Why Did Sarah Palin Decide Not to Run for President?

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The discussion revolves around Sarah Palin's announcement that she will not be running for president, exploring the implications of her decision and her potential future political moves. Participants consider her popularity, possible endorsements, and the dynamics of the current political landscape.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that Palin's decision allows her to be more active without the constraints of a candidacy, as she stated on the Mark Levin show.
  • Others express skepticism about her popularity and question whether candidates would want her endorsement, suggesting that she may not have significant influence.
  • There are claims that Palin could still raise funds for other candidates, such as Perry or Cain, and that she might act as a kingmaker in a close primary race.
  • Some participants speculate that Palin may be positioning herself for a vice presidential role, viewing it as a strategic move towards a future presidential run.
  • One participant critiques her past political impact, suggesting that her initial appeal has diminished as she became more well-known.
  • Concerns are raised about the viability of candidates like Cain, questioning if he is too inexperienced to be taken seriously.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of opinions regarding Palin's decision and its implications. There is no clear consensus on her future role in politics or the effectiveness of her endorsements.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and speculative reasoning about political strategies and candidate viability, which may not be universally accepted or validated.

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Sarah Palin has announced she's not running for president.

“Not being a candidate, you are unshackled and able to be even more active,” she said on the Mark Levin show. “I look forward to using all the tools at my disposal to get the right people in there who have a servant’s heart.”

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/05/palin-says-shes-not-running/?hp

(Wasn't sure this was appropriate for its own thread, but it didn't seem to fit anywhere else.)
 
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Evo said:
She's so unpopular right now, I wonder if anyone is going to risk allowing her to endorse them?

Palin could raise a great deal of money for Perry or Cain. If the primary race is close - Palin, Trump, Christy, and Huckabee are all potential kingmakers. At the same time, if they call on her because they're struggling - it would be ill-advised to use the money to destroy Romney.

I've said it before - Romney/Gingrich 2012 - and they don't need her endorsement.

Btw - W Blitzer asked Gingrich about running as VP specifically today on CNN (after Rubio said he wasn't a VP candidate) - Newt said his response "wouldn't be no".
 
she may still get fees to attending speaking engagements. it's not like she actually has to endorse anyone.
 
“Not being a candidate, you are unshackled and able to be even more active,”

Unshackled from the chains of the most powerful office on earth. Heh. That level of spin makes me dizzy. She isn't running because she has no chance of winning, and she knows it. She was nothing but a flash in the pan. Once people really got to know her, it was all over. Her only real strength was her anonymity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU_rqm7WPPI
 
She wants to be the vice president this time. That's the best way to become a President in the future.
 
lisab said:
Sarah Palin has announced she's not running for president.
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/05/palin-says-shes-not-running/?hp

(Wasn't sure this was appropriate for its own thread, but it didn't seem to fit anywhere else.)
This coincides with my next door neighbor, Larry, announcing that he's not running either. Shocking news perhaps, but we must accept it and move on.
 
jobyts said:
She wants to be the vice president this time. That's the best way to become a President in the future.
Is she going to shackle herself to Bachmann to try to achieve that? That ticket would be one big bag of right-wing crazy!
 
Is Cain too much of a newbie to be a serious candidate?
 

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