Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Huckabee Drops in new NC 2012 Poll
Today Public Policy Polling released results (pdf) from a hypothetical 2012 primary in North Carolina.
1. Mike Huckabee 30%
2. Sarah Palin 27%
3. Mitt Romney 25%
This is the second PPP poll on NC in a month.
On February 18. Public Policy Polling released a survey (pdf) showing Mike Huckabee winning a hypothetical 2012 primary with 33% of the vote to Sarah Palin's 27% and Mitt Romney's 25%; so very little has changed.
http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NC_316.pdf
1. Mike Huckabee 30%
2. Sarah Palin 27%
3. Mitt Romney 25%
This is the second PPP poll on NC in a month.
On February 18. Public Policy Polling released a survey (pdf) showing Mike Huckabee winning a hypothetical 2012 primary with 33% of the vote to Sarah Palin's 27% and Mitt Romney's 25%; so very little has changed.
http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NC_316.pdf
Palin:Nonstop D.C. Nonsense: Drilling Down on Energy Doublespeak
Yesterday at 1:04pm
It may be tempting to feel worn down as we take one step after another towards the “fundamental transformation of America” that Barack Obama promised. But we mustn’t let our energy be sapped, even in the face of the mind-boggling leap the Obama Administration just took that fundamentally shifts us towards more reliance on foreign energy sources. Hang on to your hat and take a look at this.
Months ago I discussed Washington’s decision to allow U.S. dollars to flow to Brazil for that nation’s off-shore oil drilling projects, while D.C.’s attitude towards America’s own offshore developments appeared less-than-enthusiastic. We gained hope though when our President promised in his State of the Union address that he’d be “making tough decisions about opening new offshore areas for oil and gas development.” Most of us optimistically assumed that “making tough decisions” meant allowing at least some offshore drilling. In fact, on national television that night I said that the President deserved kudos for acknowledging our need for domestic energy development in his speech.
Turns out that was just more drilling doublespeak: America has been snookered again.
While everyone has been focused on Obamacare, the Obama administration took advantage of America’s distraction and quietly said that it’s planning to place a hold on offshore drilling on the outer continental shelf until at least 2012.
At a time when our country is desperate for job growth, deficit reduction, and energy independence, it’s simply astonishing that the administration refuses to allow additional offshore drilling, even while supporting energy development in foreign countries.
According to a study by the American Energy Alliance, opening the OCS to drilling could create as many as 1.2 million new jobs and add hundreds of billions of dollars annually to the US economy. Those are real American jobs – and great American opportunities – that can’t be outsourced. Offshore drilling would provide billions in revenue for our states, allowing them to reduce their budget deficits without raising taxes. It would help reduce our trade deficit, which spikes with each rise in the price of oil because we’re so reliant on foreign sources of energy. And because we have some of the best environmental standards in the world, we should be drilling for our own oil instead of buying it from countries with less stringent standards.
When the Obama Administration first delayed offshore leasing on the OCS to allow for “an extended public comment period,” the comments it received reflected what all the polling tells us – that Americans overwhelmingly support offshore drilling. (Curiously, those pro-drilling findings weren’t heavily publicized by the Administration and the press.) Americans understand that a true “all-of-the-above” approach to energy independence must include responsible development of our conventional resources. Even as we develop alternative energy sources, we’ll still rely on oil and gas for decades to come. If we don’t drill for it here, then we’ll just have to keep buying it from others.
Using executive power to lock up energy resources ignores the will of the American people who want to develop those resources and know that we can do so in an environmentally responsible manner.
Ignoring the American people is never good politics, but whether it’s energy independence or health care, our leadership in Washington is tone deaf to the commonsense solutions that Americans want.
Watching this potentially earth-shattering energy policy decision made quietly while health care transformation distracts us, it makes one wonder what else our politicians are up to. An old trick is to intentionally consume attention with a “crisis” so as to sap the public’s energy, and then to conveniently push through rash measures that would receive great scrutiny at any another time. Remember Rahm Emanuel’s Saul Alinsky-style of political operation: “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.”
America, we must resolve to stay engaged in what our politicians are doing. Don’t get tired and give up. All political power is inherent in the people. America can only be transformed into something unrecognizable if we get so tired that we give up our political power and close our eyes to what is going on. Find the energy to stand for what you know is right, including supporting leaders who don’t engage in energy policy doublespeak.
- Sarah Palin
It may be tempting to feel worn down as we take one step after another towards the “fundamental transformation of America” that Barack Obama promised. But we mustn’t let our energy be sapped, even in the face of the mind-boggling leap the Obama Administration just took that fundamentally shifts us towards more reliance on foreign energy sources. Hang on to your hat and take a look at this.
Months ago I discussed Washington’s decision to allow U.S. dollars to flow to Brazil for that nation’s off-shore oil drilling projects, while D.C.’s attitude towards America’s own offshore developments appeared less-than-enthusiastic. We gained hope though when our President promised in his State of the Union address that he’d be “making tough decisions about opening new offshore areas for oil and gas development.” Most of us optimistically assumed that “making tough decisions” meant allowing at least some offshore drilling. In fact, on national television that night I said that the President deserved kudos for acknowledging our need for domestic energy development in his speech.
Turns out that was just more drilling doublespeak: America has been snookered again.
While everyone has been focused on Obamacare, the Obama administration took advantage of America’s distraction and quietly said that it’s planning to place a hold on offshore drilling on the outer continental shelf until at least 2012.
At a time when our country is desperate for job growth, deficit reduction, and energy independence, it’s simply astonishing that the administration refuses to allow additional offshore drilling, even while supporting energy development in foreign countries.
According to a study by the American Energy Alliance, opening the OCS to drilling could create as many as 1.2 million new jobs and add hundreds of billions of dollars annually to the US economy. Those are real American jobs – and great American opportunities – that can’t be outsourced. Offshore drilling would provide billions in revenue for our states, allowing them to reduce their budget deficits without raising taxes. It would help reduce our trade deficit, which spikes with each rise in the price of oil because we’re so reliant on foreign sources of energy. And because we have some of the best environmental standards in the world, we should be drilling for our own oil instead of buying it from countries with less stringent standards.
When the Obama Administration first delayed offshore leasing on the OCS to allow for “an extended public comment period,” the comments it received reflected what all the polling tells us – that Americans overwhelmingly support offshore drilling. (Curiously, those pro-drilling findings weren’t heavily publicized by the Administration and the press.) Americans understand that a true “all-of-the-above” approach to energy independence must include responsible development of our conventional resources. Even as we develop alternative energy sources, we’ll still rely on oil and gas for decades to come. If we don’t drill for it here, then we’ll just have to keep buying it from others.
Using executive power to lock up energy resources ignores the will of the American people who want to develop those resources and know that we can do so in an environmentally responsible manner.
Ignoring the American people is never good politics, but whether it’s energy independence or health care, our leadership in Washington is tone deaf to the commonsense solutions that Americans want.
Watching this potentially earth-shattering energy policy decision made quietly while health care transformation distracts us, it makes one wonder what else our politicians are up to. An old trick is to intentionally consume attention with a “crisis” so as to sap the public’s energy, and then to conveniently push through rash measures that would receive great scrutiny at any another time. Remember Rahm Emanuel’s Saul Alinsky-style of political operation: “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.”
America, we must resolve to stay engaged in what our politicians are doing. Don’t get tired and give up. All political power is inherent in the people. America can only be transformed into something unrecognizable if we get so tired that we give up our political power and close our eyes to what is going on. Find the energy to stand for what you know is right, including supporting leaders who don’t engage in energy policy doublespeak.
- Sarah Palin
Friday, March 12, 2010
Why Palin Should Pick Judd Gregg as her V.P
Sarah Palin and Sen. Judd Gregg (NH) would be the perfect combo.
1. NH is a Swing State
2. Gain needed D.C Exp
3. gain the 10% moderate swing voters.
4. adds overall Exp to the ticket
5. he does not have star power, he’s very much like sean parnell. makes it a balanced ticket.
6. not known for gaffes
7. Overall nice guy.
8. High NH approval rating
Finally,(most important) After Palin wins Iowa she could double down on momentum by announcing Judd Gregg in a NH rally as her V.P right before the NH primary!
Zomg! Romney would crash and burn! Game Over!
1. NH is a Swing State
2. Gain needed D.C Exp
3. gain the 10% moderate swing voters.
4. adds overall Exp to the ticket
5. he does not have star power, he’s very much like sean parnell. makes it a balanced ticket.
6. not known for gaffes
7. Overall nice guy.
8. High NH approval rating
Finally,(most important) After Palin wins Iowa she could double down on momentum by announcing Judd Gregg in a NH rally as her V.P right before the NH primary!
Zomg! Romney would crash and burn! Game Over!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Palin has small lead in Arizona
Republican Rankings.com
Arizona Republicans
Survey of 800 likely Republican voters
Conservative (68%)/Moderate (27%) Liberal(5%)
margin of error 1-3%
Q1: If the 2012 republican primary was held today who would you vote for?
Total
Sarah Palin 28%
Mitt Romney 27%
Mike Huckabee 13%
Newt Gingrich 8%
Ron Paul 6%
Tim Pawlenty 2%
Not Sure/Undecided: 16%
Conservatives
Sarah Palin:30%
Mitt Romney:23%
Mike Huckabee 14%
Newt Gingrich 9%
Ron Paul 7%
Tim Pawlenty 2%
Not Sure 15%
Moderates
Mitt Romney 32%
Sarah Palin 18%
Mike Huckabee 17%
Ron Paul 8%
Newt Gingrich 5%
Tim Pawlenty 3%
Not Sure 17%
Liberals
Ron Paul 49%
Mitt Romney 14%
Mike Huckabee 11%
Sarah Palin 5%
Newt Gingrich 4%
Tim Pawlenty 1%
Not Sure 16%
Q2: Who do you support in the 2010 Arizona senate primary?
Mccain: 52%
Hayworth:43%
Not sure/Undecided: 5%
Arizona Republicans
Survey of 800 likely Republican voters
Conservative (68%)/Moderate (27%) Liberal(5%)
margin of error 1-3%
Q1: If the 2012 republican primary was held today who would you vote for?
Total
Sarah Palin 28%
Mitt Romney 27%
Mike Huckabee 13%
Newt Gingrich 8%
Ron Paul 6%
Tim Pawlenty 2%
Not Sure/Undecided: 16%
Conservatives
Sarah Palin:30%
Mitt Romney:23%
Mike Huckabee 14%
Newt Gingrich 9%
Ron Paul 7%
Tim Pawlenty 2%
Not Sure 15%
Moderates
Mitt Romney 32%
Sarah Palin 18%
Mike Huckabee 17%
Ron Paul 8%
Newt Gingrich 5%
Tim Pawlenty 3%
Not Sure 17%
Liberals
Ron Paul 49%
Mitt Romney 14%
Mike Huckabee 11%
Sarah Palin 5%
Newt Gingrich 4%
Tim Pawlenty 1%
Not Sure 16%
Q2: Who do you support in the 2010 Arizona senate primary?
Mccain: 52%
Hayworth:43%
Not sure/Undecided: 5%
Friday, March 5, 2010
Romney leads in California
Magellan Strategies polls a hypothetical 2012 primary in California among likely GOP voters (pdf here).
1. Mitt Romney 31%
2. Sarah Palin 18%
3. Mike Huckabee 13%
4. Newt Gingrich 12%
5. Ron Paul 8%
6. Tim Pawlenty 3%
H/T GOP 12
1. Mitt Romney 31%
2. Sarah Palin 18%
3. Mike Huckabee 13%
4. Newt Gingrich 12%
5. Ron Paul 8%
6. Tim Pawlenty 3%
H/T GOP 12
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
New Palin Book On the Way
The Associated Press reports:
Sarah Palin is ready for the next chapter of her publishing career.
Publisher HarperCollins announced Wednesday that the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate is working on a "celebration of American virtues and strengths." The book is currently untitled and no release date has been set.
Palin's memoir, "Going Rogue," released last fall by HarperCollins, has sold more than 2 million copies. Her new work will "include selections from classic and contemporary readings that have inspired her, as well as portraits of some of the extraordinary men and women she admires and who embody her love of country, faith, and family," the publisher's statement reads.
"She will also draw from her personal experience to amplify these timely — and timeless— themes."
In an e-mail Wednesday, HarperCollins publisher Jonathan Burnham said that "a number of ideas and concepts" were explored with Palin. "This is the idea which appealed the most to her," he said, adding that she is currently "gathering ideas and identifying favorite texts and examples."
Sarah Palin is ready for the next chapter of her publishing career.
Publisher HarperCollins announced Wednesday that the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate is working on a "celebration of American virtues and strengths." The book is currently untitled and no release date has been set.
Palin's memoir, "Going Rogue," released last fall by HarperCollins, has sold more than 2 million copies. Her new work will "include selections from classic and contemporary readings that have inspired her, as well as portraits of some of the extraordinary men and women she admires and who embody her love of country, faith, and family," the publisher's statement reads.
"She will also draw from her personal experience to amplify these timely — and timeless— themes."
In an e-mail Wednesday, HarperCollins publisher Jonathan Burnham said that "a number of ideas and concepts" were explored with Palin. "This is the idea which appealed the most to her," he said, adding that she is currently "gathering ideas and identifying favorite texts and examples."
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