Miller, Palin Put Rumors of Rift to Rest
- Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:07pm by
Meredith Jessup
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You may have heard about a leaked Todd Palin email addressed to Alaskan Republican Senate candidate Joe Miller released to the public earlier this week after Miller dodged a question from Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace about a hypothetical endorsement for a hypothetical Sarah Palin presidential run. According to the email, Miller wasn’t supportive enough of Palin — who endorsed his candidacy for Senate over now-Independent candidate Lisa Murkowski — and implied that endorsements are two-way streets.
On Wednesday, Todd issued a statement via The Weekly Standard to clarify his message and to dispel media reports of a rift between the Palins and Millers. According to Palin’s statement, he had misunderstood Miller‘s comments about Sarah’s possible candidacy:
My family has worked hard in supporting Joe Miller, so when I heard he’d said something less than supportive of my wife’s efforts, I responded. But it turns out we’d gotten our wires crossed and Joe hadn’t said anything like what I’d been told. So there’s no story here except the fact that the press put our personal emails online again, and again couldn’t even be bothered to conceal our email addresses or take any steps to protect our privacy.
In addition, Sarah took to her Twitter account to condemn the media’s speculation in the matter.
On Wednesday afternoon, Joe Miller appeared on “America Live” with Fox News‘ Megyn Kelly to discuss the close Alaska Senate race and to reiterate his position regarding a Palin endorsement and the former Alaska governor’s qualifications.
She’s done phenomenal things for this country, there’s no question about that. She’s elevated the debate critical to our race, and let me tell you also: we know what qualified means, don’t we?
We know that we have a constitutional requirement for somebody that’s gonna run for President. Of course, she’s qualified.
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Comments (47)
beejay
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 3:03amI still think it should be a Beck/Palin ticket for 2012.
Report Post »mytwocents
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 2:27amThe first and foremost duty of a president is to protect this country from any and all enemies that would seek to disrupt our ability to exercise our God given rights, those being: (1) Life, (2) Liberty and (3) The right to pursue Happiness. Not happiness given to us, forced on us and definitely not define happiness for US. Can Sara Palin do that, without the most competent advisers able to articulate the options for each situation arises, probably not. Can Obama make those decisions, I don’t know why we would think he could on his own any more than Sara. Do I think Sara is capable and would put together such a group and decide from their input the best way to protect our citizens and our intrests, yes. Do I think Obama has and will, no. He decides then calls in the experts and tells them what his decision is. What’s more of a hazard for US, someone we‘re being told isn’t smart enough to play any role in our political system or a person who believes he knows it all and surrounds himself with “yes” men.
Report Post »WellOfCourse
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 1:46amSpeak my mind? Post my comment then, please.
Report Post »WellOfCourse
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 1:45amAnd what would all be saying if Ms. Obama had written similar comments to someone?
Report Post »KnowingTheFuture
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 12:32amIt all sounds like a bunch of gossip to me and God hates gossip!
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 11:57pmI’m not Republican, but in this case, the clear choice for Constitutional government is Miller.
What kind of Alaskan fool would vote for Murkowski when she wants Cap and Trade?
Report Post »welovetheUSA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:33pmLiving here in Alaska…….I can tell you the more we see this Miller the more we know nothing about him, that leaves Lesa . Joe will be dropped fast if hes not for Palin, period.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:10pmProspero? Hello? Response?
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:09pmSo you agree with Obama sticking it to the black folk that they don’t know who to vote?
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:06pmThis is news to debate.
Why should we retaine parties for whom we should vote? Obama insists a Democrat should be on the ticket so that black people know who to vote. A black person today is not so illiterate as our rednecks are not so illiterate. How wrong of Barack Hussein Obama Jr to think black people don’t know who to vote for.
Report Post »dcart888
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:57pmWho Leaked the email is what I’d like to know. The same pundits who think our Community Organizer in Chief was qualified to be POTUS now realize he wasn’t with no executive experience and only one person in his cabinet has ever run any busines… Secy Salzar!!! ..
Report Post »Prospero
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:56pmGoing from smug general insults, to brainless cut-n-paste? Maybe we should talk statistics….
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:33pmMiller is smart to try to distance herself from Palin.
Report Post »dcart888
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:58pmDear Obamaworshioer:
Report Post »Miller is a guy so it should read himself from Palin if that is your opinion. Given Palin put him on the map it’s a little late to be distancing yourself from her!
neverending
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:32pmThis whole thing is pathetic!!! Our Beautiful GOD given country is headed over the cliff and this is the nonsense people are worried about??? Are you kidding me??? Don’t we already have a thin skinned, egotistical empty suit in the whitehouse. WAKE UP AMERICA!!! Indeed first things first and try to undo some of the damage done by the sob and his entire corrupt organization if that can even be done. Worried about who said what and they didn’t say it the right way and the answer back was wrong and on and on!!!!! ???????????????
Report Post »Capt_Spalding
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:27pmOh for the love of pete…. Rome is burning! HELLO?!! First things first!!
Report Post »LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:26pmIf they want to ask about candidates who aren’t even running yet, let’s talk about the more recent and interesting ones like John Bolton, or Donald Trump, or even Neil Cavuto! I for one am piecing together my own ficticious administration. I‘m pretty sure I’d like John Bolton for pres. probably Trump for veep, Sarah Palin for dept. of energy, Jan Brewer for sec. of state (would say ambassador to UN but I’m hoping we will kick them to the curb Jan. 21 2013). I was thinking of a Neil Cavuto, Stuart Varney, Charles Payne economic advisor triple threat. Let me know if anyone else has any ideas. : )
Report Post »LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:31pmOoooooo, maybe Condi Rice for sec. of defense!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:32pmMichael Jackson had the real information that John Lennon secretly endorsed Jim Morrison to be the running mate of Elvis Aaron Presley to be President. King of Pop say What?
Report Post »LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:46pmNo no no Poverty, this is my fictitious administration not my shadow administration. I am having Christine O’donnell help me put together THAT one. We are relying heavily on the Chicago cemetary vote. ; ) Is this now officially a slow news day?
Report Post »KenInIL
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:15pmDon’t forget Herman Cain!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:23pmIf the election were held today, all of the nation would be confused, because, the next election should be held on November 2, 2010. All the hearsay before then is just amazing.
Report Post »grnhrn
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:22pmBut my first choice would be joe arpio\michelle bachman or chris christie\ bobby jhendail something conservative and intelligently outspoken
Report Post »LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:33pmGood people all. I shall have to factor them into my fantasy administration too! lol There really are a lot of good conservatives out there.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:22pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtTBkxvBq88&feature=player_embedded
Report Post »MORONS on the attack.. and WE ARE THE MOB??? hahahahahaa DESPERATE much? :)
LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:40pmAll I gotta say is WHERE’S MY MONEY?? All this time I’ve been funding myself?! Thanks for the laugh Justice. I agree desperate MUCH!
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 12:38amOf course the DNC approved that ad, who else is that stupid?
Report Post »grnhrn
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:20pmThank god I will stand on my own principles. If sarah runs I will vote for her. I would love to have sarah palin and condalissa rice doesn’t matter which is pres. Or v.p.
Report Post »claymoremacm
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 7:43amPalin/Bachmann 2012
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:19pmIt says they put the rumors to rest? The only story here is that the LEFT wants there to be a story about a rift! They are not deviating from the playbook. ATTACK, DISCREDIT, HUMILIATE. Which Alinksy tactic is that… number 13?
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:19pmI apologize. I had no intention of visiting, much less commenting on, the People Magazine website.
Report Post »LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:14pmI am so sick of these hypothetical presidential candidate questions. Can we get through November first please?
Report Post »hempstead1944
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:11pmJoe Miller…..bites the hand that fed him…..tells you what kind of elected official he will be.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:35pmNot really. Miller knows Palin is a dip stick.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:04pmObama-whatever, have you ever noticed how the lame stream media refuses to talk to Palin? Only FOX will give her a platform from which to speak. FOX and Twitter. If she had a chance to speak on Meet The Press or whatever other liberal show, she’d put them all to shame. And, of course, that’s why they are trying to prevent her from open debate with ******** like you on national TV.
Is she qualified to be POTUS? Well, duh.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:30pm@ JZS both Obamas are not worth your time , you’re wasting your time on them .
Report Post »thomas
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 8:53pmhave none of you read the u s constitution?
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:11pmPlease Give us Real Issues to Debate
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:16pm+ 1 Exactly .
Report Post »RONALDREAGAN1980
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 8:44pmConstitutionally qualified. Wow. I’m convinced now. I will definitely vote for Sarah Palin if she runs. Or that guy that is so helpful at starbucks. Or the guy that fixed my a/c last summer. Now that we’ve narrowed it down to 35 years old and born in the US, it will make voting much easier next time.
Report Post »FreedomOfSpeech
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:23pmC-c-c-c-c-c-an’t w-w-w-w-we all j-j-j-j-j-just g-g-g-get along?
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