Former Gov. Sarah Palin has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker.
The endorsement came at a reception hosted by Palin Tuesday night in which she told about 100 guests that she supports Walker and his running mate, Byron Mallott, because she trusts them to responsibly develop Alaska’s resources for the maximum benefit of the state’s residents, said a release from the Walker-Mallott campaign.
"Last night my family, along with Byron and Toni Mallott, and our campaign staff attended a reception hosted by Todd and Sarah Palin at their lakeside property in Wasilla,” said Walker in a press release sent Wednesday.
Okay seriously what in the hell is Walker doing associating with this poisonous family?
I'M supporting Bill Walker. Sarah Palin and I can;t be for the same guy, that is one of the signs of the Apocalypse!
This has to be some kind of sabotage.
I mean are we to believe that Palin would publicly come out in support of the guy running against her former Lt. Governor, and the guy she chose to replace her after she quit to avoid prosecution?
Unless it's because she knows that by doing so she will sabotage the Walker candidacy and help Parnell to win again.
THAT'S got to be it!
Oooh she's a tricky one.
But hey, do you know what Parnell could do to demonstrate his anger at her betrayal? He could start releasing some of those redacted state e-mails of hers, un-redacted, and perhaps supplement them with some juicy behind the scenes information that we have not yet been made aware of.
I mean I'm still voting for Walker, but it would go along way toward persuading me to stop putting pins in my "Captain Zero" voodoo doll.
I am very disappointed that the 'unity team' accepted the party and endorsement of the Sarah Palin klan. I truly think it is a big mistake as her endorsements are the kiss of death.
ReplyDeleteI've already voted for the 'unity team', but had I know this, I would have left my ballot 'blank' for the gov of Alaska.
No shit! I'm absolutely appalled! I detest Sarah Palin - she quit as our governor, she's corrupt as hell, a lair and fraud.
Will Sean Parnell now win by default? What a fucking mess our state is politically!
Unless it's because she knows that by doing so she will sabotage the Walker candidacy and help Parnell to win again.
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When I heard this news I thought the SAME thing! Sabotage!
I seriously doubt that the Unity Ticket wanted her endorsement! SP offered it, so she can get positive publicity by being on a winning team and get people's attention away from the "brawl". She would have a hissy fit if they rejected her endorsement. As the statesmen they are and being confident that smart voters (like us) would see through her little game. There are also those few who still like SP and maybe it can help influence the people who support Parnell blindly? Walker and Mallott are not wanting to create division and drama so close to election day. They just have to grin and bear it, like all of us! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe Unity Team should not have accepted her endorsement and party! She is a negative to the State of Alaska - she quit and has been proven to be as corrupt as they come. The Unity Team should not have allowed themselves to be associated w/her and her family members!
DeleteI have just talked w/five friends that have not voted as yet - were going to vote for the Unity Team and now will not. They are going to leave that section of their ballot blank as they don't want Parnell either.
Unity Team - you have really screwed this up!
What's that saying? Cut your nose off to spite yourself??
DeleteJust suck it up and VOTE
What the hell, 9:50? Seriously? Your 5 friends sound like 5-year olds..... going to take my ball and go home!!
DeleteI agree with 9:21, the team didn't need any drama.
If Captain Zero wins, you and your 5 friends should be ashamed of yourselves.
2:36 PM You are full of crap! Don't we all have a right to cast our vote in the manner in which we wish?
DeleteIf captain zero wins - the blame should go to Sarah Palin! She gave the endorsement to the unity team which normally leads to loss and the kiss of death! He eagerly took it and I think it was a huge mistake! Remember 2:36 PM my vote was cast for the unity team EARLY much to my disappointment today!
Really do think you are full of it and don't read very well!
I will not vote for a social conservative republican no matter what party banner he runs under. This does not make me want to vote for the unity ticket.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that Sarah is very very desperate for money and somebody with deep pockets offered her a big chunk of change for this endorsement.
ReplyDeleteWhy else would she help one of those eeeeeeeevil lame stream media democrats over the man that she thought was the one to lead Alaska after she bailed?
Blah, blah, blah....
ReplyDeleteCut to the chase, Gryphen - if that's even your real name, which I suspect strongly it is not!
All this political jibber jabber is just filler and YOU KNOW IT!!
Was there a drunken brawl at the reception or not? Yes or no? That's all anyone really wants to know or ever will want to know in the future.
FYI, Irish bookmakers are now setting the odds at 1:4 that a social interaction with anyone in their immediate family will result in "alcohol-fueled fighting"
or as the Irish say "inebriated fisticuffs'
or as the Aussies say 'basty jigglywomps"
g'day, mate!
LOL!!!
DeleteI get why Palin would endorse Walker and not Parnell. Parnell wiped away Palin's only accomplishment as governor--the oil tax. It also benefits her to distance herself from the AKNG scandal. Plus, she jumped on the winning bandwagon and is hoping to ensure Walker will continue to protect her once he moves into the Governor's office.
ReplyDeleteBut why in hell would Walker want her endorsement? He doesn't need it--her approval rating in AK sucks. Walker has demonstrated very poor judgment.
I don't know much about AK politics but around these parts I think a candidate would just ignore such a toxic endorsement this close to the election and soldier on. Please Alaskans, don't give into that knee jerk reaction to skip voting. You don't know the background of his "endorsement" but you do know what's at stake in the race.
DeleteOops- didn't mean to repost here, if that's what happened.
DeleteAnyway, yes who you vote for DOES affect people's happiness if the people you elect give tax breaks to the 1%, devastate social security and try to get rid of the minimum wage.
My take too that her 'endorsement' as if anyone gives a rip, is a jab at Captain Zero for erasing her only true accomplishment during her thankfully short term as governor. The Unity Team doesn't light me up but I REFUSE to vote for Sean Parnell!.
DeleteShe went from endorsing Joe Miller in the primary to backing Walker. Two days ago she told Hannity that the worst Republican was better than the best Democrat. She's trying desperately to rehabilitate her image and Walker is stupidly helping her.
ReplyDeleteYou almost had it Gryph. Here's what's going on in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThis is another desperate attempt to remain relevant and try to play down the continued fall out from the brawl. Now Sarah knows that Parnell is out. He will not be able to live down the NG scandal and his sell out to the oil companies. Parnell has been covering for her (and himself) all these years.
Do you think Walker owes Sarah anything? Do you think Walker will continue to cover for the Palin's when he walks into the Gov's house and discovers the badly buried bodies?
Sarah thinks he will. 'specially if she gives him her special golden endorsement! You betcha! Continue to think that Sarah, and Bless your Heart.
.."badly buried bodies.." or perhaps "badly BURNED bodies..." ;- (
DeleteI think she is hedging her bet. If Parnell leaves office she is toast. The GOP hates her in Alaska. WHen she was gov, the Dems had their way with her she was so disconnected. I have to admit I thought she was a Dem at one time. She really went at the oil companies. The oilies hate her.
DeleteI'm more and more convinced that Alaska deserves its reputation.
ReplyDeletex 1,000,000 alasky makes AL, MS & LA look like bastions of class, tolerance & educated elites.
DeleteA thought!
ReplyDeletePalin thinks Parnell might lose his race, so she provides an endorsement to the Unity team and throws them a party in her home in Wasilla on the dead lake that included all their family members and teams!
She's hoping, that due to doing this, the Unity Team will not release the emails and records the State of Alaska has on the Palin klan that are detrimental to them.
Parnell has always kept things under wrap even though Alaska citizens have properly requested copies throughout the years.
But why did Walker accept her endorsement and announce it in a press release?
DeleteI don't see any benefit to him and it may hurt him.
Is it possible that the Palins "got something" on Walker & Co.???
DeleteI have no doubt, that this endorsement will harm the Unity Team. I already voted for them, but had I known this endorsement was coming (and accepted in a press conference for crying out loud!), I'd have left my ballot blank for gov of Alaska!
DeleteI know folks that were going to vote for the team and will not now!
They have really fouled things up. I truly think they could have won the race, but don't any longer. Palin is the kiss of death and is not liked in Alaska! She quit as gov and over the years has been proven to be inept, a liar, fraud and corrupt as they come. Most Alaskans cannot abide the woman and her family members!
What is wrong with Walker and Mallot? They obviously have not paid attention to what Alaskans and the nation think of Sarah Palin!
As long as everyone understands that leaving the Governor portion of their ballot blank is virtually a vote for Parnell. I don't think refraining from voting for Walker will hurt SP, if that is what you are looking to do.
DeleteTo my way of thinking: If you get your ballot and leave it blank as to gov of Alaska (Parnell or the unity team) - neither gets a vote - so, you not enhancing the position of either one.
DeleteI don't think it gives a vote for Parnell - as you stated above! I didn't vote for him so he gets no number count!
now we know why tawd was at costco buying paper plates, for their 'classy' reception
ReplyDeleteHot dogs and mac and cheese cooked up and served in throw away foil containers. I wonder if the appetizers are Ritz crackers with spray on cheese.
DeleteLOL !
Deleteno doubt - that was me that saw them there and made the original post ..
LMAO !!
Maybe they classed it up with toothpicks that have the colored curly Easter straw tops for their little hot dog horsey doovries.
DeleteYa, a pig roast would have been a little much.
DeleteAnd am willing to bet they bought the french onion dip instead of making their own with dry onion soup mix!
Are they the same crazy religion? Is this guy also a Republican? Why do some of you call it a unity team.? I'm not up on Alaskan politics. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteShe and Parnell ARE pretty much political opposites.
ReplyDeleteI called this Walker support from day 1. He is who she WOULD support.
Remember, she's far more liberal than the average Joe.
I just wish the media would stop maligning people and dragging on pointless shit. It's not like they're affecting people's happiness.
She is not liberal at all. What planet do you live on that you would say something so stupid?
Delete"It's not like they're affecting people's happiness."
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They live to affect other people's happiness, most recently crashing someone else's birthday party, acting like thugs, and beating up the owner of the house.
..and how is your life, Brissdulll?
DeleteAsking obvious Brissdull how her life is was meant for 10:23.
DeleteSo, apparently, Walker approves of using private email accounts, abuse of power for personal vendettas, expensive and failed pipeline contracts, quitting mid-term, etc., etc..
ReplyDeleteThe 2 year-olds temper tantrum: I’m not ever going to listen to the audio and relive those moments.
ReplyDeleteBut how can a reporter call this the best audio she’s ever come across?
Literally imagine what they’d say about anyone but me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bristolpalin/2014/10/cnn-anchor-mocks-my-assault-the-best-audio-weve-ever-come-across/
Wrong thread
Deletehttp://theimmoralminority.blogspot.com/2014/10/bristol-palins-ghostwriter-helps-her-to.html
Sarah was definitely not a friend of Bill's when she was governor. When she was running, she supported his All Alaska Gasline, but once she got elected, she dropped it like a hot potato. I don't know that politically he could have declined the endorsement, but I sure wish he could have just said "No, thank you." I'm sure her endorsement will lose him as many votes as it will get him.
ReplyDeleteBeing the vindictive bitch that she is, I have to wonder what Parnell did to turn her against him so publicly.
ReplyDeleteIf he loses, one can hope that in his final act as governor he will expose her any and every way he can.
Unless something happens to him before he exposes her.
Delete11:28 AM She screwed him once and he's going to allow her to do it again in causing him to lose the race to Parnell? He is not the decision making man I thought he was.
ReplyDeleteI voted early and cast my ballot for he and Mallott. Were I voting today, I would leave my ballot 'empty' as to the gov of Alaska due to his accepting (at a press conference for god's sake!) the endorsement of the idiot, Sarah Palin.
This was a major, major goof and is not fixable at this point. I totally just wasted my vote and am pissed!
You wrote three fucking times.
DeleteWe get it!
Calculating witch.
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ReplyDeleteDon't agree with you!.
Were I to vote today and leave my ballot blank as to gov of Alaska, I'm not voting for either of them, so neither gets a vote to increase their chances.
I am so ticked off I wasted my vote! I cannot get over he accepted Palin's endorsement - to include calling a press conference for it!
Makes me sick to my stomach because the woman has proven to be the worst of the worst over the recent years.
To begin with - she 'quit' as governor (due to being corrupt!). That gives her no fucking say in Alaska's government as far as I'm concerned and that is just a starter as to her authenticity!
I've never been so disgusted with Alaska's government!
11:32 AM I'm suspecting you are on the political team of Walker and Mallott due to your countering every comment I make! It's not working for me! Sorry!
ReplyDeleteThis late endorsement is a reason why voters should not go to the polls early! Things can change very quickly and at the end of a race.
ReplyDeleteTwo theories--the Palins know the jig is up with Parnell, & are reminding the Unity ticket about some info on certain "goods & services" that might be floating around. Parnell can't say anything because he's in it up to his eyeballs & would be looking at serious jail time. Either way, the Palin crimes remain covered.
ReplyDelete#2 Theory--Have to agree with others about this being a diversion from the audio evidence & an attempt to remain relevant, especially in light of the latest SarahPac revelations. It has been remarked upon more than once that she's not been involved in Alaska politics lately.
And of course, neither theory is mutually exclusive. Could be both (& more) at the same time.
Most people think Palin won't run for Pres. I've never been so sure.
ReplyDeleteShe tried to set up input into having a Republican House and Senate thus making it easier to elect a Republican Pres. And I think her mind is so screwed , she thinks she would have a chance.
Then, she goes & supports a Democrat. Then she can say , "I can work across the aisle."
I wouldn't be surprised if she tries to slip into 2016 at all.
Like I said, I think she thinks she's electable. The voices in her head probably tell her so.
So do her asylum 4pees. Let her try and see how far she gets. She's embarrassed now, she ain't seen nothing yet!
DeleteShe won't run for POTUS. She have a mental collapse during a campaign and end up in a nut house where she actually does belong! She would never be able to handle the pressure of a campaign and she knows it - too stupid and all the crap that would come out about her and her family would be earth shattering! More than the majority of Americans already know!
DeleteThis new development is most intriguing! Why would she do this? Do Alaskans know anything about this Walker fellow? Is he reliable?
ReplyDeleteAnd she had a reception at her house in their honor? This is nuts.
Hope you AK'ers find out what this is all about. Wonder what her Tea Party friends think of this?
It seems Palin wants to sabotage this election by provoking Alaskans. She knows they hate her politics and she knows they don't trust her. So instead of begging them to vote Parnell, her lapdog, she endorses his competition and sticks it in everyone's face that Walker accepts her endorsement and accepts her invitation at a reception in his honor.
ReplyDeleteShe's a snake. Please, Alaska, don't NOT vote just because of Sarah Palin. She wants Parnell to win. She knows he'll keep records sealed. Parnell probably sought Palin to put this little schemel together. And it seems to be working, so many commenters here are saying they either won't vote, or will vote Parnell.
And if Walker by some chance wins, I wonder what goods she has on him to make him do her bidding. Snake in the grass indeed!
DeleteI agree with you!
Delete"Please, Alaska, don't NOT vote just because of Sarah Palin."
I'm beginning to think the trolls are at work here..... with all the comments about not voting, or leaving Gov blank.
2:47 PM I am the one that has been writing about having voted - voted too early - voted for the 'unity team' and now wish I hadn't due to Palin endorsing them and their so eagerly accepting her - party at her dead lake for them, etc. I am not a troll!
DeleteI'm an Alaskan - have lived here for eons - always vote - follow politics closely and am a senior citizen. Trust me - not a troll!
Didn't Parnell dismantle the oil tax structure which was implemented while SP was "in office?" The tax was supported by Democrats, it was at the height of oil prices and even Sarah felt that Big Oil could afford to pay more to Alaska. IIRC, she was totally pissed when Parnell got the legislature to rejigger the tax formula.
ReplyDeletehope captain zero implicates the braindead white trash crosseyed skank in the Alaska National Guard soiree ...
ReplyDeleteI think she realizes that if Parnell remains governor he could release state records on Palin and could even throw
ReplyDeletepalin under the hummer re: the national guard scandal. If he loses, he will no longer have access to those records. make palin safer from exposure.
My take on this wench, is that she reached out to Parnell to make the "Brawl "go away and he ignored her. Therefore consistent with her vindictive nature she chose this support of Walker to say fU asphalt!
ReplyDeleteSounds about right to me.
DeleteHow in the hell would Parnell make the brawl go away for Palin? Doubt seriously that was the problem that made her endorse the 'unity team'!
DeleteSome commenter here said they saw Todd and Willow buy loads of paper plates and throw-away stuff; when was that? Was that 'before the audio-tape release or after the audio tape release?
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Deletei saw then in costco this last monday around 10:30/11ish AM
This is merely an 'anyone but Parnell' endorsement.
ReplyDeleteBut Walker/Mallott should BOTH have known better than to associate themselves with her, especially this late in the campaign. Her endorsement isn't going to get them one single additional vote.
Bill and Byron - how unbelievably disappointing that you would have heaved yourselves to Todd and Sarah's place to get her - what? - blessing? Are you kidding me? You actually have a shot at winning this thing in two weeks and you go let her christen your efforts and put her stamp of approval on your campaign?
ReplyDeleteI want to hamstring your handlers. This was the absolutely WORST thing you could have done. NO ONE IN THIS STATE WHO HAS THEIR BRAIN SCREWED ON STRAIGHT wants anything to do with Sarah. She is worse than the kiss of death right now. What your aligning yourselves with her (and make no mistake, that is exactly what you just did) says about you is 1) you feel desperate; and 2) you are politically the opposite of astute.
Thanks a lot for handing a U-Haul size caravan's worth of support to Sean. I can hear the champagne popping at his headquarters right now. This was the best news they've received in the past two months.
This is pathetic and you should both feel pathetic about it.
Wake up. If you want to govern this State you should both be a lot more aware of the sentiment of the residents of this State. Unbelievable.
I am so disappointed. Why would Walker and Mallot feel that they had to stoop so low to win an election. It would have been more manly to stick up for themselves and say, "Scarah, thanks, but no thanks!" In this great state of Alaska, (I have taken you both out of the 'men' category - no balls to stand up for yourselves.) So you boys should know - a Palin endorsement truly is a "kiss of death."
ReplyDeleteI suggest that posting your comments on Walker's fb page might be more effective than ranting here.
ReplyDeleteI think Parnell and his people didn't want a Palin endorsement, and probably told her, or somehow got the message to her, to stay away. I imagine they didn't want the extra drama/crazy to be attached to their campaign. As for Walker/Mallot, let's hope this appearance together was their first and last.
ReplyDelete5:08 PM I suspect your are fairly new to this blog site. Many of us have been a party to it since the beginning of Sarah Palin. We know a lot about her and her extended family members. We've shared much commentary about her throughout the years too.
ReplyDeleteThe Unity Team is receiving many of our thoughts. We can 'rant' (your term, not ours!) and express our thoughts on whichever blog site allows doing so. Especially when it comes to Sarah Palin whom we know so well!
Actually, anon, I have been reading and commenting here since 2008. I'm just saying that comments directed to Walker- as I have done - is a more direct channel to the campaign.
ReplyDeletefeel blessed she quit.where's sarah??
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