Governor Palin's Message to Blanche Lincoln; UPDATED: NRSC Weighs In on Lincoln's Decision
In response to Senator Lincoln's decision to vote in favor of cloture, Governor Palin tweets the following:
Not sure I can convince Sen. Lincoln to vote no - but will do everything in my pwr to convince my friends in Arkansas to vote against her.
Senator Lincoln is up for re-election in Arkansas in 2010. Only 29% of Arkansans support Obama's healthcare plan.
Update by Doug: (H/T Josh Painter) Via Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review:
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has this out now:Lincoln To Cast 60th Vote For Obama’s $2.5 Trillion Government Health Care Takeover.
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“Blanche Lincoln’s vote tonight is unequivocally a vote in favor of President Obama’s $2.5 trillion government-run health care plan.
“Obviously the pressure from the left wing of her party finally got to Blanche Lincoln. She not only reversed her previous statements that a government-run plan was too costly, but she completely ignored the increasing unemployment rate in her state and the growing national deficit when she announced that she will cast the 60th vote in favor of President Obama’s costly health care plan tonight.
“There’s no doubt that this vote will be a critical issue for Senator Lincoln as she embarks on her uphill re-election bid, and the people of Arkansas will have an opportunity to hold her accountable when they cast their ballots next November.”
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Predicted this. I just didn't see Lincoln (D-AR) as having any proverbial "balls" to do something which ultimately would have saved her career.
I am so glad Sarah has called her out. Lincoln exemplifies the grandstanding nonsense of Washington.
I can see Sarah campaigning in Arkansas in the not-too-distant future.
Book signing in Fayetteville soon.
I wrote this on another thread:
Isn't it ironic that it was a Lincoln who was instrumental in freeing the slaves and it will be another Lincoln whose vote will lead to us to becoming shackled and enslaved!
Does the GOP have a candidate yet to run against her?
Yes, Gilbert Baker, who is polling either ahead of Lincoln, or as in the latest poll, is only 2 points behind (within margin of error)
Meanwhile Huckabee is out trying to play the sympathy vote for Obama by blaming republicans for critizing him. Huckabee is so jealous of Palin support. Where was Huckabee when Palin and her family were ridiculed 24/7.
Yep.
Rasmussen posted a good synopsis of the 2010 Senate race. http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_larry_j_sabato/senate_shake_up_2010
But, Lipstick, they will fine you if you're not paying into the system. Avoiding that fine will lead to jail time.
Does anybody really believe that the Obama administration is stupid or naive?
These thugs are ruthless and relentless and they know exactly what they need to do to achieve their dream, the establishment of a socialist, totalitarian government that Democrats control in perpetuity, regardless of whether elections are held every two years or not.
Huckabee is disgusting. I have forever lost my respect for him after the stupid stunts he pulled last year (character assassinating Romney for being Mormon, delaying the primaries by not dropping out when it was obvious McCain was going to win the nomination, etc) No wonder the Left likes him. He is weak.
Huckabee is Mccain redux. I had this political theory a couple of months ago, at the time it sounded far-fetched, but it is looking more viable every day. It is that Huckabee, on seeing Romney faltering for several months in the PPP poll among Republicans and conservatives and Pawlenty really not gaining any traction, might be trying to become the 'establishment' candidate. I know, I know this sounds inconceivable in because of Huckabee's religious roots and evangelical support, but I think the way he may be seeing it now is that GOP establishment may have no other choice but to turn to Huckabee to stop Palin. Sure somebody could become a dark horse but Huckabee is smart-he is going to do all he can to keep anybody but Romney and Pawlenty from gaining any traction so by the process of elimination the GOP elites have to turn reluctantly to the Huckster, because they despise Sarah so greatly.
Huckabee also knows how McCain won last time, so by placing nice with Obama he is following the maverick's playbook to a tee. Watch for Huck down the road favor amnesty and climate change and to support the issues that McCain advocates.
Of course if Romney rebounds then this strategy goes out the window, but as of now Romney doesn't appear to be in good shape with the base with is usually the kiss of death for any GOP candidate for POTUS.
I think many of us, myself included, are willing to go to jail.
This is exactly why Huckabee felt the need to attack Romney *again* in his latest book. Your theory is spot on. There is also a rumor that ScHmuckabee is turning pro life groups against Palin. Bottom line: I do not trust him. He is 2 faced. Did you see Ann Coulter call him out in his own show a few months ago? His reaction to Ann was telling.
ANd when the media start the talking points about how angry republicans are to Obama, Nazi signs in crowd crap ect, good ole huckster want them portray it as a Palin crowd. He is secretly trying to stab Palin in her back.
Hear, hear!
I think there will be many Americans that will join together in a lawsuit against this, as it is clearly unconstitutional. That's one way to stall this monster, should it pass. Lawsuits galore, until it goes to the Supreme Court.
It is so disheartening to see that Congress members feel no obligation to represent the will of the people who elected them. Their only allegiance is to their political party and themselves. I also believe that Senator Lincoln was promised a high ranking position if she ultimately does not get re-elected. The phrase "the will of the people" is becoming meaningless.
I think many Democrats in Congress understand their careers will end next year so they're just pulling a political kamikaze. Maybe hard to stop at this point. The only thing we'll gain is majorities again.
God Bless Sarah Palin! I hope the media read this site.
I AS A DEMOCRAT AM GOING TO HEAVILY CONTRIBUTE TO ANY REPUBLICAN/CONSERVATIVE WHO RUNS AGAINST THIS WOMAN BLANCHE LINCOLN!
Sarah is flustered...
She did not even finish her sentence stating she is appealing to Sen. Lincoln when in the same breath she is threatening to help to unseat her.
The one that really needs to be unseated is Senator Reid, then she can go after Lincoln.
In a perverse way I am happy this is happening. Sarah is getting flustered. She is seeing in what dire straits we are and I am convinced she will campaing and stomp for conservative candidates and against pro-healthcare pro-cap and trade candidates in 2010. I don't think she could any longer live with herself if she didn't, and simply live a well deserved wealthy happy life in 'retirement' with no drama. The USA is one of her cubs too and if you poke it enough I am sure she will take a swipe at you. Come on Democrats! keep poking, and wake up this grizzly and the rest of the nation from hibernation!.
Dont you understand..the Dems dont care about losing seats in 2010..remember what Carville said..40 years of Democrat power..this is their plan..so what, a few Dems lose their hosue and senate seat, they will have power FOREVER which is exactly what they want.this isnt about health care, this is about unlimited power and redistribution of wealth..taking from the middle class and giving it to the poor so they will vote Dem
How the heck would they even be able to implement this crappy plan?/
over 29 state legislatures have stated they are NOT implementing a mandate and will not go along with this crap of a plan.
and then seriosuly, a cop is going to come to you house and arrest you for not having ration-care? SERIOUSLY??? Heck the cops will join us in the protest.
President Andrew Jackson once said that Congress can pass anything they want, but "let them try and enforce it!"
I'm so mad. But I almost feel like we brought this on ourselves. I am one of many Americans who only started playing close attention to national politics in the last 2 years. I feel like it's our fault. :(:(:(
remember the RINO in the NY-23 race got the call from Mr. Obama to support Owens, which she did? Let's wait to she want she got.
This is the master of Chicago pay-for-play.
i have a brother that I would like to volunteer
About the courts, you're correct about that at the state level. However, the people can appeal these decisions until it reaches the Supreme Court. Imagine how long that will take, but I also know that there are 5 judges on that court that can clearly see this is as unconstitutional: Alito, Thomas, Roberts, Scalia and Kennedy.
Cuda Mode!
This was a given. Only those who make a living in the Beltway at predicting these things didn't see it coming (and they have the stones to accept a paycheck with a straight face).
It's not over. It's just going to get a lot more <span>intense</span>. Even if this catastrophe is put into law, I don't agree that it can't be dismantled. It'll take a very special leader to get that done though...I wonder who?...
Still a few stages left. Now's the time to make their lives miserable. Ruin their Holiday! (whatever the hell heathen Holiday they celebrate). They're going to push back with everything they've got, so get ready. Want to get fired up?? Listen to Levin! Keep an eye on Sarah! Imagine Obama's face grinning (you'll need a strong stomach there).
It looks like to me that the gauntlet has been thrown. Lincoln is toast, along with all those other fence sitters!
Oh, and where the h*ll is Huckabee.....He DOES live in Arkansas don't he?!?!?!!?
Well lets stay optimistic. This vote was just a (cloture) vote to debate it. We can still defeat the actual bill when it comes up again. I hope.
My God 29% support for Oblaabacare, in her state Arkansas . Can't anyone on the left read the polls, And with a name like Lincoln, you would think she have some Common sence.......JUST SAY NOOOOOO
sarah 2012
<span> <span>Fun event in PA;saw many friends from John&my rally there last yr(spoke w/John yestrdy;he truly is a hero & thx for shout out on the book!)</span> <span> <span>1 minute ago</span> <span>from TwitterBerry</span></span></span><span><span><span>New tweet. Wondering if John is calling for her help??
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It's great to see Gov. Palin jumping into the political fray of 2010 already. Hope she endorses Rubio, too.
OT
AP claims ‘fair use’ over the scanning of Sarah Palin’s book
http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/11/21/ap-claims-fair-use-over-the-scanning-of-sarah-palins-book/
Some guy is live-blogging Glenn's appearance at The Villages, where he is revealing his plan. Apparently, he's calling for a destruction of the 2-party system. He said he's going to have a convention in Orlando (no date) and a final one at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28th, 2010. The blogging is all over the place, so I can't grasp any specifics, but it sounds like he may be starting a 3rd party?
http://saintpetersblog1.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-1000th-post-i-will-be-live-tweeting.html
O/T, the Associated Press better lawyer up: AP claims "fair use" over scanning of Sarah Palin's book
F#$king worthless parasitic filth.
AP:
Absolute POS
sorry was trying to bold, guess it didn't work
AP:
Absolute POS
O for the love of God! we do not need a third party!!!
Anti-Abortion Group to Protest Palin
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2009/11/american-right-to-life-abortion-protest-sarah-palin
I found the following info at Free Republic about this American Right to Life group:
wonder how much they’re being paid by MoveOn.org and/or George Soros, David Axelrod, to name a few likely suspects.
Or Mike Huckabee. From Race42012:
<span>Huckabee's Iowa Network Attacks Palin</span>
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Race42012 began investigating the political organization, American Right to Life (a.k.a. Huckabee’s Iowa firewall) in March of this year, exposing their planned campaign to smear Governor Romney ahead of the 2012 campaign.
Tommy Oliver highlighted the vicious anti-Mormon bigotry this Huckabee-aligned group has engaged in. In September of this year, Matt Lewis from Politics Daily further highlighted their campaign to discredit Governor Romney by targeting those who are friendly towards the former MA Governor.
Steve Deace and the radicals at American Right to Life have now turned their sites away from Governor Romney and on to Governor Palin.
In a release, ARTL has made the following accusations against Governor Palin;
States can Kill Children in Palin’s America
Respects Opinions to Kill Children
Allowed Herself to be Used to Promote Embryonic Research
Thinks some Kids must be Killed:
Uses Liberal, Socialist Terminology
A Rubberstamp for Pro-abortion Lawyers
Read more at the link.
(unfortunately, the link does not work anymore.)
As a soon-to-be-independent I WOULD NEVER EVER VOTE FOR HUCKABEE, there is something about that man I DO NOT TRUST!
The only republican I would campaign heavily and vote for is Sarah Palin. Call me one of the Palin Democrats/Independents
Sarah tweet...
<span>SarahPalinUSA <span> </span><span>In Rochester NY now;Piper & my Dad join us here, so more FUN arrives!Folks @ these events quote those 2 from the book more than me! Luv it!</span></span>
Frankly, I am tired of men in the GOP thinking only them can run for president. Time to see what GOP women have to offer since they are the ones who have the votes engaged and speaking out.
He probably is, but I think he is concentrating on Congress specifically, which might not be a bad idea.
Her family has already been campaigning for the REP that is running against Redi in NV!
Sarah Palin Continues to be a Ratings Draw for NetworksBy Chris Ariens on Nov 21, 2009 03:58 PM
A week of Sarah Palin interviews began Monday on Oprah and culminated last night on "20/20," and in between national TV interviews with Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly with each drawing huge ratings.
• Oprah Winfrey had her highest-rated show in two years with the Palin interview Monday.
• Wednesday's "Hannity", featuring Palin, was the second most-watched show of the year for the Fox News host with 4.2M Total Viewers.
• Thursday's O'Reilly interview with Palin drew 4.12M Total Viewers.
• And last night Barbara Walters' interview with former VP nominee won the 10 o'clock hour in Total Viewers, A18-49 and A25-54. It was the second-biggest audience for "20/20" in the last eight months.
And the interviews will continue next week. Part III of O'Reilly's interview is set for Monday.
Correctiuon: Redi sb Reid.
Sarah will be more popular in Arkansas then Blanche I am sure of it. If Sarah goes down there and campaigns, kiss Blanche goodbye. She is a fool if she thinks Obama can save her. But, the damage will be done, public option or not, the healthcare bill will pass and cost us TRILLIONS!
Is Blanche up in 2010?
Huckabee is no dummy, but trying to turn pro-life groups against Palin is like trying to convince Madonna to become celibate.
Sorry but Glenn Bewck power is going to his head.n I prefer Rush, Palin, Backmann. Levin way. Take the reigns of power form the RINIS and rebuild the GOP with firm conservative principles with less focus on the cultural ones. We need to focus on smaller government, lower taxes, fiscaL and economic issues.
Sarah Pac sums it up:
SarahPAC believes the Republican Party is at the threshold of an historic renaissance that will build a better future for all. Health care, education, and reform of government are among our key goals.
yes, and her state of AR has a 29% approval for this crappy illegal plan. And I think the Arkanas legislature just said they are invoking the 10th amendment and not doing the mandates or any of that crap.
Exactly. I have thought (maybe not totally right, but), that if they had left her alone, she might have been content to go back to AK and serve out her term as Gov. Maybe would have done some campaigning and her book would not have come out till next Spring. But the left attacked her and got her more fired up. Sort of like US was content to stay out of WWII till Pearl Harbor.
Same here. I'm fully prepared to play chicken with these bureaucrates. If they say I have to go to jail for refusing to purchase gov't approved health insurance then they'll have to come and get me. We'll see who cries "Uncle" first. Remember the Alamo? ;) We Texans well go down fighting.
well count me in for supporting her opponent. This is sickening.
Check out the Drudge headline and photo.
No third party. Change the GOP from within.
what does it say?? thanks (sorry, computer locked up)
Liberman, Lincoln and Nelson all sell out.
Lets see if this is fillabustered on the final vote.
Liberman and group "says" they won't vote for the bill if it has a public option, but will they support a fillabuster in the final vote? HMMMMMMMMM. All is takes is ONE.
Methinks not in my opinion. They'll vote "yes" to allow debate (the dems have the votes to pass this if it came to a vote) but then vote "no" in the final vote....and will try to spin it as though their consciouses are clean (helping Dems the front end, yet looking "principled" on the back end).
very interesting read:
http://www.hillaryis44.org/2009/11/21/witch-doctor-obamas-health-insurance-math-scam-vote/#comments
wonder when she will go on glenn beck, or wolf blitzer
<span>PALIN SELLS 300K ON FIRST DAY; TOPS HILLARY</span><span> </span>
<span>Photo of a crowd holding up her book high in the air. </span>
Ok I just read the live blogging on Glenn Beck Big Plan annoucement again. Trust me folks. Glenn Beck Is running for president in 2012. He is positioning hmself to be the leader. wow this is going to be very interesting to watch play out.
Oh my..this can't be happening now. We have a chance to beat Obama and Glenn Beck will split the GOP if he runs. Trust me..Glenn Beck big Plan looks a lot like presidential campaign organizing.
As a Hillary voter, I have to admit, I did not buy Hillary's book, but I did buy 2 of Sarah's books.
nah, I don't think Beck is running, or will ever run, he made that explicitly clear on his radio show, HOWEVER he will be a leader that gets the republicans to adhere to conservative principles, or he will drive to make them essentially irrelevant, and the conservative party will become the new "Republican" party
Here it is, right from Glenn's page. That live-blogging was vague and I couldn't figure out what in the world "the plan" was. Well, from the letter Glenn posted, I still can't tell what he's trying to do. It doesn't sound like a 3rd party to me, but Glenn is purposely vague. He says he'll reveal more in the months ahead...
"Friends,
What an amazing few days on the road this has been. Your spirits have been high, your faith strong and your spine unbendable. I ended my multiday book tour at The Villages with what had been billed as a rally but could be better described as a candid citizen-to-citizen chat.
Today, I have stopped looking for a leader to show us the way out because I have come to realize that the only one who can truly save our country...is us. To change America's course we need to change ourselves, our expectations and our willingness to accept the unacceptable. When we refuse to allow our children to receive a trophy for participation, we are on the road to restoring the meaning of merit in our Republic. When we insist that no one is too big to fail, we will be able to learn from our mistakes, and when we demand that we are self-reliant, we will ensure that others can rely on us, not the government.
There is much to do, much to learn and time is of the essence. While I will be explaining the entire Plan over the coming weeks and months, I did want to give you a preview of some of the highlights:
- Education is key, and not just for our children. To that end, we will be conducting a series of conventions. These will be full-day experiences where you will be immersed in learning about topics ranging from self-reliance, community organizing, the economy and how to be a political force in your own neighborhood and country. The first one will be in Orlando at UCF Arena on March 27th. You will also be able to vote to have a convention in your region by clicking here.
- I have begun meeting with some of the best minds in the country that believe in limited government, maximum freedom and the values of our Founders. I am developing a 100 year plan. I know that the bipartisan corruption in Washington that has brought us to this brink and it will not be defeated easily. It will require unconventional thinking and a radical plan to restore our nation to the maximum freedoms we were supposed to have been protecting, using only the battlefield of ideas.
- All of the above will culminate in The Plan, a book that will provide specific policies, principles and, most importantly, action steps that each of us can take to play a role in this Refounding.
- On August 28, 2010, I ask you, your family and neighbors to join me at the feet of Abraham Lincoln on the National Mall for the unveiling of The Plan and the birthday of a new national movement to restore our great country."
I agree with Beck on alot of things..but I have to say this almost sounds like a cult or something. It just doesn't sit right with me.
It sounds like he wants to be "The Leader" of the Tea Bag movemnt to me. Starting to sound kind of creepy.
Personally, I don't want to wait 100 years.
he has said over and over again that he has no interest in ever being president. he has flat out denied any interest and has said over and over on the radio show that he would never even consider it. it would be very disingenuous of him to run after that.
No...I don't think it is cult like. I think he wants to educate people that are use to voting along party lines even when the candidate doesn't have our best interests as a top priority. He wants to promote the importance in voting for and having candidates that have our freedoms as their top priority and not just the go along to get along. It is very much like Sarah feels when she says "I will help and support anyone that has conservative beliefs regardless of their party" I think this may help Sarah a lot. His main objective is less government.
This Beck stuff bothers me too. He is acting like a cult leader. Count me out.
Sarah wouldn't take 100 years. She did more in 2.5 years than many governors get done in 4-8 years.
I think glenn just wants real conservatives in congress. I do not think he would do anything to split the presidential vote especcially if palin was running.
Well, Reids motion to debate the bill passed.
agreed, texmex! I'm sure Rick Perry willl be on our side, regarding this. And definitely, Sarah. If anyone doubts this, read the book. In this worst worst case scenario, I see mass protests if they start "enforcing" their tyranny, state governments fighting back and Supreme Court decisions. This is why it's so important for the right wing grassroots to unite, stop bickering and get connected on Facebook, or via email, or by person.
Terry, "creepy" is right. He has turned off a lot of viewers, including myself. Perception is reality and Glenn Beck honestly just wears on you after a while. Sarah is a fighter with the same message, but she also presents optimism, faith and a positive outlook. That's where things differ.
Huckabee = in politics for all the wrong reasons
Please tell me that this person can not be appointed to a job that the Senate has to confirm after she loses her next election.
The R party should keep a take-no-prisoners stand on an issue of this caliber.
None of that, oh well, she was just being a politician crap.
Look, she either has no principles or she refused to take a stand on the ones that she has.
Either way I do not want her in a government position.
Let's make sure that she never holds a high government job again.
T_O
I just got home and saw that the senate voted to move this piece of crap health care legislation forward. I am so pisssed I can't breath. I just got on Sarah's PAC page and donated $25.00. I know it's not much but I'm unemployed like many out there and I wanted to do what I can, God bless Sarah Palin! I met her in Fort Wayne and I will walk over hot coals to see her elected in 2012! I. AM. SARAH. PALIN. DON'T TREAD ON ME! SCREW THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT!!!!!!
Taco Bell employment application for her for 2010, she will need it!
Sarah 2012!
Blanche...why is it when I hear that name..the ONLY thing that comes to mind is that part in the original movie of "Bonnie and Clyde'...Blanche was the whiney wench wife of Clyde's brother.
Do not trust Huck , think he is dishonest, his record as governor is horrible!
Saraj 2012!
That is playing their game, we can not give up!
I would like to see one attorney stand up and say that this is unconstitutional! To date I have not seen anyone.
Sarah 2012!
Lincoln and Landreu are cowards and were bought!
What is wrong with him....he has no chance to win, keep writing books, and do not get into the race, please.
Sarah 2012!
A campaign swing by the Cuda would be a silver lining for sure. And she is popular here! PPP says Arkansas has more conservative independents (small "c" and small "i") than any state they've polled in so far this year. That's why I like it here. ;o)
Lincoln has been infuriating on this issue since this debate started last summer. Obamacare is overwhelmingly unpopular here. We already have a provider shortage here. Govt-run health care would be esp. disastrous for poor, rural states like ours. The senator complained tonight that 450,000 Arkansans are without insurance. Of course some opt out by choice but many others would probably qualify for Medicaid but all of the hoops they have to jump through and red tape they have to navigate is so prohibitive, it keeps them from getting the coverage they need. I know some of these people. People with chronic illnesses who are in no position physically or mentally to battle the bureaucracy. Meanwhile, others who are skilled at gaming the system get onto Medicaid no problem. It is positively maddening.
If Huckabee cared at all about the principles he claims to espouse, he'd run against Lincoln because he could beat her handily. But it's not about principle: It's about Huck and his massive ego.
Well you know why that is: The trial attorneys are getting a pass in this whole clusterfark. Not one mention of tort reform.
As Shakespeare once said, "The first thing we do is we kill all the lawyers."
Huckabee is philosophically, a Democrat/RINO/Whatever. He subscribes to the premise that government has the right to tell you how to live your life. GOP insiders want Huckabee to run against Lincoln, but his eyes are set on a presidential run. Definitely not a team player. I turn him off everytime he's on Fox.
In a way Glenn Beck's efforts to advance the conservative cause may take some heat off Sarah, and Sarah would appreciate a little less media coverage I think.
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