Palin 2012 - Will She Or Won’t She Enter GOP 2012 Race – Time is On her Side

Palin most likely to announce 2012 via social media, not the New York Times, image: Another-Black-Conservative - blogspot blog



An excellent article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette by Jack Kelly, entitled “The Power of Palin” brings to bear some excellent points in favor of a Palin announcement and run.

Anyone who has been watching this GOP unfold understands that there are several GOP “figures” still sitting on the fence, among them Governor Rick Perry of Texas, and the focus Kelly’s article. Apparently, Palin’s daughter, in an interview on Fox and Friends, indicated her mother knows now when/if she is running, yet, as noted by Kelly, she declined to tell the New York Times. The Times, among other “old guard media” should be prepared to be the last to know – as Palin is more apt to announce in a less than “mainstream” manner.

The whole rush to enter the race and the countdown of the Cash on Hand, has begun, pushing Mitt Romney to the front of the cash pack, with others bringing in 4 million here, 2 million there – does it matter? Not one whit - due to the restructuring of the GOP nomination rules which actually makes it easier for candidates with less cash to compete.

Of course, the “mainstream” media continues to harp on about “no choices for GOP field”, and the fact that few can beat Obama (citing early June polls), which, to be fair, will all be out of date within the next two months.

When will Palin announce, if she is running, that is: Most likely when she chooses – Bill Clinton entered the Race against incumbent Present George H Bush in October of 1991 going onto win the nomination and the presidency.

Apparently, that leaves a lot of room for Palin to ponder the if’s/when’s and overall strategy, while her PAC is busy getting copies of ”The Undefeated”, a documentary by Stephen Bannon on Palin’s early career to her crucifixion by the “main stream media” during the 2008 general, out to the public by any means possible.

The film will debut in ten cities on July 15th, her grassroots organization is asking individuals who are not in those cities to host viewings as well as make a donation to the PAC. When one has a strong grassroots, the likes of Palin’s, then one can count on one’s grass roots to get out the “movie” before getting out the “vote”. Interesting choice of locations for these debuts include heavy red states: (Nationwide Release): in Dallas, Denver, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Atlanta, Orange County, Phoenix, Houston, Indianapolis, and Kansas City. The film has debuted in the Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. Strategic Planning - Yes!

The media has exhausted its ability to criticize (but will, of course, keep on trying) , Sarah Palin (or any other female Conservative Candidate (see Michelle Bachmann, try to find specific news article that does not contain slurs – good luck.) will face a constant battle from the Press, but, Palin has lived through, media stalkers, liars, and crackpots fighting for their fifteen minutes of fame on MSNBC, and is, perhaps, more prepared than any other candidate in the history of the GOP. She also has the wherewithal to stand up and tell it like it is, something that irks those who think they know better than the “masses”. (Plus puts her miles ahead of her male counterparts - ditto to Michelle Bachman.)

The conventional wisdom of Mr. Kelly suggests that Palin can forestall, but must shine in the debates, the schedule for GOP debates allows Palin that time. For example, viewing the entire schedule at www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012_debte_scheude one finds that if Palin, like Clinton announces in October, she will be able to participate in six to eight national debates. (Depending on when in October, an announcement would be made). In total the GOP Dates scheduled post July: 1 Debate in August: FOX, 3 in September: CNN, MSNBC (type that with a straight face) and FOX, 2 in October: Bloomberg and CNN, One in December: ABC, 2 in January: ABC and PBS, 2 in February: ABC & Fox, and finally one in March on NBC.

One might suggest that prior to the nomination, the nation will have ample opportunity to view these candidates, make up their minds (those Republican and Independents and Moderate Democrats who have no home), and chose the candidate they wish to support - the one in the field who can beat Obama – which according to some polls, could be any Republican by at least 4 points (46% to 42%) (Minus margin of error a 1 to 2 point spread, which is, historically, about the norm.