NY-23 Epicenter Located In Alaska:
Sarah Palin Endorses Doug Hoffman
NY-23 has quickly become the earthquake along the fault line of the Republican Party. The rumbling is getting louder and the data from the political Richter magnitude scale indicates the shock waves are increasing in severity.
Sarah Palin: Support Doug Hoffman
The votes of every member of Congress affect every American, so it’s important for all of us to pay attention to this important Congressional campaign in upstate New York. I am very pleased to announce my support for Doug Hoffman in his fight to be the next Representative from New York’s 23rd Congressional district. It’s my honor to endorse Doug and to do what I can to help him win, including having my political action committee, SarahPAC, donate to his campaign the maximum contribution allowed by law….
Political parties must stand for something. When Republicans were in the wilderness in the late 1970s, Ronald Reagan knew that the doctrine of “blurring the lines” between parties was not an appropriate way to win elections. Unfortunately, the Republican Party today has decided to choose a candidate who more than blurs the lines, and there is no real difference between the Democrat and the Republican in this race. This is why Doug Hoffman is running on the Conservative Party’s ticket.
I read rumors yesterday that Sarah Palin might support Doug Hoffman. She has drawn the line for the Republican Party.
UPDATE: From The Hill:
“The Hoffman campaign is a real revolt against the Republican establishment and leadership, not just in New York but nationally,” said a conservative GOP congressman, adding that Scozzafava’s candidacy “could set off a civil war inside the Republican Party.”
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H/T: Hot Air, Sarah Palin’s Notes.
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Win or lose, once again Sarah has done the right thing.
Allah will no doubt trumpet this as the kiss of death for Hoffman.
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This will be a good first test of the impact she may make in 2010.
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Better yet, when she starts drawing 10,000 to a candidate’s rally when only 50 would normally show.
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Who would you rather have behind you – Newt or Sarah? No brainer – Sarah.
Don’t know if Hoffman wins or not but it is definitely drawing a line in the sand and the GOP insiders are on the wrong side.
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This is one reason so many of the base really appreciate her–she acts on her principles without holding her finger to the wind.
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Obama is supposed to be up there campaigning for the Dem. This is a symbolic do-over of last November.
(Wait–I could be wrong on that–let me check).
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When Doug Hoffman gets a seat in the U.S. Congress
Hurrah! Hurrah!
We’ll give him a hearty well done then
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The BJG men will cheer and shout
The BJG ladies they will all turn out
And we’ll all feel great when Doug Hoffman gets a voice in the U.S. Congress
The old church bell will peal with joy
Hurrah! Hurrah!
To congratulate our righteous boy
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The BJG lads and lassies say
With dollars they will pave the way
And we’ll all feel great when Doug Hoffman gets a voice in the U.S. Congress
Get ready for the Election Jubilee
Hurrah! Hurrah!
We’ll give our hero Sarah Palin three times three
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The laurel wreath is ready now
To place upon her loyal brow
And we’ll all feel great when Doug Hoffman gets a voice in the U.S. Congress
Let liberty and life rule on that day
Hurrah, hurrah!
Their choicest pleasures then display
Hurrah, hurrah!
And let each one perform some part
To fill with liberty the others heart
And we’ll all feel great when Doug Hoffman gets a voice in the U.S. Congress
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I’d read that Obama would be at a fundraiser for Owens in NYC. That’s the extent of what he’s done other than endorse Owens.
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That took some thought, CC. Well done.
You shoulda saved it till tomorrow night, and unseat IP as PP champ.
Or was it yahoo? They trade it back and forth.
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I hope the GOP leadership also took note of the Rasmussen Poll:
73% of GOP Voters Say Congressional Republicans Have Lost Touch With Their Base
Hoffman:
Sarah Palin
Dick Armey
Michelle Bachmann
Fred & Jeri Thompson
Gary Bauer
Club For Growth
Concerned Women For America
Michelle Malkin
RedState
Scozzafava:
Newt
House Minority Leader John Boehner
Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.)
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Pete Sessions Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), (in charge of recruiting candidates to run next year.)
Did I miss anyone?
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CC!!! Nice!!
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Be interesting to see if this puts him over the top
Seems like a very smart political move on her part
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CC
Well done, thanks!
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This will be a good first test of the impact she may make in 2010.
~~mulletover
OR~~~if he fails to get elected it will give ammo to the rinos to go after her.
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Helps her, I think, to have an endorsement of a non republican under her belt going into 2010
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Bet you $1.50 he wins now
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That is my concern, IP. If he fails to win, will he and others blame her?
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I would guess she called Hoffman to ask if he wanted her endorsement.
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Sure, it diminishes her if he loses
Bet you another $1.50 Hoffman is surging in the polls and everyone figured this would put him over the top
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Maybe vice versa, INC
He was surging in his internal polls and thought she could put him over the top…
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2009 October 22 7:15 pm
[17] JustMary permalink
That is my concern, IP. If he fails to win, will he and others blame her?
The rinos will that’s for sure. Re-affirming their “big tent” theory,without the “right wingers”. See, we told ya so.blah blah blah.
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The Other McCain is up in NY. And the rest of the media will show up soon.
He says The Weekly Standard broke the story. Palin sent them her statement before she put it up on Facebook.
TWS’ reporter, John McCormack, is the one Dede called the cops on. I’d also guess that played into Sarah’s decision on who to send the news to break.
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As long as Hoffman maintains his Conservatism and doesn’t give into the elitists by moving to the left, he should be fine.
I have no doubt Newt has been scratching at his door ‘just to talk’ and the RNC has been throwing money and promises of ‘we’ll back you the next time you run’ bs.
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MFG, yeah, I knew he was going up as Dede was going down, but I still think she realizes the extent to which she draws fire and would check with Hoffman first. We’ll hear.
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Interesting development…
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Just how conservative is this particular district?
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INC -
Thaddius McCotter (R-MI) has also endorsed Dede.
Once again the women in the GOP are the ones demonstrating the courage.
Unlike many, Palin and Bachmann realize that idology, philosophical beliefs and the good of the nation trump party affiliation. It’s not like picking a sports team and sticking with them for 50 years even though they suck.
I would like to see Gingrich, Boehner, Cantor, Sessions, McCarthy and McCotter justify endorsing a Congressional candidate who is supported by ACORN and the Daily Kos.
Sorry for my abrupt departure from the previous threads, but it was Catholic High School night at one of the Catholic elementary/middle schools and I was representing my daughter’s school. Things are so tough in Detroit that schools 30 miles away were participating.
I meant Brian Griese. He was decent with the Broncos 10-11 years ago.
You don’t evaluate quarterbacks on what they accomplished aith another team 10 years ago and you don’t evaluate employees on what they did 10 years ago. With Griese and Snowe, 2008 is far more important than 1998.
If you follow RINOs. virtually every RINO (McCain, Lugar, Murkowski Bennett, Voinovich, Coleman, Chaffee, the Dingbat Twins) becomes increasingly liberal as they remain in office and enjoy the security that incumbancy provides. Perhaps, it’s because they truly were liberals and masquaraded as being more conservative to gain the GOP nomination.
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Hey Hoffman!!
Better to ride Sarah’s coat uhhh tails than Newt’s.
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Scozzafava is done. Baked. It’s either Owens or Hoffman. Scozza should drop out.
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Thanks for the additions, bc!
How could I forget Kos! I read about him the other day!
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Hoffman:
Sarah Palin
Dick Armey
Michelle Bachmann
Fred & Jeri Thompson
Gary Bauer
Club For Growth
Concerned Women For America
Michelle Malkin
RedState
Scozzafava:
Newt
House Minority Leader John Boehner
Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.)
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Pete Sessions Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), (in charge of recruiting candidates to run next year.)
Thaddius McCotter
Kos
ACORN
Planned Parenthood
NY Family Planning Advocates
NEA
Various Union groups (too numerous to mention)
Greenies
(See Michelle Malkin for the various groups).
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The Washington Examiner has called for Scuzzy to drop out.
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That would be great, if she drops out it looks like its win win
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Palin has said she would back conservative condidates, not necessarily Republicans and it appears as though she meant it. Even if Hoffman loses, her endorsement will further endear her with conservatives.
Sarah was the one who talked about Obama “paling around with terrorists” and siad about Obama “He’s not one of us,” not talking about race but his radical beliefs. Meanwhile, RINO McCain was assuring voters that “Barack Obama will make a fine President.”
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O/T the vatican
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O/T
the vatican
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We really don’t want this race to become a referendum on palin.
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yeah, that’s depressing. The fools…
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Do you have any idea what Sarah Palin’s endorsement will mean to Hoffman in terms of fund-raising? He’s probably buying media time right now.
While Palin is taking a stand, Romney and Huck are voting “present.” Pawlenty was asked about the NY 23 race and he said he had not been following it.
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If he fails to win, will he and others blame her?
Honestly, such concerns don’t even register on my radar anymore. The GOP is in absolute shambles right now and the fault lies directly on the shoulders of the party elites who ran the show during the last 8 years. Under their wonderful leadership we’ve lost the House, the Senate, the White House and have the slimmest toehold on the Supreme Court. The Donks didn’t win, the GOP lost. No matter what the outcome of NY-23 they will bitch and moan. To hell with all of them. We have a country that badly needs fixing and if it takes completely trashing the GOP to do so, then so be it.
My message to the GOP: You are either with us or against us. Your choice.
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this race will ONLY be seen as a referendum on Palin if Hoffman LOSES. If he wins then the media will talk about the bumbling crumbling GOP.
Still, it is time to see what Palin CAN bring to the table. I’m guessing it will be a lot! If Scuzzy DOES drop out then Hoffman will win.
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Like it or not it’s now a referendum on Palin
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That’s about it, JR
I don’t think she would have endorsed though unless he was surging
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She’s done the right thing. She’s engaged and battling for the republic, for liberty, for reason and justice.
Let the chips fall where they may.
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the vatican
Marx? WTF? Pope Paul II is probably spinning in his grave. Oh well, the Catholic church is 30 years behind me and I haven’t looked back.
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MP
Really, you have to blame this on Bush primarily
He never seemed to have any conception that having an approval rating in the 30’s for years and acting like a meek catamite for the Communists for years would destroy the Republican Party
Idiot
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I don’t think she would have endorsed though unless he was surging
MFG, please give Palin more credit than that.
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Pick fights you can win
This now looks like a fight we can win which is good news
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I have been extraordinarily bizzzy this week…including today. So I don’t know if someone already posted this…if you haven’t seen this you need to:
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MP
I’m not being negative about her in the slightest
I’ll bet you that Hoffman’s internal polls showed him surging and he called Palin and said, “Sarah, you can put me over the top! Will you help me?” and she said yes
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MFG, Bush, the chief squish, certainly holds a lot of responsibility. Probably more so than any other individual Republican short of perhaps McCain. Didn’t mean to imply differently.
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Delay didn’t help either
But I blame Bush primarily
President Pinata
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I’m not being negative about her in the slightest
No problem. I took the wrong way. I’m a bit pissed off at the GOP elites and in a bad mood.
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Well, Bush was more than a wimp, he was proud of his lack of resistance, opnely praising himself for not fighting back, and for dragging the GOP to the left.
“I redefined the Republican party”…..
Yes sir, you did. Redefined it right into the grave….. Thanks a lot.
Bush still has no clue what he’s done, he still thinks God meant him to be POTUS and he did a great job.
Sickening.
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I agree MFG…Hoffman may not win, but he has more of a chance now than he did yesterday!
Scuzzy’s wheels have come off, and the district is reasonably Conservative. Palin really might sway things.
It’s a good test anyway!
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At least Delay fought the Dems. He threw away his integrity and his principles, and screwed up.
But at least he fought.
Bush fought for the other side at times. Delay never did that.
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Bush is a rich man’s son, never had to struggle, never got it, never will get it, everything handed to him on a silver platter
He has balls on certain things though, I’ll give him that, the surge for example
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Justrand, saw that on Hot Air earlier today. Venezuela has nothing on Obama and his pathetic administration. I bet the other networks had to think a bit before deciding not to put the knife in Fox’s back.
The question I have is why the administration would do this if there was a chance they would have to back down — which they did. They can’t even get their “banana republic strongman” role correct. What a bunch of f**k ups.
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MP
I’m in a good mood, HellCare is going down in flames, Obama’s numbers are tanking and I think the country is waking up
Palin looks like she’s making another wise move and I think things are turning around
Remember always what my stepfather said to me: “Remember, the sun doesn’t shine on the same dog’s ass all the time.”
We’re due for some good things to happen…
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Bush still has no clue what he’s done, he still thinks God meant him to be POTUS and he did a great job.
Must be nice to be so oblivious to the consequences of one’s actions.
I’ll give credit to Bush for the surge, but that is about as far as I’ll go. That alone made him the only sane pick to Gore and Kerry.
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“Remember, the sun doesn’t shine on the same dog’s ass all the time.”
I tip my hat to your stepfather.
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The only reason the MSM backed up fox on this latest dust up is because their own balls might be on the anvil next, not out of any love for fox. Self serving bastids as usual.
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We should be running these communists out of office, they should be dreading us, not the other way around…
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MP
He would also tell me, “Son, do something, even if it’s wrong!” which I always thought was idiotic until I got older and realized he was trying to encourage me to be someone who ACTS instead of endlessly thinking about things…
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Sent to me by a friend for your enjoyment.
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We should be running these communists out of office, they should be dreading us, not the other way around…
Their time is coming. It’s coming.
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Great one, MP, love it!
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ip727, I’ll settle for “enlightened self interest” on the part of the other media at this point!
at least they REALIZED their balls were at future risk.
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The Day of Reckoning approaches
The Perfect Political Storm…
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Justrand, I’ve been working on a post with that video–I got sidetracked with this one about Palin and I’m about to put one up about Fox News.
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MP! That was great!
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awesome, INC…perfect (and thx!)
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You’re welcome!
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Erick Erickson:
Palin Wins. Pawlenty Fails.
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There she goes again… going rouge. lol
“Like it or not it’s now a referendum on Palin”
Yup, at least in how the lame stream will play if if Hoffman loses, especially if she makes an appearance up there (which she might as well do at now). Though personally I just see it as referendum on running ultimate RINO’s in relatively solid red districts – don’t do it!
May not be the safest political move for the grisly, but as others have said it is the right move. You know what the RNC and others are thinking right now… “the nerve of this lady!” haha.
DeDe would be wise to just give it up and drop out. you see her complaining in front of hoff’s campaign HQ? How f______ stupid do you have to be?
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Inc #73… when he’s running in the primary I’ll have to remember to tell his staff that same thing.
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LOL!
Leaders lead!
Politicians head for cover!
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“Remember, the sun doesn’t shine on the same dog’s ass all the time.”
Unless you are the lead sled dog, the view doesn’t change either.
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From RedState, Tim Pawlenty from earlier today regarding NY-23:
This comes from a guy who just announced the formation of a conservative leadership PAC. As one commenter on RS said, he’s either clueless or ball-less. I say both.
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He’s not clueless (he talks about plenty of other current events topics), so that only leaves one option, he wants to play it safe.
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I disagree that this will hurt Sarah if Hoffman loses. 99% of the country doesnt know diddley about this race. It isnt like she is going to NY to personally campaign with him. She is just throwing down a marker and putting R’s on notice that she will campaign for conservatives next year. And conservatives will be begging her to do so no matter what happens in NY.