Sarah Palin Defends Gingrich: Establishment Fears Him Because He Leads Rage Against The Machine
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Judge Jeanine Pirro asked Palin to explain what she meant in her remark about the late Republican president. Palin noted that Reagan was never one to shy away from criticizing other Republicans, but she argued the former president never engaged in the politics of personal destruction that she believes has engulfed much of the 2012 campaign. She credited Gingrich with being the first to pledge to take the high road, but because of the negative, rewritten history being thrown out there against him, she said it makes sense for Gingrich to hit back. She also called out the Republican establishment for ! lining u p against Gingrich in a concerted effort to keep him from winning the nomination.
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However, Palin thought it better for the vetting process to be carried out this early on between the candidates so that by the time the eventual nominee faces President Obama, there will be no October surprise to deal with. She also bucked conventional wisdom by suggesting the race will continue on beyond Florida, and said the media should put more focus on Rick Santorum and Ron Paul, the latter of whom she gave some words of praise for.
Despite his many years of service in Washington, Palin argued he was the outsider candidate because of how mobilized the establishment has been against him. She admitted shed rather have a candidate who will rage against the machine as opposed to one who wont challenge the status quo. If for no other reason, rage against the machine, vote Newt. Annoy a liberal, vote Newt.
But what about Gingrichs ambition to establish a colony on the moon? Palin ardently supported it, connecting his statement to JFKs call for space exploration decades ago. And as a fiscal conservative, she thought this was a valuable funding opportunity for the United States.
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But for all her positive comments about Gingrich (she said towards the end of the interview that Gingrich could clobber Obama), Palin did not make an official endorsement in the race. Pirro tried to push her towards one, but Palin just stated she wants the process to continue before she makes any decisions.
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