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Sarah Palin Appearance at Tea Party Rally in Iowa ‘No Longer Confirmed’
WSJ ^ | August 31, 2011 | Danny Yadron

Posted on 08/31/2011 8:11:56 AM PDT by markomalley

Sarah Palin canceled her Saturday appearance at a tea party rally in Indianola, Iowa, a person close the former Alaska governor told The Wall Street Journal.

The person cited “continual lying” from event organizers at Tea Party of America, including a recent mixup over whether former U.S. Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell of Delaware would also speak.

Ms. Palin is known for last-minute schedule changes that whipsaw supporters and media across the country. But the latest decision is puzzling. Ms. Palin’s speech at the rally was viewed as her most high-profile appearance of the summer, fueling speculation she was indeed plotting to run for the Republican presidential nomination.

Attendees were reportedly traveling from across the U.S. to attend the rally in Iowa, which holds the nation’s first nominating contest next year.

The former governor will now appear at a Friday event in Des Moines sponsored by the group Conservatives4Palin. It is currently scheduled for 8 p.m. at The Machine Shed Restaurant, though the location will probably have to be changed, the person close to Ms. Palin said. Ms. Palin is still scheduled to appear at a Tea Party Express tour stop Monday in New Hampshire.

Ms. Palin may still hold an event Saturday, the person said, though she has no firm plans. It’s also possible she could still attend the Indianola tea party rally, the person said.

The former governor’s team decided to back out Tuesday night after rally organizers re-invited Ms. O’Donnell to speak on stage. Organizers had booked Ms. O’Donnell, who lost her 2010 bid for a U.S. Senate seat from Delaware, to speak but quickly withdrew the invitation in an effort to avoid controversy.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa
KEYWORDS: 2012; amateurhour; christineodonnell; ia2012; notagain; notrunning; palin; palin2012; sarahpalin; saveusosarah; teapartyofamerica
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To: AAABEST

You need a better picture. That one makes you look ...well...you know.... ;)


301 posted on 08/31/2011 9:54:17 AM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Keith in Iowa
Sarah Palin has not canceled her keynote speech for the Tea Party of America’s Saturday rally in Indianola, Iowa, according to the event’s organizers.

Looking at some of the comments on this thread, it appears that PDS'ers have jumped the gun...again.

302 posted on 08/31/2011 9:55:02 AM PDT by FreeReign
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To: AAABEST

The sad thing is the Sarah Palin ping list cult is way past that stage.


303 posted on 08/31/2011 9:55:21 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (It is possible to both promote Palin and support Bachmann at the same time, ya know.)
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To: crosshairs

The coyness is in your head.

She is running and she will be in Iowa.

What is this, over-reaction Wednesday. I thought that was Monday we did that.

Somebody posts some rumor and everybody panics.

Don’t you remember the motto of Hitchhiker’s Guide? Don’t Panic.


304 posted on 08/31/2011 9:55:54 AM PDT by altura ( Palin/Ryan---or Palin/Perry or Palin/Rubio)
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To: Norm Lenhart

I got your back


305 posted on 08/31/2011 9:55:57 AM PDT by advertising guy (if a politician from either party was to say hello to me, it should be law I can shoot em)
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To: FreeReign

It is the nature of the PDSer to “Act Stupidly” ;)


306 posted on 08/31/2011 9:56:00 AM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: SamAdams76
Well why don't you wait to see what happens in the primaries then?

Well, since I don't have a time machine, I guess I'll have to, won't I?

307 posted on 08/31/2011 9:56:36 AM PDT by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus ("A gentleman considers what is just; a small man considers what is expedient.")
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To: fudimo
Sarah is running the OODA Loop.She is also living rent free in the competitor's heads

Indeed...and they assist her in doing so...remarkably!

I do love to watch her operate....none in the field can play her game though they attempt to mimic her...fortunately most of those who follow Palin can see that quickly.

She's a force without exception....and all to amusing seeing even her opponetes and those with other favored candidates give her great attention when she is on the move.

308 posted on 08/31/2011 9:57:17 AM PDT by caww
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To: shield

right. I like a lot of things about Perry and he will be my second choice but I love Palin on every issue.

She’s already been vetted and once the country (at large) sees her campaign and passionately deliver her message, she will succeed.


309 posted on 08/31/2011 9:57:43 AM PDT by altura ( Palin/Ryan---or Palin/Perry or Palin/Rubio)
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To: advertising guy

Thanks ;) PDS’ers are Sooooo CUTTTEEEEE when they drool ;)


310 posted on 08/31/2011 9:57:58 AM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Norm Lenhart

Drool? Why is YOUR keyboard all wet?


311 posted on 08/31/2011 9:59:07 AM PDT by altura ( Palin/Ryan---or Palin/Perry or Palin/Rubio)
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To: Marie Antoinette
I’m with you, Sam. I can’t believe the number of freepers letting themselves get rolled by the media. It’s astounding, really.

They are so easily lead.

Kind of the way a cultist who wants to believe something, is so easily lead.

312 posted on 08/31/2011 9:59:32 AM PDT by FreeReign
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To: FreeReign

Any port in a Sarah storm. She did nothing and STILL sucked tthe oxygen out of the air. ROFL

They would LOVE for this to be true, but it isn’t and they won’t even acknowledge it. Instead they resort to insulting Freepers...’cause what else are they gonna do?


313 posted on 08/31/2011 10:00:10 AM PDT by MestaMachine (Id imperfectum manet dum confectum erit.)
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To: AAABEST

Thanks for the LOL, this is definitely the party thread of the day :)


314 posted on 08/31/2011 10:00:39 AM PDT by sickoflibs (Over-taxed means 'paying too much in taxes', not zero taxes)
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To: sickoflibs

Make no mistake if Palin runs I too will become a Palin-ite!


315 posted on 08/31/2011 10:01:55 AM PDT by caww
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To: Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus

To use polls this far out from an election is as useless a pointing out the point of polls to me...lol


316 posted on 08/31/2011 10:02:43 AM PDT by winoneforthegipper ("If you can't ride two horses at once, you probably shouldn't be in the circus" - SP)
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To: altura

Because the mindless drivel of PDS around here is so vast that it travels over fiber optic cable, floods my computer and gets all over everything. BTW, I recommend breath mints. That drool of yours seems to have a foul smell to it.

Normie
Head Druid of Trollhenge
Cult of Palin


317 posted on 08/31/2011 10:02:59 AM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Keith in Iowa

So now it is a KEYNOTE speech? The other day she was announcing something BIG. So after her keynote speech then what? Another October surprise Palin announcement thread.Then when that does not happen what? All’s you people do is run around this forum and call everybody else RINO’s and those that tried to tell you weeks ago she was giving a keynote speech PDSer names. Get a grip and get some fresh air I do not think Palin is running.


318 posted on 08/31/2011 10:02:59 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (It is possible to both promote Palin and support Bachmann at the same time, ya know.)
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To: caww

I think now we do KNOW what`s going on...it`s on and all is well :)

WSJ etc trying to cause trouble. WSJ is not really a Conservative paper anymore, the Editorial page basically supports only the views of Republican Establishment, tell me I am wrong?

They are partners in the NBC/WSJ poll that allows Up Chuck Todd to take part in the wording of the questions.


319 posted on 08/31/2011 10:03:15 AM PDT by Friendofgeorge (Sarah Palin 2012 or flippin bust)
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To: Norm Lenhart; All

AlexNBCNews Alexandra Moe
by RealClearScott
Tea Party of America pres.: “I had to cancel O’Donnell;” hopeful Palin will now be at the event Sat.; will know for sure soon
7 minutes ago


320 posted on 08/31/2011 10:03:28 AM PDT by winoneforthegipper ("If you can't ride two horses at once, you probably shouldn't be in the circus" - SP)
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