Palin to attend GOP fundraising dinner

Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009 3:47 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Republicans, Norah O'Donnell, Sarah Palin

From NBC's Norah O'Donnell and Mark Murray
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is now back on again for tonight's big Republican fundraising dinner, according to Republican sources.

"Our understanding is she will be attending and will sit at Sen. Cornyn's table," National Republican Senatorial Committee communications director Brian Walsh told NBC News.

Another GOP source adds, "She's coming, not speaking… She will be recognized at the event."

Also to be in attendance at tonight's dinner, per a Republican source: GOP Virginia gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell.

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Ahhh the 'Corsage Queen' has slithered out of her cave... seems like the GEENOPEE is started to wisen up and not let Mama Grizzly prattle on incoherantly these days...

Yes Virginia there is a God!
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Hell we didn't get to where we are over night and it will take time and patience to get us out of this mess. Keep hammering Feisty, I am...
Anita, Birmingham, Alabama (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 3:35 PM)
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So true Anita… so true! It just gets so exhausting not only waging battle with the Right Wing Whack jobs and their steady stream of BS & Fear… but when my own party starts with the feet stomping and finger waving sometimes I wonder if it’s really worth it.

Our President has inherited the biggest debacle in 100 years and all of a sudden he’s suppose to click his heels 3 times and the country & world will be ‘perfect’ again… If that’s the case then I want some of what they’re smokin... Sheeesh!

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 3:57 PM)

Ugh, they're giving S-Pal entirely too much air time. She's become even more of a media's distractive device than ever before!!

Jonathan in Seattle (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 3:59 PM)

It's not political, other than attempting to stimulate my local economy:

KCMO Tourism plug,…on CNN, no less. Ha Come to KC, MO – so much to see, so little time!

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/06/08/kansas.city.family.travel/index.html

Clara Kansas City, MO (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:00 PM)

Sarah Palin. Man, she's top drawer. Gotta get an autograph.

Have to move that autographed picture of GWB and the letter from him to the other wall when I get that photo signed by Sarah.

If your gonna talk celebrity, you can drop Bonehead Biden and his puppetmaster, the Obama Trauma, and HIS puppetmaster, Nancy Pelosi, off at Carnegie Hall.
And how do you get there? Practice!

Palin rules.

Bad Chihuahua (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:01 PM)

A Celebration of STUPIDITY

A Carnival of IGNORANCE

A Festival of BAD TASTE

A Fiesta of OPPORTUNISM

WHO CARES !!
Choke on a Chicken Bone !!!

MSierra, SF (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:01 PM)

So it seems this really was all about getting attention. Otherwise, if she's still not speaking, what was the point in the latest installment of the Palin saga. Heaven help us if she ever gets elected beyond the state of Alaska.

Jody, Iowa (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:03 PM)

And the people of Alaska are paying the bill for travel related expenses? If so, what are they getting in return?

Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:03 PM)

BFD period. Will Cornyn be drooling? This is just a plot to get the media to keep Silly Sarah out there. And no I'm not jealous righties. I'm actually grateful I'm not her!! I hope the GOP keeps pumping her up. 2012 should be pretty amusing!

cindy, las vegas, nv (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:03 PM)

Sorry Nashville, but you prove my point.
no joe, no bo, nj (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 3:49 PM)
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Sorry no joe no bo… the only point you bring to the discussion is at the top of your pointy little tin foil hat!

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:05 PM)

"She's coming, not speaking…
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What.. no "pal-ing around with terrorist"?...no "I can see Russia"?...awwww COME ON!

Republican fundraiser...wouldn't that be the war in Iraq?

Michelle, military wife in Germany (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:06 PM)

Sweet Lord! Talk about a drama queen. "Recognized"!?!?...for what, just being there.

Certain GOPers are always trying to stick a Messiah complext on the President when you got a "Mary" sitting in your own backyard.

Is any part of the stimulus money going to Alaska going to pay for her trip to DC? Is she on State business or is this personal?

Hope she doesn't go out for a bite to eat in DC less she be compared to the President for not eating room service.

Funny how the GOP/media spoke about the President and the fundraiser he went to in CA...I'm sure the attendees at this GOP event are all clearly making under $23k a year.

Allen - Omaha NE (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:07 PM)

This exemplifies why the Republican Party will fail and eventually disappear: they continue to be worried about superficial appearances and playing politics rather than coming up with ideas to address the challenges this country faces today.

Sue Dubya (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:07 PM)

Big deal!

Shara who (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:09 PM)

Michael, ny (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:12 PM)

Was there ever any doubt? She does anything to get attention! And, if this is an additional representation of what the republican party truly
stands for heaven help us.

katiec (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:12 PM)

Just sit quietly and look mavericky. Hopefully no one will ask you what you read.

John M. (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:16 PM)

Okay all you comedians and liberal; get ready for some one liners to laugh at and put into your shows and fund raisers. How badly will she embarress the American education system again? I don't know, but it seems that she does it about 1/3 of the time she speaks.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:16 PM)

Mean lots of $'s for G-NO-P.

Good thing she isn't speaking - She would have to steal another speech.

A Thief Among Thieves (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:17 PM)

Gov. Palin's attorneys stated she rightfully credited Mr. Gingrich, for one thing.

I notice when Gov. Palin comes to the lower 48, the Palin-haters come out in force - must have recently received their DNC and Soros checks.

I totally respect what Gov. Palin does and represents.

There are so many out there who seem to fear her, and fear then causes hatred of a woman who has not a bone of hatred in her body. You really have to meet her in person to see what I mean.

LaTisha (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:25 PM)

"Puppet Palin" the public "puke" of politics is back in the news I see. The "Dizzy Diva of Dumbness" will not have a chance to "politically spew" in front of the "Gross Odd People" (GOP). That will be the job of the "Super Spewer," the one and only, "Nutty Newt." I wonder if they will be serving crow? Drinking their dinner of crow with the blood of the middle class? "Puppet Palin's" menu will be all pictures, and not many words at all. The "Really Not Competent" (RNC) do not want to confuse her anymore than she already is. The "Dizzy Diva" of Dumbness" has already been caught telling lies, mistating facts, and using "Nutty Newt's" mentally disturbed materials. This dinner for dopes is going to be the party of no doing more of same. They will complain about everything in sight, and will present no strategies of their own. The GOP/RNC. AKA. "Do it Yourselfers" (DIY's) have no problem having a dinner together. As long as someone else is picking-up the tab. Again! The "Dizzy Diva" has a difficult time eating, listening, and comprehending information said to her ble at the same time. Remember America! Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! The party of NO has got to go!!

Rock, Janesville,Wisconsin (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:28 PM)

Newt is yesterday's news. After seeing the energy around her in NY this weekend, even at the yankee game. This woman has the charmisa to beat Obama and she is smarter and more resilient than everyone thinks. She is a product of the people, Obama is a product of left wing ideology.
Michael, ny (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:12 PM)

Honorable mention of "Holy Crap Batman" you seem to be on some serious drugs! She got upset over people asking her questions that we really not all that tough! She was in way over her head! Shee needs to focus on the task at hand and do the people's business of Alaska, Oh wait she can't handle that either!

Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:28 PM)

First Read certainly seems to give an exhaustive amount of coverage to Gov Palin's every move. Obsessed much? There are 50 governors in this country.

American (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:29 PM)

Ok, we know the story. She's trying to avoid all the big-wig GOP events to avoid the "Washington insider" label. But eventually she has to come in from the cold (like McCain) if she wants GOP support, and she will have to strike some sort of deal with the big wigs (like McCain).

The whole country knows the GOP won't back her in a general election, but they WILL doll her up and trot her out like a show pony to get $$$. Poor Sarah. She's being pimped by the GOP and they won't even give her a dance card....

Naldo, Scottsdale, AZ (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:37 PM)

Governor Palin, How much will the Chinese dishwashers in the kitchen be contributing? I think Secretary of State Clintion can give you some guidelines on that.

Robert Underdunk Terwilliger, Springfield, USA (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:39 PM)

All the Palin insults are funny, but it seems odd that people are criticising her when we have the dunce Joe "foot in his mouth" Biden as VP. Biden makes Dan Quayle look intelligent.

DG, Houston, TX (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:42 PM)

This young lady will be America's first female president. Obama's historic presidency will go down when Sarah clinches her most historic Republican nomination in 2012, at the still young age of 48. Women around the world will be so proud of her. You bet cha!

Carmelo Junior (Sent Monday, June 08, 2009 4:56 PM)

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