Has Sarah Palin peaked? Poll numbers sag, and she's taking GOP friendly fire.

Christian Science Monitor ^ | 03/16/2011 | Dave Cook

[Al B.]

And who's paying for them anyway? And why are they solely focused on Sarah Palin?

The answer's obvious. It's a campaign to demoralize her supporters and convince her not to run.

I hope she runs, if for no other reason than to set the record straight about her. Let the chips fall where they may. She understands that 2012 will be about Obama's record and whether anyone is willing to stand up to him and draw the clear and stark distinctions. I know she will. Will the other GOP wannabes do that? Or will they spend their time sniping at Palin like their proxies are doing now? Let's find out.

It's time for Americans who love their country to take a stand for America and fight these bastards. Let's find out what kind of country we want to be. 2012 is the time.

[relictele]

I have two words for the CSM and the second one is ‘off.’

The sooner they cease to publish - even if strictly online - the better.

[dalereed]

Rino’s that need to get kicked put of the Republican Party!

[Texas Eagle]

Interesting that CSM notes Palin's favorable rating of 59% but doesn't offer any other Republican's favorable ratings for comparison.

They do, however, provide us with Gingrich's, Romney's and Huckabee's unfavorables for comparison.

They then go on to point out that 59% of likely voters would not consider voting for her but, again, curiously enough, they don't provide any potential competitors' ratings.

Is this what is known as cherry picking?

[Cobra64]

I will only vote for Sarah Palin. If Romney or any other RINO, or anyone else is nominated, I WILL NOT VOTE! Enough of the GOP and the RINOs. I sent them there to do ONE THING! STOP the SPENDING!

Ummm, is DeMint a RINO? How about Rand Paul? Michelle Bachmann and Steve King are fighting tooth and nail against the $105 billion cost to implement Obamacare. Are they RINOs? How about Paul Ryan, the DC spending scorekeeper?

[gov_bean_ counter]

I don't disagree that the Jeb factor is part of this, but I tend to be more cynical than most when it comes to assessing people motives for irrational statements and behavior.

[Rational Thought]

If not Jeb Bush, they will fall in line supporting Romney. RINO’s (like rhinos) run in herds.

This herd despises Gov. Palin and the Tea Party far more than anyone from the (supposed) opposition party.

As one who strongly favors the Tea Party and Gov. Palin, they are actually saying they despise me. Since I detest frauds (Faux Conservatives), the feeling is mutual.

[frposty]

I believe Palin right now is concentrating on who will be her public-figure friends, partners and opponents, and her platform. Also, she’s studying how her candidacy could improve the liklihood kicking Obama out of office.

Now is an intermission for her. We’re in between elections, and no more book sales and TV shows. Next will be the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

She absolutely must get in that race. Win or lose, seeing her compete and put forth her ideas will be valuable for the Republican party and for the country.

[unseen1]

they call themselves Hamilton conservatives now. At least brooks has. The name fits very well. they want a king not self rule...

[org.whodat]

Yes and about 33% will sit on their ass and watch you get obummer reelected.

[Calusa]

When General Palin announces the cavalry will form and fall in behind her.

When Sarah hollers Mush!! all these jaded RINO mutts will be only too happy for a chance join the team and pull her sled to victory.

[ponygirl]

If they really thought Palin would be a loser, they would be talking her UP, not talking her down. They would WANT her to be the nominee. Think McCain. Always look in the opposite direction of the media.

[meadsjn]

The results among the sample’s 378 leaned Republicans have a 6-point error margin.

This poll is queer as a three-dollar bill.

You can get a closer MOE than 6% with an internet poll on a cable TV website.

[fantail 1952]

Sarah won't announce until after her and Todd are done with the summer salmon runs.

Lot of fish to catch and gut before she turns her blade on the Dems.....

[TsonicTsunami08]

AS FAR AS PEAKS GO,THERE ARE BUNNY HILLS AND THEN THERE IS EVEREST.
SARAH PALIN IS MOUNT EVEREST!

VOTE PALIN/ WEST, CRUSH THE LEFT!

[right way right]

Third party coming soon.

[hosepipe]

Sarah Palin is as “peaked” as she wants to be..

[meadsjn]

I go by one simple fact, every single event she has done or will be doing now and in the near future is SOLD OUT..word gets out that she will be speaking at an event BOOM its sold out in days..tell me anyone else that has that ability with so-called bad poll numbers. All the left is doing is psychological warfare, trying to convince people she can’t win by bogus poll results..they are getting these poll numbers out of their asses..completely made up..they know she can win if she got the nomination.

Yeah. I suspect she will announce within weeks -- tax day weekend would be a good time, right when everyone is still steaming about whatever surprizes Turbo Tax has in store for them.

When she does announce, the donations will quickly refudiate the fake polls.

[Rational Thought]

I can’t necessarily argue with that. But, it is becoming more apparent it’s a risk we might have to take.

[Moorings]

Establishment repubs are probably worried that they will not be able to co-opt her. I think they feel that she will not fall in line with their agenda 100%.

They know how she treated the establishment in Alaska.