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Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump, Rallying Conservatives
New York Times ^ | January 19, 2016 | ALAN RAPPEPORT

Posted on 01/19/2016 4:08:37 PM PST by VitacoreVision



AMES, Iowa - Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice-presidential nominee who became a Tea Party sensation and a favorite of grass-roots conservatives, endorsed Donald J. Trump in Iowa on Tuesday, providing Mr. Trump with a potentially significant boost just 13 days before the state's caucuses.

"Are you ready to make America great again?" Ms. Palin said with Mr. Trump by her side at a rally at Iowa State University. "Are you ready to stump for Trump? I'm here to support the next president of the United States - Donald Trump."

Her support is the highest-profile backing for a Republican contender so far. It came the same day that Iowa's Republican governor, Terry Branstad, said he hopes that Senator Ted Cruz will be defeated in Iowa, where the Feb. 1 caucuses are a must-win for the Texas senator, who is running neck-and-neck with Mr. Trump in state polls.

The endorsement came as Mr. Trump was bearing down in the state, holding multiple campaign events and raising expectations about his performance in the race's first nominating contest.

"I am greatly honored to receive Sarah's endorsement," Mr. Trump said in a statement trumpeting Mrs. Palin's decision. "She is a friend, and a high-quality person whom I have great respect for. I am proud to have her support."

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: 1stcanadiansenator; 2016election; 2016endorsements; alaska; donaldtrump; election2016; palin; palin2016; sarahpalin; tdsandpdsparade; trump
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To: Georgia Girl 2

I did hear something like that. She singled Rand Paul out for praise about fighting wars to win.


41 posted on 01/19/2016 4:36:21 PM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard then Third: I like to destroy the Turks (Moslims))
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

“Why is everybody hatin’? Do we want to win or not?”

The answer is simple. Many expect perfection in their candidate. Most logical thinkers know this is just not possible.

The left is a collection of misfits (atheists, dopers, homo’s, tree huggers, commies, freeloaders etc). They do not expect perfection, just that a candidate who represents their little piece of the pie.

I’d say this is the single biggest reason we could lose.

The left has a huge advantage in that respect.

Trump is now seemingly supporting ethanol. I think ethanol is bad for just gobs of reasons. But if he is the nominee, I will vote for him.


42 posted on 01/19/2016 4:37:04 PM PST by redfreedom (Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Yep...caught that comment about the Senators.

She said we need fighter’s, in the House and Senate, for President Trump.


43 posted on 01/19/2016 4:37:11 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
Could they have found a worse pic of the woman? Terrible!

America's corrupt communist media hasn't lost their touch, have they?

44 posted on 01/19/2016 4:40:32 PM PST by who knows what evil? (Yehovah saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.com)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

> Why is everybody hatin’? Do we want to win or not?

What you said! While I’m a Sarah fan and a big Cruz fan, the most important thing will be to win it next November. That means keeping the House and Senate and winning the White House. If the Donald wins the nomination (still a big if), then I’d be glad to vote for him in the general.


45 posted on 01/19/2016 4:40:35 PM PST by glorgau
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To: libbylu





46 posted on 01/19/2016 4:43:59 PM PST by Souled_Out (Our hope is in the power of God working through the hearts of people.)
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To: tennmountainman; KC_Lion; onyx

They hurt him bad! And probably stung a lot worse after those great pics of Boss Jim and Sarah together were posted. Nice that he calls Sarah “trash” also huh?


47 posted on 01/19/2016 4:44:40 PM PST by bobby.223 (Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a great life!)
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To: bray
She let it rip.

Trump/Palin!

48 posted on 01/19/2016 4:45:01 PM PST by jpsb (Whar)
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To: bobby.223

The Cruz Cult knows the end is near.
They have gone primal.


49 posted on 01/19/2016 4:46:39 PM PST by tennmountainman ("Prophet Mountainman" Predicter Of All Things RINO...for a small pittancez)
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To: VitacoreVision; All
Aww ...

Congrats to Trump

And a special note to the "Cruzers"

SUCH A SAD TROMBONE

50 posted on 01/19/2016 4:48:04 PM PST by j.argese (/s tags: If you have a mind unnecessary. If you're a cretin it really doesn't matter, does it?)
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To: txrefugee

Are you kidding me...did you listen to her words and passion...I’d rather listen to someone who really believes what they are saying than some smooth well scripted person whose speech is put together with the help of pieces that come from focus groups.

We were smiling and cheering her right along the entire speech. Too bad Trump is not as good as Sarah at bringing a multi-faceted speech on many issues and concerns.


51 posted on 01/19/2016 4:54:49 PM PST by fingers_crossed
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To: miss marmelstein

Um, isn’t he an isolationist?


52 posted on 01/19/2016 4:56:18 PM PST by matginzac
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To: matginzac

I’m no Rand Paul expert. But he does think that wars must be won and that we must understand the ramifications of war before we attempt it. I have no problem with this view.


53 posted on 01/19/2016 5:01:23 PM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard then Third: I like to destroy the Turks (Moslims))
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To: DoughtyOne

Look, I am conditioned to respond to perceived threats in a manner other than flight. When you tell me “You don’t like it do something about if.” I perceive a threat. If my perception was wrong I withdraw the comment. If not it stands no matter who ran to the moderator.


54 posted on 01/19/2016 5:14:09 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: VitacoreVision

Good luck with that one , trying to rally Conservatives around Donald Trump.


55 posted on 01/19/2016 5:16:43 PM PST by American Constitutionalist (Trump is the pawn and creation of the Media and Political Establishment)
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To: miss marmelstein

Mentioning Paul was interesting. Wondering if this was a play for supporters of a candidate who might be dropping out soon?


56 posted on 01/19/2016 5:20:44 PM PST by Rational Thought
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To: jwalsh07

In what universe would post 22 be seen as a threat? Seriously.

I outlined exactly what my thoughts were and never implied anything other than clean up your side, then come to me and complain about mine.

Your conditioning comments were so misguided, but you folks have lost all contact with reason.

You’re living in a false reality.


57 posted on 01/19/2016 5:27:37 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Every home needs a crewznadian that has been domestically trained.)
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To: libbylu

Pucker up Buttercup :)


58 posted on 01/19/2016 5:29:33 PM PST by Man from Oz
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To: VitacoreVision

She’s not rallying any Conservatives in this household but she is spurring us to send more money to Senator Cruz. She has no more credibility here.


59 posted on 01/19/2016 5:30:06 PM PST by duffee (CRUZ 2016)
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To: VitacoreVision
Not rallying this one. She was good at bringing issues to the table for a bit.

Now she's just another former politician from a losing ticket.

60 posted on 01/19/2016 5:34:32 PM PST by Reagan Disciple (Peace through Strength)
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