I think Sarah Palin Will Endorse Ron before Iowa...

[fearthereaperx]

She won't, simply because of Ron Paul's stance on foreign policy. Palin's son is an Iraq war veteran; they have been very supportive of these wars in the past.

 

[rp08orbust]

She won't, simply because of Ron Paul's stance on foreign policy. Palin's son is an Iraq war veteran; they have been very supportive of these wars in the past.

Rand Paul isn't supportive of the wars.

 

[fearthereaperx]

So it's a bit illogical on her part to side with Ron Paul as she won't risk alienating her pro-war tea party base.

 

[rp08orbust]

So it's a bit illogical on her part to side with Ron Paul as she won't risk alienating her pro-war tea party base.

Then why was it logical to endorse Rand Paul?

 

[specsaregood]

So it's a bit illogical on her part to side with Ron Paul as she won't risk alienating her pro-war tea party base.

Or her siding with Dr. Paul will convert those pro-war tea party people. Haven't you heard? They are the democrats' wars now. It is ok to be against them.

 

[Koz]

Want to wager a homebrew on it?

You are on my friend.

 

[fearthereaperx]

Rand Paul isn't supportive of the wars.

He isn't, but Rand Paul didn't run a campaign lambasting the wars and he surely wouldn't have spoken out about the errors of the Bin Laden raid during an important race either. IMO Rand Paul ran to win with an excellent campaign and to get there he had to ride the mainstream Limbaugh/Beck tea party platform.

 

[erowe1]

Why would she endorse RP over Bachmann? I can't think of any good reason.

 

[jp5065]

Palin will endorse whoever offers her the most goodies.

Ron won't offer her anything.

 

[scrosnoe]

We should be politely reaching out to her at all time and encouraging her to come go with us! Gently chastising her when she errs. This should be a no brainer for her especially when all the dirt blowing around out there comes out on Perry. How a portion of the Christian community can be backing him is beyond my comprehension. Bachmann should eventually endorse Ron also. At least one can hope and work to that end!

 

[scrosnoe]

Why would she endorse RP over Bachmann? I can't think of any good reason.

Depends on who has the most traction at that point. So let's make sure it is us!

 

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

Why would she endorse RP over Bachmann? I can't think of any good reason.

I've heard rumors there's a little bit of bad blood there. Bachmann also cuts into her turf as the top conservative woman. If I were in her place, I certainly wouldn't want to elevate Bachmann. I see Palin endorsing Perry if that becomes an option.

 

[erowe1]

I've heard rumors there's a little bit of bad blood there. Bachmann also cuts into her turf as the top conservative woman. If I were in her place, I certainly wouldn't want to elevate Bachmann. I see Palin endorsing Perry if that becomes an option.

Of course! The queen bee syndrome. How in the world did I miss it?

 

[PastaRocket848]

I think she'll endorse perry as well. She's as establishment as anyone else (she's literally hand-picked by the GOP brass). Rick perry is the establishment pick. She'll fall in lock-step with the people she owes her fame and income to.

 

[fearthereaperx]

I think she'll endorse perry as well. She's as establishment as anyone else (she's literally hand-picked by the GOP brass). Rick perry is the establishment pick. She'll fall in lock-step with the people she owes her fame and income to.

p(r)ick*

 

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

I think she'll endorse perry as well. She's as establishment as anyone else (she's literally hand-picked by the GOP brass). Rick perry is the establishment pick. She'll fall in lock-step with the people she owes her fame and income to.

Perry is also said to have "Tea Party support". He's being sold as the guy who can join the establishment Republicans and the TP. That sounds exactly like the person Palin could safely get behind, assuming she doesn't enter herself.

 

[RonPaul101.com]

It would be a wise move for her and a low risk one. Ron Paul is all in this time so (from Palin's prospective) she's either backing a winner or by the next time its relevant he will have retired; she can't lose. I hope she is smart enough to realize that backing Bachmann or Pawlenty or whoever is risky, as they may become the establishment she preaches against. At least with Dr Paul, there's no chance of that occurring.

Question, is there any chance of Chris Christie endorsing Paul? If not, who is he likely to be favoring?

 

[trey4sports]

It would be a wise move for her and a low risk one. Ron Paul is all in this time so (from Palin's prospective) she's either backing a winner or by the next time its relevant he will have retired; she can't lose. I hope she is smart enough to realize that backing Bachmann or Pawlenty or whoever is risky, as they may become the establishment she preaches against. At least with Dr Paul, there's no chance of that occurring.

Question, is there any chance of Chris Christie endorsing Paul? If not, who is he likely to be favoring?

no, he called Ron Paul a nut (or something along those lines) a couple months back.

 

[CaptUSA]

Palin will not endorse Bachman. Period. Not going to happen.

In her latest interview, she explicitly said she wants someone with "executive" experience. I believe that to be a shot at Bachman.

Unfortunately, that means that she may very well go for Perry. How do we stop this from happening? Make sure Paul stays at the top of Ames. Make sure Perry doesn't pick up Bachman's support. Make sure Perry doesn't become the anti-Romney.

If it looks like Perry may not win, she won't endorse him. I think the best we can hope for is that she stays out of the endorsing game as long as possible. The longer she goes, the better for Paul. If Paul looks to be the anti-Romney, she'll endorse him.

 

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

Make sure Perry doesn't become the anti-Romney.

Fortunately, it will be easy to paint Perry just like Romney, an establishment RINO. There's a stack of ammo to use against him.