Reaction to Sarah Palin's Doug Hoffman endorsement, Part 5

And the quotes just keep on a-comin'...

Doug Patton:

"Naturally most true conservatives are lining up to support Hoffman, the nominee of New York’s Conservative Party. Former Alaska Gov. Sara Palin, arguably our most reliable political compass at the moment, has enthusiastically endorsed him."

Maggie Thornton:

"Palin's endorsement of Doug Hoffman in New York's 23 Congressional District is driving the old boys crazy."

Chris Cillizza:

"Hoffman's ability to stay competitive financially... and high-profile endorsements from the likes of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty among others has turned Hoffman from a fringe third-party candidate into a potential winner."

Logistics Monster:

"Tim Pawlenty is now endorsing Doug Hoffman in the special race in NY-23. Once again, Sarah is leading and Pawlenty is trying very hard not to look like he is following."

Patrick J. Buchanan:

"'Sometimes party loyalty asks too much,' said JFK. For Sarah Palin, party loyalty in New York’s 23rd congressional district asks too much. Going rogue, Palin endorsed Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman over Republican Dede Scozzafava."

Yael T. Abouhalkah:

"This is a high-profile bid by Palin to test her coattails in a U.S. congressional race."

Gary P. Jackson:

"Sarah wasn’t the first heavy hitter to come in and help Hoffman. Dick Armey and his Club For Growth were early supporters followed by Fred and Jeri Thompson. Sarah was the first person, however, to really stake her reputation on Doug Hoffman. Sarah was the first person considered a front runner in 2012 to lay it on the line."

Alan Orfi:

"An upset victory by Doug Hoffman would send huge reverberations to the Republican establishment... Genuine conservatives such as Sarah Palin and the host of conservative commentators who had the courage to stand up for Hoffman will have taken a huge step forward in reclaiming their party."

James Taranto:

"Establishment Republicans like Newt Gingrich lined up behind Scozzafava, while conservatives like Sarah Palin endorsed Hoffman."

Investors.com:

"Sarah Palin? But isn't that the kiss of death in a northeastern liberal state? This is clearly the thinking of those 11 local party bosses who chose Scozzafava, but with Hoffman having surged into the lead in late October, the voters seem to think otherwise."

- JP