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Palin Focuses on Future at Glum GOP Event

Ex-VP candidate cites 2010 governors races as party's next chance

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(Newser) – Breaking from presidential-campaign habits with a press conference, Sarah Palin thanked supporters, mentioned Joe the Plumber, and dodged the obvious question about 2012 today at the Republican governors confab in Miami, the New York Times reports. “The future is not that 2012 Presidential race, it’s next year and our next budgets,” she said, citing opportunity in 36 gubernatorial races in 2010.

Palin said she wasn’t interested in discussing the 2008 race that cast an obvious shadow over the gathering, urging Republicans to develop new energy and health-care plans, and to keep a stiff upper lip. “We are the minority party,” she said. “Let us resolve not to be the negative party. Let us build our case with actions, not just with words.”

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, speaks during a news conference at the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference in Miami Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, speaks during a news conference at the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference in Miami Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.   (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference today in Miami.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference today in Miami.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during a news conference at the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference today in Miami.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during a news conference at the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference today in Miami.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference in Miami, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference in Miami, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.   (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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I had a baby, I did some traveling, I very briefly expanded my wardrobe, I made a few speeches, I met a few VIPS, including those who really impact society, like Tina Fey. - Sarah Palin, describing what she'd done since the last governors meeting

I understand how Dr. Kevorkian feels at an AARP convention. - Pollster Frank Luntz on sharing his data with Republicans

I am going to remember all the young girls who came up to me at rallies to see the first woman having the privilege of carrying our party’s VP nomination. One day, one of them will be the president. - Sarah Palin

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carol
Nov 13, 08 1:17 PM CST
Impressive. We have heard rhetoric for two years.....I as I am sure all Americans are lookng for action. Reply
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AnnieOkie58
Nov 13, 08 2:47 PM CST
She 's thanking Joe the Liar ? This woman is in a world of her own making. Reply
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jaguarj
Nov 13, 08 5:08 PM CST
Oh wow, I'm impressed. Reply
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EvilPoet
Nov 14, 08 7:04 AM CST
Best of luck in 2010 & 2012, Repubs! With Princess Palin as your leader you're gonna need it. LOL Reply
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Lula
Nov 17, 08 8:51 AM CST
Who is she to tell us te GOP is not the negative party? All the lies she spewed from her mouth, during her campaign? Reply
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