.m.

Pray for the Troops, USCC Civil War Chapel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

13 posted on 05/28/2011 9:05:54 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: sickoflibs

STFU and get off this otherwise positive thread.


14 posted on 05/28/2011 9:06:59 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner; onyx
There is much speculation that Governor Palin will announce that she is running on July 4, 2011

WHERE do FReepers think that she should make this announcement?

- in front of Mount Rushmore - so that we can associate her with the rest of America's best leaders?

- onboard the USS Ronald Reagan, or at the Reagan Library -- to stress her connection with the Gipper?

- in Washington, D.C. - as a counter to the July 4th Million Muslim March?

- or????


15 posted on 05/28/2011 9:07:04 AM PDT by RonDog
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

Does he mean a political campaign?


16 posted on 05/28/2011 9:10:18 AM PDT by sickoflibs (If you pay zero Federal income taxes, don't say you are paying your 'fair share')
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

Go Sarah!


17 posted on 05/28/2011 9:11:21 AM PDT by sickoflibs (If you pay zero Federal income taxes, don't say you are paying your 'fair share')
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

done


18 posted on 05/28/2011 9:12:16 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
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To: RonDog

Perhaps ground Zero??


19 posted on 05/28/2011 9:14:05 AM PDT by Rca2000 ( The Obama regime.....and all that goes with it .."All part of the "big plan"......)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner
WHUPASS
20 posted on 05/28/2011 9:21:11 AM PDT by FrankR (A people that values its privileges above its principles will soon lose both.)
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