Sarah Palin | 04/01/2009 8:40 am
Gingrich Replaces Embattled Palin at GOP Dinner

It’s only Wednesday, but we’re guessing this week will be a total bust for Sarah Palin.
First and foremost, her former running mate, John McCain, refused to say on Sunday whether he would endorse her in a possible 2012 presidential race. The senator said he’ll first have to survey all of the candidates before making a decision, which is certainly the political thing to say, but also implicitly indicates that he doesn’t have much faith in the Alaska governor.
As if that weren’t enough, some of Palin’s constituents — and liberals across America — are angry that she picked Wayne Anthony Ross to be her state’s next attorney general. Why are people so angry? Well, it could have something to do with the fact that Ross referred to gays and lesbians as "degenerates." Lovely. Also, native Alaskans are angry over what they call Ross’s anti-rural policies and hope to derail his nomination.
All of that drama has been pretty contained, however, especially when compared to this: the Republican party disinvited Palin from their biggest fundraising dinner and replaced her with — wait for it — former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Palin’s team insists she had never confirmed her attendance at the event, which takes place June 8, but a press release sent out in March said the governor was the keynote speaker. Apparently things have changed, because the organizing committee yesterday said they had "decided to go in another direction." Ouch.























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deber: I hope Sarah Palin takes the time off to regroup.
Actually, I’ve been thinking this, too. I also think the Republicans should run the best male in they have 2012, because, sad to say, women will always be a lightning rod. Look at Hillary. She was an excellent candidate, and her own party dissed her. Literally ruined her chances for ever becoming president. Can you imagine what they’ll do to any woman the Republicans run. They are like the G-20 mob — out of control and ready to destroy anything for any reason.
There are a lot of good men among the Republicans: Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin comes to mind, Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, the former governor of that state. There are plenty others, also. Of course, anyone would be more qualified than BHO. By 2012, over-taxed American voters will be well sick of the glitz and drama of the current White House.
Republicans are also looking at Pawlenty and Sanford. John McCain has been a chopped salad on this site for not endorsing Sarah Palin in March 2009! I don’t know of one democrat who would commit themselves to a certain candidate this early. But, of course, they think John McCain should. Incredible.
I agree it will take a strong moderate republican to turn the tide in 2012 however 2010 is the critical pivot point. I posted the Republican’s alternative budget on this thread this a.m. It makes so much sense!
deber: It’s great and it will work.
I found it and read it. Such a commonsense budget, so workable, so easy. No earmarks. The Dems will never go for it because it’s not expensive enough… no giveaways to their contributors.
I was glad to see Rep. Paul Ryan’s name on the bill/budget. He’s a guy to watch.
Gov. Palin has sure been receiving rough treatment from both the republicans as well as democrats. From what I understand, the Senate and House republicans jumped the gun when they announced that she was going to be their keynote speaker at their fundraiser. Gov. Palin cannot even discuss partisan political subjects during the legislative session, and informed them, after she heard of their announcement, that she would have to wait until April 19th to let them know if she was coming or not. They say they can’t wait that long, that’s just an excuse. They’re more confortable with a inside the beltway guy like Newt anyway.
I’ve notified the GOP that all my donations are going to SarahPAC since the GOP/RNC can’t seem to get their act together.
Two things here.
One, it is especially heartening to be a Democrat when you look at the alternative, with the Republican’s choice of either Palin or Gingrich sitting in a chair at a GOP fundraiser. Shiver.
Two, not a Palin supporter myself, I still think the whole Palin thing says more about John McCain than anyone else, and the fact that he would imply that he would not support her in a run for president, when he tried to pawn her off on America for the position of ‘heartbeat from the presidency’, shows him for what he is.