Sarah Palin: Not Running, But Continuing Her Mission
Earlier this evening, Sarah Palin announced her decision to forgo a run for the Presidency in 2012.
In her statement (via SarahPAC), the governor writes:
October 5, 2011
Wasilla, AlaskaAfter much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States. As always, my family comes first and obviously Todd and I put great consideration into family life before making this decision. When we serve, we devote ourselves to God, family and country. My decision maintains this order.
My decision is based upon a review of what common sense Conservatives and Independents have accomplished, especially over the last year. I believe that at this time I can be more effective in a decisive role to help elect other true public servants to office - from the nation’s governors to Congressional seats and the Presidency. We need to continue to actively and aggressively help those who will stop the “fundamental transformation” of our nation and instead seek the restoration of our greatness, our goodness and our constitutional republic based on the rule of law.
From the bottom of my heart I thank those who have supported me and defended my record throughout the years, and encouraged me to run for President. Know that by working together we can bring this country back - and as I’ve always said, one doesn’t need a title to help do it.
I will continue driving the discussion for freedom and free markets, including in the race for President where our candidates must embrace immediate action toward energy independence through domestic resource developments of conventional energy sources, along with renewables. We must reduce tax burdens and onerous regulations that kill American industry, and our candidates must always push to minimize government to strengthen the economy and allow the private sector to create jobs.
Those will be our priorities so Americans can be confident that a smaller, smarter government that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people can better serve this most exceptional nation.
In the coming weeks I will help coordinate strategies to assist in replacing the President, re-taking the Senate, and maintaining the House.
Thank you again for all your support. Let’s unite to restore this country!
God bless America.
- Sarah Palin
Though many of Sarah Palin’s supporters are - understandably - disappointed, it is clear from her words that Governor Palin plans to stay engaged, involved, and vocal for the 2012 election cycle and beyond.
Clearly, she understand what her voice has meant for the Conservative movement in this country. She has bolstered others to find their own voices and the courage to speak out in the face of unprecedented challenges to the very structure of our political system.
As Sarah Palin has asserted, almost since the day after the 2008 elections: This is not the time “sit down” or “shut up”. Rather, now is the time to redouble our efforts in support of those candidates and non-title-holders who are willing to step forward in the name of service.
This is the time to restore America together.
- tdc
August 12, 2011 - Sarah Palin is interviewed as she (and Todd Palin) attend the Iowa State Fair, kicking off the next leg of her One Nation bus tour through the country’s historical sites.
As you’ll see from this impromptu exchange with CNN in the midst of cameras, recorders, and autograph-seeking admirers, Governor Palin has no equal when it comes to speaking her mind - whenever and wherever she’s asked.
She’s a breath of fresh air and this design conservative is excited to see her back on the road in flyover country!
- tdc
- Official trailer for The Undefeated - an insightful and detailed documentary about the career of Governor Sarah Palin.
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When you do your investment portfolio, you don’t put all your money in one pot. I think that’s what the black community needs to start doing. We have to invest all across the political spectrum.
March 15, 2011 - Rep. Allen West (FL) in an interview with Roland Martin
Once again, Representative Allen West brings his calm, logical demeanor to a conversation that includes issues other politicians won’t touch…Like reaching out - in a real, not-for-polling-purposes sense - to communities and demographics that are often dismissed as a “lost cause” for the GOP and conservatives.
Keep it up, Mr. West…
*See the entire 9 minute interview at The Right Scoop
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February 23, 2011 - “Mike Gallagher Practically Endorses Sarah Palin for President”
This audio clip is one of the first by a national talk radio host who very nearly endorses Governor Palin for president. He says Palin is “the perfect candidate” who “connects with millions of people” and drives the Left crazy.
Further, Gallagher makes the important point that those of us on the Right should not make the mistake of making her “failure” a self-fulfilling prophecy. Palin, in Gallagher’s view has the charisma, strength, and experience to win against Barack Obama.
This is a great clip and Gallagher lays out a passionate case in support of Governor Palin’s qualifications to be the next president of the United States.
“It’s time for us to stand up for somebody like Sarah Palin.”
- tdc
*CPAC 2011 Highlights*
February 12, 2011 - Representative Allen West (FL) delivers the conference keynote address
In what was largely viewed as a brilliant move, CPAC organizers invited freshman congressman Allen West to deliver the final keynote speech for the event. West has fast become one of the most well-liked, well-respected Conservative voices to come out of the Tea Party movement that swept through the country in the two years following President Obama’s election.
As is his trademark, Allen West delivered straightforward, articulate speech that energized the crowd and inspired them - indeed, all of us who watched - to continue to hold fast to their principles. As The Right Scoop succinctly pointed out, West’s address focused on three foundational tenets of Conservatism: “effective and efficient constitutional government, peace through strength, and staying true to our American values.”
Representative West’s speech was a fitting end to the CPAC weekend and continued the tradition of featuring one of the strongest Conservative voices of our time.
- tdc
