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Did Your Favorite Conservative Woman Make This Top 10 List?

The Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute and Human Events have collaborated to bring us the Most Influential Conservative Women in America.

According to a letter from Alyssa Cordova, lecture director of  CBLPI, the organization decided to pull together this top 10 list to “promote mentors and women leaders from all walks of life who are committed to the constitutional principles of individual freedom, economic liberty, limited government, personal responsibility, and traditional values [...].”

Here’s the list from Human Events with excerpts of the women by “our favorite conservative men at Human Events”:

  1. Sarah Palin: Steve Bannon wrote on Palin, the former 2008 Vice Presidential nominee and governor of Alaska, who came in on this list as number one. He writes that Palin is ““McLuhanesque” figure—one of the most media-saturated people in the world, relentlessly covered by the 24/7 news cycle, yet her real story is there hiding in plain sight, never having been told. [...] Sarah Palin is the little guy in “Walmart Nation:” just as obscure, just as powerless, just as insignificant. And that is precisely why she is a role model for young men and women.“ He says Palin is a ”force of nature”, an “anti-establishment figure” and a woman who understands and has stood by the working class.
  2. Michele Bachmann: Glenn Beck writes that he’s a fan of Bachmannwho “has an intricate knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Constitution” and wants to stick to it. The three term Minnesota congresswoman created the Chairwoman of the Tea Party Caucus and promotes fiscal responsibility and small government.

    Top 10 Conservative Female List

    Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin

  3. Phyllis Schlafly: Schlafly is the founder and president of Eagle Forum and advocated against and rallied other women to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. Rep. Steve King in his profile on Schlafly writes that she is “one of conservatism’s most successful grassroots activists.”
  4. Ann Coulter: Coulter is a New York Times best-selling author and syndicated columnist who Rob Long describes as a “scary-smart writer“ a woman with ”style“ and ”courage.”
  5. Michelle Malkin: Malkin is also a best-selling author and well-read blogger as CEO of Hot Air. Jason Mattera describes Malkin as a conservative woman who has inspired other conservative writersand young conservatives in general.

    Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute Issues Top 10 List of Conservative Women

    Michelle Malkin (Photo: Don Irvine via MichelleMalkin.com)

  6. Bay Buchanan: Buchanan became the youngest U.S. Treasurer during the Reagan Administration and she is currently president of The American Cause. Buchanan’s brother, Patrick, writes of many of Buchanan’s accomplishments both political and off politics, citing her “convictions, her capacity to convey them coolly and her courage in defending them” as what appeals to her fans.
  7. Marji Ross: Ross is the President of Regnery Publishing, which has printed dozens of best-selling books. Newt Gingrich describes Ross as “a brand of conservative entrepreneurwho wants to do good and do well by doing good.”

    Top 10 conservative women

    Cleta Mitchell (Photo: via Political Books)

  8. Cleta Mitchell: Mitchell is President of the American Conservative Union Foundation and a “rock-solid-limited government conservative“, according to Al Cardenas. Mitchell is seen as an advisor on law, politics and public policy.
  9. Michelle Easton: Easton is the founder of the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute. Ron Robinson writes that helped show conservative females that they don’t have to be branded as a “group of little old ladies in tennis shoes.” In addition to her founding of the CBLPI, Easton also served in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush Administrations.
  10. Star Parker: Parker was unanimously elected to the Republican Congressional seat in California’s 37th District, although she did not win the election overall, after coming out of her past as a former single welfare mother. Patrick Coyle describes an effective campus speaker, especially in liberal environments, and a “true conservative to her core” who wouldn’t tone down a campus speech when pressured by campus liberals calling it “offensive.”
  11. (Honorary) Margaret Thatcher: Thatcher most notably was the first female Prime Minister in the United Kingdom who has helped inspire conservatism in countries other than her own. Daniel Hannan writes on Thatcher a success that leftists resent. He says she “inherited a Britain that was sclerotic, indebted and declining and left it proud, wealthy and free [...].”

This story has been updated since its original posting for clarity. 

Comments (168)

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  • ZeroOff4impact
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:26pm

    Yup pretty much got all of em ..

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    • Ditto Head
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:18pm

      Monica Crowley should have been #1. She’s my favorite.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 1:19am

      What about Brewer from AZ?

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    • Ray2447
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 2:11am

      I agree, make it a top 20 conservative women list, and while you’re at it, add Janine Turner.

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    • the hawk
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 2:26am

      AH, Crowley, Ingram, Tantaros, who wrote this list ? BOB DOYLE ?

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    • sissykatz
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 2:53am

      How many of you knew that Monica Crowley had a PHD.?
      I didn’t know that until recently, she is not only pretty she is
      very smart and has accomplished a lot. Good for her.

      Where was Megyn Kelly???? She’s my favorite. Although
      a lot on there are also my favorites……
      Just nothing better than a beautiful and smart Conservatiive
      woman. They are plentiful now, and I love it……

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    • flywithvli
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 5:11am

      You all have named very good women on these threads. My vote does go to Monica Crowley for her smarts, interview skills and beauty. She does the very best over all the interviewers on TV in my humble opinion. Very good questions and the perfect ability to let the answer happen when they are on point and the best timing when they are not.

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    • Crane Guy
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:38am

      What about the blond girl from the view?
      What’s her name.

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    • quiet little lamb
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 7:51am

      Where the hell is S.E CUPP?? In my opinion she’s done far more than the top two for conservatives this last year. Palin is a divider now. Bachmann is a smart lady, but only repeating talking points over and over….and over. Cupp should’ve been right above Malkin

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    • Roberto G. Vasquez
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 10:01am

      Ann Coulter??? For the past year or two she has been much more RINO-esque than conservative.

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    • LookTowardsTheLight
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 4:08pm

      @Ditto Head

      Absolutely Monica Crowley should have been on this list. How does Bay Buchanan make it and not Monica?!?

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    • digit_30
      Posted on November 30, 2011 at 1:48am

      Like Monica, But really she Alan Combs sister in law and she doesn’t have the nerve to call him out on stupid statements he makes trying to be relevant!

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on November 30, 2011 at 11:31pm

      @ Roberto G. Vasquez — I agree with you. Coulter isn’t realy so “conservative” as she is “strident”

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  • Jennifer_D
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:20pm

    She did at #1!

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    • Huckabee Gingrich 12
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:36pm

      Yay! Dingbat is number #1!

      What will all you Palinites think when she comes out and endorses my guy Newt?

      You know? The guy who was instrumental in McCain’s picking her in the first place.

      Bet you forgot about that while you were all bashing Newt, eh?

      Liz Cheney should be at the top of this list. She’s forgotten more that Palin will ever know.

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:55pm

      Newt jumped to the top, and then got kocy, he will drop back to where he will fall back to his normal spot.

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    • Seasoldier
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 1:22am

      On the subject: This is a pretty good list, but, IMHO, Monica Crowley, PhD, should have been near the top of the list.
      @HUCKABEEGINGRICH12 : “@Pooh Barnhardt is Catholic, not Christian.” For your info, even a cursory reading of the New Testament, Church Fathers, and history should tell you that the 1.8 billion (worldwide) Catholics belong to the original one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church founded by Jesus Christ, Himself, and are, therefore, Christians; e.g., see Matthew 16:15-19.

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    • PPMStudios
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:31am

      @Seasoldier and Huck/Ging

      For the record, Catholics ARE Christians. Catholics and Protestants are both Christians. Saint Peter (the Rock upon which I will build my church) was the first Pope.

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    • Wolf
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:52am

      @PPMSStudios… uh, P- you’re misquoting the verse: Jesus asked Pete who he thought Jesus was, and Pete said, “You are the living Christ,” and Jesus said, “Correct- and upon this rock I will build My church.” Pete was not the rock then and is not now- and only catholics think he was the reason Christ built the church.

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    • born_in_76
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 9:58am

      Wolf, you might want to re-read that:
      http://bible.cc/matthew/16-18.htm

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    • bhohater
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 12:58pm

      It’s irrelevant who wins the primary because no one can beat Obummer. He has a billion dollars to spread around plus George Soros, Acorn, the stupid factor, and the media. Palin knows this, which is why she didn’t run. It just proves she is smartest of all the candidates. There’s not a democrat on the radar that can beat her in 2016.

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  • Bakko Bomma
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:19pm

    None of the above.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnBarnhardt

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:23pm

      Who asked you? These women could clean your clock and not have to repair their nail polish.

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    • Robert-CA
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:25pm

      Mine is the # 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • PoohbearA2
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:43pm

      Ann Barnhardt is seriously gutsy!! Watched her videos and was amazed at how frank she is. I would not have thought of her for this list though as I only really associate her with Christian rights issues.

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    • teresa2010
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:35pm

      I didn’t know idiots like you can write…..WOW RELOAD

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    • Huckabee Gingrich 12
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:38pm

      @Pooh
      Barnhardt is Catholic, not Christian.

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    • spikebu
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 1:25am

      Uuummm, Huckabee? Catholicism falls under the blanket of Christianity.

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    • godlovinmom
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 2:26am

      you would probably like nancy, maxine, barbara boxer or gloria allred…definetly more your style huh?

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    • jujubeebee
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:42am

      your photo fits

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    • nealb4zodd
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 4:06pm

      Any faith that follows Jesus Christ – -and recognizes him as the central figure who was born in a manger, taught us the new commandments – Love God .. and Love thy neighbor . . was sent to earth by his father . .lived a perfect life, raised the dead, healed the sick, suffered, bled in the garden and died on the cross after a bogus trial. – -then 3 days later, resurrected . . .and believe we too will resurrect ARE CHRISTIANS. – - there are far too many christian denominations and Non-denominational groups who differ one with another – most of the time simply to have ownership over their flock, thus a self appointed leader starts up his own church. But .. be that as it may. . they too are christian. – -and while we are on this topic. – -Mitt Romney, Jon Huntsman jr., Harry Reid and Glenn Beck are Christians. – -Mormonism believes all the above and are very-very Christian.

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 11:01pm

      @Teresa 2010. Who are you speaking to?

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  • Daddymac10
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:19pm

    Laura Ingraham should be on that list…

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  • lodgerat
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:19pm

    Michelle Malkin would be my favorite but she’s to smart to become a government stooge.

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  • sullinsea
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:18pm

    Where’s Liz Cheney?

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:16pm

    I’ve had many of these ladies on my show and I agree that they blew it not having Ingraham, Ham, and Cupp on it as well. Why not make it the top 20?

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    • broken1
      Posted on December 1, 2011 at 11:10am

      They need to add the very beautiful and intelligent Amanda Carpenter to this list. HUBBA HUBBA.

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  • Mimi24
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:11pm

    That pic at the top. Sarah and Michele. Pres and VP..

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:34pm

      Wouldn’t that get the progressives panties in a bunch .. more the reason! Two smart women against TOTUS and DOPEUS.

      TEA!

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:48pm

      @CATB I must be tired . Took me a minute to get TOTUS. Funny. Got Joe right off though. Rather have him than TOTUS. He’s just misguided.TOTUS is evil.

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:42pm

      @MIMI24 …

      ;-)

      TEA!

      c

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    • jakartaman
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:52am

      They would be a shoe in.
      They would also kick some serious butt in DC.
      Heads/departments would roll.
      She however better not sell Air Force One!!

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    • nealb4zodd
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 4:09pm

      did you say Sarah – Michelle . .Pres & VP? – - WOW. I hope you’re kidding. – -both good ladies. — great leaders in the republican party, but neither are qualified to run this country.

      Can we please take electing a president more seriously, please??

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    • chips1
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 4:34pm

      MIMI24:
      I knew I didn’t have to post. You did it for me. Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!!!!

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  • Eyeball
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:10pm

    My top ten women are/is Sarah Palin.

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  • TSUNAMI-22
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:04pm

    Ann Barnhardt !

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  • NoRoomForSocialismHere
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:03pm

    Bachmann and Malkin if your Christian and Constitutionlist

    TEA

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:32pm

      Bachmann and Malkin if I were thinking with ………..never mind

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  • thegodfather
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:02pm

    Where is S E Cupp.? Mary Catherine Hamm?

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:34pm

      S E Cupp should make the list even if she was a flaming lib………

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  • Dalady
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:01pm

    I have great respect for Sarah Palin. Has everyone here watched “The Undefeated”? Good choice for #1.

    NOBAMA 2012

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  • hojo
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:56pm

    Laura Ingraham is where on the list??

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:03pm

      Didn‘t notice but you’re right. She should be on the list.

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  • SickofBama
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:51pm

    I hope Mrs. Palin would change her mind and run for president. Run Sarah Run !!!

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  • THEBEEFMASTER
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:48pm

    Sarah’s day will come and she will do us proud. She is the next “Great Right Hope”.

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  • 1casawizard
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:46pm

    My three are Bachmann, Palin, Malkin. I would have their babies with any or all of them.

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  • Mimi24
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:45pm

    1,2,4,5 and 11 were good picks. I don’t know the others, but they are in good company.

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    • Faith1029
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:52pm

      Regarding Michelle B. I have to say I have lost respect for her. She is coming out slaming the candidates of her own party with ads and insulting remarks and that is giving ammunition to the left when the candidate is chosen and has to debate them. Not classy. Her ads should be against Obama only.

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    • Daddymac10
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:16pm

      Party doesn’t matter, Michele Bachmann don’t carry the water for anyone, she is doing her job in exposing the frauds. It’s not her fault your favorite candidate is a fraud. That’s why I have a ton of respect for Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, and Michelle Maulkin. They are the female version of a Glenn Beck ..the truth have no agenda

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:20pm

      @ faith1029. She is running for POTUS. You want her to stand back and be steamrolled over by the left? You have seen how they play right? She is smart and will play to win.

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    • Faith1029
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:40pm

      MIMI24: ” She is running for POTUS. You want her to stand back and be steamrolled over by the left? You have seen how they play right? She is smart and will play to win.”

      Yes, I do know how they play. That is why I am concerned because I don’t believe she can win and she is attacking some of the people who can. She should be attacking Obama. He is the one to be defeated.

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:06pm

      Faith1029 I’m so not trying to be contrary. I’m sick of politics as usual. But I don’t see anyone that can beat Obama other than Cain. And we see what they’re doing to him.

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  • Tear Em Up
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:43pm

    Nice list!

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/mikeleeandterrymartin/Number_91_Nov._26th._2011.mp3

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  • cous1933
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:43pm

    Karen Kwiatkowski, who is running for Congress in Virginia’s 6th District and writes regular columns on lewrockwell.com would school everyone on the list when it comes to true conservatism.

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  • banjarmon
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:42pm

    My first choice is #1….yeeeehah!!!!!!

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  • KevINtampa
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:42pm

    I was waiting to see the Jewish Michelle Obama on this list… Why not it worked for the Mr.

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:36pm

      Not so much. I still don’t like him or the first lady.I don’t care what race they are. When you try to destroy my country I see red.

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  • lel2007
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:42pm

    All those I was aware of made the list. It ashame there’s not a top 100 list to be filled.

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:55pm

      I’m sure there are many more great conservative women that did not make the list. I could add my Mom, my Daughter-in-law , my Daughter and some great teachers and Sunday school teachers. Not famous but still great.

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  • Gary747
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:40pm

    I can’t see Sarah as obscure, powerless and insignificant. For someone so insignificant, she sure scares the rational thought out of the left. I suddenly have the urge to send her another $100 at her http://www.sarahpac.com site!

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:01pm

      I love Sarah but if she‘s not running then she shouldn’t get donations.

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  • recoveringneocon
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:39pm

    No, its my wife.

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    • garyM
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:45pm

      Good answer…..Mine is my wife too!

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    • Mimi24
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 9:48pm

      Going to find husband. Be back later. You guys rock.

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    • Konservative PUNK
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 1:15pm

      South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley.
      She is taking the fight to the Unions, the heart and soul of liberalism.
      This list is not credible without her name on it.

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