Palin Plans to Stay in Politics, Stump for Republicans and Democrats

[Tender Branson]

Departing Alaska governor says she is eager to campaign for Republicans, independents and even Democrats who share her values on limited government, strong defense and 'energy independence.'

Sunday, July 12, 2009

ANCHORAGE, Alaska | Brushing aside the criticisms of pundits and politicos, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she plans to jump immediately back into the national political fray — stumping for conservative issues and even Democrats — after she prematurely vacates her elected post at month's end.

The former Republican vice-presidential nominee and heroine to much of the GOP's base said in an interview she views the electorate as embattled and fatigued by nonstop partisanship, and she is eager to campaign for Republicans, independents and even Democrats who share her values on limited government, strong defense and "energy independence."

"I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation," she said over lunch in her downtown office, 40 miles from her now-famous hometown of Wasilla — population 7,000 — where she began her political career.

"People are so tired of the partisan stuff — even my own son is not a Republican," said Mrs. Palin, who stunned the political world earlier this month with her decision to step down as governor July 26 with 18 months left in her term.

Both her son, Track, 20, an enlisted soldier serving in Iraq, and her husband, Todd, are registered as "nonpartisan" in Alaska.

Mrs. Palin, who vaulted to national prominence when Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, chose her as his running mate last August, left the door open for a future presidential bid.

But she shot down speculation among Republicans that she might challenge incumbent Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski for the party's nomination to the Senate next year, and she blamed her resignation as governor on the nasty, hardball tactics that last year's presidential campaign brought to her state.

"I'm not ruling out anything - it is the way I have lived my life from the youngest age," she said. "Let me peek out there and see if there's an open door somewhere. And if there's even a little crack of light, I'll hope to plow through it."

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[Lunar]

This is kinda funny because any politician remotely trying to appeal to a bipartisan electorate (I.E. not Perry) would never let her get within ten miles

[Kaine for Senate '18]

What Democrat would want her?

[5280]

Probably a conservative Democrat (bluedog) or liberal to moderate Independent.

[pogo stick]

Yep, she is not running for president.

[Eraserhead]

Probably a conservative Democrat (bluedog) or liberal to moderate Independent.

No American liberal will stand with her. Ever.

[tmthforu94]

Probably a conservative Democrat (bluedog) or liberal to moderate Independent.

No American liberal will stand with her. Ever.

If it's a Democrat in a conservative district, they might.

[pogo stick]

Probably a conservative Democrat (bluedog) or liberal to moderate Independent.

No American liberal will stand with her. Ever.

If it's a Democrat in a conservative district, they might.

Good, Cuz i'm endorsing a load of Conservative/ Moderate democrats in 2010!!

[Landslide Lyndon]

What Democrat would want her?

John Edwards.

[Lunar]

Probably a conservative Democrat (bluedog) or liberal to moderate Independent.

No American liberal will stand with her. Ever.

If it's a Democrat in a conservative district, they might.

and Palin's not going to be hanging out with any liberals, she's only going to advocate for people who have the "right values" or whatever -- conservatives, basically.  Especially people who are locked in her 1960's culture war mindset.

maybe a Democratic, non-partisan, mayor or local office somewhere?  No federal Democrat would want her.

[Eraserhead]

Probably a conservative Democrat (bluedog) or liberal to moderate Independent.

No American liberal will stand with her. Ever.

If it's a Democrat in a conservative district, they might.

No, they won't. That would completely alienate their core base of support even in conservative districts.

[Mr. Morden]

Here's an interesting behind the scenes story on the last eight months of Palin's governorship:

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Most interesting tidbit is from the opening:

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Most amusing tidbit from the story is that there's a quote from "Martin Buser, a champion dog musher who is close to the Palins".  How many political stories has the NYT run in the past that included a quote from a "champion dog musher"?

[Frodo]

Probably a conservative Democrat (bluedog) or liberal to moderate Independent.

I wouldn't want her anywhere near me. 

[JSojourner]

What Democrat would want her?

John Edwards.

Post of the month!

[Rob]

What Democrat would want her?

Gene Taylor, Dan Boren, maybe Ben Nelson or Evan Bayh. There are a lot of right-wing Democrats out there.

[The Mikado]

What Democrat would want her?

Gene Taylor, Dan Boren, maybe Ben Nelson or Evan Bayh. There are a lot of right-wing Democrats out there.

Outside of Gene Taylor (all bets are off there), none of the people you'd mention strike me as potential Sarah fans.

[Lunar]

I guess Dan Boren might, but I doubt Palin would support him over a more conservative opponent