Sarah Palin: ‘I’m Game’ to Run for Future Office & ‘All Bets Are Off’ in Event of Brokered GOP Convention
- Posted on February 16, 2012 at 7:58am by
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin isn’t one for divulging the tactical details of her (potential) future political plans. In fact, the 2008 vice-presidential contender is known for leaving much to the imagination when it comes to future electoral prospects. Last year, she made fans wait quite a while before announcing that she wouldn’t be seeking the 2012 GOP presidential nomination.
On Wednesday, on FOX Business’ “Follow the Money,“ Palin told Eric Bolling she ”would do whatever [she] could to help,” leaving the door open to any and all possibilities should a brokered convention take form later this year.
Mediaite recaps the discussion:
Sarah Palin was the first guest on the first episode of Follow the Money, so it seemed natural for Eric Bolling to bring Palin back for his final show. In an extensive interview that began with Bolling asking Palin to explain how her life has changed since becoming Sen. John McCain‘s running mate and culminated with Palin noting that “all bets are off” as to who can be nominated in a brokered convention — something she considers a real possibility.
Palin specifically talked about the fact that the Republican Party is lacking intense enthusiasm for any one candidate, although she maintained that all four contenders have strengths. Additionally, she reiterated the respect she has for each GOP leader vying for the ticket.
Predictably, Bolling asked Palin about her future plans. As is usually the case, she kept her answer vague.
“I cannot predict what will happen in the future, but I know I’ve got the fire in my belly to try to help,” she maintained. “If that involved running for public office at some point in the future, I’m game for that.”
Then, Bolling went on to ask what Palin would be willing to do if one candidate doesn’t secure enough delegates and the primary process ends with a brokered convention.
“Well, for one, I think that it could get to that…if it had to be…closed up today, the whole nominating process, then we would be looking at a brokered convention,” Palin said. “Nobody is quite there yet, so I think that months from now, if that is the case, all bets are off as to who it will be, willing to offer up themselves up in their name in service to their country. I would do whatever I could to help.”
See Palin and Bolling address these issues, below:
Palin also dropped by FOX News’ “The Five” yesterday, surprising viewers and the show’s hosts (including Bolling), alike:
Palin’s appearance on “Following the Money” marks the end of the program, as FOX Business has cancelled its entire prime-time lineup.
(H/T: Mediaite)
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thegrassroots
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:51amHere, on TheBlaze and EveryWhere, at the mention of Sarah’s name the mud starts roiling in the BHO Swamp and the trolls start spitting.
That, In Itself, Is A Powerful Statement About The Left’s Extreme Fear Of Sarah!
Sarah Would Run BHO Out Of America’s White House With One Hand, While Beating BHO At BasketBall With The Other Hand! It Would Be Easy For Sarah and BHO & Minions Know It!
The Fear Of Sarah = Very Amusing!
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:28amShows the fear of Gingrich as well.
Report Post »BenKatz
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:57amI think you’re confusing fear with amusement.
Report Post »Simonne
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:05pmI’m a conservative & as a former fan of hers, she is an idiot. I totally turn her off but from boards I always find out what she says. Fox has her own constantly. They have pushed Newt, Sant & now Sarah. Please give me a common sense conservative like Mitt. She is hoping for a brokered convention because she wants to be the nominee without doing any of the work. It won’t work because she is only loved by the far right & the rest of us wouldn’t vote for her especially the independents.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:07pmNobody has any “fear’ of Gingrich. The Left hopes he gets the nod because is the weakest of the 4 remaining for a general election contest. Romney probably did “fear” Newt a couple of months ago. Now Romney has Santorum to fear. Newt knows he can’t win. Wait — he SHOULD know he can’t win, but he might be deluded by his ego into thinking he can win. No doubt his ego will keep him in. That ego is undermining his obvious hatred for Romney — because if Newt dropped out, then Santorum would have a better shot at beating Romney. Some intense irony there.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:02pmThe fact that you insist that the Left FEARS Palin is awesome. You must be pretty stupid, yourself, to be looking up to her.
Please run, Sarah. Pretty please. I thought this joke of a primary cycle couldn’t get any better.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:23pmBHO is very quick to make it clear who he‘s scared of and It’s Sarah and Newt! The Mud Flies When Any Attention At All Is Given To Those Two!
I Love Santorum’s Paint Ball Ad! Very Smart Of Him To So Cleverly Call Romney Out On His Smear Gun Campaigning.
Very Interesting How, After Romney Claims A Win, Uncounted Votes Show Up. It’s Happening Now In Maine!
Romney Will Lose Michigan and Romney Is Who Needs To Step Down And Get Out Of The Way. Romney’s Self Implosion Is Beginning And Natural Selection Will Take Him Out Of The Race [again] Anyway. Romney Is Finding Out That He Can’t Buy We The American People!
May I suggest, America, just start asking people about the candidates. Take Your Own Poll! I was getting my car worked on yesterday and started talking with other folks who were waiting = Not One Of Them Likes Romney. They ALL Like Newt and Santorum!
There’s Your Grassroots, Vast and Immeasurable, Silent Majority! = We Are Who Shellacked BHO Last Time Around and We Are Who Will Kick BHO Out Of Washington, DC In November.
God Bless and Guide America, In Jesus’ Name!
NEWT 2012
Report Post »Naps
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 6:08pmPlease for the Love of God…..Do NOT Run!!!! If she does…then the GOP will finally lose what little dignity it has left. She needs to stick to what she knows best. Riding around in a bus,endorsing idiot candidates. Please Sarah,stay up in Alaska,and Brainstorm your next reality show. I hope she picks Trump as her VP,then I’ll definitely be convinced,that the future of this country is SCREWED!!!
Report Post »Ron Paul…….The Most Hated,Because he is the most HONEST!
The rest are Puppets
Manchurian.Candidate
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 6:15pmGRASSROOTS,
Report Post »I think you’ve been smoking too much weed. I don‘t know a single Democrat that wouldn’t welcome a run by Palin. Fear? On the contrary. It would be a dream come true. Not just for Dems,… but for comedians, talk show hosts and an endless supply of material for SNL.
Palin is in it for the fame and notoriety so she can sell her brand. She doesn‘t stand a snowball’s chance of EVER getting elected to anything again. This is just another beauty pageant for her.
Silly girl.
thetreyman
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 5:15amthe left just cant help themselves. also looks to me like palin didnt give the nod to mitt or paul so she must be destroyed by their supporters as well. good luck, no ones been able to do it so far. maybe you should try attacking her children, that might work.
Report Post »MichiganPatriot
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:41amSarah Palin ruined her chances of every getting voted in by endorsing Gingrich the biggest Progressive in the race. I lost all faith in her she is just another gold digger looking to get rich on our backs. I don’t think she is sincere anymore at all, and I used to speak very highly of this woman…freaking sellout’s suck!
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:52am.
I Agree 100%.
You can’t Trust a Quiter.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:01amSarah Palin NEVER Endorsed Newt !
Report Post »She said keep the process going
if Mitt had won South Carolina an Florida
it would have been OVER Coronation of Mitt !
Newt’s win in SC stopped that.
Now We’re looking at a good chance of a
Brokered Convention Wich none of these CLOWNS
will Win ! So if you’re a Mitt Fan then She Burst your
Bubble Sorry about that.
Zerodawn
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:28amI think she has a plan to see this thing to the convention.
She is not a quiter I think there is a lot more to this thing. If she has a chance to win without running a single ad or getting into a knock down brawl then that is a great thing. (save money and effort for the convention.)
She has been consistant and it a person of conviction and grace, dont be jadded and upset.
Dont forget that the White House is the prize this year not being upset.
Report Post »canuckamuck
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:41amMichigan patriot needs to do a fact check.
Report Post »She didn’t endorse newt just wanted the process to go on.
teresa2010
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:04pmSHE DIDN’T ENDORSE NEWT….She‘s trying to keep the race going so RINO MITT doesn’t get it. She is fighting the RINOS and the establishment…The Rinos wanted MITT along with the Democrats…You guys are so stupid.. You are a bunch a dupes… No wonder we got Obama last time, with non-thinkers like you…. GOOD GRIEF…THINK ABOUT FOR A CHANGE BEFORE YOU TRASH SOMEONE
Report Post »Sam Brown
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:40pm@SpankDaMonkey
Report Post »Sarah has regrouped and headed in a better direction, she is smart enough to see what wasn’t working…
Progressive_Buster
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:27pmMichigan Patriot=Progressive reality rewriting alert…But then after a Canadian Gov regime putting the last nail n Michigan’s coffin before moving on to B.O.s Admin, what ya expect?
Report Post »MichiganPatriot
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:28pmShe stated in the Wall Street Journal on January 17th that “If I had to vote in South Carolina, in order to keep things going, I’d vote for Newt,” It’s as plain as the hair on my head…she said she would vote for a Progressive POS. You can ridicule me all you want but she is the one who said that. Why would any conservative ever vote for a progressive. We do not need anymore confusing political BS we want a person who will stand their ground and vote correctly and stop playing politics. Enough the American people are sick and tired of these politicians sayin one thing and doin another…who the hell can you trust when all there are are liars.
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:32amSorry for the spelling error regarding the word (shoot), missed it during the proof read.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 3:06pmNo soup for you.
Report Post »Stevebob
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:30amSarah gives me double thrills up my legs! Oh Lord, please make it possible to have this woman lead our country!
Report Post »Manchurian.Candidate
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 6:06pmEEeeeeeeeewwwwwww! Are you creepy or what?
Report Post »I’ll bet you eat your boogers too.
LibertyGoddess
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:24amThe drama queen is just as toxic as Obama is. She is more divisive than him. Our country would never heal.
Report Post »DD313
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:20amJealous much?
Report Post »LibertyGoddess
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:38amJealousy has nothing to do with it. Being realistic does. Have you tried to understand the different factions and groups of people in this country, or are you only interested in your Evangelical cohorts? You see, things have changed. We need to come together and allow many of us to feel inclusive under the constitution. Palin put herself in the liberal cross hairs with her inflammatory comments. We don’t need those kinds of words. Come up with someone who is walks the talk. She has no substance, just talk.
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:42amNo S___
Abby loves Romney…. Never can see that there are bad things associated with him. AbbyGirl is like one of those Rottweiler Dog Owners who tells you that, Their Rottweiler is different than all the others. Then you get bitten by that very dog.
Yes ABBYGIRL…. We know Mitt Romney is not at all, like all the other candidates… There is IN FACT… EVERY OTHER CANDIDATE… and then there is my Beloved MITT ROMNEY aka MIttens. He is the Mostest and Bestest in the Whole world. He Gave us Government Healthcare and he is so handsome. His hair is perfect and he is ELECTABLE. I get a thrill up my pantyhose.
Come on… Quite Drooling over Willard. Foolish
This would be you trying to make the case for Mitt Romney…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc19Fpe9kpQ
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:47amoops
LIBERTYGODDESS and ABBYGIRL
I get them mixed up. I think they are fighting over him.
They both find Willard “Dreamy”
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:19pm@ LIBERTYGODDESS
Report Post »Haveing read many of your post’s
I understand you‘re a Romney Supporter That’s GREAT !
but why do you feel the need to Bad Mouth Sarah Palin ?
Will you feel the same if Mitt is the Nominee an Sarah is
his Biggest Cheerleader ? At some point We’re going to have to
UNITE an BEAT Barack Obama Sarah’s not the Enemy Obama Is.
thegrassroots
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:51pm@ms-glennbc
That Is So Funny! You‘ve Nailed It and You’ve Got Me Laff’n Over Here!
NEWT 2012
Report Post »P8riot
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 2:17pm@MS-GLENNBC – You’re such an idiot. You really can’t win any argument on the merits and thus resort to sexist comments. You really are creepy the way you chase these female posters. You’ve obviously been Newt-ered.
Report Post »Manchurian.Candidate
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:57pmYou crazy republicans
Report Post »You guys crack me up! :-D
neverending
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:29pmAgree with you wholeheartedly.
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:24amGo Sarah….we love you!
Report Post »Rashomon
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:29amBite ‘em i the BEE-Hind Barracuda!
Report Post »Scottscobig
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:23amI don’t really know what her principles are. Can anyone offer up a list of specific policies? If she were serious, why didn’t she throw her hat in months ago? She’s hot and all but is there any there there?
What’s her tax plan?
Budget plan?
Foreign policy?
What programs / departments would she cut?
Illegal Alien stance?
What regulations would she cut?
See, my guy is Ron Paul. And she’s no Ron Paul. I know some of you will be glad of that. I just don‘t think she’s got what it takes. But, again, educate me. And I’ve heard all of the general stuff. Be specific. From where I sit, she’s more like the 3 stooges running against RP: lukewarm, at best. She might be ever so slightly better for all I know. But she strikes me as yet another one of these people who, if allowed behind the wheel, would still steer us over the cliff into full socialism albeit at a slightly slower rate and angle.
That’s why the radical Ron Paul has such appeal to me. With him, it’s, “About face!”
Report Post »Zerodawn
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:20amHey if the media is wasting time focusing on smearing Her and not Paul (or Newt, Mitt, or Santorum) is not a great thing.
Report Post »kralspaces
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:45amYou can change your policies, but you can’t change your personality. Ron Paul is dull. He needs to have more celebrity appeal like Nigil Farage (British Parliament) or Sarah Palin. He is only going to get that with his VP pick.
Ron Paul 2012.
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:54pmA brokered convention would be great for Paul as there are a lot of Paul supporters becoming delegates. At a brokered convention, the delegates are freed up to vote for anyone they want. The candidate that has the most loyal delegates will win and everyone knows how loyal we are to Ron.We will not leave Ron Paul for Sarah Palin or anyone else for that matter.
Ron Paul 2012!
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:37pm@scott
How about YOU doing THAT research before you speak so brashly about SomeOne You Don’t Know!
You Ron Pauls really cast a poor reflection on Ron Paul and his leadership skills = You Are ALL So Immature and Uninformed! Good Job Campaigning Against Ron Paul! Thanks!
NEWT 2012
Report Post »DD313
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:00amScottscobig: It’s “about face” all right. Ron Paul‘s face is a year older than John McCain’s. It is six years older than Reagan’s was when he became our oldest elected president.
Report Post »Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:20amHow much do you think Sarah Palin charges for speaking engagements? $100,000, plus expenses, would be my best guess. She can only command that kind of money as long she keeps her name out there as a potential Presidential candidate. That’s why she teases with remarks like these. Sarah Palin has no intention of ever running for anything…except to Rodeo Drive to buy Gucci purses.
Report Post »Zerodawn
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:18amI don’t know why people get so mad about her charging for Speaking Events. If people continue to want to see her, she can charge whatever she wants. (supply and demand)
She is making money in a legal and fair way.
If someone was going to pay you a lot of money to speak you would not turn it down.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:33amSo your end position is that you think that making money is bad. We get it. Thanks for contributing your views. Bye.
Report Post »Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:48amCome on, JEFF…you’re not stupid. It’s not that Sarah Palin is making tons of money…it’s that making tons of money is all Sarah Palin is really interested in. She’s toying with the goobers who fawn all over her simply to keep her name out there as a potential candidate so she can charge these outrageous personal appearance fees. She is not a serious candidate for anything…she’s a professional CELEBRITY.
Report Post »texasbeta
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:29pmIt isn’t about what she charges…it is the fact that she dangles her candidacy in front of you fools to keep her name out there as a potential player, so she and her gold digging family can use it to keep the money coming in. She’s a media whore…like Snooki. She is the Snooki of politics.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 3:16pmI bet she pays a higher TAX Rate than,, Warren Buffet,,,,,,,,,, But since Warren(Bershire Hathaway) hasn’t paid TAXES since 2003, she probably actually paid MORE ACTUAL TAXES than Wally since 2003.. Go Figure
Report Post »janmil200
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 3:57pmLumbar, You are such a twit!
Report Post »Manchurian.Candidate
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 6:29pmLUMBAR SPINE,
Report Post »You speak the truth. She’s simply a media whore with no electability. But I like having her around for the T&A factor. It gives the GOP race a dash of sexiness.
jackact
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:06amGod bless you Sarah. Keep the threat alive.
Report Post »We may need you to marginalize the spine-less liberals sometime between now and November.
The options are magnanimous indeed.
Detroit paperboy
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:28amSarah needs to Be secretary of Energy…. Jan Brewer would be my VP choice……
Report Post »momrules
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:58amWith you 100%……..this woman has already been fire tested and has come out stronger than ever.
Report Post »momrules
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:55amSarah Palin is America, she loves this country and what Americans have always stood for. She is not afraid to speak out or to ask the questions that others are afraid to ask.
She would be the most vetted candidate in history and the lies told about her have now been discredited.
Run Sarah, give this country a chance of getting back to work, to start being oil independent again and proud again.
Report Post »nichevo
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:11amRun Sarah I would love to see you debate President Barack Obama. That would really be fun to watch.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:49amThere is a lot of ego in play here; usually is in elections, of course. There are imperfect choices as always. But to paint a blue house red, it takes many brush strokes. It may take more than one coat, but the house will eventually turn red from blue if the painter or painters are all using the same color of paint. Nothing done right happens over night. We will see how this plays out and every voter and candidate had better back our ‘lead painter’ to turn this house red; whomever that turns out to be.
Report Post »DD313
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:04amSorry, there can be no lead painters now, lead paint is now outlawed.
Report Post »Darla_K
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:48amI am glad someone gets it. :) Palin has more guts than any of the canidates we have. I would trust her over any of these canidates running our country.
Report Post »sempek1
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:46amThe left media monsters will NEVER let up on her. They will continue to bash her and mock her because they know she would be a people’s president. She would be the opposite of the narcissistic nitwit now sitting in the Oval Office ruining our country. Go Sarah!
Report Post »Tankertony
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:42amWhen she finally becomes President of the United States, it will be one of the final nails in the coffin of the progressive marxists political machinations.
Report Post »We’re looking at Reagan ten years before he became President.
Lenice
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:42amI am not a fan of Sarah sorry. It bothers me that she quit her job mid-term. Her reasoning was that her family could not take the harassment. How on earth then is she going to run for any other office or an office as big as the presidency? If she thinks it was bad back then, she ain’t seen nothing yet. She is good at gathering the crowd and getting the fire lit. She should stick to that. I, for one, don‘t’ want her to be president anymore then I do Obama.
Report Post »Tankertony
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:13amWrong, as usual. That’s not the reason she so-called ‘quit’. She became governor to serve the people of Alaska, period (a novel idea isn’t it?). When she couldn’t do her job effectively anymore (perhaps you should find out why), she passed the reins to someone who could.
Report Post »Your post is a microcosm of why America is where its at. The progressive marxists have successfully poisoned your knowledge of this subject, and you pass along the bs.
When she finally runs in the coming years, perhaps she’ll reeducate you on the Truth.
30mmgunpilot
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:17amDitto. Assuming ALL the conservatives in the US voted for her, she’d get maybe 25% of the vote. She’d get creamed by the moderates and liberals who see her as a less than serious candidate. (Yes, I’m being charitable here, get over it.)
Palin is in the most powerful position she can ever be in, right here, right now. Her opinion (for good or ill) receives national attention, and she doesn’t even need to run for office to get it. She runs for national office and loses—it’s all over but the laughing in the MSM. And…this is the important part… she would not win.
Want a strong conservative female with a proven track record and intellectual cred to back it up? Paging Condoleeza Rice….
Report Post »Bonzoot
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:16pmSarah Palin resigned to get the countless attacks against her out of the governor’s office, and the money they cost the state, away from the burden of taxpayers; her entire administration was paralyzed by those frivolous complaints.
That entire campaign of BS lawsuits was meant to do nothing but hamstring the governor’s office and bankrupt Sarah Palin.
The endless ethics investigations were threatening to overshadow her legislative agenda. Attacks inside Alaska and largely invisible to the national media had paralyzed her administration.
She saw that if she stayed on as Governor it would continue to cost the state millions of dollars in wasted time and resources to defend against false and maliciously ethics complaints and doom it to gridlock.
Essentially, the taxpayers were paying for Sarah Palin to go to work every day and defend herself.
Those frivolous lawsuits had already cost the state of AK close to $2 million; Sarah Palin had over $600,000 dollars in legal fees.
She would fight for what is right from a different plane.
For the past three years Sarah Palin has worked tirelessly to fight Obama’s policies and elect conservatives; she was #1 in the fight!
Sarah Palin is the most vocal critique of the president. She took him on when his approval ratings were still high and no one dared say anything negative about “the messiah”.
She also basically spearheaded the 2010 victory with her endorsements and rallies all over the country.
Report Post »leftcoastslut
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:40amsince media is on the progressives side, no front runner at this time is good for all candidates and keeps the progressive media on it’s toes. if the ticket had ryan, rubio, or rand on it, i’d love it.
Report Post »mrzmac
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 5:01amFINALLY a comment by someone who is thinking…the moment a frontrunner is chosen the media and the left (I know all the same) will open the flood gates on them…it is vital that we delay having a “candidate” for as long as possible. Can you imagine the damage that would be done if the only person the media, Obama’s team and the left had to focus on was Mitt or anyone of the other candidates…from now until November…it would be over before we ever cast a ballot!
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:37amAnybody with any common sense and honesty realizes Palin is the only true option for conservatives. Anybody else and you’re simply fooling yourselves.
Like I’ve been saying for months – why wait another 4 years to realize the obvious? Let’s get a jump on this thing.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:37amMention Sarah Palin an the Palin HATERS come out of the woodwork.
Report Post »Kinda like Cockroaches.
Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:55amIt‘s that many people are sincerely offended by this woman’s presence in politics…she is so hopelessly and embarrassingly unqualified, annoying and, worst, divisive. It’s obvious that her main goal in life is to be a rich celebrity…she’s not a serious leader. She offends many of us because she further demeans an American political system that is in dire need of some dignity and honesty.
Report Post »lgccac
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:15amLumbar Spine: are you talking about Obama?
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:19am@ LUMBAR SPINE
Report Post »Sarah Palin is not what’s wrong with America .
Progressives on both sides of the Isle are Ruining this Country.
She’s the ONLY one who will take them on
If you’re a Democrat Troll then I will never Convince You.
If not then do your own Research on Sarah.
an don‘t believe the crap you hear from the Media they’re
Scared to death of Her.
Sarah Loves her GOD
She Loves this Country
She Loves her Family
She Loves Alaska
What not to Love about Sarah ?
Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:49amFlipper…Sarah Palin is an embarrassing idiot. That’s the painful truth…
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:10amLUMBAR
Report Post »So I take it she wont get your vote ?
I’ve been to a rally in 2008 with10,000 people
who very much disagree with you
but you’re intitled to your opinion .
DD313
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:23amFlipper: Lumbar Spine proved your original point. It’s Q.E.D.
Report Post »Manchurian.Candidate
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 6:41pmFact: Sarah Palin quit her job as Governor of Alaska and pursued a career in reality tv.
end of story.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:32amPalin likes the idea of a long battle for the nomination and for the life of me I don’t know why,if you don‘t know who you’re voting for by now you probably shouldn’t be allowed to vote.A long process will only help the Marxist POS because the eventual nominee will be so battered he won’t stand a chance against the Marxist POS and his supporters,the media,unions and the millions of parasites wanting something for nothing.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:40amBecause she knows all these candidates are complete jokes, and she also realizes her only chance (because of how suddenly stupid conservatives have become) is if it drags on and even idiots catch on.
You all see what is going on in this country – we need a HUGE amount of help. You think any of the current “career” politicians is going to call the ball and git ‘r done? If so, you’re delusional.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:49amSo Who do you suggest we all get behind ?
Report Post »Ron Paul not going to happen
Mitt Romney only as as last Resort
Newt Gingrich to many people believe the Lies about him.
Rick Santorum Not Yet Ready for Prime Time.
or a Brokered Convention with Jebb Bush or Mitch Danials
none of these are Viable Options for Me at this Point.
I Will Vote for any Republican over Obama but they
have to WIN it First.
thegrassroots
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:14am@slayer
You Don’t Know Why?
This IS The United States Of America! HERE, In This Country, We Get To Vet Our Candidates! NO OTHER COUNTRY GETS TO DO THIS!
The more they battle it out the more we get to see who they really are. They are rising and falling in the polls because America is taking a hard look at each one of them. GOOD FOR AMERICA!
BHO Wasn’t Vetted! The dum dems let him skate thru! Every important issue that came up was swept under the rug. The dum dems allowed themselves to be seduced by BHO’S purty words with zero substance = “I Promise …! I Promise …! I Promise …!” = AD NAUSEAM!
Let Them Battle It Out! It’s Good Training For Them! Let All The Mud Come Out Now and Let Them Deal With It! = BHO Excels At The Mud Spewing! Mud Is All BHO’s Got! No More Mud To Spew and BHO’s Done!
BHO’s A Failure As President, So He’s Got Nothing To Run On But Mud! Let’s Take The Mud Away From BHO Now!
These Wannabe Presidents Are In Boot Camp Now! The One Who Makes It Thru and Is Still Standing Is The One Who Will Run BHO Out Of Our White House! Not A Job For A Candy-A*S!
Good Job America! Keep The POTUS Wannabes‘ Feet To The Fire and Don’t Let Up!
God Bless and Guide America, In Jesus’ Name!
NEWT 2012
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:25am.
Report Post »Oh Go Shoot a Moose…….
RightUnite
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:58amNo, you go spank your monkey.
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:10amI would rather have someone for president that could shot a moose then shot holes in our constitution.
Sarah is America, but I am afraid that the LSM would make it impossible for her to get a fair chance.
It would take We The People , and to many are completely clueless and lazy.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:45am.
1.) If she’ll pose Naked, I might think about it……
2.) Learn to spell……
She QUIT!!!!! You can’t Trust a Quiter. And that lame excuse it was for Alaska….Moron Please….
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:21amfollow the money was a good show it just came on too late. so what are Palins future political plans? who cares. i would have liked to see her run this time but i think she did not want to take on obama for whatever reason. not to mention she also would have to take on the media. i think she did the right thing by not running. she couldn’t win and she knows it.
Report Post »Susie
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:33amEric is top notch. I hope Glenn snaps him up right away – would be a super addition to GBTV.
Report Post »Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:18amAnd then you’ll quit…
Report Post »Kamikazesan
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:49amAgreed she quit once what would stop her from doing so again?
Report Post »Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:58amShe’ll go where she can make the most money quickly…as she‘s proven she’s inclined to do. I remember reading a quote from one of her former insiders that Newt Gingrich once told her that as long as she holds herself out as a potential Presidential candidate she can command higher fees for speaking engagements.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:00amThat;s ALL you got ?
Report Post »She Quit !
WE all know the TRUTH about why she quit
so find something else It will be Hard to do but please Try .
Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:09amYea…we DO know why she quit. She’s a quitter. She cashed in for the big bucks and celebrity. That’s all she wanted in the first place. She doesn’t want to actually run for anything. But as long as she keeps her name out there she can charge obscene amounts of money just to show up at an even and screech a few sentences. It’s amazing that fools actually take this woman seriously.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:37amNO She Quit because of Idiots like YOU filing endless
Report Post »Lawsuits an made it Impossible for her to do her JOB !
She resigned an all the lawsuits miraculously Disappeared !
That’s the TRUTH about why She QUIT !
Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:49amHey, Flipper…what flavor is that Kool Aid? Raspberry…?
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:29pmI don’t drink kool-aid
Report Post »But I have researched ALL of the Candidates including
Ron Paul an Sarah Palin is the ONLY Politician I TRUST
Completely Sarah says what she means an means what she says.
The rest say what they think you want to hear an hope you believe them.
Progressive_Buster
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:35pmHey Flipper…Sarah stepped down from office 17-0 vs the progressive smear machine. Then she one another after making her record 18-0 just to nitpick :) And she has more class in her pinkie finger than say A. Weiner quitting his “position”. Or how Rangel quit his Chairmanship.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:06amIf there is a brokered Convention…which the chance is about 50/50 now, Palin would probably not be considered a serious candidate. She could howeverhave a small influence on who the party would pick. I like her…but not as a candidate…
Ron Paul will be the one with all the power in a brokered convention because his delegates would never leave him until he personally releases them…
That would open the door for a Marco Rubio / Rand Paul ticket maybe…
that would make me happy as a clam…
Report Post »KAdams
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:40amYes, she should just vote for Newt and shut up.
On another note, agreed Baddoggy, a Marco Rubio surprise would be pleasant. I’m not sure if Ron Paul likes the guy, but imagine him snatching up Rubio for a VP nod.
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:32amIf Paul supporters would stop changing party affiliation, you would see their true colors.
Report Post »Max Power 1
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:43amRubio is not eligible to run for VP or POTUS. Not a natural born citizen. If he’s on the ticket, we can’t use the issue to go after obama. This will become very, very important post election when the new POTUS & congress has to undo all the damage. Obama’s status will be the “easy button” to reverse everything he has done in one fell swoop. Especially if the SCOTUS does not throw out obamacare. In a year or so, this will be a huge issue.
Report Post »Razorhunters
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 2:57pmthis republic is done…nobody researches anyone, just follows msm bs…
will be heII to pay and the check is on the table.
Report Post »2RightToBeWrong
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:04amShe would have the same chance of winning against Obama as Ron Paul – zero percent.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:16amStop smoking crack and get out of your momma’s basement.
Report Post »Lumbar Spine
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:27amActually, I think Ron Paul would have a better chance…not that either one would have a good chance against Obama. Ron Paul has a good size following and he’s not embarrassingly stupid and uninformed as Caribou Barbie clearly is. Besides, Sarah has already reached her goal in life…to be a rich celebrity.
Report Post »Susie
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:30amGood point 2RIGHTTOBEWRONG.
Report Post »Both Palin and Paul have muddied the waters too much.
Palin with her indecisiveness and her backing Gingrich and Paul with his suicidal foreign policies and his out of control, militant, boorish followers. Each having authored their own ineligibility.