Posted by
Ron Devito on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:16:01 AM
Following is the complete transcript of Governor Palin's October 27,
2009 Facebook posting on the east coast elections, and in which she has
endorsed gubernatorial candidates, Chris Christie and Bob McDonnell for
NJ and VA respectively:
As I stand here in a high school gymnasium watching freshmen girls'
basketball games, I'm struck by the sight of America's future right in
front of me - these tenacious young women full of energy and intensity.
I want them to realize every opportunity this great, free nation can
provide (Palin, 2009, ¶1).
There are big political races on the
East Coast that are coming down to the wire - the results of which will
impact policies and political actions that touch all of us in every
state. Like other independent Americans, I don’t always see eye-to-eye
with Republican political committees, so when I tell you that the
Republican Governors Association has my complete support and confidence
in its campaign efforts back East, know that I really mean it. The RGA
is helping lead the conservative comeback beginning this year, and its
involvement in the East Coast races is significant. I hope you'll
support these efforts, which are vital to the cause for America's
freedom and prosperity: http://www.rga.org/initiatives/comeback-fund/. (Palin, 2009, ¶2).
Let's
consider the governor's race in New Jersey. The state has the highest
tax burden in the country and the incumbent Democrat governor has only
added to the economic burden. He eliminated property tax rebates for
middle class homeowners while the sales tax increased. Altogether,
taxes on the people in the region have increased by billions of
dollars. It’s no surprise that New Jersey has the highest unemployment
rate in the region! Thankfully, there is an alternative. Residents
there will be better off under an administration that understands the
benefits that result when workers are allowed to keep more of what they
earn. Watch New Jersey's economy come alive under new leadership that
will put government back on the side of the people! Chris Christie
promises this new leadership (Palin, 2009, ¶3).
Fortunately, New
Jersey's Democrat governor is being held accountable with the RGA
spending $7 million in the New York and Philadelphia media markets
telling the truth about a liberal administrative record while
highlighting New Jersey's tax-hiking ways and reminding voters there is
an alternative! The NY and Philly markets are the most expensive in the
nation though, so the RGA is requesting help to stay on the air. Visit http://www.rga.org/initiatives/comeback-fund/ (Palin, 2009, ¶4).
Then
in Virginia, there is a clear difference between Republican Bob
McDonnell and his liberal opponent. Republican Bob McDonnell is
fighting for cheaper American energy and lower taxes, while his
opponent wants to raise taxes and, amazingly, even bragged about having
more earmarks than any other state legislator. Bob McDonnell promises
to fight for Virginia's hard working families, and he opposes some
heavy-handed union leadership efforts that could ultimately hurt
employers and employees. The RGA has aired $6 million of TV ads
exposing the liberal candidate’s record. I encourage you to help fight
for our neighbors in the East by visiting: http://www.rga.org/initiatives/comeback-fund/ (Palin, 2009, ¶5).
Americans
who believe in smaller government and free enterprise have a chance to
show Washington that people all across the U.S. don’t want an
ever-increasing national debt, more dependency on foreign energy
sources, and more wasteful government spending. If, like me, this is
what you want to show Washington, then I hope you'll support Chris
Christie and Bob McDonnell and the RGA, as great efforts are put forth
in these East Coast races (Palin, 2009, ¶6).
The young student
athletes I'm watching right now are counting on us to do the right
thing - to fight for what is right for America today and into their
future. Electing candidates with common sense and respect for freedom
is one way we can fight for what is right (Palin, 2009, ¶7).
- Sarah Palin
Commentary
Governor
Palin is executing the principles she spoke about when she stated she
would support Reagan Conservative candidates regardless of party
affiliation.
References
Palin,
S. L. H. (2009, October 27). "East coast races impact all Americans."
Facebook, Sarah Palin. Retrieved October 27, 2009 from:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=160906153434