It was those Establishment Republicans that did not want Sarah to run..and she knew that, she knew what she had to deal with if she had run. They would have done everything possible to make sure she did not get the nomination. How ironic how they were so terrified of her running but have NO issue with Ron Paul running..this guy is downright scary. If he gets the nomination Obama won’t have to do anything, he will have the election in the bag. Even if Paul launches a 3rd party challenge it will be the same like every time he runs, he will get a few percentage points of votes but it really wont make a difference, but if he gets the GOP Nomination all hell is gonna break loose
“It was those Establishment Republicans that did not want Sarah to run..and she knew that, she knew what she had to deal with if she had run. They would have done everything possible to make sure she did not get the nomination.”
Yup. I think she decided that she didn’t need it. Can’t say I blame her. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
“How ironic how they were so terrified of her running but have NO issue with Ron Paul running..this guy is downright scary.”
They didn’t think he would do as well as he is. As for him being “scary”, I find him relatively innocuous. I disagree with him on a few issues but remember: the President is not a dictator. He has to get Congress to go along on most things, which will tend to moderate things.
“If he gets the nomination Obama won’t have to do anything, he will have the election in the bag.”
Ron Paul won’t get the nomination. That has been ordained for mitt. But obama need not worry; when selecting between a socialist and someone who just acts like one, people will pick the real mccoy every time.
“Even if Paul launches a 3rd party challenge it will be the same like every time he runs, he will get a few percentage points of votes but it really wont make a difference...”
I respectfully disagree. There are so many people out there who are angry at both parties that Ron Paul will get a significant chunk of votes as a third party candidate regardless. I don’t think he can win it, but he can peel off maybe 15-20%.
“...but if he gets the GOP Nomination all hell is gonna break loose.”
It sure will. And it’ll be long overdue.
Palin and Paul, despite their differences on issues, were the only genuine anti-establishment candidates. Palin’s leaving left Paul the sole option for voters sick of the establishment.
Please, Sarah Barracuda, don't be overly concerned. He could "win" the Iowa caucuses with 20% or so of the vote, but he won't go much further toward the nomination. He might take a smattering of delegates to the National Convention, but nowhere near enough to impact the party's policy. The GOP is still by far the stronger party on national defense and national security - and, logically enough, on support for Israel against the forces of radical Islam.
I would kindly suggest that if you dig Sarah Palin, you should support her political "twin" and friend, Michele Bachmann.