Perry makes it official- enters race

[SuperHornet]

Mark: Being governor of the largest state in the union (in terms of land area) hardly qualifies as "inexperience" compared to someone who had nothing other than a couple of years in the Senate. At least early on, everything was handed to President Obama on a silver platter (like that bogus Nobel Prize). He hasn't done anything of note since other than screw over the American people. Sarah at least protected the people of Alaska from the evil greedy folk at Big Oil (especially Exxon).

In addition, it used to be common practice to resign one's position to focus on a campaign so that the business of government could continue. It was only when Sarah did it that people started crying "Quitter!" Double standard....

[BDKJMU]

Maybe, maybe not. But I'd dearly LOVE to see the effect on clenz and our two resident lib trolls. Especially if she goes beyond winning the nom to winning the House. Now, THAT would be worth the price of admission!



(No, I'm not putting clenz in that category. He has an opinion and he defends it, but he by no means is trollish about it.)

The simple fact is is that Palin is so hated by the libs, and the vast majority of Repubs, that even without ANY negative press between now and election day, she still would lose to "the other guy", no matter who the other guy was (historical "bad guy terrorists" excluded). We all know how much "positive" attention she'd get from the press and interwebs as well.


Palin brings zero to the table, less than Obama....okay maybe the same amount, but not more. Palin is more polarizing that Obama, even within the Republican and Tea parties.

Palin won't happen, Bachman won't happen, given Perry's recent press, he likely won't happen either.

At this point unless a great candidate comes up by January the Republican party is better off letting Obama continue to **** himself over (which sadly will hurt every American) and start to breed someone for 2016

You're wrong on that she's hated by the vast majority of the Repubs. A sizeable minority, but not a majority. 1st recent poll I came across that broke down Repulican views on her, CBS poll from June, so I'll take with a grain of salt:

".....Republicans are split on opinions of Palin overall: Thirty-seven percent have a favorable view, 36 percent have an unfavorable view, and 25 percent have no opinion."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162- ... 03544.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And even among that 36% unfavorable not all of them would say they hate her.

Bottom line is here unfavorbles in the Republican party means she has slim to no chance of getting the nomination. So I agree she won't happen, and agree Bachman won't happen. I wouldn't say that about Perry though.

I'm willing Palin doesn't run because she has to know she'll have much more influence as a power broker.

[Ivytalk]

Perry bears a striking facial resemblance to another famous Texan: Dan Rather.

But that's about all they have in common.

"Courage!"

[houndawg]

The simple fact is is that Palin is so hated by the libs, and the vast majority of Repubs, that even without ANY negative press between now and election day, she still would lose to "the other guy", no matter who the other guy was (historical "bad guy terrorists" excluded). We all know how much "positive" attention she'd get from the press and interwebs as well.


Palin brings zero to the table, less than Obama....okay maybe the same amount, but not more. Palin is more polarizing that Obama, even within the Republican and Tea parties.

Palin won't happen, Bachman won't happen, given Perry's recent press, he likely won't happen either.

At this point unless a great candidate comes up by January the Republican party is better off letting Obama continue to **** himself over (which sadly will hurt every American) and start to breed someone for 2016

You're wrong on that she's hated by the vast majority of the Repubs. A sizeable minority, but not a majority. 1st recent poll I came across that broke down Repulican views on her, CBS poll from June, so I'll take with a grain of salt:

".....Republicans are split on opinions of Palin overall: Thirty-seven percent have a favorable view, 36 percent have an unfavorable view, and 25 percent have no opinion."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162- ... 03544.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And even among that 36% unfavorable not all of them would say they hate her.

Bottom line is here unfavorbles in the Republican party means she has slim to no chance of getting the nomination. So I agree she won't happen, and agree Bachman won't happen. I wouldn't say that about Perry though.

I'm willing Palin doesn't run because she has to know she'll have much more influence as a power broker.

She won't run because she is a quitter who can't take the heat.

[Bronco]

--
Pick a soldier at random and ask what they think of our comander...

“I’m running to restore the military’s respect for the presidency”
Rick Perry

[SuperHornet]

She won't run because she is a quitter who can't take the heat.

That's one of the dumbest sexist remarks ever. It used to be SOP for a candidate for higher office to resign his current one so he could focus on the campaign without being distracted by affairs of state. You guys know full well that were she running for President as the CURRENT governor of Alaska, you'd be among the first in line to accuse her of going U/A.

And it's just because she's a girl. It's a disgusting double-standard. You dumb-@$$ libs think you can have your cake and eat it, too. The world doesn't work like that, buster.

[AZGrizFan]

She won't run because she is a quitter who can't take the heat.

That's one of the dumbest sexist remarks ever. It used to be SOP for a candidate for higher office to resign his current one so he could focus on the campaign without being distracted by affairs of state. You guys know full well that were she running for President as the CURRENT governor of Alaska, you'd be among the first in line to accuse her of going U/A.

And it's just because she's a girl. It's a disgusting double-standard. You dumb-@$$ libs think you can have your cake and eat it, too. The world doesn't work like that, buster.

She IS a quitter. She even quit her bus tour until it was politically advantagous to suddenly show up in Iowa and overshadow the debate.

[SuperHornet]

That's one of the dumbest sexist remarks ever. It used to be SOP for a candidate for higher office to resign his current one so he could focus on the campaign without being distracted by affairs of state. You guys know full well that were she running for President as the CURRENT governor of Alaska, you'd be among the first in line to accuse her of going U/A.

And it's just because she's a girl. It's a disgusting double-standard. You dumb-@$$ libs think you can have your cake and eat it, too. The world doesn't work like that, buster.

She IS a quitter. She even quit her bus tour until it was politically advantagous to suddenly show up in Iowa and overshadow the debate.

What? You're saying she quit on the tour when she was called home for jury duty? I'd like to see YOU get hauled in for contempt of court.

[AZGrizFan]

She IS a quitter. She even quit her bus tour until it was politically advantagous to suddenly show up in Iowa and overshadow the debate.

What? You're saying she quit on the tour when she was called home for jury duty? I'd like to see YOU get hauled in for contempt of court.

Did jury duty magically end the day before the Iowa debate?

[kalm]

She won't run because she is a quitter who can't take the heat.

That's one of the dumbest sexist remarks ever. It used to be SOP for a candidate for higher office to resign his current one so he could focus on the campaign without being distracted by affairs of state. You guys know full well that were she running for President as the CURRENT governor of Alaska, you'd be among the first in line to accuse her of going U/A.

And it's just because she's a girl. It's a disgusting double-standard. You dumb-@$$ libs think you can have your cake and eat it, too. The world doesn't work like that, buster.

No, it's because she's a dumbass, idolatrous girl. Get it straight!

[BlueHen86]

She won't run because she is a quitter who can't take the heat.

That's one of the dumbest sexist remarks ever. It used to be SOP for a candidate for higher office to resign his current one so he could focus on the campaign without being distracted by affairs of state. You guys know full well that were she running for President as the CURRENT governor of Alaska, you'd be among the first in line to accuse her of going U/A.

And it's just because she's a girl. It's a disgusting double-standard. You dumb-@$$ libs think you can have your cake and eat it, too. The world doesn't work like that, buster.

She might run. But houndawg is right, she's quitter who can't take the heat. She didn't step down to run for President, she stepped down because she was tired of having to defend herself against ethics charges. Even if the charges were false, the fact that she would rather quit than fight says a lot about her.

The only way I'd like to see Sarah run is if the GOP adds a swimsuit competition to their debates. I won't vote for her, but I'll watch. (I also suspect she'll make that Miss Teen South Carolina chick look pretty smart )

[Wedgebuster]

[∞∞∞]

She won't run 'cause even she's smart enough to know Obama would wipe the floor with her. Hell, Joe freakin' Biden killed her in the vice presidential debates in '08...I mean JOE BIDEN!...really?!

[bulldog10jw]

She won't run 'cause even she's smart enough to know Obama would wipe the floor with her. Hell, Joe freakin' Biden killed her in the vice presidential debates in '08...I mean JOE BIDEN!...really?!

That's what I say....really? I don't remember that.....and have my doubts

[Wedgebuster]

She won't run 'cause even she's smart enough to know Obama would wipe the floor with her. Hell, Joe freakin' Biden killed her in the vice presidential debates in '08...I mean JOE BIDEN!...really?!

[SuperHornet]

AZ: I'm sorry I came off so rough on you. I went too fast and thought you were that punk houndkitty.

[SDHornet]

AZ: I'm sorry I came off so rough on you. I went too fast and thought you were that punk houndkitty.

Whoa! I haven't read this whole thread yet...AZ is there something you want to fess up to here? SH you make any trips to Arizona lately?

[AZGrizFan]

AZ: I'm sorry I came off so rough on you. I went too fast and thought you were that punk houndkitty.

Whoa! I haven't read this whole thread yet...AZ is there something you want to fess up to here? SH you make any trips to Arizona lately?

Easy, killer.

[D1B]

She won't run 'cause even she's smart enough to know Obama would wipe the floor with her. Hell, Joe freakin' Biden killed her in the vice presidential debates in '08...I mean JOE BIDEN!...really?!

"McCain could not have picked a better VP candidate than Sarah Palin." AZgrizFan, Summer 2008

[Appaholic]

She won't run because she is a quitter who can't take the heat.

That's one of the dumbest sexist remarks ever. It used to be SOP for a candidate for higher office to resign his current one so he could focus on the campaign without being distracted by affairs of state. You guys know full well that were she running for President as the CURRENT governor of Alaska, you'd be among the first in line to accuse her of going U/A.

And it's just because she's a girl. It's a disgusting double-standard. You dumb-@$$ libs think you can have your cake and eat it, too. The world doesn't work like that, buster.

There's only one problem with your theory, SH........she resigned AFTER the 2008 election and she hasn't declared for tthe 2012 election yet....so was she running for the office of Wasilla Water Commissioner? Or is she, in fact, a coward media attention whore? I've got my theories....

[Ivytalk]

Guess I'll send Romney some money. Who else is there? I make it a rule never to support an Aggie, and it's served me well so far.

[HI54UNI]

Guess I'll send Romney some money. Who else is there? I make it a rule never to support an Aggie, and it's served me well so far.

Don't do it! Somebody better is coming. Chris Christie or Paul Ryan. Just wait.

[AZGrizFan]

Guess I'll send Romney some money. Who else is there? I make it a rule never to support an Aggie, and it's served me well so far.

Don't do it! Somebody better is coming. Chris Christie or Paul Ryan. Just wait.

[Skjellyfetti]

Ryan and Christie are smart enough to wait until 2016. Trust me.

[Vidav]

She won't run because she is a quitter who can't take the heat.

That's one of the dumbest sexist remarks ever. It used to be SOP for a candidate for higher office to resign his current one so he could focus on the campaign without being distracted by affairs of state. You guys know full well that were she running for President as the CURRENT governor of Alaska, you'd be among the first in line to accuse her of going U/A.

And it's just because she's a girl. It's a disgusting double-standard. You dumb-@$$ libs think you can have your cake and eat it, too. The world doesn't work like that, buster.

It has nothing to do with her being a woman, SH.