Palin goes 0 for 2 in Alaska as clout disappears nationally

The Sacramento Bee ^ | Published: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 - 10:29 am | Sean Cockerman

[bigdaddy45]

WASHINGTON -- Sarah Palin has lost the magic. The defeat of her choice Tuesday in a Republican Senate primary in her home state of Alaska capped a primary season in which her favored candidates have stumbled across the nation.

A referendum to restore Palin’s signature achievement from her time as Alaska governor, a state tax on oil companies, was also headed toward defeat following Tuesday’s voting, dealing a double whammy loss to Palin in her home state and highlighting her declining influence.

Only four of the 15 congressional candidates endorsed by Palin nationwide this year have won their primaries, a far worse record than the previous two elections, when Palin played a role as kingmaker and her approval was eagerly sought by candidates looking for an edge with Republican voters.

Palin remains talented at raising money. “But her influence on the actual political process is diminishing rapidly,” said John Feehery, a Republican political consultant and former aide to GOP leadership in the House of Representatives.

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[conservative98]

The article says Palin's call to vote for Miller didn't work and he was easily defeated by Sullivan. But Palin endorsed Joe Miller the Sunday before the election after he was already well behind. It was not like she jumped in with full force. He was not going to come back in a single day before the elction.

Also, the establishment winner Sullivan spent $3m and only won 40% of the vote. Miller spent $500k and got 32%. Karl Rove/Crossroads also spent $1.2 million supporting Sullivan the establishment. It doesn't look like it was too easy of a defeat. He had to spend a lot more money attacking and only got 40%.

[Friendofgeorge]

Anne Coulter is a tramp, why would you mention her name along with Sarah and Michelle?

[Friendofgeorge]

The Sacramento Be?? How relevant is it or anybody that writes for it.

Dont agree with anything that I read, but would add this...if there is anything to her popularity in Alaska weening, Sarah is in good company...”Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown.

[Mr. K]

She's so irrelevant she only draws thousands to come see her and we can't stop talking about her to tell you how much she is irrelevant

[Mr. K]

let’s start that campaign right now- I am going to do the same thing- if she does not run, and the GOP runs ANOTHER loser, I am going to write-in Palin/Cruz