http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/us/politics/donald-trump-sarah-palin.html?_r=0 Personally I don't see it helping at all in the general, and could even hurt, but for these Primaries I think this could be a key piece to seal the deal for Trump. However, her son being arrested for domestic abuse could also have unintended political consequences. And Palin's blaming Obama for her son's domestic abuse issues is gross and I think could turn some people off. But I'm really not sure, I certainly am not the person who Trump or Palin are trying to sway. Honestly, I think all the negative press regarding Cruz is more important to Trump in the long run than Palin's decision to endorse. I think Trump is basically in the catbirds seat now and it will be almost impossible for anyone left to overtake him. I don't know if Hillary or Bernie will win on the Democrat side, but I think Trump takes the Republican nomination.
She had something like a 60% hit rate endorsing republican candidates in 2012, last presidential election cycle. Considering how republicans pretty much dominate the house, senate, governorships, and state legislatures, it may speak to effects in a general election.
It is so sad that a woman who would probably be lucky to be a WalMart greeter is somehow relevant. Yuk. If she wasn't decent looking would anyone care what she says about anything?
Do you think she still has that kind of clout? She resigned as Governor of Alaska 6 years ago, because she was constantly getting sued, and hasn't held a political office since. She has name recognition but not in a good way unless you're part of the Tea Party. I don't think this is going to help Trump but I don't think it'll really hurt him either - he's already "rogue".
I don't discount her. Insulting her doesn't change how effective she is (or maybe that's why she's insulted so much?). She's been something of a rock star from day 1. If she's stumping for Trump, there's two superstars speaking in front of big audiences at the same time instead of just Trump. And by superstar, I mean draw big audience.
SEA OF HUMANITY: This photo, shot from a hotel across the street from the Mabee Center, shows a crowd lining up in sub-freezing weather to see Trump – hours before his arrival, when he was still in Iowa
More than her actual support, its her rock star status. between her and Trump, there is almost no airtime left for any other candidate to make a push in the public. If people don't hear from Rubio or Cruz (except for negatives) and keep hearing Trump, Trump, Trump, then there isn't going to be any movement towards those other options. Of course there is a risk that Palin could say something detrimental, but so far Trump has seemed impervious to normal faux pas. Amazing how far Jeb has dropped.
It remains to be seen if people will actually pull the lever for Trump at the ballot box. If they don't, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see Bush have strong results.
She is an outstanding and charismatic speaker. I sat there and watched it and she had me mesmerized. But in the end I didn't hear anything but the same old "down home" act. I have been sitting here watching this Trump campaign thinking "I can't believe this is happening!!!" The idea of him as president is so ludicrous to me. But here it continues to go chugging along... it's amazing and hilarious and horrifying and terrifying all at the same time!
If you need to know how much influence Sarah Palin brings to an election, just ask President McCain. barfo
How these two are "rock stars" is incomprehensible to me. There are just so many dumb fucks in this country. Staggering...
I don't disagree with this. 8 years of Obama must make Trump look good. Trump isn't raising money, has no super PACs, and isn't spending $1B like Obama did. So much for campaign finance reform being needed. If it weren't for his racist policy ideas and horrible sexism, he might have some appeal to me.
McCain would have done worse without her drawing big crowds. How do you like your republican congress, governors, and state legislatures? If the people like what you do, they wouldn't be republican.
There's more on the Palin endorsement here. http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/its-a-mags-mags-mags-mags-world.293314/page-5
National Review - Against Trump http://www.nationalreview.com/article/430137/donald-trump-conservative-movement-menace If you read that whole article it really rips Trump a new asshole.
