Wednesday, June 9, 2010

More Quote of the Day Honorable Mentions, Part 61

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"Night of the Grizzly" Edition...

Ed Morrissey:
"The press dubbed 1992 the Year of the Woman and celebrated the sudden success of female candidates. Will they remember 2010 the same way if Republican women win like they did in yesterday’s big primaries?... Assuming these Republican women triumph in November, don’t expect the media to fawn over them the way they did in 1992 with the Democrats. Besides overcoming the natural liberal bias we see throughout much of the national press, it would also require the media to give Palin and Bachmann some credit, which will happen when global cooling hits Hell. But in this case, assuming the Tea Party triumphs, the label may be even more appropriate than in 1992."
DaTechguy:
"Morning Joe: 'A good night for Sarah Palin...' To win election Sarah Palin doesn’t need to be popular in 50 states she just needs to be popular enough in states that get her to 271 and she is a young lady (well younger than me anyway) with a lot of time to get there."
Doug Mataconis:
"Some are referring to yesterday’s election results as a good night for women, but it was also a good night for one specific woman... Whatever her plans, Palin is racking up an impressive list of endorsements of candidates who may arguably consider themselves indebted to her two years from now.In fact, putting her recent endorsements (Rand Paul, Haley, Fiorna, Branstad) up against those of President Obama (Arlen Specter), she seems to be doing a better job of getting candidates elected than the President of the United States."
NW Republican:
"In [Tuesday] night's primary elections around the country women came out as the victors and one of the biggest winners last night might just be Governor Sarah Palin."
John Hudson:
"Only a few weeks ago, Sarah Palin's political acumen was a being called deeply into question... Fast forward to today, after one of the biggest primary night's of the year, and Palin resembles a modern day Nostradamus. She had four horses in the race, Terry Branstad, Carly Fiorina, Nikki Haley and Cecile Bledso, and three won their elections or advanced to a runoff."
ECD Pilgrim:
"Did you notice how many candidates endorsed by Sarah Palin won yesterday’s primaries?... That is why it is foolish to marginalize Sarah Palin."
Lame Cherry:
"The news from the primary elections are great for Americans, because in them Sarah Palin, in backing 4 Tea Party candidates, literally had the blessed touch in victory in 3 out of 4 races. That is an amazing touching when one compares B. Hussein Obama's kiss of death in being zero for 4 in everyone he touches... Just remember one year ago Jeb Bush saying Reagan was roadkill and Bobby Jindal saying we had to be like Obama and work with him. Well Arlen Specter is roadkill and Americans are about to work over the Marxist man for the American Dream again for that Shining City on the Hill. God bless Sarah Palin, as she was the [sole] beacon in this when all the other big shots abandoned the ship..."
Flopping Aces:
"A big factor in two of these races (Haley and Fiorina) as well as others on Super Tuesday were the endorsements of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Her star power seems to have turned her into a sort of kingmaker. Or should we say queen maker?"
Stephen Rex:
"Sarah Palin led the conservative ladies' charge last night, during primaries in California, Nevada, and South Carolina. With her win last night, Carly Fiorina, backed by Palin's endorsement, now has longtime incumbent Barbara Boxer's California Senate seat in her sights. South Carolina State Rep. Nikki Haley, also backed by Palin, came out on top of a four-way primary for governor, though she needs to win a June 22 run-off. "
Penraker:
"Meg Whitman won, Carly Fiorina won, Nicki Haley won, Sarah Palin continues to be the hottest thing in politics."
Sandra Fish:
"If Nikki Haley... wins the June 22 runoff in South Carolina's GOP race for governor, that would further validate Palin's endorsement power... Clearly, she's looking ahead to 2012 and [Iowa], much as she would surely look for support from Haley in South Carolina's early presidential primary... Meanwhile, Palin came away unblemished in one race in which she almost -- but didn't -- place a bet. Although she gave a shout-out to former Nevada GOP chairwoman Sue Lowden at a breakfast meeting last month, Palin never actually endorsed her. That proved wise, as Lowden fell hard to Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle, who now faces Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the fall."
Be John Galt:
"Whether Palin seeks the 2012 GOP nomination or not, and it’s looking more like she will, she is building a power base that will make her one of the major players on the national political scene for years to come."
Michael Muskal:
"Not all of the winners and losers Tuesday night were on the ballot. Some, like Sarah Palin, were watching from the wings, and some, like President Obama, were at center stage in the White House. Though it is way too soon to predict what will happen by 2012, Palin and Obama could easily be opponents in the next presidential election. Even if they are not direct rivals, what they represent will shape the midterm elections this year as well as in the upcoming presidential cycle... The California and South Carolina results were a personal victory for Palin, who took a risk and successfully backed the female candidates. While Palin may decide it is more fun to be a major celebrity and king- (or in this case, queen-) maker, she picked up chits that could be cashed in any future race she chooses."
Rockport Conservative:
"Sarah Palin Delivers the Goods... Relax, Andrew Sullivan, it isn't a baby I'm talking about. It's votes."
cooperscopy:
"As the Tuesday primaries came and went one political figure had a very good night, and that person was Sarah Palin. The three of four candidates she endorsed won, and several of them won big... The results of Tuesday's primaries are revealing and show Sarah's political impact for those she endorses. You can bet that as more primaries continue on through the summer that many will seek her endorsement. It's somewhat humorous that democrat primary candidates are running away from Barack Obama while republican primary candidates are seeking the endorsement of Sarah Palin. Seems to me a 'Battle Royal'is shaping up for the 2012 elections."
Errata: We had incorrectly attributed the Stephen Rex quote in this post to Paul Keyishian. The error has been corrected, and we apologize to both Mr. Rex and Mr. Keyishian.

- JP

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