Palin Shunned in State Races

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Updated Apr. 25, 2017 12:27PM EDT / Published Oct. 09, 2009 4:00AM EDT

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Maybe Palin’s glasses are radioactive. Neither of the Republican gubernatorial candidates running in hotly contested races this fall want her help. A contender for the 2012 presidential elections, Palin hasn't been invited to campaign for either New Jersey's Chris Christie or Virginia's Bob McDonnell, despite offering her assistance. McDonnell's campaign at least acknowledged that they "appreciate her support of Bob McDonnell" while Christie's campaign only said "No" when asked if they invited Palin. GOP strategists in both states say that bringing in Palin could send Independents to Democratic candidates while motivating the Democratic base to turn out, a lose-lose for the GOP.

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Palin Shunned in State Races

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