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Mutual Pal Pushed Palin to Court Clintons

To help image problems, help pay down Hillary's debt, Palin ally urged

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(Newser) – A Maryland lawyer who is a sometime adviser to Sarah Palin urged her to forge an alliance with Hillary Clinton, reports Politico. John Coale, aka Greta Van Susteren's hubby, suggested that Palin donate funds from her political action committee to help Clinton retire campaign debt. Palin was open to reaching out to Clinton, said an aide, but hardcore donors “would be crushed” if she passed along their money.

Coale, a Hillary backer who went GOP in the general election, was hoping to help improve Palin’s image. “He thought the Clintons could rein in some of the Democratic firepower aimed at her,” says a Republican. Palin allies see the incident as representative of general problems: The Alaska governor, lacking savvy staff to help guide her, has had to rely on amateurs instead.

In this Feb. 11, 2009, file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin listens to a question during a news conference, in Juneau, Alaska.
In this Feb. 11, 2009, file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin listens to a question during a news conference, in Juneau, Alaska.   (AP Photo)
In this 2008 file photo, actress Tina Fey, left, plays Gov. Sarah Palin, and actress Amy Poehler plays Sen. Hillary Clinton on
In this 2008 file photo, actress Tina Fey, left, plays Gov. Sarah Palin, and actress Amy Poehler plays Sen. Hillary Clinton on "Saturday Night Live" in New York.   (NBC)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with reporters at the State Department in Washington, May 14, 2009.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with reporters at the State Department in Washington, May 14, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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nick
May 19, 09 11:17 AM CDT
Sarah Palin is beyond help. Better that she just be allowed to fade away. Reply
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kokuaguy
May 19, 09 1:57 PM CDT
Shows how desperate they are for positive exposure. Reply
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anchower
May 19, 09 5:53 PM CDT
That would be like Glass Joe donating funds to Mike Tyson. Reply
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