Palin in NY parade/ap photo
No matter where she goes, Gov. Sarah Palin continues to draw large crowds to her public appearances. Recently she was able to use her popularity for an event publicizing the needs of those with autism and other developmental disabilities in the New York area.
When she appeared in Auburn, New York, more than 20,000 people turned out to see her when she helped celebrate Founders Day and raised money for a museum honoring William Seward, secretary of state when Alaska was acquired for the United State
Palin continues to speak out against the growing government solutions to the U.S.'s economic, energy and national security problems. At the speech in New York, she said
Alaskans get tired of hearing that Washington bureaucrats know what’s best for us so we push and we fight and we challenge decision made inside the beltway when they’re not in our country’s best interest. And we know decisions being made lately are not in our country’s best interest.”
Before she spoke, the crowd attending chanted "Run, Sarah Run" and applauded and cheered when she talked about her recent refusal to accept federal stimulus funds because she determined there were too many strings attached. She made a point of her resistance to universal energy building codes emphasizing that the
veto of the money was not political but, 'made common sense.'
There is still no doubt about it, Gov. Palin is still a popular political figure and will continue to be so whether the Republicans like it or not.
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Despite or because of the MSM's vile vicious attacks the popularity of Palin as a viable candidate for 2012 continues to increase. Wonder what woman-hater David Letterman has to say about that?
My blog was about the David Letterman show, last night, because he has become the most annoying, un-funny, geek without a cause in the last 2 decades. His form of comedy is perverse, non-entertainment...he's just not funny...I will be glad when he retires, quits, or the big guy finally cashes in on his chips. Picking on teenagers, especially those who have tried to turn a bad thing into a good thing is just...just too liberal. Although I did read this morning--somewhere--that Letterman was talking about Willow and not Bristol Palin...which makes it all the worse, because Willow is only 14-years-old.
Sarah Palin's momentum will only continue to grow. People should be reminded that Auburn is deep in 0bama territory, to get over 20,000 enthusiastic people there to cheer her was no small fete. All it took was a few local news articles, and presto, instant crowd. It should also be pointed out that after the parade and her brief remarks in front of city hall, there was a fundraising event at the Seward House. Over 300 people paid $250 to meet her and have their picture taken with her, and another 200 paid $100 just to listen to her speech. At the Autism walk on Long Island the next day, 12,000 people showed up. Organizers eventually requested that she leave early since few people were actually walking, they were all congragated around her wanting pictures and autographs. Later on LI she attended the IGHL Foundations gala, over 1,000 people paid $125 to attend. What other politician, other than 0bama, can get crowds like that 7 months after the election?
Palin/Giuliani 2012
I do not mean to be disrespectful, but something must be clarified. Sarah Palin did NOT draw 20,000 people! She was a guest at a parade that happens every year. The parade always has a huge following. She may have added a few thousand, but the parade was not about her. Please research this and you will see. I like Sarah Palin but it is unfair for people to give this impression out, sorry. Take a look at what the parade draws every year, and you will see I am correct. The area this parade was in is strongly Democratic as well. Your headline is incorrect.
Contrary to what Lorna says, this was the very first Founders Day event. The date has no historical significance with the founding of Auburn or the history of Auburn. This event was essentially put together to honor William Seward for the purchase of Alaska, and to invite Gov. Palin. A week before the event the mayor of Auburn said that other parades in Auburn, specifically citing the last such parade, Memorial Day, drew 3 to 4,000 people, almost all locals. Remember, Auburn is a town of only about 28,000. So, if they had had a parade, without Palin, they probably would have gotten the same number of people, 3 or 4,000, with Palin they drew over 20,000. Some of those who came to the event came from other states, driving many hours specifically to see Palin.
Palin may be a rock star with the far right wing of the Republican party, but she continues to be vastly unpopular with moderates and independents in poll after poll. And while it's apparent that the GOP needs the base to win in 2012, it also needs the middle. It is unlikely that she will ever manage to appeal much further than the base. I don't think she can win. I don't think deep down, she even WANTS to win. If she did, she'd tone down some of her rhetoric and try to embrace more moderates.
I understand that conservatives, and Christians in particular, want the real deal - someone who really believes in their values and doesn't just pretend to hold them for political gain (i.e. Karl Rove).
What then? Any thoughts from those out there interested in civil discourse and not merely in hurtling idiotic insults?
WantYourOpinion, can you back up your assertion?
Martha, I think youre in love with Palin. Did ya see the latest polls? 71 percent of Americans dislike Palin.
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