WASHINGTON (CNN) - Sarah Palin and Tim Pawlenty, two Republicans widely viewed as possible 2012 White House hopefuls, weighed in Thursday night on the closely-watched special election in New York's 23rd congressional district. They chose very different approaches - but neither endorsed the GOP candidate.
Calling it a matter of principle, Palin - the 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate - bucked her party and enthusiastically endorsed Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman over Republican Dede Scozzafava. The race has attracted national attention, especially from grassroots activists who accuse Scozzafava of not being conservative enough to run under the Republican party mantle.
"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty," the former Alaska governor wrote on her Facebook page. "Political parties must stand for something."
Palin then urged her supporters to donate to Hoffman, who she said "has not been anointed by any political machine."
Just minutes before she made the announcement, Pawlenty happened to be speaking to reporters in Washington after a fundraiser for his new political action committee. The Minnesota governor refused to make an endorsement when asked about the race.
"You know I haven't been following that, I haven't studied the race at all," he said. "It's not that I would or wouldn't, I just don't know anything about it. I haven't taken the time to study their positions, their records, so I haven't taken a position on it."
The Minnesota governor did venture to make a prediction in two other high-profile campaigns, the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races. Pawlenty predicted victory for Republicans, but quickly hedged on New Jersey.
"I think we're going to win them both," he said. "In New Jersey, I don't want to get ahead of ourselves. But it sure looks like Republicans are going to win in Virginia. New Jersey's going to be a closer call, but that's also a tougher state for Republicans. But if the election were held today I think we'd win them both."
Scozzafava and Hoffman are on the ballot along with Democrat Bill Owens. Election Day is November 3.
UPDATE: Another conservative who may have an interest in running for the GOP presidential nomination is weighing in on the race.
Rick Santorum, the former senator from Pennsylvania, said he supports Hoffman. Filling in as guest host Friday morning on Bill Bennett's "Morning in America" national radio program, Santorum said "the Republican candidate has been in the process of disqualifying herself."
"You're not throwing your vote away on [Hoffman]," added Santorum.
"This is a race that we need to win," said Santorum, who added that even though he's never endorsed a third party candidate before, he thinks Hoffman is the best chance to win.
Santorum last month acknowledged his interest in a possible 2012 bid for the White House. His September trip to Iowa also raised eyebrows. While Santorum lost his 2006 re-election bid, he's still well regarded in Republican circles, especially among social conservatives.
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What a slap in the face!
Thanks Palin, you insured a victory for the Dem. All the Palinbot zombies will be marching to her tune.
and what a surprise.... this moron is dangerous.
What does Palin think she is doing? Why did she abandon the people of Alaska? The job was just too hard.
She doesn't have a prayer in politics, maybe she could do better in a beauty contest. Thats all she has going for herself.
Help or Harm? you tell me!
Susan-Kona, HI
Poor Doug Hoffman, I bet he really wanted to win this race and Sarah had to go and endorse him and ruin it all. Oh well, better luck next time!
Palin's endorsement means nothing. Palin is a nobody.
low taxes, strong national defense. No contradiction here?
So clueless....so many of these people who want smaller government want a stonger military....DUH!!!! Isn't the military part of the government? Yeah for Sarah, maybe she'll run as an independent and I'll be able to at least consider the Republican candidate again next election.
What a classic insider/outsider divide. A fabulous prelude – the Republican party dilemma which will doubtless unfold for our entertainment in the years ahead.
Presidential HOPEFULS???
What are they hoping for? A miracle??
Sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I don't.
Now that she won't be my president, she can be as nutty as she wants to be.
I agree we need less intrusive government. To me that means the federal government should not interfere with my pursue of happyiness even that means marrying another man or if my wife chooses to have an abortion. If less governmental means weakling the state's rights in favor of a national government I'm all for it. But if less government says that the feds can dictate to states if they can legalize pot, or if the feds can force me to have health care insurance from some money hungry insurance company while running up the national debt then I'm with Sarah. If she wants to continue a war I didn't approve and makes me less safer then I'm against it.
palin white house hopefull reader her book somebody wrote for her politic,s for dummies
Palin picks another winner! Great endorsement for Hoffman, the 2nd biggest name in politics besides the POUTS! Way to go SARAH!!!
I can't even stand to look at her ...
She doesn't have a chance in 2012
They'll be lucky if there is still a Republican party in 2012
The American people have finally figured these low life's out ...
palin please stay out of NY races!
you do no good to any republican if you endorse them, but hey that's another democrat win for ny )
I feel bad for republicans lol
Pres o, you are my vote in 2012!
And Palin is relevant because? Who really cares what she thinks, does or says? The sooner the media stops reporting her every bowel movement, the sooner she will disappear into the oblivion she came frome.
If these are considered the 2 front runners for the Republican party in 2012, that's pretty sad and pathetic. Definitely not likely to sway moderates, independents, or Democrats.
Thats like me endorsing someone. Who is she anyway.? A one time half term governor? If only 20% say they are republicans then they must all be writting here on CNN. Never say so many stupid mean comments
I typed "kiss of death" into Google and got a link to a winking Sarah Palin pic.
With that endorsement, Hoffman just slipped on his cement flippers to go swimming into the political pool.
Palin Over Estimates her Capabilities.
She was nominated as a V.P Candidate, She Lost.
Now she thinks she is Qualified for the President.
What a Delusion, False Impression, she has about herself.
Are we living in America? Do we have insane Leaders like Palin?
I am sure the Standard has gone down. We now have Low I.Q. Politicians.
I'd bet dollars to donuts that nobody in America (or outside America) really wants to see Sarah Palin, or anyone she supports get elected to any governmental position.
Great, first the Palins follow the Alaskan Independence movement. Now they're for jump-starting the "Conservative" party. Republicans aren't really taking this individual seriously for 2012 are they?
Why is she still around? She makes no sense.
Go Palin... Go Palin... Go Palin... At last – someone ready to speak his/her mind... rather than play these political tap dancing games when asked their opinion. I don't care if you agree with her or not – you have to respect that she is at least a politician that takes a stand in what she believes in – most of Washington is too busy playing cr*p games.
Why??? This woman should not be allowed to offer her opinion on anything. When will the GOP wake up and realize that she is not a viable candidate for County Council let alone the presidency. There are plenty of people with common sense and real work ethic that deserve their opportunity ahead of this joke of a human being...and anyone that posts a comment that contains "and you GO Sarah!!!" is someone that clearly should not be allowed to vote or has no real knowledge of this ladies credentials. I would vote for Dick "Halliburton" Cheney over Mrs. Palin in any election...regardless of the fact that he may be one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
With Sarah Palin endorsing him, I am sure Doug Hoffman wishes she would just go away. I don't blame him. All that glitters ain't gold and she sure as hell ain't gold. "Fools Gold" maybe but not gold.
Does it rally matter who palin gives an endorsment to? If I were running I would say thanks but no thanks (that is for a palin endorsment).
Who cares what Sarah Palin thinks. She is an unemployed Mom who thinks she is relevant.
Where are the $150k in designer clothes that Sarah Palin said she would donate to charity??
Is there really a human being in the US who believes that the vapid Palin has a chance at being the president? I sincerely hope she runs, it will absolutely make Obama's next win a no-brainer (given that he'd be running against Palin, who has no brain).
Who cares what Palin does or what Palin says!?!? This woman could not say anything intellectual. The only time i would want to know about Palin is when she has done something stupid again. Yeah, make her a candidate for 2012...we surely need the big laughs again...HA, HA, HA, HA (and again), HA, HA, HA, HA...
Whether one likes Sraha Palin or not, I find it interesting that she provokes many to respond her presence. I read very nasty emails about her mostly giving her personal comments. This is a bit disturbing for me. Why people attack her personally instead of reacting to her on issues. What are the things that are attached to her? I am sure it would then bring a package of "gain and lose" at the same time for these candidates.
Now you all know who NOT to vote for.
Palin is a joke. She is a guaranteed win for the democratic opponent in 2012 – should she run. Too bad she can't take an honest assessment of her skills, maybe she wouldn't so much bad press that she is always complaining about.
Palin shows she is a leader and a spokesperson for a certain philosophy and way of governance. Her endorsement is one in a series of actions and gestures that bespeaks of a Sarah Palin brand of political thought in the country leading up to 2010 and beyond. Go Sarah!
Sarah? You still out there? I thought you were writing a book. Oh! You don't know how to write, I forgot.
You can put lipstick on a pig and she'll still be Sarah Palin. Pig, hog, swine. They all fit this hate-mongering wack-job. I hope she DOES run for president; she's already proven just how stupid she really is. Do you think she'd really have a chance in a debate with Obama? Get real.
Shouldn't she be home taking care of Trig?
I endorse Mrs. Palin 100 %. I hope she wins the election. Which ever one she is running for..Run! Sarah, Run!
Only an idiot would vote for uhbumbala again. Palin 2012.
RNC has outlived it's usefulness and is now in the way of true conservatism.
RNC has too long taken it's constituents for granted.
Here is plainly demonstrated that the GOP, RNC and RNCC DO NOT call the shots.
It is rather...We, the people!
A Palin endorsement – was it written in crayon? Sounds like a sure ticket to defeat!
Go, go, gal!
Sarah! Sarah! Sarah! Just like the swine flu, it keeps coming back...
I didn't not know you could read or write. That is so patriotic...
tats goona go well, your a quiter. As formal Frogmen i can never listen to you.
Palin continues to marginalize her political future-
Sarah who?
Palin who? She needs to take care of her kids and finish building the Palin North Western White House next to her existing house.
I highly doubt Sarah did any research either. In fact, I doubt she ever really does. She doesn't seem the type to be a life-long learner. Indeed if she had done some more learning she might be able to construct a coherent thought (or at the very least be able to articulate one). She just goes on her "gut" feeling no matter how irrational it is. Really, I've tried to like her. She might actually be a wonderful person. But everytime she opens her mouth I am forced to think the worst of her. It's actually quite painful to listen to.
Republican Party vs Conservative Party.
is she the Yoko Ono of the right wing.
I can't say that I'd WANT her endorsement!
But isn't Pawlenty wishy-washy? What? Is he afraid that if she endorsed the one he didn't and that her pick wins... he loses face? Or what?
I love how Sarah Palin can go around talking about other campaigns, but can even finish her own term as governor. This is a joke......
That's gotta be the kiss of death for any candidate to be endorsed by DumbDumb Palin. Why this woman is still in the public eye is beyond me. She is white trash and she is totally uneducated. Go back to Alaska, where you quit doing your job a few months ago!
Excellent move by Palin, she now forces other Republicans to take a stand.
Ole' Dede makes Alren Spectre look Conservative.
Glad to see she went this way. I Hope this guy wins along with the third party guy in the New Jersey race. It's time to get rid of this Dem/Rep biopoly. It's actually a monopoly when you get right down to it. Not much difference between either of them. Like the old song says:
"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you"
"You know I haven't been following that, I haven't studied the race at all," he said. "It's not that I would or wouldn't, I just don't know anything about it. I haven't taken the time to study their positions, their records, so I haven't taken a position on it."
Did these two go to the same schools??
Widely viewed as possible 2012 White House hopefuls???
As what? Cleaning staff?
Is this the offerings from the GOP? It's no wonder... quite literally!
Excuse me CNN, but can we move this woman's story to entertainment? She is NO LONGER A POLITICAL FIGURE (not that she ever was anything worth a politician). While I still don't understand your fascination with quitters and losers at least put her in her place.
In her ramblings she forgot about the "real" Americans, the terrorists friends (except she slept with Communists in Hong Kong) and the secession from the US.
Even Anna Nicole Smith is making a comeback and she is dead!
For anyone that needs Palin's support is scrapping the bottom of the barrel...REST IN PEACE REFLUBS!!!!
When I read this, the only take away I have is Dede Scozzafava isn't crazy enough for the far right-wing nuts who are sadly the only people left in the Republican party. Maybe Dede should scream "you lie" randomly at people walking down the street who "look liberal".
Palin spouts out the same mumbo jumbo. So vague and generic. Uses the same line for everybody. She knows nothing about who she "endorses". Why doesn't she quit hiding behind Facebook and Twitter and do a LIVE interview on Meet The Press? Because she'll end up looking like the idiot she is!
All of you making the "I can see blah blah from my window", "you betchya" and "wink, wink" remarks still bout pee yourself laughing at Jeff Foxworthy's decade old redneck jokes too, eh?
Endorsed by a quitter.
NO offense to Mr. Pawlenty, but it seems to me if you are being mentioned a sa potential Presidential candidate, you might wanna be up to date...with some of the big races, and/or races of your party.
I am so sad that a vice-president candidate could say such hurtful things about such a wonderful person like our president. Barack is the greatest man in the history of America. No other president holds a candle to him. He is smart and caring. He is the wind beneth our feet and all of America loves him and what he has done for our country. Bush is to blame so stop beating up Barack. We now have a hero so leave him alone and quit pushing him for results.
Palin can't even stay the course and finish the job she was elected to do in Alaska. New Yorkers could care less what Palin has to say about our elections. It's so boringly predictable: she's going "rouge" – term used for out of control elephants ....
I'm old enough to remember how the Democratic Party had to find a way to tone down the left wing following the disastrous elections of the late 60's and early 70's. Many left wingers were saying much the same as today's conservatives in terms of the need for political purity and disdain for centrists. Today's democrats lean toward the left but are not dominated by them.
Today, the Republican Party is facing a similar challenge. The key difference however is that the extreme right has well-entrenched and well-funded support thanks to spokespersons like Fox News, Limbaugh, Palin, Cheney, .... How will the party control their dominance without completely alienating them?
We need strong parties each to keep the other honest. The Republicans are at risk of becoming a fringe party - a condition that will be bad for everyone.
I find it remarkable that someone would actually WANT her endorsement, especially after she abandoned her elected position for financial gain and to try worming her way into the next presidential race.
I'm sure the libs will atack the woman in droves for her name, but at least she knows her convictions and she stands by them. Gotta respect her for that. Try it sometime liberals.
Sarah Palin would be the kiss of death for any candidate supported by intelligent people. But when it comes to supporters of neo-conservative republicans, she might be just what the doctor ordered. A sad commentary on the state of the republican party.
Sarah Palin – I would like to endorse Tina Fey for New York's 23rd congressional district.
...it will be interesting to watch the GOP break apart into two parties.
Who cares about whom the barking pitbull with lipstick endorses. That person will lose anyway. No need to waste money contributing.
Epic. Dr. Frankenstien, you're monster seems to have gone rogue ... Let the good times roll.
"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share:
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Okay. Yet, don't you have a REPUBLICAN running in that race? And would'nt your fellow nutjobs call this interfering in the ever-sacrosanct political process, or is that just when the President campaigns for someone?
Ex-Gov Alaska Palin reminds me of the Ballon Boy Family. Media seekers. She is shamefully what I regret seeing as a representative of my gender for any political office. Her lame excuses for favoritism and elitism is not appreciated or dismissed by batting her eyelashes. The fact her statements are uneducated and contrary to acceptance of others but more on the lines of continuing the divide and concur method of Atwater, Rove and Schmidt. Does the Republican party not understand that the American public is sick and tired of this kind of personality and approach?
Another facebook announcement from the former Governor. At least Pawlenty is out there actually facing the public, rather than sitting behind a computer like the wizard behind the curtain...except of course when she hits the road to sell her book...
good for Palin–someone that is brave enough and confident enough to uphold conservative values. On NJ–I wish the people voting for the independent would realize they are handing the election to the Dems who do not deserve it.
Who cares?
Good Luck!
Smaller Government + Big Business = Bannana Republic.
There's alot of money to be made, so let's substitute Government with Politics. The irony here is government is truly nonbipartisan while politics are strictly partisan.
hmmmmm......
Pailin/Pawlenty 2012!!!
The first, a savy user of facebook and twitter.
The second, doesn't have a opinion.
I think the world would be a better place if we let the crazies and unware run it.
At least Sarah has endorsed the best person for the job,Now to convince the sheeple that we have a problem and need to get things right from the start and away from the Demo/Rep party lines.
Wouldn't a Palin endorsement count as anointment by a political machine? Or is the GOP so small now that their influence is unnoticeable? And wasn't Pawlenty supposed to be Grampaw McCain's VP pick anyway? See, he's the one who still has his job as governor!
An endorsement for governor by a ex-governor who quit her job in midterm and left her state in a lurch. Absolutely meaningless and impertinent.
Yep that's Phewlenty, he holds back.....he holds back funding for hospitals, health care, schools, roads, bridges, while he gives to tax breaks and big business....gee how more republican can you get.
His role model George W. Bush.
Keep it up Sarah. When the GOP is down to 10% of the country and only purists are allowed, you'll be happy and the real race each year between mainstream candidates will take place in Democratic primaries.
Ms. Palin the majority of this country doesn't care what you think. You're only trying to stay in the spotlight because you can make more money. You have no qualifications to endorse anyone. How does a person who resigned as a governor try to endorse someone who wants the job?
You're a loser. The average IQ of your followers is less than the people who follow Obama.
Obama/Biden 2012
Pailin has propably given Hoffman the kiss of death.
At least Pawlenty had the sense to realize he knows nothing about the NY-23 race. Its amazing the attention this race has gotten, and how willing the Conservatives are to diss the GOP candidate.
I saw an interview of Hoffman last night, and he seems bewildered by the attention. He was standing next to Dick Armey, who flatout stated his willingness to ram ideology down the throats of the people of the district. The whole conservative/moderate split really started playing itself out in NY 40 years ago, and its devastated the GOP here: their voter base is dying off (literally), and is being replaced by a smaller, far-right fragment that cannot win a statewide election, and has been routed from areas that have not voted Democratic in over a century.
Does anyone care who PALIN endorses??? I think she put the WAMMY on Hoffman because he "has not been anointed by any political machine" and she decided to ANOINT him!!! LOL
The more conservative the republican party gets the tighter the noose around their neck. America had enough conservatism. Remember last November?
Palin's endorsement is reason enough to vote for anyone else. If she endorsed me I would disavow it and tell her to mind her own business and to go back home and stay ther. She is going to give the guy the kiss of death.
Why does CNN even waste time with the worthless wench?
Palin is a nobody. She's a lunatic and a quitter and if you don't mind, I would rather not have to see her face in my news anymore. I'm also betting the poor schmuck she's endorsing feels the same way.
GO for it, no more party hacks, no more approved party runners that owe favors for past services. SO far in my area I'm not going for either party, all old hacks, I'd vote for a commie before I'd vote for a repub or democrat, it could not be any worse based on the current parties performance for the last 15 years.
A intellectially inept soccer mom as President of the United States.......What on earth is the republican party thinking of?
Oh yea I forgot they elected George Bush.....The dumbest of them all
Ms. Republican herself almost sounds like she's trying to start her own ultra-conservative political party.
Poor guy. He may have had a chance too.
please stop reporting on this no nothing politician,,,,she is a quitter for heaven's sake and we don't want her meddling in TX political affairs...her endorsement doesn't validate anything....the economy is bruising her state and she is showboating making appearances, writing books....basically capitalizing on the GOP's poorest decision ever made which was making her a VP candidate.
Her opinion doesn't matter to majority of the country. Yet CNN continues to publicize this loser. Stop mentioning her as a potential 2012 candidate. She doesn't stand a chance of winning. Ask most republicans on why they did not vote for McCain and a overwhelmin majority will probably tell they didn't like her!
Palin is following an example of another Republican. I can't remember if it was Dick Army or Newt Gingrich who endorsed Doug Hoffman; the party nominated Dede Scozzafava got the nod from the other one. If Palin was the first to do something, then it should be news, but she wasn't the first and it isn't even her state. Why should she matter in this. Could the media just drop her and leave her to sign her coloring book... I mean the book that she wrote with help from someone else.
Pawlenty was smart not to endorse anyone. He doesn't know them, and it isn't his state. It keeps him out of some level trouble.
the republican party complains that the democrats are not willing to meet
in the middle with them on issues but just look at what they do there not
interest in a moderate but a strong conservative that just shows they
will continue to be the party of NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO do we really need that in this country
So it is official. There is now a Republican Party and a Conservative Ultra Right wing party. Or the normals vs. the nut jobs. Palin has made her choice, which is no surprise. If only Palin saw the world from her porch, not just Russia.
Good for you Sarah! A politician with courage. How unusual.
BIG DEAL, Palin endorses someone. She is being as much of a JOKE as the rest of our elected officials. I put Palin in the same boat as Obama and Pelosi. All three are in cohoots to sink this economy and loose what jobs we have. If you can not make jobs then shut up till you can or listen to the people out there with a better idea.
This is where the Lib Dem nut jobs write in and spew their hate filled vitriol on Palin. That's why everything she does is featured on CNN. It gives the Lib Dems and the jealous women another chance to destroy her. GO Palin! Go Fox!
I would any candidate in their right mind want an endorsement from the likes of Palin. She is a fascist moron with truly evil intentions. She is what happens when our education system fails. We end up with ignorant quitters.
Doug Hoffman - pallin' around with Palin = pallin' around with wackos. With that endorsment, Doug, your candidacy is doomed.
Oh yea, please Sarah give all the repubs up for election a great big wet "lipstick on a pit-bull kiss" right on the lips. Just like Freddo got from Michael Corleone. You betcha!
And bring out your crazy old uncle "Evil Dick" to snarl and gnash his teeth to terrorize the radical base and religious nut jobs. The rest of the US and the world are in awe – truly amazing.
wow an endorsement from her is a dang good reason why you shouldn't vote for him LOL
I think i would rather have the republican win over the other conseravitive now but my support goes to the DEMOCRAT
PARTY FOR THE PEOPLE not the rich grumpy old white man club of greedy insurance and war industries party
Only a fool would want her endorsement. Loser backing a loser.
I think an endorsement from Sarah Palin is to a canidates determent...
Now here's two people you can really get behind. One can't even support her party's nominee, and the other always gets the wrong idea!
who cares who she endorsed. She is a quitter, She should just keep her mouth shut!!!!
Definitely a shoein if either of these ditto heads run in 2012 ,...........................Obama wins in a landslide , don't forget one's a quitter and the other has done nothing for his state ......
Almost certainly this will boost the democratic candidate's donations. Where do I send a check?
...and the nonsense continues. "They're not REPUBLICAN enough." That party is going the way of Germany in the 1930's making sure only "pure" people belonged.
Who is Palin to endorse anyone???
Why is Palin still news?
We she was the running mate for McCain Palin vowed to us that she was for the everyday Joe. Since the elections Palin has quit as governor of Alaska, went to China, and now is in New York to promote what? Herself! So much for the everyday Joe. Some may think that she is doing this to shore up her resume for a 2012 run, but I know that it is for financial reasons. It was personal finances that caused her to quit as governor. Palin said this herself during press conferences on quiting as the Alaskan governor. Remember!
Why does CNN give so much attention to Sarah Palin? I think people have seen her limited capabilities, and knowledge and curiosity about issues that confront all of us.
I seems, at times, that your organization is on a Palin promotional tour. She is no more qualified to be a major leader than most people. Are you playing it up just for the sensationalism?
Do your readers and viewers a favor and start reporting NEWS, not what you are passing to us.
Republicans are so full of CRAP, they continue to eat their own within the party. I honestly don't think they KNOW what their own party stands for. They wave their conservative bible waving christian morales and YET they are they biggest SINNERS and HYPOCRITES within THEMSELVES!
The mere fact that they idolize Sarah Palin and her backwards conservative ideology is clearly proof of how off the track the GOP Leadership truly is.
GOD sees all and hears all. Republicans need to understand the biggest of their SINS is using the "Lord's name in vain".....
Dumb endorsed by dumber.
"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty," the former Alaska governor wrote on her Facebook page. "Political parties must stand for something."
This USED to be the core of Republican values. Now, if your not a bible waiving ninny, hell bent on judging everyone else's lifestyle and moral aptitude, then you're not worthy of your American Citizenship.
The left needs to stop being so worried about who is offended and who isn't, just be thankful we are free to offend, and the right needs to stop trying to take away our 'individual liberty' if we don't fit their mold.
What difference does it make really? NY is pretty dang liberal isn't it?
She's still a Presidential hopeful? Based on how people 'attack' Obama for not being experienced, what experience does she have? Palin and Community College background should stay in Alaska.
Ugh. This guy must be desperate. Let's face it, she couldn't even complete her own term as governor. Who wants to be endorsed by a quitter? Is that really someone who's opinion we value?
Didn't Palin resign as governor so she could get on one of government Healthcare's new 'death panels'?
Who cares who Palin endorses? Is that an endorsement meaning "I'm confident this person will serve 2 years and quit"?
with sarah's endorsement hoffman is toast!!! you go girl, lmao
Come on CNN. "Gross Exaggeration" is a better term. Not many people in upstate New York care for "Caribou Barbie" and, besides, she couldn't find the district on a map, if you circled it for her.
I wanna vote for whoever a complete idiot tells me I should vote for! That's good strategy!
I'd think an endorsement from Palin would be like a curse at this point. She's shown nothing but poor judgement and corruption, so knowing she likes someone is cause to be wary of them.
I have to give her some credit for not just blindly supporting the Republican candidate.
Does she really think she can "endorse" anyone? LOL!!! You have to have some credibility and a base that would follow. Winning a beauty pageant and needing 6 YEARS to complete COMMUNITY COLLEGE doesn't sway my vote. LOL!!!!
LOL!!! LOL!!! LOL!!! LOL!!! LOL!!! LOL!!! LOL!!!
How is being endorsed by a quitter, a good thing?... stop giving her the time of day!
Its incredibly sad to see this woman desperately try to stay relevant. I find it hard to believe any new yorker would care what this woman has to say.
Pawlenty needs to get back to MN and fix the mess he got our state into.
"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty,"
So that means he stands against everything palin and cheney stand for which makes this an odd endorsement indeed.
They stand for Individual Liberty as long as you are not Muslim, Jew, Gay, etc, etc....
And Sarah Palin should know.
She was not anointed by any political machine in Alaska.
The RINOs hated her.
Sarah Palin was anointed by the People in Alaska.
And in time the People of our Great Country will anoint her as POTUS.
You heard it here first.
Ah, another "Republican" tries to purify the party by supporting a non-Republican candidate. Boy, what a winning strategy to make the GOP a contender again. I imagine the party leadership will remember this (among other insulting slights from Ms Beehive Palin) when 2012 comes around.
She must be endorsing a "real" American.
Gee. Sarah and others did not say much during the Bush-Cheney era about "....Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty". We had none of those things when Republicans were running the show!
Who cares which candidate Sarah Palin endorses. She is trying so hard to be in the limelight. Just remember how she did the people in Alaska. How can she endorse anyone?
Brovo Sarah! It's time to vote for conversative principles. Doesn'rt matter if Repub or Dem. Those shady characters parading around as Repubs will find out the hard way. We the conservatives have had it with the Olympia Snowes, Lindsey Grahams and McCain wanna be's in the Repub party.
Because a bimbo from Alaska who quit her own job knows EXACTLY what the people of New York need.
Yes, Republicans stand for personal liberty. Unless you don't fit their 1950s era cookie-cutter mad-for-TV image about what that means. In that case, you're a sinner and don't deserve human rights.
Oh yeah, Lets sit back and watch the conservatives continue to ruin the Republican party. Lets nominate Palin/Joe the Plumber in 012!
When are the politicians & the media going to learn "It's not about the parties" It's about govenment corruption. Sarah Palin gets it! I don't agree with Palin on all issues but would vote for her because she's not corrupted, she tells it like it is, that's why both parties need to destroy her. The last thing either party wants is a corruption watch dog in Washington.
Thank you Sister Sarah!!! Now that the Democrat will win for sure
, you SP crazies will see how much we should be scared of her. LOL!
I remember a newspaper cartoon just before Richard Nixon resigned. It was a picture of a large Nixon with small words beside it that read "I AM NOT A CROOK." As the cartoon progressed and Nixons stature with the public diminished, the image got smaller while the words got bigger until at the end Nixon was very very small and the words screamed out at you.
This is Sarah Palin.
As she becomes more and more of a laughing stock her hystericle screaming gets ever louder. It's a sad commentary upon the intelligence of her ever diminishing power base, (Not that she ever had one.) The woman is irrelevant. Anybody who believes that the world is only four thousand years old belongs in a booby hatch. She can ask Dick Chaney for directions how to get there.
Pathetic.......I hope the DEM wins.
Bravo Palin! Dems, that's called guts... not just bending over for a "party". We need more people like Sarah Palin.
Imagine campaigner in chief obama doing that? never. he has no standards, and just wants power.
Typical of Palin. Not knowing anything about it, never stopped Palin from addressing the issue and making a fool of herself.
I'm pretty sure this hurts Hoffman. Getting an endorsement from a woman who's intelligence level is close to that of a porcupine isn't going to help.
Sarah has become the highest paid hooker ever, for the Corporate Fascists,selling their propaganda,like there is "no global warming","healthcare will make you ill" and "the earth is still flat".
I want to run for village idiot. How do I get Sarah Palin's endorsement?
I know very little about Doug Hoffman or Dede Scozzafava, but based on Palin's endorsement and the fact that the extremists say Scozzafava is not conservative enough, I can be reasonably sure that Scozzafava must be at least somewhat rational, able to think for herself, and aware of reality to some extent and that Hoffman is not. That's pretty much been the pattern with all the other cases where Republicans turned on one of their own for "not being conservative enough".
I just hope that there are enough rational people left to ensure that the radicals don't get enough power to destroy the country any more than they already have.
I can't stand that woman! Everytime I see her I want to throw up!! She's a shame for all women.
Just donated to Hoffman, he'll make a ton of money because of Sarah's endorsement
Who cares who she endorses and someone please tell me she would not be a serious candidate in 2012 .
sarah palin is an idiot.
Go Gov. Palin!!
Way to go Sarh, you are on the right track. Most americans are expecting a lot from you next year.
So Palin endorsed a Tea Party candidate instead of the Republican... Is she finally admitting republican candidates are BAD for America. How refreshing, nice to know not even the biggest republican would endorse a republican... lol
The "Quitter from Wasilla" is making endorsements??
Palin should be banned from public appearances. How does her opinion count for much of anything? Anyone who abandones their sworn-in public office seat mid term is clerly not committed enough to her state or country to be considered in a leadership position.
Wow. It's not that Republicans are too conservative, see? It's that they aren't conservative ENOUGH!
I thought being to the right of Atilla the Hun was conservative enough, apparently, you have to be far to the right of him...
For many of us, an endorsement from Palin indicates a toxic candidate.
Talking head, and an empty head at that.
The Republican Party is a "no brainer" as long as it continues to be held hostage by the likes of Sarah Palin and her group of misfits. I cannot even believe America has come to the point where an ideology driven fringe can demand so much attention.
What has Palin accomplished in life besides becoming a "cult of personality" to a deranged and frightened lot? God help us if we are ignorant enough to put her anywhere near The White House. (please do not forget George W and his vampire Cheney who's teeth drip blood every time he speaks while Bush touted his "Christian faith")
I know the left wingers will have a lot of negative comments about this article, however you need to know most americans love your attitude and charm. Good luck 1n 2010.
Who is Sarah Palin and why should we care who she supports or endorses for a congressional seat in New York?
Sarah Palin is a hero to those who believe in self-reliance (that means no welfare slackers), a strong defense, limited government, low taxes, and personal responsibility. Those that call her a quitter; I recall that Obama quit the Senate, quit Rev. Wright's church, quit being a lawyer for ACORN, quit defending our country, quit ALL is campaign promises about transparency and post-partisanship. Every night is a party at the White House. Date night on the tax-payers dime. A NYC flyover on Airforce One for his friends. His worldwide "Apology Tour." Turning his back on our allies. Now, sending out his THUGS to intimidate ALL his critics. Maybe CNN will allow one positive post for Palin.
This is silly.
"Calling it a matter of principle"-What could Palin possible comprehend about principle?
"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share..."-Don't tax the wealthy, don't feed the poor, don't protect the nation, don't have principles or values but say you do. Lie, cheat, steal, deny others their equal rights, these are the principles of the conservatives. These are the principles of the republicant party.
Independent voter here who listens, thinks, and decides...
Equality means equal...not less than.
GOP stands for "Get Obama Party." Republicans are so obsessed with ruining Obama's administration they don't care what kind of injury they cause the rest of us; obstruction is all these people are about.
Who's watching the baby? Whos's raising the baby? I thought motherhood was a part of the GOP platform? Oh, I get it, but not for the 'elite'.
Palin is the best
as a NYer I'll do my duty to vote for whoever Sarah is against
Well, now we'll she if she is as much of a political liability off of the ticket as she is on it.
Yes, please. Lets getteh trully psychotic right-wing people in office that way we can all see how cracked-out the Right really is!
Ha! This guy is gonna crash & burn, either from not getting elected or after he gets into office. I love a good train wreck.
Obama is ONE and DONE.
Sarah Palin/Liz Cheney 2012'
Way to go Sarah. As the quintessial 'annointed by a political party' candidate, I wish you the best of luck in demonstrating how absurdly far you and your colleagues have strayed from mainstream America. I pray that you run in 2012, to continue to ever-quickening slide of the Republican party into obsolescence.
The kiss o' death...
Isn't this the same woman who quit her job as governor of Alaska? What a great credential for giving endorsements.
Sarah Palin endorsed someone?? WHO CARES!! Ms. "I've never had a job I can't quit" is totally irrelevent to those of us in the real world that have to work for a living. If she is the new face (and mouth) of the Republican party, it will be great news for Democrats and Independents running for office. Sarah Palin, Rush, Coulture and their ilk do nothing to benefit society or humanity as a whole. The only thing they contribute is hot air to global warming (which of course is just another liberal myth)
Yeah....that will work out for Hoffman....You Betcha.
My god, it's amazing how they "eat their own".....if it were me, I would
respectfully decline the endorsement.....but that would be the logical
thing to do.
Someone wake me up when this is over.... ZZZzzzzzzz
Another slow media day, you would think Obama has nothing on his plate with his poll numners in a death spiral.
The American People care about Sarah vote....I think not
What a joke – what the reblican party stands for- ROFL
- smaller government -how much more government power was added by the repulicans in the patriot act ,
- lower taxes- how much was added to the national debt by the republicans – no new taxes but plenty of spending
- strong national defense- has our military ever been left more depleted after the wars ineptly prosecuted by the repulicans?
- commitment to individual liberty- unless of course you happen to be a woman who wants to choose issues affecting her health or body or a gay american who wants to serve openly in the military or have your relationship of 30 years recognized legally and morally
why do so many liberal hate Palin? She is independent. She is honest. She isn't a party hack. It's because she is a woman. It's shocking that all these liberals are so hateful to Palin because she is a woman. I thought the liberals were the ones that believed in equality?? Liberals don't. They believe in party loyalty and big wasteful government.
The kiss of death...a declaration of support from the bimbo from Alaska
Oddly proud of Palin atm. Man this feels weird... 'commitment to individual liberty'... something dying quickly in America, and being ignored by the press (among so many other issues).
Tame enough for your ticker?
This woman is a God-send. Go Sarah go!!
Palin/Bachman 2012
whoop dee doo... how do people see her as a possibility for 2012? The repubs must really be desperate... yeah they are.
Good news for you Pawlenty, Palin doesn't know why or who she's endorsing she only annointed with money and cheap talk with no sustance.
Does someone care what this showboat thinks......
I'm sure this endorsement will endear her to the Powers-That-Be in the Republican Party.
Is this news?
Who cares what Palin does. Poor Mr.Hoffman is stuck with a dead weight of an "endorsement". The Alaskan dumbshell doesn't know what the blabber means that comes out of her mouth.
Tim Pawlenty is a credible candidate for the Republican party for president. Sarah Palin would hand the presidency to the Democratic party no matter who their candidate was. No intelligent, clear-thinking person could possibly want Sarah Palin, on anyone as unqualified, to occupy the White House. Run Palin and it will be the final death-rattle for the GOP.
Is it just me or does Pawlenty sound almost as illiterate as Palin in that quote?
That's the end of Doug's bid....see ya!
Sarah Palin is the Typhoid Mary of the Republican Party. Keeping adding more poison to the well Ms. Palin. Purify what's left of the GOP out of existence.
Who is Sarah Palin?
Why should any listen or even care what this “quitter” has to say?
Sara just doesn't get it. She caused McCain to lose the election. I am a rebublican who believes that the far right social conservatives are destroying the party. If she is on the ticket in 2012 I am staying home on election day.
There it is again!!! The "speaking fist"!!! God I hate that thing....point, slam your hand on the podium...please, DO SOMETHING, ANYTHING, OTHER THAN THAT CONTRIVED "SPEAKING FIST" CRAP!!!!!
Who cares what this fool says. If she's GOP'S savior then they can't scrape the bottom of the barrel any lower. Bush looks intelligent next to her. That should tell you something. Also, that hairdo went out in the sixties.Maybe she wanted to be a B-52.
Why does CNN cater to Palin. Cnn hangs on every word she says and everything she does like it is news. She quit her job as governor...Cnn give it a break. She is not worth reporting on.
This could be the kiss of death for Hoffman. Either that or we can add it to the list of "Things Sarah Palin will do to try and keep her name out there."
Enough of Sarah Palin.
Congratulations Mrs Palin for standing up for conservatism and helping American families who are suffering under the 2 party system. The current corruption we are witnessing from the Democrats is unmatched in scale and will be dealt with in anger soon enough.
The endorsement should kill his chances. Palin is like a leech and will suck the life out of anyone she touches.
First of all, who is she to endorse anyone and secondly why does CNN always "highlight" any stories about her?
"...the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty..."
And when has any Republican reduced the size of government? What Republican has reduced taxes on the middle class? What Republican has expanded or enhanced individual liberty? What Republican has made the world a more secure place for Americans to live in? What is that Republican's name? What policies did he implement? The answer: no Republican, ever.
Stop listening to Conservative rhetoric and start paying attention to Republican actions. What Republicans say is not what Republicans do.
Palin has no voice in anything.
Typical of Palin, when the GOP thinks she's the greatest thing for the party, what does she do, support a 3rd party candidate simply he's more conservative than the Republican. Even her statement is similar to Reagan who created a $3T under his tenure and he said "it was his greatest disappointment of his presidency."
Palin a likely candidate to run for the presidency – are you kidding?
Who cares?
Go away Sarah. No one cares.
The value of her learned endorsements will have the same impact as receiving one from the other notable political scientist, "Joe the Plumber". By the way, whatever happened to him.
Who cares who she endorses? The person she endorses should run in the other direction very, very fast!
In the reality-based world, this should be the death knell for this guy. Of course, the extreme right-wing do not live in a reality-based world...scary.
Who care. Palin is irrelevant. Why is CNN continually posting stories on her?
Does anyone really care what this half-wit has to say?
Please just go away. You lost the election. You're delusional if you think you actually matter and belong on the world stage.
Republicans, if you want to know what Sarah Palin has done and will continue to do to your party, look no further.
The idea that Hoffman could get elected in New York, or accomplish anything other than ensuring the Democrat gets elected, is laughable.
The GOP is in the process of being overtaken by narrow-minded zealots who are more interested in being holier-than-thou than they are in actually governing the country.
OK people...keep moving along...nothing to see here
I can not understand why anyone takes this woman seriously. It is well past prime time for her.
Reading articles with Sarah Palin as the subject matter is similar to being "Water Boarded".....
You just feel tortured in some way, I don't know why CNN has to do this to most of us normal clear thinking people...
Please CNN, stop torturing us with this woman......!
Well, talk about putting a dagger in someones political hopes!
Palin may act like she is pulling a mavericky move here by endorsing a third-party candidate over a Republican, but all she is really doing is kicking moderates out of the GOP by piling on Scozzafava.
Like Pawlenty, I'm not really sure what is going on in this race either, but it seems that Scozzafava is not in lock-step with the right-wingers on abortion and union issues, so "grassroots" types a la Malkin are sliming her. With the GOP so bent on hating itself, and no clear leader behind a new party, I don't see how these internecine attacks are going to help the conservative cause win elections either this year or the next.
If I were Doug Huffman I would be crying that dim wit Palin was endorsing me. Why does the media keep giving this very unintelligent woman press? The Republicans have such a long way to go to be a legitimate intelligent party again, and she just keeps on knocking them into the moron range. God, will someone please shut this woman up!
Way to split the party, Bible Spice. Looks like the Dems will pick up a Republican held seat.....Great Job. Way to go rogue!
If Republicans want SMALLER government, then why did they let Bush and Cheney make the government into a giant monster that interferes in every aspect of our lives and disobeys the Constitution? Do these people even have a clue what they're talking about or how stupid they sound?
And a commitment to individual liberty? Right.... let's forget things like warrentless wiretapping and holding suspects indefinitely without charging them even here in the US. The word "Liberty" to them is NOT what "Liberty" means to the rest of the world or to the intelligent people.
All they have are speaking points with no substance, lies wrapped up by an American flag. These are the people who have sold liberty and freedom down the river, and they themselves will be stuck in the deepest circle of hell where betrayers are kept.
You have to respect that. If Liberals voted on principle and not party, we'd vote for Ralph Nader.
yawn, gag, who cares?
Thanks Palin..you have just stuck us with Dede!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who really cares what this ding-bat has to say ?
"Individual liberty" Yeah, right!!! This is the politician who wants the government to force women to continue unwanted pregnancies against their will and who wants the government to prevent someone from marrying the person he/she loves. "Smaller government" Yeah, right!!!" This is the small town mayor who fed at the federal trough, gobbling up many millions of dollars of pork. HYPOCRICY reigns.
Oh my goodness!! Let me send some money since the Diva says to.
"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty," the former Alaska governor wrote on her Facebook page. "Political parties must stand for something."
In other words, exactly the opposite of what she campaigned for and supported. Such a hypocrite.
Don't care don't care just don't care what this person has to say or do. Stop reporting on her. Give the time to our military instead. Please.
"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty," the former Alaska governor wrote on her Facebook page. "Political parties must stand for something."
In other words, exactly the opposite of what she campaigned for and supported. Such a hypocrite.
I think the votes of this district are intelligent enough to make our own decisions without the endorsement of ANY outside opinions. As a registered voter with no party affiliation I have been assaulted by daily telephone calls from the various activiists....my opinion...GO AWAY. I am not impressed with any of the candidates running in this district.
Who realy cares whom this stupid moosehunter endorses ?
Getting an endorsement from a quitter who's as dumb as a box of rocks is positive??? Sounds more like doom and gloom to me.
Refreshing to hear of a person who isn't a party hack, isn't it!!?? Good Job Palin!
This while Obama campaigns for that crook Chris Dodd. When will you libs wake up and realize Obama is a fraud and bad for this country.
Who cares who this bimbo supports........as for Oprah Show, I have always been a follower of Oprah but NO more, will not watch the show with Palin on it or any more of Oprahs Shows.......people that give this woman any air time in only helping her spread her Hate, and ingnorance..........
Yep. Republicans stand for smaller gov't, less taxes, etc. All nice sounding goals. Problem is, they do the opposite. (from Regan which preached one thing and do the opposite to the Bushes). It is better to work towards (not just stand for or talk about) a gov't that is efficient, effective and less corrupt. Then, the size of the gov't and the amount of taxes will be the "right" amount. It seems the Republicans are only good for attractive sound bites which a good proportion of the population will fall prey to. That, they know too well and is taking advantage of. Unfortunately, it is not good for the country in the long run and ironically, not good for these same people following blindly the promise of manna from heaven. Thus we need better education and better analytically thinking citizens.
Oh, boy, the idiot has spoken again!!!. Anyone who wants Palin the morons support has rocks in their head.
She does not know her butt from a hole in the ground. Speaking of hole in the ground maybe she will crawl back into that hole and we will never never have to see her stupid face or hear her dirty mouth again.
My dog has more brains than this idiot.
Hey, Sarah can you see Russia from that hole in the ground ???
How about telling about those Christian values you have, as you spread hate and fear.
I'm sure Hoffman is thrilled to have the endorsement of this phony airhead.
I find it highly amusing that Mrs. Palin is trumpeting the Republican party's concern for "individual rights". Where was she during the Bush years--gazing out at Russia from her porch–I suppose.
No big deal.... I've seen more significant endorsements on a box of Wheaties...
Why does anyone on earth care what Sarah Palin does or who she endorses? She was a flash-in-the-pan candidate who did more harm to the republican party than she could ever hope to outweigh. Why she still thinks that her opinion matters now or that it ever did is astounding to me.
When the shining star of everything-that's-wrong-with-conservatives-today gives an endorsement, you know the candidate is doomed.
Sarah Palin? Who's she? Oh yeah, wait a minute. I remember. A failed vice presidential candidate.
So, the next question is, "Who cares?"
Sarah Palin is proof that not every ejaculation deserves a name.
ON EVERYTHING
New York politics
Healthcare
etc., etc.
how about you tend to your family... that could use your expertise more than a New York potical race
incidently... how much impact does a former Alaskan govenor and one time VP canidate have on a race accross the country... I'm better next to none... who thought you would matter?
Sarah Palin's endorsement fits the Pariah Endorsement in the endorsement hierarchy.
Small government but ginormous military paid for by lower taxes. Makes sense, got it.
Coming soon to a blog near you! A monsoon of hate from...you guessed it, THE TOLERANT ONES! Why do the liberals care which republican or conservative Palin supports, unless the liberals are running scared?
Sarah...You just need to go away and stop making waves that only are visible to you. 2012, for your information, is the year that moderates and independents vote out the wackos from both parties....thanks for saving us the effort in Alaska.
Split that conservative vote right in two... Dems are going to get this seat. I sure hope conservatives keep fighting with each other. It's hysterical.
Well, now I know who I'm NOT voting for. Her endorsement has to be the kiss of death for any candidate. And for Rick Santorum....a male version of Palin.
Who care what this woman does? Go away all ready.
Here we go again with Pailin at the top of the CNN ticker. CNN can you lay Sarah Pailin off for a loooong while?. What a pathetic news outlet you are.
"The race has attracted national attention," AHHHH... now it makes sense why Palin wants to give her 2 cents, and be involved in it. She still wants part of that spotlight. freak.
Why do we care what or whom this woman endorses?! Her family is involved in scandal after scandal (if I have to mention these details, you haven't been paying attention), she QUIT her job as the top-dog in Alaska, she has slandered EVERYONE she opposes (a typical Republican strategy, so I guess this isn't that heinous). I wouldn't vote for this woman for dog-catcher! Stop paying attention to her and hopefully, she will go away. She is only relevent to the Republican party, and we all know how in-touch with society THEY really are!!]
Enough with Palin...
Palin is nothing more than a "dreamer", who thinks the lord told her to run for President, when she is probably as qualified as the person who picks up your trash. She cannot even answer questions in complete sentences, is a charismatic christian which means she believe in prophecies, speaking in tongues, and other beliefs not tied to solid Christian doctrine. I believe that the term "Conservative" shoudl rightly be used as a negative connotation, not liberal or even Republican, since Conservatives were responsible for our countries problems, just like they were in the 1920's under Conservatives like Harding, Hoover, and Coolidge. We should call them "Cons"!
Sarah, who is conservative enough for you? You scare me, I used to vote Conservative, but no more until your party stops pandering to the extreme.
"Sarah Palin and Tim Pawlenty, two Republicans widely viewed as possible 2012 White House hopefuls...." are, in actuality, the most pathetic and least liked of the Republican candidates.
This woman is so full of herself she actually believes that she would be running the show if she somehow did become president. ' They ' would never let that happen. She would have twice the number of behind the scenes handlers that GWB had. A figure head is the most she ever can be.
Why does the media treat her like she is so important and worth listening to??? She brings nothing to the table.
Sarah Palin, Loser-Quitter. Why would anyone want to be endorsed by this two bit charlatan? Clearly Plain (I mean Palin) feels she is some sort of legend, a political powerhouse. A legend in her own mind...
I love Sarah! Don't care what the liberals think about her. In fact, I find it rather humorous to see all the comments they leave whenever there is story about her! I always imagine them sitting there foaming at the mouths like a rapid animals, typing hate and venom remarks against her! It's hilarous!
Thanks but no thanks, Sarah. If you want to endorse, endorse in Alaska.
I hardly think anyone wants your endorsement.
Well, now they know who NOT to vote for. Anyone that idiotic Palin recommends is a sure loser.
And I would want to support anyone she thinks is qualified?!?!?!
And this is important, why??
ooooooooh how sad for Doug Hoffman ... he got the kiss of death.
Kiss of death for the Repubs. ha. Thanks Scarah !
the more "conservative" the republicans are,
the less chance they will ever win nationally
again.
Caribou Barbie and her fellow wingnuts want to kill the Republican Party by driving out all the moderate voices and I, for one, couldn't be happier. Go Caribou Barbie, go!
Its hilarious to see Republicans and their illogic. Smaller government yet less regulation for crooked financial institutions. Smaller governement yet strong national defense.You republicans love your weapons so much.Who is going to pay for this ? Do you think continuing to make enemies around the world yet having strong national defence is the answer ? You are even more dangerous with your self righteous beliefs and thinking your religion is the only way.
well doug, now there's the kiss of death.....i guess it will be back to the bakery for you.......lol
Oh yeah, thanks CNN. I'm sure millions were wondering what the astute political mind of sarah palin was thinking on the NY race.
All a ploy to woo independents and intelligent republicans.~ Her environmental record still smells of dead fish and she's still a member of the American Taliban!~
Some one please explain to Sarah what "Rogue" means. We are on to her – she's setting herself up to join a third party and Silly Sarah thinks no one is noticing!
Sara Palin is a far righty so what is new. Of course she will endorse a far right person.
Did Sarah just quit the GOP? Now this is funny and predictable – splitting the vote....what will this crazy woman do next.........
"Political parties must stand for something." she said. Just what do the republicans stand for these days? Not much except to stop any kind of change no matter the cost and regain their precious power. Oh, and more tax cuts that we can't afford. And war, they really like war. Oh and also something about this Jesus character whom they really don't seem to get. Have a nice day!
"... all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty," the former Alaska governor wrote on her Facebook page. "Political parties must stand for something."
After decoding this language, she's saying:
smaller govt – only implement policies approved by lobbyists
lower taxes- only cater to the rich
strong national defense- start a few wars to keep our military industrial complex money machine going.
individual liberty- make sure women keep pumping out those babies, and don't worry what happens to them once they're born
I endorse Sarah Palin for President. She'll is a far better leader than the cowardly Ditherer In Chief that we currently have!
Palin has never cared about her party. Sarah will stab anyone in the back to get ahead. This lady is dangerous and the description of "Rogue" truly describes her to a TEE!
Ha ha, Palin and the tea-baggers will be the death of the GOP! I would like to thank Sen. McCain, Rush, Bill-O, Hannity, Beck, etc.
Sarah PALIN's support is the kiss of death to the conservative candidate. Why has Tim Pawlenty not endorsed any candidate yet in the race?
Sarah Palin 2012 DOWN the DRAIN!!!
Sarah Palin is an honest, independent, sincere, patriot who loves this nation and wants every American to have the rights and freedoms guarenteed to us by the constitution. She also stands for personal responsiblity, for Americans to have unlimited potential and for them to be able to better the lives of them and their families.
Each and every liberal who foams at the mouth and turns purple when they hear or read the name Palin is 100% opposed to Sarah's principles and 100% supportive of socialist Chicago thugs who want to take away our freedoms, rights, and wealth. The Democrat stands for lies, hate, and immoral desires of punishing Americans for not sipping the Obama kool aide.
The obligatory Palin article for liberals to foam at the mouth. Coupled with an article on Joe Wilson's wife and the Obama family portrait.
Yet nothing on Broom Hilda Pelosi admitting she can't garner the necessary votes for her beloved public option?
Yet another smokescreen on the CNN political ticker. You're nothing if not predictable.
Rick Santorum, Sara Palin, and Tim Pawlenty will not be able to beat President Obama with just their same all talking points small government and tax cuts that bankrupt this country.