Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
Diane Ellis, Ed. ·
Sep 22, 2010 at 11:54am
Sarah Palin has a new web video out in praise of the Tea Party.
Our friend Andrew Malcolm over at Top of the Ticket asks, "Is this new Sarah Palin video a campaign step?"
Watch it. See if you think it's from someone who is not running for, oh, say, the nomination for an important office from a major political party. Or laying the foundation to play a major role in that decision by assembling a following of numerous like-minded, loyal folks.
I'm convinced. I think she'll run.
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May '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
Agreed. That's definitely a campaign ad.
And it's cleverly designed. It begins and ends with "SarahPAC" and shows her throughout, but she never talks about herself.
Jul '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
I think it's a campaign ad.
Curious, though, I saw no evidence of Hawaii at the beginning.
Jun '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
She may run, but I give her about a 10% chance of being the next Republican nominee. Apart from the curse of the early front-runner, I think other candidates will come forward with the same conservative message, with better debating skills, and...dare I say...a better resume.
Sep '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
I don't think she will run. It definitely helps her to keep us guessing about it though. If she ruled it out she would lose attention and influence.
Not to sound like one of her detractors, but she was Governor of Alaska for two years and quit and was a VP candidate on a losing ticket. She has good instincts but she lacks substance.
Jul '10
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Everyone wants philosopher kings.
Re; The Ad. Did Mike Murphy do that? Because it's good.
May '10
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Let's see -
1. Desert backdrop.
2. Arizona flag carefully framed.
3. Moultrie Flag prominently displayed near the end. (That's the one with the blue field, white crescent, and "LIBERTY" spelled along the bottom. It is also the inspiration for the South Carolina palmetto-and-crescent state flag. And, as we all know, South Carolina has the first-in-the-South primary.)
She's running, or daring others to try.
Aug '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
Like most people, I find Palin to be a very compelling figure who has a lot to offer the country and the conservative movement. She's a woman of accomplishment and comes from a state that will not suffer wusses so you know she's tough.
Will she run? Definitely. If for nothing else than to jockey for position down the road. Will she get the nomination in 2012? No, she lacks adequate experience and most Republicans recognize this.
Who will be the nominee in 2012? Glad you asked. You heard it here first.......
Romney/Bolton - Because the world is a serious place
May '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
I hope she runs. I don't hope she gets the nomination, but I hope she runs--or at least appears to run for a good long time. She'll force all the other candidates to strive harder to win the conservative voters.
Edited on Sep 22, 2010 at 1:14pmMay '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
It's definitely a campaign ad, but that doesn't mean she will run for election, I agree. It only shows that she's open to the idea.
May '10
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katievs: I hope she runs. I don't hope she gets the nomination, but I hope she runs--or at least appears to run for a good long time. She'll force all the other candidates to strive harder to win the conservative voters. · Sep 22 at 1:13pm
Edited on Sep 22 at 01:14 pm
Please, no! That's how we ended up with McCain. We need the limited government voters to be unified behind one candidate.
If we want her to only direct the debate, then she can better do that by remaining a Tea Party icon and withholding her support for any candidate until they all move her way.
Jun '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
I hope she is planning Long Term. Anthony Robbins has been planning a 2020 presidential run for the last 10 years (His a libertarian conservative). I appreciate that kind of thinking.
There are a lot of issues Palin can brand herself around over the next 4 years if she is strategic. If she can keep her kingmaker status, and build experience and media stories that fill out her "name recognition resume" - she could definitely win in 2016. I don't know how I feel about that. AND, IMO, from a strategic standpoint, she should keep her self free of the campaign stench for a while..
Jul '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
Frozen Chosen:
Romney/Bolton - Because the world is a serious place · Sep 22 at 12:56pm
If Romney gets elected to so much as dog catcher in my neighborhood, I'm moving to New Zealand.
Aug '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
Michael Tee
Frozen Chosen:
Romney/Bolton - Because the world is a serious place · Sep 22 at 12:56pm
If Romney gets elected to so much as dog catcher in my neighborhood, I'm moving to New Zealand. · Sep 22 at 2:46pm
You'll love it in Kiwi land. It's a lovely country...
Sep '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
I don't think she will run. I think she enjoys what she is doing and doesn't really want it. I think she would entertain becoming vp if asked. Sometimes I think she and others want the left to think that she is going to run for whatever reason. Romney/Palin perhaps. I like Sarah but don't see her as a president. Romney still seems like part of the establishment albeit very capable, I would love to see Chris Christie, Paul Ryan, Jim Demint, Michele Bachman or some other fresh new face
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
Michael Tee
If Romney gets elected to so much as dog catcher in my neighborhood, I'm moving to New Zealand. · Sep 22 at 2:46pm
Please explain, if you would. Is it mostly disgust with RomneyCare?
Jul '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
Romney is aloof in the same way that Obama is. He doesn't connect in the way that a Bill Clinton could, for example. What's more, it's not just ObamaRomneyCare. It is his Road to Damascus sudden conversion to conservatism that happened to coincide with a Presidential run. He's as fake as a 3 dollar bill and defines unctuous politician.If we need an issues oriented President who is conservative, I can think of a dozen who are better suited. He was the 'next next in-line' after McCain, an establishment backroom horse trading no principle having mannequin.
Upon reflection, Palin isn't running for President. Even she knows that's a reach. She's running for the position she would have had if RINO squishes (I'm looking at you David Brooks) didn't vote for Obama. She's running for Vice-President.
May '10
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Come on guys, lets stop eating our own. I don't think she is going to run. I think she is doing what she thinks is going to move this country in the right direction by helping others. This video is just another tool of hers'. I also think this is the best way for her to be affective. But if she runs, I will campaign my Tail off. She is experienced, with many accomplishments, tons of name power, and she is tough as nail spikes.
You mean like all of the executive positons she held before running for VP?
Mark Lewis: .
There are a lot of issues Palin can brand herself around over the next 4 years if she is strategic. If she can keep her kingmaker status, and build experience and media stories that fill out her "name recognition resume" - she could definitely win in 2016.
Huh?? Who doesn't know who SP is?
May '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
She isn't going to run. What you are seeing is the overlap/dovetailing of promoting her PAC, promoting the Tea Party movement, and tweaking those who should be tweaked...
She won't run because, at least in 2012, while winning the nomination is plausible, winning the general is not.
May '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
PS: I propose a new parameter: SPF Sarah Palin Factor. It doesn't shield you from the sun, but a high SPF has a negative correlation with RINO Factor...
Jul '10
Re: Is Sarah Palin Running in 2012, Or Isn't She?
You forgot ugly, lazy, and disrespectful.
Actually, though, I think your take is accurate.