The Mudflats

Tiptoeing Through the Muck of Alaskan Politics

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Sarah Palin says, “it’s not too late” for GOP Primary

Sarah Palin says it’s not too late for folks to jump into the Republican presidential race. That’s right… “folks.” “Folks” still have time to throw their hat in the ring. “Folks” could change their minds. “Folks” aren’t sold on the current lineup of candidates. There’s just not enough fire in those bellies. “Folks” could even [...]
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The Bus to Nowhere – Palin Hits the Road

Sarah Palin has a bus. It’s not the one that she unceremoniously hurls her personal and political enemies under, nor the one she flew to via private jet during her book tour for Going Rogue. Like any good Tea Party bus, it comes complete with a giant Constitution on the side. Just in case you [...]
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Palin – “The Undefeated”

“Really? You think she’s running?” I’ve been asked this question dozens of times by incredulous-looking people with furrowed brows. Yes. Yes, I do. And today comes the announcement that Sarah Palin, who has been politically written off by anyone who seriously understands how real presidential campaigns are supposed to work; and anyone who is saying [...]
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Blue Texas in Obama v. Palin Matchup?

There is a debate raging up here in the Great Land. And it goes something like this: Position A - We do NOT want Palin as the GOP nominee. No way, no how. We’ve suffered through more Sarah Palin than anyone, and we’ve seen the super scary morphing from affable, anti-corruption “fresh face” bipartisan ethics [...]
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Internal Email Suggests Palin to Run for President

~Sarah Palin addresses the Conservative Patriots Group rally in Wasilla, Alaska on 9/11/10 by Jeanne Devon It has long been speculated that former Alaska governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin would mount a bid for the White House in 2012. So far, Palin has avoided directly answering questions about her intent. However, internal emails [...]
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Rove on Palin – Get Ready Now.

“Bush’s Brain,” advisor Karl Rove had a few words of advice for the Facebook blogger/Fox commentator Sarah Palin today. If she’s getting ready to run for the White House in 2012, she better start now. Politico did not elaborate on how exactly Rove suggested this should occur, but we can assume it means doing a [...]

Palin says, “Thanks but No Thanks” to Stimulus Money.

Remember back when Governor Palin was delivering the state of the state address?  She got all warm and fuzzy there down in Juneau.  She was so Alaskan-y… She was our great Mother.  Our fearless leader.  She was looking out for us in times of challenge and peril. Today, when challenges may seem as high as [...]
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SarahPAC? Let the Games Begin!

Guess what just flowed down the “tubes” today and landed with a big splat?  SarahPAC! That’s right, her very own political action committee.   If you are a late night talk show host, or a progressive blogger, you may begin high-fiving those around you at any time.  Get ready for zany presidential hijinks in 2012.  The [...]