Posted on 09/06/2011 7:56:28 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
It’s been three years since former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made her splash onto the national stage as Sen. John McCain’s running mate in the 2008 presidential election. And since then she has acquired a very loyal following. But is that helping or hurting her?
On Tuesday’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” conservative columnist and author of “Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America,” Ann Coulter expressed her concern over the Palin phenomenon. She was asked by substitute host Laura Ingraham if Palin can maintain her status as a tea party favorite by stringing people along about her potential 2012 candidacy.
“Maybe not,” Coulter said. “Newt Gingrich carried it on for 15 years and I kind of think that might be what we’re getting here, largely because of the polls. I mean, you just showed the Fox News poll, Gallup took a poll, I don’t know – five, six months ago, showing that not quite as high as 74 percent, but 65 percent said they would never definitely, positively, ever vote for Sarah Palin… I might add, that oh, it’s the media’s fault and they attacked her and saw her as a threat, all of which I believe is true.”
Coulter pointed out that conservatives are reluctant to criticize Palin for fear of a backlash and spoke about her own experiences.
“Most Americans don’t want Sarah Palin for president,” Coulter continued. “But she’s become sort of the Obama of the tea party. She’s just the one to a certain segment of right-wingers and the tiniest criticism of her, I think many of your viewers may not know this – no conservative on TV will criticize Palin because they don’t want to deal with the hate mail. You say her voice is a few octaves too high or perhaps Michele Bachman’s speaking voice is more modulated and you will be inundated with enraged emails.”
But Coulter said that the loyal following Palin has could be a liability in the long run.
“No, I agree and I think she’s terrific at what she does, but I tend to agree with you,” Coulter said. “I got sick of it with Newt Gingrich – too, fish or cut bait because you are ginning up this group of Americans who will not even consider anyone else. You know, we used to all love Sarah Palin – conservatives like me for her enemies. I’m starting to dislike her because of her fans… I think she’s bright, but her good points do not seem to be in the direction of running for president. I sort of wish just like Newt Gingrich, just run so we can get this over with.”
Fools laugh at the truth.
And eat a few cheeseburgers while you're at it.
A long time ago I was listening to Rush and he explained he’s not so much about programming dittoheads. That’s not how one becomes the most listened to talk radio host in a free country.
He’s so darn successful, because he simply says what so many people already believe.
The rest of the media refuses to, and that left Rush the ultimate market opportunity: just say the truth.
Palin’s in the enviable position now, Rush was when he started out. Just as the MSM would not speak the truth simply, so also RINOs won’t take a stand for anything.
Palin comes along, points out the emperor looks funny that way, and a whole lot of us out here realize that’s really important to say.
Liberals attack Rush because they think he’s programming us.
Rush is simply saying what we believe.
Could it be.... Anne Coulter?!
The transparency of it is exceeded only by how pathetic it is. Grow up, Anne... there's still plenty of attention to go around for anorexic blondes——you know, if that's your thing. BTW, are those high cheekbones, or can I actually see your skeleton through your skin?
LMAO!!!
8^D
Not really a fan of Ann either, she does have a point. Period.
Palin's merits and flaws notwithstanding, a not insignificant percentage of her fans would surround her with styrofoam Greek columns if they could. It might be an uncomfortable comparison, but it's entirely true.
See? Looks like Coulter was right after all.
Gee...I used to like Ann a few years ago .
There is most certainly a critical threshhold of maturity and intelligence required to discern the vast gulf of difference between unfounded fawning over an empty suit with no outstanding charachteristics or record, and the truly deserved admiration bestowed upon someone with miles and decades of stunning accomplishments who would still show up incognito to run in a marathon and not inform the press.
That level of integrity, character, moral certitude, and outstanding achievement actually deserves the highest praise and approbation, and it is not a character flaw to acknowledge that fact.
The flaw, and it is both deep and telling, belongs to those who truly cannot see the difference. By the way, Sarah finished second in her age group. Isn't that just amazing?!
;^\
Ann, Ann, we hardly knew ya.
Buh bye now!
I totally agree with your criticism of her fans and Alex’s wish for her to decide soon, but I think it’s a bit unfair to hold Palin’s overzealous supporters against her.
Yeah, seems she is having a tough time living in her own skin these days..
See post #48. CHAWMP.
I’ve purchased several of Ann’s Books. Never again. I don’t know what has happened to her, but she really doesn’t get it.
Can we get you a saucer of milk Annie?
Pray for America
She is also best buds with Bill Maher. That’s all I need to know right there. Once upon a time, I liked AC.
you are simply more intelligent than me.
I see Ann as the female counter part to David Brooks, “ conservative” writer for the New York Times .
finding (and it is true) you are more intelligent than me also.
Lame post..Your opinion only and nothing more...very deep there class of , oh...four months ago.
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