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By: CosmoCon Queue « Cosmopolitan Conservative

CosmoCon Queue « Cosmopolitan Conservative — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:13:17 +0000

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By: adrienne

adrienne — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:16 +0000

Becky-it’s nice to know that you’re out there too. It’s been really great this week to see so many other conservative women contact me. We’re far too isolated.

I think politicians and DC insiders are afraid. If Palin succeeds, it proves that the political machines and expensive consultants aren’t needed. It’s in their best interests to make sure she’s not successful and the political staus quo continues.

By: Becky Lasater

Becky Lasater — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:39:21 +0000

SarahPalin is someone I love! It’s refreshing to see a real American woman who is not afraid to follow her heart and speak her mind! It truely makes me laugh to see Democrats tell her how she should dress,speak and gain publicity from the media. I believe she must be doing something RIGHT! Why else would those that love to hate her be so consumed with her every word, what she’s wearing, and whether or not she’s running for president in2012! I believe she should keep on doing the things that she is doing, and she should continue to do them her way! Don’t people understand that the very thing that attracts people like me to people like her is that she is different than the old school polititions that got us in this mess in the first place. I hope she never takes lessons on how to do things or what she needs to be successful from them. She has my vote RIGHT now!

By: David Morton

David Morton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:59:52 +0000

I could definitely see that. Palin’s undeniable, political skills are better suited for rallying the base. We saw it time and again during the 2008 election, and most recently, upstate New York.

The New York 23rd in particular personifies both her pro’s and cons. It helped solidify her national presence, but the outcome—unless you believe long-term political catharsis is a step forward (I don’t)—was a blow to the national party.

The question, though, is whether that grassroots work will continue once she understands how slim her presidential chances are in the next election. Her intentions toward the candidacy are still a little ‘too transparent’ in my mind.

By: adrienne

adrienne — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:31:31 +0000

I agree. In order to win, you do need to accept outside advice, stick to a plan and be more disciplined.

I think she’s far more suited to movement work. She still needs a blog at SarahPAC to help her. She’s immensely talented in motivating the base and grassroots outreach. You can’t be a successful candidate with only those skills, but you can develop an incredibly powerful and longer lasting political organization that builds up other candidates.

By: David Morton

David Morton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:26:21 +0000

Palin’s social media strategy is a free fall that will undoubtedly be used against her come 2012. Her recklessness online, during interviews and in print is part of the appeal for a minority of Americans. She doesn’t want to be managed, filtered or reigned in. I get it. It’s kind of charming. But the lack of discipline is just one of the problems she needs to overcome.

All that to say, I agree with you. But Palin’s social media strategy (or lack thereof) is a sign of much bigger issues with her candidacy.

By: Protect The Brand : Post Politics: Political News and Views in Tennessee

Protect The Brand : Post Politics: Political News and Views in Tennessee — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:30:55 +0000

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