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'I can win a national election': Palin insists she could be prez, won't reveal if she's going to run
The London Daily Mail ^ | July 10, 2011 | Fiona Roberts

Posted on 07/10/2011 4:31:20 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Sarah Palin has long refused to reveal whether or not she will run for president in next year's election. But today the former Alaska governor has revealed if she doesn't, it certainly won't be from a lack of confidence.

In an interview, the Tea Party favourite said she believes she can win a presidential election - but still refused to be drawn on whether she will launch White House campaign.

Appearing on the front cover of Newsweek for the fifth time in three years, she said: 'I believe that I can win a national election.

'I'm not so egotistical as to believe that it has to be me, or it can only be me, to turn things around. But I do believe I can win.'

It's the latest hint she may still run. The comments follow a campaign-style bus tour and, most recently, the premiere of a documentary about her life, The Undefeated, in the key election state of Iowa. Despite not having declared her candidacy, she has 16 per cent of Republican support according to the latest Gallup poll, and is second only to Mitt Romney, on 24 per cent.....

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: msm; palin; polls; sarahpalin
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She's not playing the jourbalists game, she is doing things her way.
1 posted on 07/10/2011 4:31:26 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Run, Sarah, Run!
Click the Pic!

2 posted on 07/10/2011 4:34:20 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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>>She’s not playing the jourbalists game, she is doing things her way. <<

The question is, is her way an effective way?

We all enjoy tweaking the MSM’s nose. But, as you know I have asked int he past, is this a good strategy (not the tweaking, the playing coy)?

This could either be a 200 MPH blast past the grandstand to the checkered flag or a major crackup that takes other cars out, with shrapnel and tires hurting people in the stands as well.

I’ll say this — she doesn’t leave much between the two.

Oh, uh — IMHO. YMMV.


4 posted on 07/10/2011 4:40:44 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Herman Cain 2012)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I can easily vote for her again.


5 posted on 07/10/2011 4:41:08 PM PDT by mountainlion (AMERICA LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT.)
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"I'm not so egotistical as to believe that it has to be me, or it can only be me, to turn things around."

I agree with Palin. I do not think our candidate has to be "ONLY SARAH." There are several good candidates and potential candidates out there. I would support Palin or just about any other Republican over Obama.

6 posted on 07/10/2011 4:44:28 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (Conservative Republican who wants to win)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Rogue mama grizzlies can really make life rough for the metrosexual, girlymen “journalists” in Barry’s state run “media”. If she does decide to run, she can count on my support and my vote. I’m just waiting for her to say it’s time to go!


7 posted on 07/10/2011 4:47:00 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (When the going gets tough, the tough check themselves into "rehab".)
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Jon Kyl is retiring from the Senate. Sarah moves to Arizona. Hmmmmm......

IMO, it would be a cake walk. GOOOOOO, Sarah !!!!!!!!!!!!

8 posted on 07/10/2011 4:49:56 PM PDT by jmax
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9 posted on 07/10/2011 4:50:51 PM PDT by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis (Want to make $$$? It's easy! Use FR as a platform to pimp your blog for hits!!!)
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To: Charles Henrickson

Messrs. Romney and Huntsman are Barack Obama in white. Other than that, I don’t have much problem with any of them.


10 posted on 07/10/2011 4:51:08 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Gov. Sarah Palin. What'll you do?)
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To: jmax

I think the Arizona Peoples’ Republic comic book has already promised Kyl’s seat to Giffords and/or her husband.


11 posted on 07/10/2011 4:53:34 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (When the going gets tough, the tough check themselves into "rehab".)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

How about Senator Todd Palin of AZ and President Sarah Palin?

That would fry the AZ Socialist Republic’s cookies, now wouldn’t it?


12 posted on 07/10/2011 5:03:46 PM PDT by webschooner (Government is a disease masquerading as its own cure - Robert LeFevre)
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To: freedumb2003

...is this a good strategy (not the tweaking, the playing coy)?

Not that I'm an expert on strategy, but given that the election is 17 months away, and the GOP convention more than a year, it seems to me that a lot of people are getting really, really (over)exposed.

She certainly doesn't need the name recognition, and when and if she decides to run, the money will pour in.

Further, I don't doubt that she is prepping like crazy in the event she does choose to go.

13 posted on 07/10/2011 5:04:58 PM PDT by norge (Sarah says jump...Higher!.)
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Palin insists she could be prez,

Damn straight!!!!IMHO

14 posted on 07/10/2011 5:12:30 PM PDT by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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>> it seems to me that a lot of people are getting really, really (over)exposed.<<

And that is certainly a possibility. But it gets people irritated when you signal “come closer” with one hand “get away” with the other.

And I know we have a cadre of solid Gov. Palin supporters who may not see what many others perceive. I honestly believe America is skeptical of her and this adds to their skepticism.

Maybe it is a 200 MPH last dash for the flag (to mix metaphors) but it seems, let us say, risky — perhaps beyond the tipping point against success.

As always, IMHO. YMMV.


15 posted on 07/10/2011 5:14:02 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Herman Cain 2012)
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And what if she has no intention of running but wants to keep her name in the limelight? She makes a lot of money from her speaking engagements, books, etc. and she might just want the role of kingmaker.

Always remember that politicians are politicians. The majority of them have large egos and flexible principles. Conservatives, of all people, ought to remain skeptical of political figures.


16 posted on 07/10/2011 5:20:17 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX ( The state is the great fiction by which everybody seeks to live at the expense of everybody else. ~)
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To: jmax

In an interview with the ABC affiliate at the Phoenix Airport, Sarah was asked if she was considering a run for the AZ senate set. She said NO and added that that was not in her future plans.


17 posted on 07/10/2011 5:27:52 PM PDT by JPG (Sarah is ready to rock 'n roll!)
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To: norge

I agree. The race is likely to come down to Palin and Romney and Romney’s own team has said he’ll try to lay low to avoid overexposure before Labor Day.

And yes, Palin is undoubtedly doing her homework—and will be ready to outwonk her competition come the actual race.


18 posted on 07/10/2011 5:35:17 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
The longer she delays announcing her candidacy, the longer she keeps the ruling-class RINOs, state-controlled media, DemocRAT and Republican opponents, etc. in complete and total disarray.

Why should she give up her strategic advantage?

To make it "fair" for the RINOs and 'Rats?

ineluctable

19 posted on 07/10/2011 5:57:43 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves." - Bertrand de Jouvenel des Ursins)
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To: Pining_4_TX

The majority of them have large egos and flexible principles.

Palin is not of the majority.

You can’t be an artist without an ego...
Just because you have an ego...doesn’t
mean you’re an artist.
Tet68.


20 posted on 07/10/2011 6:00:13 PM 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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