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Sarah Palin endorses third-party run if Akin won’t drop out
The Washington Examiner ^ | August 22, 2012 | Joel Gehrke

Posted on 08/22/2012 12:08:00 AM PDT by Publius804

Sarah Palin endorsed a third-party candidacy against Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., if he persists in his refusal to drop out of the general election campaign after making startling comments about rape and abortion.

“We’ve got to take back the Senate and Missouri is a must-win state,” Palin told Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren. “The way we do that is to have someone like Sarah Steelman be able to run — even if it’s as a third-party candidate — to be able to run and help us take this back.” Palin endorsed Steelman in the primary, which was regarded as showdown for the privilege of challenging the deeply-unpopular Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.

The former Alaska governor reiterated her support for a third-party run when considering how conservatives should respond if Akin does not drop out before the state prints the ballots for the general election.

“Maybe it is a third-party run of Sarah Steelman — that I could get behind,” she said. “Granted, ‘the status quo has got to go’ [Steelman's campaign motto] would be an odd name for a third party, but we’ll coin it, we’ll adopt it, we’ll run with it if that’s what it takes in order to get a common sense, constitutional, happens-to-be-pro-life woman in Missouri to clean up this mess that has been created and at the same time take back the Senate.”

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: akin; mindyourownbusiness; palin; sarahpalin; senate; stfu
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To: tsowellfan

You should read his facebook wall to see how delusional he is. The posts are at least 90-10 in favor of him dropping out but yet he posts about how he is standing up to the liberal elite and is asking for money to help him. It is the CONSERVATIVES who want him out of this race the liberal elite would love for him to stay in. He is unfit for office.


21 posted on 08/22/2012 12:45:56 AM PDT by Publius804 (Buckle up - with Obama at the controls it's gonna be a bumpy ride. God help us.)
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To: Publius804

Don’t hold back..though really not into bashing the guy..

It’s beginning to be way too much.


22 posted on 08/22/2012 12:46:11 AM PDT by Christie at the beach (I like Newt and would love to see political dead bodies on the floor.)
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To: Christie at the beach

He is a distraction and needs to drop out. Did you watch his apology commercial? Absolutely terrible.


23 posted on 08/22/2012 12:49:01 AM PDT by Publius804 (Buckle up - with Obama at the controls it's gonna be a bumpy ride. God help us.)
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To: Christie at the beach

Whether it’s over the top or not depends on how things go from here.

If one vote in the senate ends up being the difference between repealing and not repealing Obamacare. I will refer to it as Akincare from that point on.


24 posted on 08/22/2012 12:49:34 AM PDT by Truthsearcher
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To: dixiechick2000

Not interested in playing.


25 posted on 08/22/2012 12:49:44 AM PDT by Christie at the beach (I like Newt and would love to see political dead bodies on the floor.)
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To: Christie at the beach

The pro-life movement has been hurt. Yes, that IS creepy (for anybody who cares)

I found it creepy when Janet Reno claimed she was doing it for the children and them burned them all up because the end result justified her actions

It may sound creepy but it’s also a fact. The pro-life movement has been hurt.


26 posted on 08/22/2012 12:49:47 AM PDT by tsowellfan (Voting for Obama/Biden is like purposely swallowing two tapeworms)
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To: Christie at the beach

That’s fine...I respect that.

;o)

However, if you voice your opinion, and others don’t agree, you might be talking to yourself soon.


27 posted on 08/22/2012 12:53:43 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (This hobbit is looking for her pitchfork...God help the GOP if I find it.)
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To: Publius804
You should read his facebook wall to see how delusional he is

I was one who felt sorry for the man. I still thought he needed to go after the mistake but I gave him the benefit of doubt. After hearing him on Hannity I could hear that he's in it for himself NO MATTER what the end result will be.

He can just try to blame Romney's nomination for the defeat.

Many of his supporters (outside of his state) are the ones claiming that 4 years of Obama is better than 4 years of a RINO.

Either way they're cheering this whole thing (including possible increased number of abortions) as a victory. Their victory.

28 posted on 08/22/2012 12:56:42 AM PDT by tsowellfan (Voting for Obama/Biden is like purposely swallowing two tapeworms)
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To: Christie at the beach

He actually put his view nicely. And there’s no mistake. Akin’s mistake (yes, what he said about self-mechanism in woman’s body was a mistake, no way to get around it and he apologized for it) hurt pro-life cause by being a stumble block to the message.


29 posted on 08/22/2012 12:58:52 AM PDT by paudio (John Roberts and Todd Akin: Two persons who'll be remembered as the saviors of ObamaCare)
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To: donna
How the hell do u get that out of the post????

READ it again!...as my dear friend explained...When women don't age well..they dry up and take religion as their cause....GET OVER IT!....(your jealousy )

30 posted on 08/22/2012 1:03:09 AM PDT by M-cubed
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To: Publius804

The Moron Senator has been bought and paid for by the Communist Obama machine. This stupid dink did not just wake up one day spouting inflammatory inappropriate drivel. He is committing political suicide and must have been paid to do it. Abortion and pro life is a compassion and morals issue and he is a moron. Just talk about the 50 MILLION DEAD BABIES from Americans abortions, then shut up.


31 posted on 08/22/2012 1:03:40 AM PDT by FlyingEagle
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To: dixiechick2000
what’s the difference between legitimate rape, and illegitimate rape?

This is my assumption:

Rape that's illegitimate: Sex between a couple that may be legally considered to be rape (ie: boyfriend/girlfriend ages 17 and 19 - depending on the state)

Legitimate rape: forced sex

That's my take and what I think he meant. But that's just my own assumption. I have not heard the man's explanation.

What he said about pregnancies cannot happen as a result of rape was way over the top.

He needs to go. It may very well be a choice of him or Romney in that state which means it's Akin or Obama.

32 posted on 08/22/2012 1:04:52 AM PDT by tsowellfan (Voting for Obama/Biden is like purposely swallowing two tapeworms)
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To: JoeDetweiler

Then never mind then!...Sit in the truck!...We’ll get it!...or are u gonna work against us?????


33 posted on 08/22/2012 1:08:43 AM PDT by M-cubed
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To: Christie at the beach
Shame this is happening over stupid comments since he is pro life.<<<

Yup!...but whose stupid comments?????....Elect me...I'm stupid!...

sounds like a Dummycrat!..defend the indefensible

34 posted on 08/22/2012 1:15:52 AM PDT by M-cubed
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To: M-cubed

“...Sit in the truck!...We’ll get it!...”

Your truck? Thanks....And could you get me two while you’re at it...?


35 posted on 08/22/2012 1:18:23 AM PDT by JoeDetweiler
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To: torchthemummy; All
Laws regarding Write-In Candidates in Missouri

Steelman and Brunnan can't run as write-ins.

36 posted on 08/22/2012 1:20:19 AM PDT by newzjunkey (Election night is 75 days away.)
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To: tsowellfan
Many of his supporters (outside of his state) are the ones claiming that 4 years of Obama is better than 4 years of a RINO.

Either way they're cheering this whole thing (including possible increased number of abortions) as a victory. Their victory.

Succinct. There's a dozen or so of those people in the Akin threads. Those around for the primary season wouldn't be too surprised at some of those names either. It proves your point.

37 posted on 08/22/2012 1:26:03 AM PDT by newzjunkey (Election night is 75 days away.)
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To: JoeDetweiler
LMAO.....Spoken like a true Democrat!....How about if I owe ya one!.....lol....and if u wait your turn ill give you 3!...(How old are ya BTW?...U may just miss your turn...*W*)
38 posted on 08/22/2012 1:37:24 AM PDT by M-cubed
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To: M-cubed

I never wait my turn....I let my turn wait on me.


39 posted on 08/22/2012 1:46:14 AM PDT by JoeDetweiler
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To: M-cubed

Well, your general crack about women is pretty dumb in itself.

Can I have a button. Goodnight.


40 posted on 08/22/2012 1:53:16 AM PDT by Christie at the beach (I like Newt and would love to see political dead bodies on the floor.)
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