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To: Neeka who wrote (382760)	9/15/2010 8:13:52 PM
From: Jan W	Respond to of 794367

Just a guess .. but I don't think Palin bothered to do any homework and bought into the party line that only Ayotte could beat Hodes (D). Truth is, I think that's bunk (as the close race indicates) and that almost all of the nominees (and certainly Ovide) stood at least as good a chance as Kelly to beat the Democratic nominee.

To: Neeka who wrote (382760)	9/17/2010 2:28:11 PM
From: Jan W	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794367

Finally - a theory that actually makes sense to me in explaining the "method to her madness". A self-serving plan which is not without merit, but it's a risky bet.. The Tea Party is also hopeful of a win for another Senate nomination, in New Hampshire. It is backing Ovide Lamontagne against the Republican establishment candidate Kelly Ayotte, but Lamontagne is widely seen as a long shot. In the New Hampshire race, Palin is backing Ayotte. The former vice-presidential candidate has generally thrown her support behind anti-establishment candidates in the Senate. But she has supported the establishment choices in the races for the governorships of Iowa and New Hampshire, two states where she will need the support of the governor if she decides to run for the presidency. LINK