Posted by
Ron Devito on Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:30:45 PM
Following is the complete transcript of Governor Palin's Facebook note
pertaining to the self-removal of Republican Dede Scozzafava from the
NY District 23 race:
I want to personally thank
Republican Dede Scozzafava for acting so selflessly today in the NY
District 23 race. Now it's time to cross the finish line with Doug
Hoffman so that he can get to work for District 23 and the rest of
America (Palin, 2009, ¶1).
With Congress poised to overhaul
one-sixth of our economy with so-called health care “reform” (which is
really a government takeover of health care) and with plans to enact a
cap-and-tax bill just as our economy struggles to recover, Doug Hoffman
will be a voice for fiscal responsibility and common sense in
Washington (Palin, 2009, ¶2).
We need candidates like Doug now
more than ever. In these final days of the campaign, it's vital that
Doug continue to receive the enthusiastic support of those who want to
bring common sense to Washington. Let’s help make it happen! You can
help Doug by visiting his official website today and offering your
support: https://www.doughoffmanforcongress.com/donate3.html (Palin, 2009, ¶3)
- Sarah Palin
Commentary:
Just
nine days ago, Governor Palin lived by her Reagan Conservative
principles, endorsed Doug Hoffman for Congress in New York State's
District 23, and asked her supporters to donate to his campaign. Mr.
Hoffman was trailing in the three-way race. Her endorsement triggered a
180-degree shift. Mr. Hoffman surged to the head of the race. He
received -- minimally -- a $116K spike in donations, as Governor
Palin's supporters answered her call. Today, the ACORN-backed RINO,
Dede Scozzafava removed herself from the race entirely. Kudos to her
for standing up and doing the right thing.
This is a major
accomplishment on several grounds. First, it is living proof that the
Republican Party will succeed if it returns to Reagan Conservative
principles, but will continue to be a fractured and failed party by
being "Democratic Lite," "moderate," or "walking across the aisle."
Given the choice between a fake liberal and a real one, most people
will go with the real one. At least they know what they are getting.
For
Governor Palin, this is an accomplishment on the scale of securing
Senator Saxby Chambliss' victory nearly 11 months ago. This
accomplishment demonstrates that Governor Palin has clout and is a
force to be reckoned with. She is a textbook Transformational Leader.
From
a feminist perspective, this accomplishment is testament to her power
as woman. Though Mr. Hoffman is most decidedly a man, it was HER
endorsement that brought victory within reach. Being Governor Palin's
accomplishment, it means that another glass ceiling was felled by her
sonic boom.
This day, Saturday, October 31, 2009 is also
historical for Governor Palin, for today, the purging and cleansing of
the Republican Party has begun -- under her direction. She is
consolidating her power. What is all the more brilliant? She did it
with nothing more than a Facebook posting.
Now the next step is for Mr. Hoffman to finish the job and win this race.
References
Palin, S. L. H. (2009, October 31). Facebook, Sarah Palin. Retrieved October 31, 2009 from: http://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin?v=wall#/note.php?note_id=164244658434