Posted on 12/25/2014 8:06:24 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
U.S. Sen. John McCain laughed at the possibility that former Alaska governor Sarah Palin may challenge him in the 2016 election.
After dropping hints that he was considering retiring, the 78-year-old Arizona Republican is now expected to announce that he will run for a sixth term — to the dismay of many conservatives.
And while he expects to see a primary challenger, the moderate lawmaker is certain it will not be Palin.
“Oh, that’s foolish,” McCain told The Arizona Republic. “Sarah and I have maintained a very close and warm relationship. That’s just not in the realm of possibility.”
McCain is largely responsible for Palin’s rise from obscurity, after choosing her to be his running mate in the 2008 presidential election.
Palin maintains a part-time residence in Scottsdale, and mythical tea party leaders see her as the “fantasy candidate” to challenge McCain, according to the The New York Times.
The Arizona Republican Party formally censured McCain early this year over his consistently liberal voting record, and conservatives in the party are vying to field a viable candidate to challenge him in the primary.
“I know that they will do everything they can to recruit somebody, but I can promise you it’s not Sarah Palin,” McCain said.
Considering she campaigned for McCain in 2010 and spoke on his behalf after he was censured, according to The Republic, McCain is likely correct.
In a recent interview, Palin did not rule out running for office in some capacity in 2016, but was more excited about her reality TV show, “Amazing America with Sarah Palin,” having been renewed for a second season. Watch the segment here:
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Guess so, the amount of "running" across the isle he does at his age :)
She’s a bit far away to run for his seat.
But, she sure could back some good Arizonian in the next Senate election there, yes indeedie!
“The senate is filled with former governors. Hardly a stepdown. Less decision making influence but control over trillions in spending, national attention and lifetime benefits.”
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I agree. Experience as a governor should help a Senator understand the burden that a law can place on a State Government and its citizens.
She has a residence in Arizona. You didn’t know that, huh?
LOLOL.
Yes and the aisle too.
How's the Smirnoff tonight? :)
Sarah, please put down that rifle or fly fishing rod and answer that old senile senator.
Dang it, another thing to blame McCain for :)
Hadn't had a shot of the *elixir of the gods* in ages, maybe that's the reason for the aisle thing also, lol!
LOL! Whacko bird applies to exactly one person in that discussion...
I respect McCain for his service, but not for anything he’s done in the last 20 years or so...
Well, that’s definitely the problem. I expect you to join me on New Year’s Eve. I’m fixing to buy another bottle of that Whipped Cream Vodka and smoking my last cig.
*Gitting* close myself, down to 217, done had to make 3 more holes in my belt so I don't walk around with my pants "ghetto style", knees feeling great.
Ya drop 23 pounds, does wonders.
I’m so proud of you!
You’re doing GREAT!
Keep it up, you’re almost there!
I’m so damn skinny, I can quit and not worry.
105-108.
Going to be a mean, short tempered Cajun for a while I suppose, LOL!
Hey, whatever works! Buy that Nicorette gum. I know it works because my daughter’s French husband smoked 4 packs a day for 30 years and he quit using that gum.
Apparently, that gum also serves to lessen the appetite.
no i certainly didn’t know she has a residence in Arizona.
i thought she looked out on Russia from her porch....
(when not shooting innocent furry polar bears)
:)
smile
smile
(I still think she won’t actually run against McCain. For all his shortcomings, and they are legion, he did boost her to national prominence.)
Started working out with weights again, girly weight though, just 100 pounds, but a lot of repetitions.
Trying to walk a mile or two each day. Psyching myself up.
Cochran, Cornball, Alexander, Graham et al are proof positive that John McPain can have his little AZ Senate seat for as long as he likes or as long as he is ticking.
Laugh it up fuzzball...
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