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Palin Plans Return to National Stage

Ex-Guv will campaign for any 'nonpartisans' who share her views

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 12, 2009 10:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – Sarah Palin plans to spend her post-gubernatorial free time traveling the nation, stumping for "nonpartisan" politicians. She'll support those "who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation," she tells the Washington Times in an exclusive interview. But Palin's plans will only work if other politicians want to be associated with her—and many don't.

The conservative governor, whose husband and son are registered in Alaska as "nonpartisans," is deeply unpopular among Democrats, and even 55% of independents would love to have seen the last of her. That likely won't stop Texas Gov. Rick Perry from enlisting Palin's support in his re-election bid. And as for her own ambitions, Palin is "not ruling out anything."

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks to the Lions Club Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Conroe, Texas. Perry said Sarah Palin is committed to campaigning for his re-election.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks to the Lions Club Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Conroe, Texas. Perry said Sarah Palin is committed to campaigning for his re-election.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
In this Oct. 26, 2008 file photo, Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin blows a kiss to supporters after speaking at a rally at in Kissimmee, Fla.
In this Oct. 26, 2008 file photo, Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin blows a kiss to supporters after speaking at a rally at in Kissimmee, Fla.   (AP Photo/Joe Burbank, Pool, File)
In this Oct. 18, 2008 photo, Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, signs autographs for supporters during a rally in Lancaster, Pa.
In this Oct. 18, 2008 photo, Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, signs autographs for supporters during a rally in Lancaster, Pa.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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Rembrandt_Q_Einstein
Jul 13, 2009 4:09 AM CDT
Back in my day trolling meant something.
Snarfeh
Jul 13, 2009 2:37 AM CDT
As long as she returns to the national stage to pole dance, I'm ok with it.
freethemall
Jul 13, 2009 1:30 AM CDT
Good post, szcbooy7 !

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