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Palin takes aim at GOP presidential candidates
The Hill ^ | September 12, 2011 | Josh Lederman

Posted on 09/13/2011 7:41:38 AM PDT by AAABEST

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I knew there was something to it," Palin said of learning while she was Alaska's governor that her Texas counterpart had given the go-ahead to the vaccine.

Palin was governor of Alaska from December 2006 until her resignation in July 2009. If she "knew there was something to it" it certainly didn't keep her from wholeheartedly backing Perry at a rally in February, 2010:


"In Washington, they're too often looking out for Wall Street and Rick is looking out for you"


You don't know how proud I am to support Rick Perry."


"I look forward to Texas sending a message on how things get done, because you're doing them right in Texas"

Facts about the Gardasil controversy:

- Contrary to the popular myth, not a single girl in Texas was ever "forced" to get a Gardasil vaccination.

- Perry never advocated "forcing" anyone to get a Gardasil vaccination. The executive order - RP65 -  had an opt out. The "innocent little 12 year old girls or 11 year old girls in state of Texas" who "would be forced by the government to take an injection" would have only existed in Bachmanns mind.

- RP65 not only had an opt-out, but contained language that made it easier for parents to opt their children out of ALL vaccinations.

- Merck contributed around $5,000 to Perry, which works out to be 1/40th of 1% (or 1/4,000th) of Perry's campaign chest.

The idea that Perry would harpoon himself for a measly 5 grand is prepostrous. For Palin (and Bachmann) to accuse him of doing so borders on slander.

YOU BETCHA!

1 posted on 09/13/2011 7:41:46 AM PDT by AAABEST
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To: AAABEST
BIG TARGETS to aim for... slow and cumbersome.

LLS

2 posted on 09/13/2011 7:47:53 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (Certified Al Palin Hobbit Terrorist)
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To: AAABEST
For Palin (and Bachmann) to accuse him of doing so borders on slander.

I wouldn't go that far... but it does smack of reckless political posturing. And BTW, SARAH, how about joining those debates, vs. standing to the outside taking potshots at the ANNOUNCED candidates???

3 posted on 09/13/2011 7:50:42 AM PDT by ScottinVA (With "successes" like the Libya adventure, who needs failure?)
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To: AAABEST

Let me guess-she hasn’t decided if she’s going to run yet! Time is officially running out for this BS. Nice she could find time to comment on this, but couldn’t announce she’s not running to let those pinning their hopes on her off.


4 posted on 09/13/2011 7:50:42 AM PDT by mrspeelwerneeded
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To: AAABEST

The “innocent little girl” moment will be Bachman’s iconic catch-phrase, like Edwards “son of a mill worker” and Dean with his victory screech......


5 posted on 09/13/2011 7:51:10 AM PDT by Badabing Badablonde (New to the internet? CLICK HERE)
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To: ScottinVA

As someone who wished she would enter, I have to say she’s doing great damage to herself now. It’s way past time for her to announce either way as she’s injecting herself into it and commenting like this now.


6 posted on 09/13/2011 7:53:15 AM PDT by mrspeelwerneeded
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To: AAABEST

If she said “he allowed a law to go through” she has no business saying anything about this issue because that statement also shows she knows nothing about it.

I don’t know what Palin’s game is.


7 posted on 09/13/2011 7:53:21 AM PDT by achilles2000 ("I'll agree to save the whales as long as we can deport the liberals")
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To: mrspeelwerneeded
Nice she could find time to comment on this, but couldn’t announce she’s not running to let those pinning their hopes on her off.

Yep. Watching her on Greta's show taking uncontested target practice on those who've made the plunge to run for President, all the while she's still "undecided" comes across as off-putting.

Yes or no, Sarah? In or out?

8 posted on 09/13/2011 7:53:43 AM PDT by ScottinVA (With "successes" like the Libya adventure, who needs failure?)
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To: mrspeelwerneeded
As someone who wished she would enter, I have to say she’s doing great damage to herself now.

Ditto here. She's jumping the shark.

9 posted on 09/13/2011 7:56:16 AM PDT by ScottinVA (With "successes" like the Libya adventure, who needs failure?)
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To: AAABEST

- Contrary to the popular myth, not a single girl in Texas was ever “forced” to get a Gardasil vaccination. (But this was the Legislature’s doing, and not Perry’s.)

- Perry never advocated “forcing” anyone to get a Gardasil vaccination. The executive order - RP65 - had an opt out. The “innocent little 12 year old girls or 11 year old girls in state of Texas” who “would be forced by the government to take an injection” would have only existed in Bachmanns mind. (The opt out required about six months worth of paperwork and dealing with government officials hostile to your desires and needed to be renewed periodically. It also forced you to opt out of all other immunizations - you could only opt out if you believed all the immunizations were wrong.)

- RP65 not only had an opt-out, but contained language that made it easier for parents to opt their children out of ALL vaccinations. (Because it was all or nothing on the vaccinations.)

- Merck contributed around $5,000 to Perry, which works out to be 1/40th of 1% (or 1/4,000th) of Perry’s campaign chest. (Above the board.)


10 posted on 09/13/2011 7:57:03 AM PDT by Ingtar (Together we go broke (from a Pookie18 post))
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To: AAABEST
LOL, too rich by half, I next expect you to say you were for Palin in 08, before being against her now.
11 posted on 09/13/2011 7:58:06 AM PDT by Sea Parrot (Democrats creation of the entitlement class will prove out to be their very own Frankenstein monster)
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To: mrspeelwerneeded

I like Palin’s current role, and I hope she doesn’t run herself.

She is like a border collie herding the sheep in the way they should go. Stray too far in one direction, and she barks and nudges the stray back on the path.

I hope she does not back a specific candidate until there is only one.

Stick to the issues, stick to the facts, act like a leader, and we will win.


12 posted on 09/13/2011 7:58:11 AM PDT by Eccl 10:2 (Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - Ps 122:6)
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To: AAABEST

Has Governor Perry spoken out against crony capitalism yet?

If not, it’s a very big clue.


13 posted on 09/13/2011 7:58:31 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (Governor Palin: "I'm not for sale.")
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To: mrspeelwerneeded

Oh my, was not aware she has to abide by the PDS crowd, and Perry supporters.


14 posted on 09/13/2011 7:59:53 AM PDT by Sea Parrot (Democrats creation of the entitlement class will prove out to be their very own Frankenstein monster)
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To: ScottinVA

I’m sick and tired of Palin getting free and unchallenged air time to make her points after debates without ever having to facce rebuttal like the actual candidates do. Even without the pressure of being on stage she still found it nearly impossible to string together 2 grammatically correct sentences.


15 posted on 09/13/2011 8:00:20 AM PDT by pgkdan (Perry/Cain 2012)
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To: AAABEST

Palin needs to either get in or get out then shut her mouth. The party needs to stay united to win the battle. Ronald Reagan felt strongly about this principle. Don’t act like your a Reagan believer then break his rules.


16 posted on 09/13/2011 8:01:01 AM PDT by jerseyrocks
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To: AAABEST

Has Governor Perry spoken out against the permanent political class yet?

It’s his right to act as though he doesn’t believe in the existence of the permanent political class. But the truth about that is already known to us.

I don’t think any candidate has a viable alternative to this part of Palin’s platform. And it’s the only platform out there that will fix our country’s worst problems.


17 posted on 09/13/2011 8:01:53 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (Governor Palin: "I'm not for sale.")
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To: achilles2000
Uh, get your facts straight, Palin did not say that, it was the article saying she did. You know, the usual PDS biddies.
18 posted on 09/13/2011 8:02:26 AM PDT by Sea Parrot (Democrats creation of the entitlement class will prove out to be their very own Frankenstein monster)
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To: AAABEST

Has Governor Perry spoken out against crony capitalism yet?

If not, it’s a very big clue.


19 posted on 09/13/2011 8:02:34 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (Governor Palin: "I'm not for sale.")
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To: AAABEST

I watched that interview, twice. She didn’t attack nor slander Gov. Perry. She was honest, principled and brave in her comments. Exactly the qualities I wish for in my POTUS.

I would bet dollars to donuts that she and Gov. Perry have already spoken and each understands and respects the others’ position. Make no mistake about it, Gov. Palin and Gov. Perry like and admire each other. They’re rough and tough, and they wear their diapers low. That’s what makes them both leaders.


20 posted on 09/13/2011 8:02:41 AM PDT by papasmurf (0bama-doing the job Americans won't.)
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