Rudy Takes on 'THE VIEW" about Palin.

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No Danno, I'm only talking about the 6 she endorsed where her endorsement actually had an effect, and she made the endorsement well ahead of the election. All the other races were essentially foregone conclussions. I will give her credit for putting her name on the line and coming out in support of those candidates early, unlike Romney and Giuliani who only lent their support after primary results were known.

You are getting silly now and if I may say so, getting over your head suggesting you can determine her "effect" on races.

Notable 2010 endorsements (Though not a complete list)

In the months ahead of the November 2010 elections, Palin selectively endorsed Republican candidates, and was a significant fundraising asset to those she campaigned for during the primary season.[250] According to Politico, Palin's criteria for endorsing candidates is whether they have the support of the Tea Party movement and whether they have the support of the Susan B. Anthony List.[251] In terms of success, Palin was 7-2 for Senate endorsements; 7-6 for House endorsements; and 6-3 in endorsements of gubernatorial candidates[252] Palin's endorsement of Joe Miller in the August 24 Alaska primary election for US Senator was identified as a possible pivotal moment in Miller's upset of the incumbent Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski.[253][254] According to Daily Beast reporter Shushannah Walshe, Palin's endorsement of Christine O'Donnell for Joe Biden's former Senate seat in Delaware "changed overnight" O'Donnell's prospects of upsetting establishment Republican candidate Mike Castle, whom O'Donnell defeated in the September 14 primary.[18]

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You are getting silly now and if I may say so, getting over your head suggesting you can determine her "effect" on races.

Notable 2010 endorsements (Though not a complete list)

In the months ahead of the November 2010 elections, Palin selectively endorsed Republican candidates, and was a significant fundraising asset to those she campaigned for during the primary season.[250] According to Politico, Palin's criteria for endorsing candidates is whether they have the support of the Tea Party movement and whether they have the support of the Susan B. Anthony List.[251] In terms of success, Palin was 7-2 for Senate endorsements; 7-6 for House endorsements; and 6-3 in endorsements of gubernatorial candidates[252] Palin's endorsement of Joe Miller in the August 24 Alaska primary election for US Senator was identified as a possible pivotal moment in Miller's upset of the incumbent Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski.[253][254] According to Daily Beast reporter Shushannah Walshe, Palin's endorsement of Christine O'Donnell for Joe Biden's former Senate seat in Delaware "changed overnight" O'Donnell's prospects of upsetting establishment Republican candidate Mike Castle, whom O'Donnell defeated in the September 14 primary.[18]

Danno, you're being absurd here. Yes, palin endorsed quite a few candidates, but virtually all of them were a foregone conclussion at the point when she endorsed them. The six high profile candidates that she endorsed, she went 2-4. The two that did win, she had virtually no effect. Rand Paul and Marco Rubio were going to win, regardless of who supported them. In two of those races (Delaware Sentate and Nevada Senate), her endorsement ineveitably won the republican primary for an unelectable candidate. If you run a sane human being, instead of Sharon Angle in Nevada, and instead of Christine O'Donnell in Delaware, then republicans easily pick up those seats.

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Danno, you're being absurd here. Yes, palin endorsed quite a few candidates, but virtually all of them were a foregone conclussion at the point when she endorsed them. The six high profile candidates that she endorsed, she went 2-4. The two that did win, she had virtually no effect. Rand Paul and Marco Rubio were going to win, regardless of who supported them. In two of those races (Delaware Sentate and Nevada Senate), her endorsement ineveitably won the republican primary for an unelectable candidate. If you run a sane human being, instead of Sharon Angle in Nevada, and instead of Christine O'Donnell in Delaware, then republicans easily pick up those seats.

Okay dude, I can do no more.

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Okay dude, I can do no more.

Well, I have one more question. Do you think that Sarah Palin is qualified to be the president of the united states? You don't need to quantify or qualify your response, I'm just curious.

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Well, I have one more question. Do you think that Sarah Palin is qualified to be the president of the united states? You don't need to quantify or qualify your response, I'm just curious.

Geeez, lets get real. Any one that supports Palin is really hard up.

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Well, I have one more question. Do you think that Sarah Palin is qualified to be the president of the united states? You don't need to quantify or qualify your response, I'm just curious.

As the requirements are not very hard to meet, I imagine even you (and I) would be qualified.

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As the requirements are not very hard to meet, I imagine even you (and I) would be qualified.

Actually Danno, I'm not qualified, pesky age restrictions. But don't be coy, you know what I meant Danno. Do you think she would be able to competently govern?

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Danno can you shorten the height of your signature? It takes up an entire page. Thank you kindly.

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Three political pundits have already identified Palin as the front runner for the 2012 presidential election.

I'm not a Republican but I don't underestimate her now. Even though she resigned as Governor of Alaska it's becoming obvious it was a political strategy to build her war chest for running for a higher office.

To say she is no more qualified to run a drive-thru is little absurd. She's been in politics since 1992. Plus she carries charisma among her party much the same that Obama did among his.

Her rap sheet:

Member of Wasilla City Council from Seat E: In office October 19, 1992 – October 14, 1996

Mayor of Wasilla: In office October 14, 1996 – October 14, 2002

Chairperson of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission: In office 2003–2004

And as the 11th Governor of Alaska who was not only the youngest but the first female elected: In office December 4, 2006 – July 26, 2009

Also she was the first female vice-presidential nominee of the Republican Party.

I say yes she is as qualified as Obama was and we seem to be staring at a 2012 run. Former Governors have ran and held Presidential positions such as Bush Jr. did.

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Actually Danno, I'm not qualified, pesky age restrictions. But don't be coy, you know what I meant Danno. Do you think she would be able to competently govern?

You know it's funny, when we questioned Obamers lack of experience in even the most basic elements,one would expect from a presidential candidate, we were endlessly reminded of the Constitutional requirements and how he certainly was "presidential material".

Of course on a technical level it was true, he was qualified but now when we speak of Palin or others.... we need to get past strict definitions of Qualified.

ON to your question.

I think if we have learned anything from the Obama Presidency it is this.

1. We need to look closer into the background of a candidate than was done with him.

2. Experience and achievement are much more meaningful than great speeches.

THe country as a whole ignored both of these and is now paying for that.

Palin would not be my first choice because she needs more experience in some areas, which is why I hoped she would have run for a seat in one of the houses.

If my vote came down to say Palin or Obama, she would be a slam dunk, I can hardly think of an issue in which I have more confidence in Obamas position over hers.

Danno can you shorten the height of your signature? It takes up an entire page. Thank you kindly.

Can do

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Three political pundits have already identified Palin as the front runner for the 2012 presidential election.

I'm not a Republican but I don't underestimate her now. Even though she resigned as Governor of Alaska it's becoming obvious it was a political strategy to build her war chest for running for a higher office.

To say she is no more qualified to run a drive-thru is little absurd. She's been in politics since 1992. Plus she carries charisma among her party much the same that Obama did among his.

Her rap sheet:

Member of Wasilla City Council from Seat E: In office October 19, 1992 – October 14, 1996

Mayor of Wasilla: In office October 14, 1996 – October 14, 2002

Chairperson of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission: In office 2003–2004

And as the 11th Governor of Alaska who was not only the youngest but the first female elected: In office December 4, 2006 – July 26, 2009

Also she was the first female vice-presidential nominee of the Republican Party.

I say yes she is as qualified as Obama was and we seem to be staring at a 2012 run. Former Governors have ran and held Presidential positions such as Bush Jr. did.

So she was the mayor of a town of a couple thousand people, and governor of a state whose population wouldn't be in the top 5 in my state. I really don't think that there is any job that will really prepare you to be president. So I suppose the only people qualified to be the president who can legally run is either Obama, or George Bush Sr. Sorry, I just don't think that she is intelligent enough to run this nation.

You know it's funny, when we questioned Obamers lack of experience in even the most basic elements,one would expect from a presidential candidate, we were endlessly reminded of the Constitutional requirements and how he certainly was "presidential material".

Of course on a technical level it was true, he was qualified but now when we speak of Palin or others.... we need to get past strict definitions of Qualified.

ON to your question.

I think if we have learned anything from the Obama Presidency it is this.

1. We need to look closer into the background of a candidate than was done with him.

2. Experience and achievement are much more meaningful than great speeches.

THe country as a whole ignored both of these and is now paying for that.

Palin would not be my first choice because she needs more experience in some areas, which is why I hoped she would have run for a seat in one of the houses.

If my vote came down to say Palin or Obama, she would be a slam dunk, I can hardly think of an issue in which I have more confidence in Obamas position over hers.

OK Danno, I guess I'll need to ask again. Getting a straight answer out of you is proving to be more difficult than asking Clinton about sex. I didn't mention experience as I don't think that experience really is any indicator. Yes, it does grant the person some familiarity, but does not adequately prepare someone for the presidency.

So I will simplify this for you Danno, to save your lengthy red herring responses.

Would you feel comfortable with Sarah Palin as your president?

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I say yes she is as qualified as Obama was and we seem to be staring at a 2012 run. Former Governors have ran and held Presidential positions such as Bush Jr. did.

she quit. thats all the dems will have to say & its over . plus w/ this new 'reality' show coming there will be plenty more ammo out there than there already is. i'm looking for a Gingrich/'new blood' ticket to be the republican's choice in 2012.

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So she was the mayor of a town of a couple thousand people, and governor of a state whose population wouldn't be in the top 5 in my state. I really don't think that there is any job that will really prepare you to be president. So I suppose the only people qualified to be the president who can legally run is either Obama, or George Bush Sr. Sorry, I just don't think that she is intelligent enough to run this nation.

Well experience wise she's been in the game awhile and apparently has enough intelligence to have staying power even after resigning as Governor. It would seem she's under some form of advisement and that she's been aligning forces. As I said before I don't underestimate her now.

she quit. thats all the dems will have to say & its over . plus w/ this new 'reality' show coming there will be plenty more ammo out there than there already is. i'm looking for a Gingrich/'new blood' ticket to be the republican's choice in 2012.

True she quit but more and more it seems for legit reasons as other politicians have done before her to run for a higher office. I agree that there is danger and risk in doing a reality show if she is serious about being President. It could be good for her or bad. She'd have to really mess up between now and then to not have a shot at 2012 and it seems some are counting on that.

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she quit. thats all the dems will have to say & its over . plus w/ this new 'reality' show coming there will be plenty more ammo out there than there already is. i'm looking for a Gingrich/'new blood' ticket to be the republican's choice in 2012.

She's a mental midget, there will be no shortage of ammo against her. You won't see Gingrich run in 2012, he has too many skeletons in his closet. He will intimate that he wants to run, but when it comes down to it, he won't.

Well experience wise she's been in the game awhile and apparently has enough intelligence to have staying power even after resigning as Governor. It would seem she's under some form of advisement and that she's been aligning forces. As I said before I don't underestimate her now.

So by your logic, a guy who worked at McDonalds for 12 years is qualified to be the CEO?

Here's a name that scares the living sh!t out of most democrats....... Mitch Daniels. If the republicans run him, they will win the presidency. If he runs, I will vote for him, hell, I'd probably help campaign in my area for him. But as it is, the biggest imbeciles in the GOP are the front runners to run. I am encouraged by recent polling data about Palin. It seems that a lot of people like her because she pisses off progressives, but dont' take her seriously.

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OK Danno, I guess I'll need to ask again. Getting a straight answer out of you is proving to be more difficult than asking Clinton about sex. I didn't mention experience as I don't think that experience really is any indicator. Yes, it does grant the person some familiarity, but does not adequately prepare someone for the presidency.

So I will simplify this for you Danno, to save your lengthy red herring responses.

Would you feel comfortable with Sarah Palin as your president?

R&M, how old are you, like 15?

I feel "comfortable" with Obama as president.

If you have something meaningful post the feel free but your posting is becoming tiresome.

You hate Palin, others don't... get over it.

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