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Old 08-20-2014, 04:51 PM
 
Location: CO
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What happened to Sarah Palin's political clout?
Wasn't aware she had any.

 
Old 08-20-2014, 04:56 PM
 
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I think her clout ended when McCain found out she was married.
 
Old 08-20-2014, 06:11 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Originally Posted by sindey View Post
I really miss Sara speaking. Every time she did, it made me laugh/smile.
You should sign up for internet TV channel, I hear it's all Sarah, all the time. I wouldn't prepay for the whole year, though. Odds are she'll quit it in 6 months.
 
Old 08-20-2014, 06:24 PM
 
Location: Someplace Wonderful
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Originally Posted by wutitiz View Post

Palin was, as the WaPo predicted, the star of the show at CPAC earlier this year. Reports of her death have been greatly exaggerated.
CPAC does not exactly have a stellar record in predicting presidential candidates.

This SOURCE is obviously biased, but still:

1976 – Ronald Reagan – Reagan had been on their wish list since his 1964 speech at the Republican Convention. However, that year, a damaged GOP lined up behind Gerald Ford. Did not end well.
1980 – Ronald Reagan – Lights, camera, action! You’re on…
1984 – Ronald Reagan – Incumbent, also: Republican Jesus. May never have been aware that he was re-elected.
1986 – Jack Kemp – Kemp, a man so dull he makes Kelly Ayotte look like Sophia Vergara, always had a fan club. Come see us later, Jack.
1987 – Jack Kemp – Passed over in ’88 for Poppy Bush AND Dan Quayle. That had to leave a mark.
1993 – Jack Kemp – Post- Poppy Bush regret.
1995 – Phil Gramm – Never got the nod, but did lead the fight in gutting financial services regulations that led to the sub-prime apocalypse.
1998 – Steve Forbes – Creepier looking Donald Trump, but with better hair. Then again, who doesn’t have better hair?
1999 – Gary Bauer – HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA – oh Jesus – HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. HA.
2000 – George W. Bush – Won with an assist from Ralph Nader. (See inevitable argument in the comments)
2005 – Rudy Giuliani – Rudy 911 spent over $50 million to nab one delegate for the Republican convention.
2006 – George Allen – Career went macaca.
2007 – Mitt Romney – We love the rich guy.
2008 – Mitt Romney – We still love the rich guy.
2009 – Mitt Romney – We still really really love the rich guy.
2010 – Ron Paul – The rise of Crazy Uncle Liberty (h/t Charles Pierce)
2011 – Ron Paul – Bro-dudes are GO!
2012 – Mitt Romney – Finally! What….? He lost….? You suck and you are terrible and I hate you, Mitt Romney.
2013 – Rand Paul – The rise of Crazy Cousin Liberty
2014 – Rand Paul – and he’s not Hillary!
 
Old 08-20-2014, 07:35 PM
 
Location: Old Bellevue, WA
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CPAC's purpose has never been to predict presidential candidates.
 
Old 08-20-2014, 07:40 PM
 
Location: Stasis
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Sarah Palin Knocks Self Unconscious Taking Ice Bucket Challenge
Earlier today, Sarah Palin knocked herself unconscious while participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge. Palin’s representatives are using the injury to explain away a viral video of an incoherent Palin. “People assumed she was intoxicated, but that was not the case. This was the result of the accident, but Sarah is perfectly fine now and just as smart as she ever was.”
 
Old 08-20-2014, 09:27 PM
 
Location: Home is Where You Park It
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Sarah Palin Knocks Self Unconscious Taking Ice Bucket Challenge
...but Sarah is perfectly fine now and just as smart as she ever was.”
I'm sure that's true!

So she did the bucket thing and then made the video? Has anyone checked the dates? I'm not sure how long disorientation from a concussion lasts, but ordinarily it doesn't last long.
 
Old 08-20-2014, 10:14 PM
 
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Originally Posted by jacqueg View Post
I'm sure that's true!

So she did the bucket thing and then made the video? Has anyone checked the dates? I'm not sure how long disorientation from a concussion lasts, but ordinarily it doesn't last long.
How will we tell when the disorientation wears off?
 
Old 08-20-2014, 10:44 PM
 
Location: Seattle Area
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"According to aides, Palin was unaware that the ice bucket was supposed to contain water and instead froze the entire bucket before dumping the large block of ice directly onto her own head. Unconscious, she was rushed to the hospital where doctors confirmed that she suffered from a mild concussion but no permanent damage."
 
Old 08-21-2014, 12:08 AM
 
Location: NJ
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Once upon a time, an endorsement from Sarah Palin was eagerly sought by Republican candidates. Today, not so much, and it may even work against them.

WASHINGTON: Palin goes 0 for 2 in Alaska as clout disappears nationally - Politics Wires - MiamiHerald.com

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