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Posted on 11/25/2011 5:09:03 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Link only due to copyright issues: http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/25/tv-ad-asking-sarah-palin-to-reconsider-on-tap-in-sioux-city/
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http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/25/tv-ad-asking-sarah-palin-to-reconsider-on-tap-in-sioux-city/
So how would that work with all the deadlines various states have with getting on the ballot?
Ike didn’t go through that process, nor did many early 20th century and most 19th century candidates...
“So how would that work with all the deadlines various states have with getting on the ballot?”
Say you are oing to run, make sure you can get on the ballots in all 57 states, and go to the convention selling yourself as the alternative.
In other words, get drafted.
So how would that work with all the deadlines various states have with getting on the ballot?
It would be the first time in history that a Presidential nominee won by write in.
May I ask you a question? Why don’t you put most of your posts in the news/activism? Because the topics here may not be seen but a lot of people. Could you may be try to ask the mod to put that in news and elections so that can be spread a bit better. Thank you so much :-)
Brokered convention...
She’s not running. It isn’t going to happen. Let it go.
Brokered convention...
Good point. That would a great lesson to the American Public on how that works cuz even myself a relative “above average political awareness person”, I would like to have a better idea of how that works.
Sort of modesty, I guess. I don’t consider every thread I post to be earth-shaking.
Don’t ideal conditions have to do, with perhaps a large cast of candidates, a crowded field if you will - none of which particularly standing out.
Primary votes end up split, among various candidates? Some appealing to one group of voters. Others appealing to another. Enough candidates continue to compete, that eventually no numerical winner actually emerges first time through?
At which time, delegates are released from their original candidate?
I bet the GOP could set up a situation with this year’s field, on purpose. Actually.
(my apologies if I’m totally messing up the concept)
I turned 18 a long time ago and you’re not my mother, so I’ll “get over it” when I want to.
St this point I think that would be a bad move for Republicans. I certainly think that Mr. Cain would do well to have Sarah Palin in his cabinet, particularly in the energy field. If she stepped in at this point, she would hurt Herman Cain the most, and she likes Herman Cain.
The California presidential primary is June 5. I vote by mail. If I don’t see a substantial improvement by one or more of the declared field between now and late May/early June, I’m writing her in, whether she reconsiders or not. These guys need to start running to win this thing, not to be the poor sod giving the concession speech.
I’ve been better, but I’m thankful to live in a country where we can discuss issues, work towards getting our candidates elected and vote. Many people in other countries don’t have that.
Oh...poor Herman Cain. That would be really sad to lose such a knowledgeable and experienced candidate, right? /s.
Herman Cain will do just fine thank you.
Who do you support?
You are so right. We still have that freedom. God Bless you :-)
I guess we’re not in total disagreement.
It would be great if Palin somehow ended up a candidate.
No question.
A brokered convention is exactly what will happen IF no single person running for the Republican candidacy is chosen by the majority.
The field is set. Time to move on and pick someone acceptable or least unacceptable of the group.
Obviously you know nothing about Herman Cain. But that’s okay, we’ll move on without you.
I’m going to stay on the sideline, though I totally agree with you.
I was an early and enthusiastic Palin supporter. I pretty much crashed and burned when she backed out. I mean, it really hit me hard.
I am still stunned. However I refuse to cling.
I believe Palin by backing out harmed America. That probably strikes many as absurd and melodramatic, but I still believe Palin’s circumstances leading up to this election were a once in a generation pivot point, an opportunity to actually alter the course of American history.
Seriously. I still believe that.
I’ve stopped being bitter, but I’m not ready yet to try to support her unless and until she looks at what is good for America.
I understand the whole family thing, but she was our best hope.
She really was. Her quitting was a very negative thing for the GOP and for America.
What part of she said no don’t people get?
Leave the poor woman alone.
Yet it’s almost a perfect storm for an “anti-Romney” and one after another the other candidates have cut their own throats.
My family. I don't want them hurt.
We want you Sarah. Are you hurt?
I'm OK. You go home and grow strong and straight and take care of this country.
We've got things for you to do.
America wants you. I know she does.
SARAH!
SAARRRAAHHH!
COME BAAAAACK!
(last couple of minutes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca5RIREYIuU&feature=related
>> “I believe Palin by backing out harmed America.” <<
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I have to agree.
I believe that Palin’s faith was weakened, and her withdrawal was a victory for Satan.
Newt’s rise is the same.
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I believe Palin’s faith is probably resolute and unchanged. I respect her choices, even while I think she made the wrong one.
However the lack of support she received from the GOP establishment was most likely what caused this.
KARL ROVE.
Just as he cost us the Senate.
KARL ROVE.
The man is a selfish turd.
When did Palin move to Sioux City?
Given your thoughts about Herman Cain, count brain dead democrats as your closest political allies. Herman’s about as smart as Reagan, when commonsense in factored in. And, please slither on through here, before the scabies start jumpin’ off.
Obsession is an unhealthy thing. Palin isn't running in 2012. Period. It's not going to happen. It's long past time to move on and let Sarah stick to the political commentary and advocacy that she apparently feels is more her calling at this time.
Don't be a broken record. Let people be.
Many conservatives still see her as the best standard bearer going forward into 2012, despite her decision not to run.
I'm precisely matching your wavelength here, friend. I couldn't have said it better if I tried. That is exactly the situation we're in, and the result of her stepping aside.
I honestly cannot believe that this isn't weighing on her conscience day and night. It would literally kill me, if I were in her shoes.
I think someone like George H. W. Bush should make a subtle public suggestion, she think about it.
Many of us see her as the best hope this country had of reversing our dire fortunes next year. Most of those who supported her still see it that way, despite her decision to step aside.
There is such a thing as the recognition of duty to country. I believe with all my heart that Palin has this in spades, and that she had firmly set her feet on the path to a run at the White House, but that something unforeseen, and too monumental to overcome, got in her way.
What that really is, we'll probably never know, but whatever it is, some still think that it's her duty to go over, under, around, or through it, to do what's right for her country.
People are going to talk about this for a long time to come. Get used to it.
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True. It can be done and, yes, she can.
I don't think a suggestion by GHWB would move her, but millions of heartfelt postcards, letters, and a some TV ads just may. She said herself that it would take "an earthquake" to get her to reconsider. If the race keeps going as it is, she'll probably get that earthquake.
Heck, I can only imagine what she's thinking, watching this circus. I wonder how many nights she's gone to bed thinking, "Am I truly the only one who can do this?"
Unfortunately, I’ve thought from the moment I saw Drudge’s simple banner headline: “PALIN - NO!”.
That the answer to your question was that yes, she very might be the only one here and now.
I’m doing my best to find someone who can take her place. I’d have to lean toward Cain right now.
But the answer might just be yes. She was the one. Now was her time. And yes she should be back in this.
sigh ... mnehring my thanks for saying what needed saying.
I respect Sarah's decision. I'll not beg Sarah to run.
Sarah was my first choice, and Sarah said no. I have moved on.
If someone respects someone and loves someone,
when told No, move along.
Must be an echo (in here).
Several filing deadlines have passed.
Like any number of natural leaders, Palin is unique and irreplaceable. We won't find another one like her. I do hope that we stand firm enough to compel her, or one like her, to step forward before next November.
Like you, Cain is who I'm leaning toward right now.
Agree 100% with your post #29. And I will add this: I attribute her refusal to run to a lack of courage in the face of leftist death threats (and maybe some from the GOP, we don’t know). I’m not sure she is the right person for president after displaying that kind of cowardice.
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