The rumor that Palin is considering weighing in on a race is enough to set a candidate on edge; witness the nervousness of Gov. Charlie Crist (R-Fla.) at simply the whisper that Palin was likely to endorsed (sic) former state House speaker Marco Rubio in the Florida Senate primary.Relax, Charlie. According to Cillizza, Sarah's spokeswoman Meg Stapleton says it's way too early for the former governor to be making any primary endorsements. She is focused instead on promoting her memoir Going Rogue with a series of high profile media appearances and a whirlwind book tour. The former Alaska governor will also speak at an event hosted by Wisconsin Right to Life Friday, November 6.
- JP
Agreed, WAY too early to endorse Rubio. The Florida primary election won't be held until August 24, 2010 - over nine months from now. Timing is very important for Sarah's endorsement. If given too early, it loses its effectiveness; if given too late its worthless. I'm betting Sarah doesn't get involved in this race untill April/May 2010 - if at all. If Rubio looks to have a serious chance against Crist by April/May 2010 she will endorse Rubio. But if he trails substantially in the polls; isn't raising money; and has no momentum, she will stay out of the race.
ReplyDeleteAs much as we would like, Sarah can't be seen as going around and endorsing every conservative in every Republican Primary. If she did her endorsements would lose their value and she would be characterized by the media as a political opportunist. Also, she cannot afford to be associated with too many losing campaigns. She needs to spend her political capital wisely and prudently.