March 24, 2009
Posted: March 24th, 2009 03:17 PM ET

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Both parties are trying to use Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to fundraise.
Both parties are trying to use Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to fundraise.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Congressional Democrats and Republicans disagree on just about everything - except for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's fundraising potential.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee asked supporters Tuesday to make a donation to help stop the former vice presidential candidate and her fellow Republicans from blocking President Obama's policy goals.

"The Republicans have called on none other than Sarah Palin to headline their big fat-cat fundraising dinner," James Carville, a Democratic strategist, wrote in a Tuesday e-mail. "You know they're going to use every last dime they raise to try to slam the brakes on President Obama's change agenda."

Carville, a CNN contributor, is referring to the announcement by congressional Republicans that Palin would be headlining a major fundraising dinner in June. But it is not clear if Palin will attend the fundraiser, let alone headline it. A Palin spokesman said the governor did not know about the event, and it appears there was some confusion between her staff in Alaska and political aides in Washington.

While Palin has yet to make a decision on the dinner, an organizer of the fundraiser said that they are still "moving forward as planned."

What's clear is that Republican and Democratic political strategists believe that Palin can be an effective tool to raise money.

Filed under: DCCC • James Carville • Sarah Palin


Go Tina Fey!   March 24th, 2009 5:54 pm ET

"... . Shine the spotlight on the opposition..." and if they are squeaking clean ... the spotlight is a good thing!

If you think you can see Russia from your house, that abstaining from sex will stop teenage pregnancies – and the government should pay for it – can't name any Supreme Court decisions or the papers you've read ... and have numerous ethics charges as governor ... then maybe being in the spotlight is not a good thing for you but good for the country.

As for ethics – yes, the Democrats have ethically challenged people in leadership positions: that does not give Palin the right to run rampant! The "everybody's doing it" didn't work in 3rd grade and doesn't work now!

Ancient Texan   March 24th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Carl,, the GOP will be back much quicker than you think or want. Have you looked at the disaster Obama has created in 64 days? Try 2010 for a upheaval of the congress.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   March 24th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

James Carville, you are the man and know a good thing when you see it. Loving it.

Keith, Co   March 24th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

My brother didn't vote because Sarah Palin
My uncle didn't vote because Sarah Palin
My dad didn't vote because Sarah Palin

She not only raises money for Democrats but suppress votes from moderate Republicans and pushes centrist independents away!

She will split the Republican party or worse she will splinter the party
leaving total chaos in it's ranks.

Lilarose   March 24th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

When it is time for Sarah Palin to run once again for national office, she won't be such a pretty face anymore.

She will be closer to fifty (50) by then.

I don't think as many of her support base this last election (like the GUYS) will be as interested in what is in her head when the rest of her is starting to fall apart.

MARK   March 24th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

When is this chick going to get it? Rush is using you honey.

Nathan,   March 24th, 2009 5:29 pm ET

As long as Palin is one of the faces of the GOP the Democrats are in good shape. Its scary how dumb her followers must be are if they think she is smarter then they are. By the way, I heard she was not going to take all the stimulas money. Someone should just tell her its for a bridge and she'll be right at the ATM making a billion dollar withdrawal.

Piper   March 24th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

The Democrats keep cashing and cashing and cashing and cashing and cashing! THANKS SARAH!

Glennis   March 24th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

It's all a ruse to draw attention away from their incompetent selves and their true agendas. Shine the spotlight on the opposition and hide your own sins in the dark.

Wade   March 24th, 2009 5:15 pm ET

Rush adores her.

Donna   March 24th, 2009 5:09 pm ET

I always wonder when someone says that Democrats (or anyone else) is "scared" or "jealous" of Palin. I am only "scared" of her in the sense that I view her as utterly incompetent, not very bright, overwhlemingly arrogant, and wholly lacking in intellectual curiosity. So I would be "scared" of anyone with those qualities being in a governing position. But "scared" in the sense that I think she's a viable candidate? Not in the least.

As for "jealous," don't make me laugh. This is nobody to envy.

Oh Boy!!!???   March 24th, 2009 5:00 pm ET

I'm sure she could help raise money for Propane and Propane related accessories.

Right, Hank?

P. Y.   March 24th, 2009 4:57 pm ET

Is this woman ever going to get it ? She is being used, used, used. That is all that her party ever did with her. If she cannot understand that, and is not tired of reading negative remarks about herself and her family, then I say , " go for broke Sarah ". She will never be accepted by the majority of people of the US. Hell, right now she can only hope that the people of Alaska continue to accept her.

Frank   March 24th, 2009 4:56 pm ET

Another day, another article about Sarah Palin.

Every day there is something about her in the Ticker.

CNN, why do you insist on having something about her nearly every day?

I do not understand why CNN feels the need to report about her so much, if at all.

ib   March 24th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

People had better be more worried about Obama and Pelosi than Palin. Obama and company are taking this country to disaster with all these stupid spending and big goverment will end up telling us every move we can make.

malclave   March 24th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

Democrats are petrified of Palin, that's why they keep insulting her.

Ethics charges? Who cares? For Palin to have "ethics charges" when Democrats like Dodd, Rangel, Frank, Murtha skate on by is ludicrous. Liberals have no concept of "ethics" and should stop pretending they do.

flybyshoeing   March 24th, 2009 4:28 pm ET

New ethics charges were filed against Gov. Palin today in Alaska. That brings the total to 11. Dems afraid of Palin, I think not. Dems use Palin to their advantage, definetly.

Is it 2013 yet?   March 24th, 2009 4:24 pm ET

Carville the snake oil LIAR and salesman that he is, wishes he has accomplished half of what Palin has in her life.

A little scared there you slithering little phony?

Obama NEVER ran a COMPANY, a CITY, a STATE or his own house for that matter and it is being proven everyday with every uh, uh, uh we hear.

Any of you Obamabots paying attention to the CBO a bi-partisan group that is SCREAMING that Obama is going to bankrupt the Country for GENERATIONS?

My bad, no disagreement is allowed with Heir Obama, but you were warned and I am for the first time in my adult life proud to be part of the 48 percent that "told you so".

Rich   March 24th, 2009 4:21 pm ET

I guess the Democrats see a threat in Palin. She has Democrats worried. Palin Derangement Syndrome.

Bill in California   March 24th, 2009 4:15 pm ET

OH, OHH, somebody let out the GREEN EYED MONSTER again. Just mention Sarah Palin's name and wannabe women and Dimorats start spewing venom.

mypitts2   March 24th, 2009 4:15 pm ET

Sarah Palin's definitely good for business. A gift to both parties.

Cindy   March 24th, 2009 4:15 pm ET

I find it a little disturbing... that Sarah Palin is the best the Republicans got. Granted, she's a multi-tasker, too. She can juggle a learning disabled baby, a grand child, a governorship, a sports jock husband, and adoration from radio shock jocks... That's a lot on her plate. But it seems more like a trainwreck formula, not someone I'd like my children to emulate or admire.

patNY   March 24th, 2009 4:14 pm ET

If she was the 2012 GOP candidate, I would sell every last possession and donate all that money and any other money I earned to the democratic candidate, presumably Obama, to ensure her defeat! If elected, she'll use her power as POTUS to bring about the End of Days scenario her and her pentacostal and evangelical nut jobs want to ensure.

Jerry   March 24th, 2009 4:12 pm ET

She is effective because she is right, and not afraid of the PC police.

Sue   March 24th, 2009 4:12 pm ET

An "effective tool?" If I were her, I'd stay home. It's clear they don't see her as a viable candidate for national office, just as a pretty face to raise funds to trash the country under Obama. Had she any brains, she would see it for what it is, and remain in Alaska, which reportedly has some major problems right now.

Bayousara   March 24th, 2009 4:10 pm ET

It is so sad that the health of our economy, the very existence of our country, is being jeopardized by

POLITICIANS!

POLITICS!

Hard to believe, but some folks just don't care about America.

carl   March 24th, 2009 4:10 pm ET

good luck cashing in on that...all show, and in 2 years the gop will be caput, and splinter into 2 parties

Jeff   March 24th, 2009 4:06 pm ET

Big surprise, she didn't know about something and there was confusion among her staffers. By the way, great picture CNN....

chris   March 24th, 2009 4:04 pm ET

And why wouldn't Palin be a perfect fundraiser for the democrats. She scares the bejeezes out of every free thinking, tolerant, and appathetic citizen in the U.S. Most Americans find it scary that she rejects funding for special needs children from the stimulus that Obama sent her. And independents and moderate republicans are still recovering from her SNL worthy gaffes.

Shirley in California   March 24th, 2009 3:56 pm ET

What's clear is that Republican and Democratic political strategists believe that Palin can be an effective tool to raise money.

What's also clear is that Palin can be an effective FOOL to raise money also.

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