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Specific, real life, example of the Palin Effect...
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Posted on 08/31/2008 6:55:42 AM PDT by repubzilla

OK-My family went over to my parents for dinner last night...I'm a bit slow today-(I toasted the Palin choice a wee bit much) My father was a Mitt fan-I, by the way, called for Palin months ago. He came over to her quickly I must say... They told us about their neighbor, who happens to be a fairly liberal (although she voted for Reagan), college Prof, in her late 40's...oh and is also a lesbian. She came by and they were chatting and she starts going on and on about how great it is that Mccain picked Palin...really excited! AND that she will vote for him!

Well, I know this is only one example-but hey!


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1 posted on 08/31/2008 6:56:02 AM PDT by repubzilla
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To: repubzilla

Is it me, or do you smell a McCain landslide?


2 posted on 08/31/2008 6:57:13 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (Barack Obama: In Error and arrogant -- he's errogant!)
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To: repubzilla
college Prof, in her late 40's...oh and is also a lesbian

Well, I guess that puts a whole new spin on that "VPILF" thing...

Cheers!

3 posted on 08/31/2008 6:57:47 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Hans Solo in Star Wars

“Great, kid. Don’t get cocky.”


4 posted on 08/31/2008 6:59:42 AM PDT by Perdogg
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To: repubzilla
It's too good to be true. It's Tina Few without all the vegtarian/arrogant/condescending/thirdworldie/globalwarming B.S. It's like drink all you want with no hangover
5 posted on 08/31/2008 7:01:38 AM PDT by Ukiapah Heep (Shoes for Industry!)
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To: Ukiapah Heep
Tina Fey, not Tina Few. And hurry up with that drink all you want booze.
6 posted on 08/31/2008 7:02:21 AM PDT by Ukiapah Heep (Shoes for Industry!)
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To: repubzilla

Really can’t believe it! It’s truly amazing! I wouldn’t have thought the feminists would support McCain-Palin. Guess I was wrong!


7 posted on 08/31/2008 7:05:58 AM PDT by DrGunsforHands
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To: grey_whiskers
college Prof, in her late 40's...oh and is also a lesbian

LOL! Lesbians of the world UNITE! We've got us a little cutie to lust after.

8 posted on 08/31/2008 7:06:10 AM PDT by Utah Binger (Southern Utah, where the world comes to see America)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Is it me, or do you smell a McCain landslide?

Yes, indeedy! In fact, I smell a congress-slide!!! This is the year to take it back!

9 posted on 08/31/2008 7:06:25 AM PDT by demkicker (In the minority or majority, I'll never stop 'kicking' dems)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
you know...I keep getting this feeling. I don't know if I'm just over excited now... I was so pumped when I found out about the pick. I was at a cottage and finally picked up a signal for the laptop the morning of the announcement-sounds silly but i was almost shaking was anticipation-my personal Chrissy Matthews moment!

I'm a Giant fan and mid way last season I would have laughed in your face if you said the Giants would not only be in the Superbowl, not only win it, but beat the Patriots, and have Eli play that well...I am starting to get that holy crap! feeling I got when the Giants started to put together their run...I know this is an election not a spots event...just saying..!

10 posted on 08/31/2008 7:06:53 AM PDT by repubzilla
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To: repubzilla
I need to get dressed for church, but I'm having trouble tearing myself away from the computer.

Lib land is going berserk.

The only thing better than McCain picking Palin is the liberal reaction to his choice.

From DU to the lamestream broadcast media to Andrew Sullivan - they are all going nuts.

Wonderful, simply wonderful!

11 posted on 08/31/2008 7:07:22 AM PDT by WayneM (Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Is it me, or do you smell a McCain landslide?


Not exactly, but I sense a Palin landslide, and the unprecedented case of the VP being the star, and McCain riding her skirt-tails.

If he’s smart, he’ll play it up for all its worth, like JFK going to Paris, and introducing himself as “the man who accompanied Jackie to Paris.”

McCain needs to step back, bask in he glow, and take credit only for rescuing the Republican party for years to come, and for being the father of the post-boomer Republican party. A generation of Palins, Jindals, Cantors, etc.

The choice of Palin was the spark that lit the torch, and it will be McCain’s to pass to the next generation.


12 posted on 08/31/2008 7:09:04 AM PDT by Atlas Sneezed (Guns don't kill people, criminals and the governments that create them do.)
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To: repubzilla
I have one too: my best friend's dad is a lifelong Democrat who loved Hilary. But he's getting pretty psyched up with the Palin thing too. He resents Obama for beating Hilary and then not choosing her as a running mate, and says he's going to vote for McCain.

I hate that we're dependent on wishy-washy, discernment-free voters like this, but we are, so I'm glad if they're coming over to our side of the line.

13 posted on 08/31/2008 7:10:18 AM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: repubzilla
They told us about their neighbor, who happens to be a fairly liberal (although she voted for Reagan), college Prof, in her late 40's...oh and is also a lesbian. She came by and they were chatting and she starts going on and on about how great it is that Mccain picked Palin...really excited! AND that she will vote for him!


14 posted on 08/31/2008 7:10:21 AM PDT by new cruelty (I don't want my daughters punished with obama.)
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To: Perdogg

ROTFLOL. Scary... I thought the exact same phrase.


15 posted on 08/31/2008 7:10:56 AM PDT by new cruelty (I don't want my daughters punished with obama.)
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To: repubzilla
I have known my wife for 20 years now. She is registered to vote, but hasn't since I've known her. She listened to a few minutes of the Gov speak at the rally friday, and declared her intention to vote. She asked me to remind her to get a new card and update the address, to make sure they would let her vote. It's amazing!

I have a friend whose mother is an FDR Democrat. She also indicated her intention to vote for McCain/Palin. She said that she had NEVER voted for any Republican, but this choice gave her a reason to break ranks.

16 posted on 08/31/2008 7:13:12 AM PDT by TnGOP (Petey the dog is my foriegn policy advisor. He's really quite good!)
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To: repubzilla

Well... I don’t know about this. I mean I think Palin was a great choice, but should I really be excited that McCain appeals to liberal lesbians? Maybe your neighbor likes his positions on global warming and immigration. I’ll be happier about a surge in support from conservatives and moderates than one from liberals. I don’t want McCain to feel any more beholden to them than he already does!


17 posted on 08/31/2008 7:13:47 AM PDT by CatherinePPP
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I was watching a football game with some friends last night. There was a couple there I had only met once before. I asked them what they thought about Palin, and they stated they didn't know much about her. That's all the opening I needed. I gave a brief overview of her resume. The wife stated, “You know I wasn't sure who I was going to vote for, but you've convinced me. I like this lady.”
18 posted on 08/31/2008 7:15:09 AM PDT by Federalist Society
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To: Beelzebubba

You’re right, we all owe McCain—and Cindy too, who was his key adviser after her last interview!—for, gulp, restoring the Reagan coalition!


19 posted on 08/31/2008 7:18:11 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: CatherinePPP

I understand your concern, but he has to win first. People of principle do not bend to pressure for political expediency.


20 posted on 08/31/2008 7:18:18 AM PDT by healy61
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