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Sarah Palin tells Oprah 2012 run not on radar

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Sarah Palin tells Oprah 2012 run not on radar - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com

I think Sarah is learning as seen in this statement from the short clip where you hear Sarah say: "Clearer and clear everyday what I'm finding is you don't need a title to make a difference."

By ANDY BARR | 11/16/09 2:28 PM EST
In a much anticipated interview with television host Oprah Winfrey that aired Monday, Sarah Palin tamped down speculation that she might run for president in 2012 and took shots at CBS News’ Katie Couric, who conducted a series of interviews with the former Alaska governor that seriously damaged Palin’s standing in 2008.

Palin’s appearance on Oprah, the first in a media blitz that includes several high profile interviews and an eight-state tour promoting her book, was taped last week and ran just prior to Tuesday’s release of her book “Going Rogue.”

When asked about her plans for 2012, Palin said that a presidential run in two years is “not on my radar screen right now.”

“I am dealing with so many issues that are important to me,” she said. “What I am seeing every day is that you don’t need a title to be important.”

Palin – who resigned as governor of Alaska in June – said that she left office “because I wasn’t going to run for a second term” and that she felt she had already become a “lame duck.”

“My dad’s quote sums it up: ‘She’s not retreating, she’s reloading,’” Palin said of her decision.
 
Don't fool yourself. She is running....no question.

Now....we need to encourage the GOP to get behind her!
 
Why do you liberals start all these threads about Palin?
 
Don't fool yourself. She is running....no question.

Now....we need to encourage the GOP to get behind her!

If your party wasn't scared to death of her chances, you'd ignore her. Where's the vitriol for Huckabee or Romney? Nope, it's all for ole Sarah.

She resonates with people, and if she does nothing but point the Republicans back to their conservative roots, she is your worst nightmare.

What is she? She's a SUCCESSFUL governor, a wife, and a mom from a real world - not a calculated ACORN attorney and "community organizer" hiding behind false Christian beliefs and proven empty rhetoric.

People know this, disneydude, and it scares the high holy hell out of you. You'll never admit it though.
 
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If your party wasn't scared to death of her chances, you'd ignore her. Where's the vitriol for Huckabee or Romney? Nope, it's all for ole Sarah.

She resonates with people, and if she does nothing but point the Republicans back to their conservative roots, she is your worst nightmare.

What is she? She's a SUCCESSFUL governor, a wife, and a mom from a real world - not a calculated ACORN attorney and "community organizer" hiding behind false Christian beliefs.

People know this, disneydude, and it scares the high holy hell out of you. You'll never admit it.

Ignore her? Absolutely not. We WANT the GOP to nominate her...she'd be the easiest candidate to beat because she alienates everyone other than the right-wing base of the party. If she pushes the GOP further to the right in their social agenda...that can only help us on the left.

You want to know what REALLY scares the holy hell out of us are that there are people in this country who would actually consider her to be a candidate to vote for. That's what is really scary.
 
Ignore her? Absolutely not. We WANT the GOP to nominate her...she'd be the easiest candidate to beat because she alienates everyone other than the right-wing base of the party. If she pushes the GOP further to the right in their social agenda...that can only help us on the left.

Yeah, like Bush did in 2004?

You don't want real conservatives. You can't beat real conservatives. I don't think she'll be the candidate in the end, but trust me, we all see through the talk.

What you don't want to hear is that there aren't as many of you far lefties as you think. Obama was a vote of race and of objection of Replublican pandering to the left. A true conservative could fix that.
 
Didn't Obama say he had no interest in the presidency just a couple years before getting elected? I think it's far too soon for Palin to commit to a 2012 presidential run. She probably has advisors that will help her make the decision, and will treat it like Clinton did 2004. If she doesn't think Obama can be beat in 2012, she'll probably wait until 2016 when she's not facing a reelection campaign.
 
Yeah, like Bush did in 2004?

You don't want real conservatives. You can't beat real conservatives. I don't think she'll be the candidate in the end, but trust me, we all see through the talk.

What you don't want to hear is that there aren't as many of you far lefties as you think. Obama was a vote of race and of objection of Replublican pandering to the left. A true conservative could fix that.

You are wrong on many levels here.

I would relish in a TRUE conservative....in the vein of Goldwater. However, "conservative" these days has become a dirty word and means little more than promoting the right-wings social agenda.
I could respect a true conservative....which is what I believe Romney to be at heart...however he started cowering to the right-wings social agenda because he believes he needs to in order to get the nomination.
Nominate a TRUE conservative and your party might actually stand for something.

As far as the number of far lefties....I make no false ideas. I know that the vast majority of the country is no where near as far to the left as I am. However, the idea that this country is as far to the right as the wacko right-wing fundamentalist agenda is....is just as wrong.

This is a country of moderates....unfortunately I understand that.....I accept that it is highly unlikely I will ever have a candidate that will promote my views. However....if the GOP doesn't realize this....they will be a marginal party for decades to come.
 
She is a quitter.

IF you read her book, you'll see why she stepped down. And it's all in line with her principles. It's not as quick, witty or popular as say... to repeat some bumper sticker logic like you do...
 
Sarah Palin has a loose relationship with the truth. What she says means almost nothing at all.
 
IF you read her book, you'll see why she stepped down. And it's all in line with her principles. It's not as quick, witty or popular as say... to repeat some bumper sticker logic like you do...


Tell me, Vick, when did you read Sarah Palin's book?
 
IF you read her book, you'll see why she stepped down. And it's all in line with her principles. It's not as quick, witty or popular as say... to repeat some bumper sticker logic like you do...

We all know the reason she CLAIMS she stepped down. The reality is....it doesn't ring true. The obvious reason she stepped down is the make a few million off her book....stump around the country promoting it....and try to cement herself as a candidate in 2012. Its not that hard to figure out.
 
Yeah, like Bush did in 2004?

You don't want real conservatives. You can't beat real conservatives. I don't think she'll be the candidate in the end, but trust me, we all see through the talk.

What you don't want to hear is that there aren't as many of you far lefties as you think. Obama was a vote of race and of objection of Replublican pandering to the left. A true conservative could fix that.


:rofl Like Sarah Palin is a conservative anyway?
She left her town in debt after her mayorship (is that a word?).
She raised taxes on oil companies and distributed checks to every Alaskan citizen. She is the most socialist governor any of our states has ever had.

Fiscally incompetent too. Not a good record.
 
Palin is NOT electable. She isn't a good speaker, she doesn't have an ounce of gravitas, and she doesn't demonstrate an intellectual command of the issues. She will come off as an overly socially conservative rube from Alaska. This does NOT appeal to independents and moderates.

If the GOP wants the best chance of losing in 2012 then Palin is the way to go...
 
Sarah Palin has a loose relationship with the truth. What she says means almost nothing at all.

Much like the Undecider in chief Barack Hussein Obama MMMMM MMMMM MMMMM.
 
Why do you liberals start all these threads about Palin?

1st it's fear, then 2nd it's curiosity. 3rd it's mostly liberal men because they want to bang her but won't admit it.
 
Palin is NOT electable. She isn't a good speaker, she doesn't have an ounce of gravitas, and she doesn't demonstrate an intellectual command of the issues. She will come off as an overly socially conservative rube from Alaska. This does NOT appeal to independents and moderates.

If the GOP wants the best chance of losing in 2012 then Palin is the way to go...

C'mon Eth....that's no way to talk. We need to encourage the GOP to back her. She is the one they need for 2012.
 
We all know the reason she CLAIMS she stepped down. The reality is....it doesn't ring true. The obvious reason she stepped down is the make a few million off her book....stump around the country promoting it....and try to cement herself as a candidate in 2012. Its not that hard to figure out.

What specifically isn't true? Cite it and support your findings... or, just spew more nonsense. Your choice.
 
What specifically isn't true? Cite it and support your findings... or, just spew more nonsense. Your choice.

What isn't true?....the statement that she stepped down for the benefit of Alaska because she didn't want to be a "lame duck".

All you have to do is look at her actions immediately following that statement to see that her true reasons were not altruistic....please.....do you honestly think anyone believes that?
 
C'mon Eth....that's no way to talk. We need to encourage the GOP to back her. She is the one they need for 2012.

Palin is a nice lady but she's an artless and amateurish politician who doesn‘t appeal to independents. She doesn't stand a chance in 2012.
 
Palin is a nice lady but she's an artless and amateurish politician who doesn‘t appeal to independents. She doesn't stand a chance in 2012.

I agree....but we can't let the Republicans think that.
 
What isn't true?....the statement that she stepped down for the benefit of Alaska because she didn't want to be a "lame duck".

All you have to do is look at her actions immediately following that statement to see that her true reasons were not altruistic....please.....do you honestly think anyone believes that?

Who believes or does not believe is irrelevant. Where's your evidence that it's bunk?
 
I agree....but we can't let the Republicans think that.

Well, since I want Obama to lose in 2012, and will be voting for the Republican candidate even if it's a monkey in a suit, I certainly want the GOP to pick a viable candidate.
 
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