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Palin Opens Up About Possible 2012 Run, Says She's Willing to 'Give It a Shot'
Fox News ^
| September 17, 2010
Posted on 09/17/2010 2:56:39 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Sarah Palin may be edging closer to a 2012 presidential run, telling Fox News "I would give it a shot" if the American people think she's "the one."
The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee was in Des Moines, Iowa, Friday for the Reagan Dinner, a big GOP fundraiser in the heart of water-testing country for presidential candidates.
Palin has remained coy about her ambitions, but she elaborated a bit in an interview with Fox News, attaching several conditions to the possibility of a 2012 presidential run.
"If the American people were to be ready for someone who is willing to shake it up, and willing to get back to time-tested truths, and help lead our country towards a more prosperous and safe future and if they happen to think I was the one, if it were best for my family and for our country, of course I would give it a shot," she said.
"But I'm not saying that it's me. I know I can certainly make a difference without having a title. I'm having a good time doing exactly that right now."
Palin, a Fox News contributor and best-selling author since leaving the governor's mansion last year, has become one of the Tea Party movement's biggest allies. She's also thrown her clout around in the GOP primary season with a string of endorsements.
She said in February that she'd be "willing" to take on President Obama in two years, and White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Friday he suspects she's testing the water.
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
If the smartest woman in the world can't make President how can Sarah Palin make it.....without “stealing” the election?
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posted on
09/18/2010 4:18:17 PM PDT
by
EGPWS
(Trust in God, question everyone else)
To: Yossarian
262
posted on
09/18/2010 5:19:10 PM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: GregB
263
posted on
09/18/2010 7:00:52 PM PDT
by
sneakers
( DON'T get between me and the election booth!)
To: indylindy
Sarah, you have to give it more than a shot. Do not sound as though the fire isnt in the belly.
This comment sounds like Fred.
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posted on
09/18/2010 7:32:21 PM PDT
by
EveningStar
(Karl Marx is not one of our Founding Fathers.)
To: SmokingJoe
Following the comments, you can pick out the RINOs in our midst.
265
posted on
09/18/2010 8:05:37 PM PDT
by
takenoprisoner
(Evils within America: Islam_Socialism_illegal immigration_Gangbangers_)
To: Darren McCarty
Also watch out for Thune. He is about to become more visible. But Mitch, who’s won over Indiana, is the sleeper-to-beat. Thune looks the part; Mitch is the part.
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posted on
09/18/2010 9:26:43 PM PDT
by
pghoilman
(Earth First! We'll drill the rest of the galaxy later.)
To: Genoa
Fred was my man. But turns out he really didn’t want it. Too bad.
267
posted on
09/18/2010 9:29:07 PM PDT
by
pghoilman
(Earth First! We'll drill the rest of the galaxy later.)
To: counterpunch
I hope you are right. She will wield considerable influence, one way of another.
268
posted on
09/18/2010 9:32:06 PM PDT
by
pghoilman
(Earth First! We'll drill the rest of the galaxy later.)
To: alarm rider
Yes they’re clearly delusional. Watching Maddow and Olberman the night O’Donnell won (I did it purely for entertainment value), you could see the fear.
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posted on
09/18/2010 9:43:04 PM PDT
by
pghoilman
(Earth First! We'll drill the rest of the galaxy later.)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
"I would give it a shot" if the American people think she's "the one." Snoopy-dance time!
270
posted on
09/18/2010 10:38:25 PM PDT
by
GoodDay
(Palin for POTUS 2012)
To: Zakeet
You need a part 2 of that photo which shows Palin following through with the kick and Obama, still squatting, but airborne. Would be hilarious!
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posted on
09/19/2010 6:20:15 AM PDT
by
a real Sheila
(NEVER FORGET 9-11! NEVER FORGET!)
To: Windflier
Maybe it’s good instints, but I’ve been sensing a subtle side to Palin. God bless her. This hint, for example. Not to strong, but strong enough. Does it draw a little enemy fire away from O’Donnell? I think so.
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posted on
09/19/2010 7:04:50 AM PDT
by
Arthur Wildfire! March
(Don't forget Sharron Angle v Reid. It is close. She is excellent. And up yours, McCain!)
To: Arthur Wildfire! March
Maybe its good instints, but Ive been sensing a subtle side to Palin. God bless her. This hint, for example. Not to strong, but strong enough. Does it draw a little enemy fire away from ODonnell? I think so. I hear you, and I think your observation is valid, except I believe that Palin does these sorts of things on instinct. At the same time, she's a savvy operator and seems to have a good mind for grand vision and large, long term strategies.
I believe that her natural courage leads her in the direction of what's best for the greatest number of people. Sadly, in a world such as ours, it actually takes real courage to steadfastly do and say what's right, but that's exactly what she does.
I think she can also be calculating, but where that's all some politicians are (BJ Clinton), it's only one dimension of Sarah Palin.
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posted on
09/19/2010 8:26:56 AM PDT
by
Windflier
(To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
She’s had my vote for a long time. A solid conservative or bust this next election.
274
posted on
09/19/2010 11:17:17 AM PDT
by
Maelstorm
(This country was not founded with the battle cry "give me liberty or give me a govt check!")
To: 2ndDivisionVet; indylindy; flowerplough; All
The Wasilla Wonder Woman is making millions right now. She has to at least say that she might run or she risks having her gravy train come to a halt.
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posted on
09/19/2010 11:23:13 AM PDT
by
EveningStar
(Karl Marx is not one of our Founding Fathers.)
To: EveningStar
***** MEGA BUMP ***** !!!!
You nailed it E-Star!
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posted on
09/19/2010 12:19:05 PM PDT
by
mkjessup
(Jimmy Carter is the Skidmark in the panties of American history, 0bama is the yellow stain in front.)
To: EveningStar; onyx; Josh Painter
"The Wasilla Wonder Woman..." You forgot to call her a "tea bagger" Keith.
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posted on
09/19/2010 12:55:03 PM PDT
by
2ndDivisionVet
(I don't need a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber.)
To: ReneeLynn; Virginia Ridgerunner; Clyde5445
The article was posted yesterday and we had pinged a similar with the video. Please wait for one of us to answer you, before you ping the list.
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posted on
09/19/2010 1:11:01 PM PDT
by
onyx
(If you support Sarah and want on her Ping List, let me know!)
To: onyx
I saw that article. This one had more info posted in the initial post and over 100 replies. I couldn’t even find my ping to that other article. Besides, Clyde has already dressed me down for the ping.
279
posted on
09/19/2010 1:19:59 PM PDT
by
ReneeLynn
(Socialism is SO yesterday. Fascism, it*s the new black. Mmm Mmm Mmm.)
To: ReneeLynn; Clyde5445
I wasn’t here when this article was posted yesterday, so it was Clyde’s call. I’m sorry your ping got lost to the video posting. We don’t ping the list to articles that are a day old.
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posted on
09/19/2010 1:31:51 PM PDT
by
onyx
(If you support Sarah and want on her Ping List, let me know!)
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