Who Wants Palin To Run For Prez?

[redneckmedic]

OK, I suppose I will be the first to say it. I like Palin.

I like almost eveything about her political agenda. She is the first conservative that I can remember in my voting career that has this kind of support. People tend to like or in the several posts above dislike a candinate simply on an emotion level. Almost all people are easy to dislike one way or another on an emotional level. She did this, or he did that, whatever, none (or most) of the above statements said anything about her politics. Bush gets the same load of crap. He was a great president, although he did fail in some (few) areas like immigration and economic stimulus, he did a fantastic job in most others, including keeping this country safe after the attacks, where most of Europe have been seeing attacks regularly from terrorist.

Why do we dislike Obama? Because of his political decisions and agenda, otherwise he is actually a very charismatic and like able guy.

As of right now, I like Palin for President, I don't see a better choice yet, including the forerunners from 2008.

 

[dom1104]

If Sarah Palin is the best the Republicans got....


They are screwed.

 

[mrjarrell]

So who could best Obama?

I still think that it didn't matter who the Republicans ran against last election because of Bush's dismal performance in his second term the Democrats could have ran just about anybody and won.

I don't know that the gop has anyone that's truly acceptable to the majority it would take to get them elected. Palin's certainly not it. As others have said, she's a good cheerleader, but she's not fit to be the team captain. Romney? I doubt he'd be appealing enough to a large segment of the gop, as he's too moderate for them. I doubt the new boys on the block are overly interested, Christie and Jindal don't look to be too interested in it, at the moment. Gingrich is just a non starter for any sane person. His baggage would sink any campaign. I like Gary Johnson, but he's too libertarian for the gop at large, just like Paul was. They're not ready for liberty oriented candidates. They're too in love with the status quo. Right now there's just no-one that's standing out, except Daniel's and it's not a sure thing that he's interested. He's certainly not pretty enough, and sadly that counts in these shallow pool races. The gop may just be screwed no matter what happens in '12. They're divided between the old school Bush neo-cons and the newcomer TEA Party/no compromisers. They just don't have anything to offer, in reality. We'll have to see what happens in the spring, when the campaigning starts.

 

[teddy12b]

I hate to say this, but I have to be honest with myself. I'm not sure of my answer when I ask myself this question; "Would I care what Palin had to say if she wasn't so hot?" Honestly ask yourself that. If Susan Boyle gave some of the same answers Palin did she'd be out of the game entirely. I hate to seem shallow and maybe I am, but I just don't think she's as smart or politically crafty as some of her ugly female competitors like Hilary C. Hilary got to where she is by being a soulless political shark, Palin was some half way credible eye candy next to McCain (who she still supports).

 

[BigMatt]

I like the most fiscally conservative candidate we can get elected. I think that the Republicans are too beholden to the socially conservative right. We need to find a way to get these guys to run on the fiscally conservative stance and no more - at least for the first term.

There are a lot of people that would band together behind a candidate that ran on fiscal conservatism and said we can deal with the social side after we get the money in order.

If Mitch ran as a fiscal conservative. If his stance was, that he is here to fix the deficit spending, oversizing of the government and make plans to lower the debt, he would win hands down.

 

[dom1104]

Wait... wait.

Since when did Sarah Palin become "hot"?

Good grief. You guys must have some ugly wives or something, but Sarah Palin is most definatly not "hot".

 

[ghunter]

I hate to say this, but I have to be honest with myself. I'm not sure of my answer when I ask myself this question; "Would I care what Palin had to say if she wasn't so hot?" Honestly ask yourself that. If Susan Boyle gave some of the same answers Palin did she'd be out of the game entirely. I hate to seem shallow and maybe I am, but I just don't think she's as smart or politically crafty as some of her ugly female competitors like Hilary C. Hilary got to where she is by being a soulless political shark, Palin was some half way credible eye candy next to McCain (who she still supports).

You are being shallow, but you're also right. I like Palin, I like her "big picture" way of looking at the world. She loses me on the details, or lack of. Why do I still pay attention to her? Partly because she's hot. Just a fact of shallow life. Do women love me because of my super-sized cerebrum? No. They just think I'm one fine lookin' man.

 

[Disposable Heart]

I would not want Palin to run again. While I agree that McCain/Palin were doomed due to the media driven and self inflicted image degradation of the Republican congress before, I will say I do not see her as "presidential" based on the cut and run she did in Alaska and her general demeanor.

Plus, she probably makes more on the interview/TV/public speaking circuit and has more "sway" there than as Prez!

Daniels? Definitely. But then again, since when did the voters have anything to do with candidate selection? It's all money, backpatting and smoke filled back rooms, right?

 

[Disposable Heart]

Wait... wait.

Since when did Sarah Palin become "hot"?

Good grief. You guys must have some ugly wives or something, but Sarah Palin is most definatly not "hot".

A bit wrinkly and splotchy. Give me a young Geraldine Ferraro any day! RRRRRRRRRRaaaaaaaaaaaaaoooooooooooowwwwwwwww!

 

[Lobo]

.

 

[88GT]

The people I see wetting their pants at the prospects of the run are leftists and anarchists. Since both groups are dedicated to the overthrow of our nation and government, I kind of look to what gets them fired up. In this case, a Palin run scares them silly, so that makes it good for this country.

But they're also supporting Palin's run, which means they have to believe she's either got no chance of wining or will help them in their agenda. Since there's a better chance of snow in hell than the latter happening, I'd have to say it's the former. And anything they're supporting regarding our candidates can't be good for us.

mitch daniels 2012

Yep, I could get behind him big time too. From an executive experience standpoint, he's probably better than Pence too. I just don't know if he's got as good a chance of a primary win. Not as known nationally and doesn't have the physical looks. Not that I base my vote on that, but we know that looks play a role in likability. Pence has both the looks and the national exposure. (He's also looking like he's prepping the road surface, giving speeches in New Hampshire and Iowa.) Honestly , I'd settle for either at this point.

Palin's politics are average and she's a quitter. She'd be much better replacing Michael Steele.

 

[Grizhicks]

I'm going to agree with 'RNM'. And, until Mitch says he's running, or someone better comes along, she gets my vote.

 

[Pocketman]

Tina Fey would be my choice before Ms. Palin. Tina is smart, well spoken and didn't run away from her last public office. Sarah is out to make a buck on the talk and book circuit. She has no real grasp of issues, and I don't think she really cares. She isn't very popular with mainstream Republicans either.

My guess is the GOP will get someone new who can appeal to the masses. If not, then Obama will see a second term. I think W. was likely a one term president, until the Dems couldn't get a better candidate than Al Gore.

 

[Joe Williams]

Tina Fey would be my choice before Ms. Palin. Tina is smart, well spoken and didn't run away from her last public office. Sarah is out to make a buck on the talk and book circuit. She has no real grasp of issues, and I don't think she really cares. She isn't very popular with mainstream Republicans either.

My guess is the GOP will get someone new who can appeal to the masses. If not, then Obama will see a second term. I think W. was likely a one term president, until the Dems couldn't get a better candidate than Al Gore.

She isn't very popular with mainstream Reps because she nailed a bunch of their buddies for being corrupt.

Everybody talks about changing our politics and politicians. This woman DID it, while ya'll were sitting around talking about her looks. She cleaned 'em out. She left office because they were coming after her family, trying to bankrupt them, and she couldn't respond property within the legal constraints of the governor's office.

 

[SemperFiUSMC]

Tina Fey would be my choice before Ms. Palin. Tina is smart, well spoken and didn't run away from her last public office. Sarah is out to make a buck on the talk and book circuit. She has no real grasp of issues, and I don't think she really cares. She isn't very popular with mainstream Republicans either.

My guess is the GOP will get someone new who can appeal to the masses. If not, then Obama will see a second term. I think W. was likely a one term president, until the Dems couldn't get a better candidate than Al Gore.

I disagree about Obama's reelection prospects. Soros is about to head off a different direction and take the loony left with him. If that happens the Hillside Slasher would trounce Obamagonnaneedajob. His only chance for reelection is to move directly into the middle where he would relight the hope and change lamp. Don't think he will do that. I think their plan is to set up the foundation for the US 30 years from now.

As far as the Republican nominee, it will be a milktoast candidate. There are no Reagans emerging. That's the type of candidate that will be necessary to defeat the establishment (other wing of the Soros express).

 

[HeftyLefty39]

In my opinion...Sarah Palin has done too much to bring media attention to herself and family instead of staying out of the lime light and focus on the tasks at hand. She works too hard at glamour instead of doing what's right and sticking her nose to the grindstone and working. (just my opinion)...i'm not sure who will be the next president...I never thought Obama would get voted in and I'm really surprised as many people still back him today.It's a big mystery to me...I am hopeful it won't be Mr. Obama though! Maybe Tina Fey will run or Katie Couric...they could get votes i'm sure!

 

[mrjarrell]

As an aside, since Soros was mentioned. It is worth noting that Palin's foreign policy "advisor" is employed by Mr. Soros for other things. His firm gets a load of money from the Soros machine, if that makes a difference. The same guy also worked for McCain's campaign.

 

[kedie]

mitch daniels 2012

I think a Palin run would almost guarantee a second term for Obama. The leftists definitely won't vote for her and I think most independents wouldn't either. Things like skits on SNL have people believing she actually said she could see Russia from her house.

 

[teddy12b]

You are being shallow, but you're also right. I like Palin, I like her "big picture" way of looking at the world. She loses me on the details, or lack of. Why do I still pay attention to her? Partly because she's hot. Just a fact of shallow life. Do women love me because of my super-sized cerebrum? No. They just think I'm one fine lookin' man.

+1 I know it's shallow of me, but if she was ugly as hell I probably just wouldn't care so much.

 

[teddy12b]

Tina Fey would be my choice before Ms. Palin. Tina is smart, well spoken and didn't run away from her last public office. Sarah is out to make a buck on the talk and book circuit. She's trying to make a living like anyone else and stay relavent for the next election. They were coming after her family financially and she had to do something. She has no real grasp of issues, and I don't think she really cares. I agree that she isn't going to impress anyone with her understanding of issues, but you won't convince me that she doesn't care. She isn't very popular with mainstream Republicans either. Probably because she went again the grain with a lot of them and didn't "play ball" in the old boys club. I respect her for that.

My guess is the GOP will get someone new who can appeal to the masses. Palin definately appeals to the masses. Normal people in this world have problems and aren't excited about the government and that's her to a "T". Her family isn't perfect, but she loves them like a good mother should. I think a lot of people can relate to that.

Still not my first choice, because I've seen what happens when someone with little to no political experience does when they become president, but I think Palins just "smart" enough to not worry about some of the details and start taking an axe to big government.