Will McCain and Palin square off in Florida Senate race?
by Michael C. Bender | November 18th, 2009
Gov. Charlie Crist and then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at the Republican Governor's Association meeting in Miami in 2008.
Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin told National Review on Tuesday that she’s considering an endorsement in the Florida’s Republican U.S. Senate primary between Gov. Charlie Crist and former House speaker Marco Rubio:
She says she’s had a chance to look at the Crist-Rubio race “just on the surface.” But she adds, “I’m just being asked about it really in the last week or two, so I’ll dig more into it. I’ll find out what the guys are holding in terms of positions and see where maybe I can help.”
Keep in mind that her 2008 running mate, John McCain, has endorsed Crist. And with the McCain & Palin camps already trading blows in the wake of the former Alaska governor’s Going Rogue biography, imagine the potential sideshow a proxy fight could set off if Palin lines up behind Rubio…
Palin will be in Florida on Tuesday for her book tour:
*Noon: Jacksonville, Books-A-Million, 1910 Wells Road.
*4 p.m.: The Villages, Barnes & Noble, 1055 Old Camp Road, Lake Sumter Market Square.
*7 p.m.: Orlando, Barnes & Noble, Colonial Plaza, 2418 East Colonial Drive.
Tags: Charlie Crist, endorsements, John McCain, Marco Rubio, Sarah Palin
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November 18th, 2009 at 10:46 am
An endorsement from Palin is the kiss of death. Have fun with that Rubio!
November 18th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Is the “kiss of death” a wrestling move Gordon?
November 18th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I wouldn’t think an endorsement from Palin
for public office could have a positive effect on a candidate for public office.
Caribou Barbi’s primary concern is selling books and placing blame for the book being light on facts,heavy on lies and well,blame…
BTW this is not a fear driven post!!!
Hahahaha,yeah that’s a good one.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I think it will be unfortunate if Palin decides to line up with Rubio. Going along with McCain camp has its own advantages.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:54 am
So far, as more and more folks learn about Marco Rubio and his Conservative record, the more support he receives from those individuals. Having said that, there is still a large gap between his and Charlie’s name recognition. An endorsement by the Rhinos’ greatest threat, Mrs Palin, would bolster Rubio’s campaign to new hieghts. But, if she’s such a dim-wit, wouldn’t the Crist supporters revel in thought of her endorsement of his rival?