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To: sm1th who wrote (478335)	3/24/2012 11:44:06 AM
From: Bridge Player	6 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793970

[Sarah Palin]And alienate the independents who are the key to victory. It is possible that your statement does in fact agree with the public perception of the issue. But I would like very much to hear from you just what it is about her positions, her history, her record, even her personality, that you believe would alienate the independents during the election. Those who populate the center, and who supposedly swing elections.

To: sm1th who wrote (478335)	3/24/2012 12:10:28 PM
From: Hank Scorpio	3 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793970

I just don't buy that argument. Yes, Palin has her negatives like anyone else. But, I think a strong conservative will attract as many independents as she alienates. At least. Bush, who was supposed to be the ultimate right winger, had a lot of independent voters in both terms. The reason I think this analysis fails is the independents are largely conservative leaning. When it comes time, they all WANT to pull the Republican lever. But, in the era of character assassination, they end up looking elsewhere.