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Polls suggest Palin has become a big drag on GOP ticket: Top Stories
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WASHINGTON -- Sarah Palin has become a drag on the Republican presidential ticket, the first time in recent political history that a running mate has made such a difference. Among many independents and moderate Republicans, she's raised serious questions about John McCain's judgment, become too ...
Ooooooh, Barracuda!
blogs.abcnews.com - 10/28/2008
Ooooooh, Barracuda!
— blogs.abcnews.com — Allies of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are now trying to throw McCain aide Nicolle Wallace under the... proverbial bus, and as they do so those in McCain’s circle are wary of the impact on Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., himself. Since... (more) Ooooooh, Barracuda!

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Sarah Palin Vows to Remain Player in 2012: 'Not Doing This For Naught'
abcnews.go.com - 10/29/2008
Sarah Palin Vows to Remain Player in 2012: 'Not Doing This For Naught'
— abcnews.go.com — Gov. Sarah Palin suggested that if the Republican ticket is defeated on Tuesday she expects to be... a player in the next election four years from now, saying "I'm not doing this for naught." In an interview with ABC News' Elizabeth Vargas, the ... (more) Sarah Palin Vows to Remain Player in 2012: 'Not Doing ...

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Rift Cracks 'Demoralized' McCain Campaign
abcnews.go.com - 10/28/2008
Rift Cracks 'Demoralized' McCain Campaign
— abcnews.go.com — The McCain campaign is definitely demoralized right now. The blame game has begun. There is no question... that there is a rift between Sarah Palin's camp and that of John McCain inside the Republican campaign, sources tell ABC News. Watch George ... (more) Rift Cracks 'Demoralized' McCain Campaign

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Firedoglake:  Poll Of Right Wing Bloggers Exposes How Delusional And Marginalized They Are

Upper Left:  One can only hope...

INSTAPUTZ:  Glenn Reynolds: George Will's an idiot, and Palin is incredibly popular.

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Poll Of Right Wing Bloggers Exposes How Delusional And Marginalized They Are
Firedoglake — ... Just look at that number. Over 90% of these wingtards actually believe Palin's helping McCain. Meanwhile, back on planet Earth... ...

One can only hope...
Upper Left — GOP hack Ed Rollins… "She definitely is going to be the most popular Republican in this country when this thing is over."Certainly no Republican should be more popular than this... In a nationwide survey Oct. 16-19, Pew found that 49 percent of respondents had unfavorable views of Palin, while 44 percent saw her favorably.

Glenn Reynolds: George Will's an idiot, and Palin is incredibly popular.
INSTAPUTZ — ... about Palin hurting McCain is little more than wishful thinking. Will doesn't name any polls because if you've been paying attention, he shouldn't have to. What about this one? A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Sunday indicates McCain's running mate is growing less popular among voters and may be costing him a few crucial percentage points in the race for the White House. Or this one? Sarah Palin has become a drag on the ...

There are things I hope the right continues to believe
Nitpicker — ... supporters say they once supported McCain, and the top reason given for their switch was McCain's selection of Palin as his running mate.Or this: Well, vice presidential candidates may not win elections, but this year it's looking increasingly likely that Sarah Palin may help lose one. In an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released last night, the number one concern about McCain was Palin's perceived lack of qualifications.Or this: Sarah Palin has become a drag on the Republican presidential ticket, the first time ...

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