ANCHORAGE, Alaska Brushing aside the criticisms of pundits and politicos, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she plans to jump immediately back into the national political fray — stumping for conservative issues and even Democrats — after she prematurely vacates her elected post at month's end.
The former Republican vice-presidential nominee and heroine to much of the GOP's base said in an interview she views the electorate as embattled and fatigued by nonstop partisanship, and she is eager to campaign for Republicans, independents and even Democrats who share her values on limited government, strong defense and "energy independence."
"I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation," she said over lunch in her downtown office, 40 miles from her now-famous hometown of Wasilla — population 7,000 — where she began her political career.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/12/palin-stump-conservative-democrats/?feat=home_cube_position1
She seems to be sensing the disaffection of the vast moderate elctorate for the usual suspects. This will either be a brilliant move or will force her to start from scratch next time. It almost worked for Teddy Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Party. Will she try to attach her run to an established 3rd party? That would seem to be the easiest path. How about the Constitution Party, Sarah?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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