July 27, 2009 7:36 AM

President Palin "Impossible"

By
Sean Alfano
Topics
Republicans
5132045As speculation over Sarah Palin's presidential aspirations heat up now that she has stepped down as Alaska's governor, a former member of George W. Bush's staff said Palin had no chance of winning the White House.

"Impossible," is how Bush's former speechwriter David Frum described the likelihood Palin would become president.

Frum based his opinion on Palin's decline in approval ratings from when she was announced as John McCain's Republican presidential running mate in August termed her "divisive" within the party.

Asked what she represents for the future of the GOP: "political defeat."

Conservative commentator and author Ann Coulter sharply disagreed with Frum, saying Palin had "amazing star power," and said she represents the Republican Party that was known for winning elections in the last two decades.

Frum's criticism of Palin Monday was a continuation of a debate he had with Coulter on Saturday's "The Early Show" in which he said of Palin:

"Basically, quitting for the stated reason that you can't get anything done in your job and because you can't endure the criticism you're receiving and then cashing in, in order to make a lot of money is not a good resume with which to run for president of the United States. She was a calamitous candidate in October of 2008. We've never seen poll numbers for ... any national candidate decline as fast as they did for Sarah Palin. The more the American people know her, the more unacceptable she became and that trend's going to continue."

You can watch the debate below:




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by pasmalltown July 28, 2009 9:58 AM EDT
To sam-yelik -

Not all of us are bilingual, I'll admit my ignorance - (they do have free on-line translation services....) in future if you have a message you want us to read, please translate first, otherwise you're a waste of time.

AND For all those Russians out there that can't read French, here's a rough translation:

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Soifua lava, Teivi
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by licht1 July 27, 2009 5:59 PM EDT
The Palin resignation ceremony itself was dignified yet highly emotional.


See:


http://notionscapital.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/sarah-palin-abdicates-hands-over-regalia/
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by krusenjames July 27, 2009 3:59 PM EDT
We get all worked up about her, like it's a personal attack on us! C'mon people. The fact of the matter is that she is a politician and therefore, by definition, a liar. Would you want someone totally honest as president? Do you really want to know what they have to do to keep gas in your tank and chicken breast in the meat aisle?

No the real issue is if she's for us or for the bucks? Twenty plus years of trickled on economics should have sunk in by now, unless you are in denial, or just like the look of her...uh...glasses. Yea, that's it, her glasses.

Party of the Woolly Mammoth, or Jack Cass, the polarity is an illusion. The question is always are they for us or for the bucks? Who will they work for, really? I think Ms Palin is lookin' out for ol' numero uno.
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by amor_y_paws July 27, 2009 2:21 PM EDT
Every time Sarah speaks, I either cringe or stare as if I'm witnessing a bad car wreck. I am not proud of my gender when she opens her mouth. By stepping down during this 'lame duck' period Sarah is basically saying all 'lame duck' politicians can do no good with their remaining time in office (it's called integrity and creativity Sarah). Can you imagine if Arnold stepped down (I bet he would like too!). Nope, leave it to Sarah. It's very mavericky! The bright side is that Tina Faye's career is locked in IF she doesn't mind playing a moron and a quitter. Can't wait for SNL skits!
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by dbcbs July 27, 2009 1:10 PM EDT
The word THUG is appropriate not for race reasons and it was not the intent behind the statement.

The accusation that is did is simply an attempt to avoid the reality behind the man and his supporters. They are linked not by race, but ideology. Those who pull the race card are simply trying to mislead and evade the issue, in their own minds, as well as in the minds of others. The ultimate 'neo-con' is a 'new' conservative that upholds individual rights, property rights, contract rights above any other considerations. The smallest minority is the minority of 'one'.

A 'thug' as is popularly known has nothing to do with India, the goddess Kali or violence per se. It has to do with the Criminal Mind that rationalizes theft. Any human of any race can avoid reality and rationalize theft for the 'good' of others. That is what this entire admin is about.

The Criminal Mind is found in all redistribution schemes, as well as in anyone of any race that believes that the values produced by others belong to anyone but those who produced it. Who is the value producer? Who is the value destroyer?

Those two questions determine who the' thugs' are, not only in the oval office, but in Congress, this media blog and within those here who are making comments. You know who you are . . . do you covet? Do YOU use 'race' as a means of manipulation and marginalizing others?
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by pasmalltown July 27, 2009 9:04 PM EDT
Jump back to reality, open up a dictionary and read the definition of a "thug" - A murderer or bully perhaps, but not a thief...........

Since murder is violence, a bully is oft times violent then a thug is probably violent. A thug, bully or a murderer can be a thief - but a thief doesn't have to be a thug, bully or murderer(Bernie Madoff comes to mind). So forget about race, thugs and theives - where do you stand on Sarah Palin?
by carlyt1 July 27, 2009 10:59 AM EDT
Palin is a quitter or as W.L. Iggiagruk Hensley describes her, a qiviter. There is a related post at http://iamsoannoyed.com/?page_id=588
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by formrusmcsgt July 27, 2009 10:26 AM EDT
Only if she takes her 30-30 to Washington.

She, like Hillary, will only see the White house as an invited guest.
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by ThePrize July 27, 2009 10:24 AM EDT
After Nixon lost the 1960 presidential election and went on to lose the governorship of California in 1962 people said his political career was over, too. He went on to win the presidency in 1968 and again in 1972. While a Nixon/Palin analogue strains credulity on many levels, count out Sarah Palin at your own peril. Palin is telegenic, likeable and has star power exuding from every pour in her body. She was an unknown on August 28, 2008; she was part of a losing ticket in November 2008 and the media still covers her every move. Sarah Palin sells.
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by cydygitt1 July 27, 2009 10:04 AM EDT
The witch of wasilla or caribou barbi, only appeals to the rabid far-right fringe republiCONS, and even her support in Alaska has dropped considerably the last 6 months. Funny how her rabid supporters only believe in one highly-partisan entertainment source they call NOOZE, when in reality it is just more lies and distortions of the worst kind that they swallow along with their GOP Kool-aid.
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