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To Rake in Funds, Just Drop Her Name

Palin helps raise money on both sides of partisan issues

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(Newser) – Political fundraisers on both sides of polarizing issues have a secret weapon: Sarah Palin. Mere mention of the Alaska governor helps bring in the big bucks, Politico reports. “I can’t tell how many invitations I’ve seen with ‘Gov. Palin’ in 25-point font and ‘invited’ in 1-point font," said a rep for SarahPAC, the only organization with an official connection.

Groups opposing and supporting abortion rights have found Palin a particularly useful marketing tool. Planned Parenthood generated more than $1 million when it asked supporters to donate in Palin's name. "She's becoming the new Rush Limbaugh," says a conservative blogger. "People say, 'When is Sarah Palin going to go away?' But neither sides wants her to go away."

While Palin has stepped away from the limelight, many people have started using her name to generate funds for issues like abortion and the environment.
While Palin has stepped away from the limelight, many people have started using her name to generate funds for issues like abortion and the environment.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Ashley Judd appeared in a video for Defenders of Wildlife that targets not only Alaska's practice of aerial hunting but also one of the program's chief supporters, Palin.
Ashley Judd appeared in a video for Defenders of Wildlife that targets not only Alaska's practice of aerial hunting but also one of the program's chief supporters, Palin.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Many events have advertised that Sarah Palin is invited even when she has no intention to come. Some groups even purport to be raising funds on her behalf, perhaps falsely.
Many events have advertised that Sarah Palin is invited even when she has no intention to come. Some groups even purport to be raising funds on her behalf, perhaps falsely.   (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Caps
Apr 16, 09 9:13 AM CDT
Neither side wants her to go away. Are you crazy I wish she would drop off the face of the earth, with her holy than there attitude. What a mixed up person and also a mixed family. Give us all a break and let the dumbie stay in Alaska. Her brain is already frozen. Reply
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Rob
Apr 16, 09 9:48 AM CDT
"Her brain is already frozen." You so smart. Reply
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Lula
Apr 16, 09 10:25 AM CDT
For pete sakes, how much longer are we going to have to listen to this dumb-ass? I agree with Caps, I do think her brain is frozen, and I think Caps will appreciate you saying he is smart, but You have a long ways to go. Get a life or go to Alaska it won't take much to freeze your brain. Reply
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sailor86
Apr 17, 09 10:34 AM CDT
I am a neuro-surgeon and I can tell you it is scientific fact. Governess Sarah Palin's brain is indeed frozen. Reply
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