Monday, August 9, 2010
Politics Sarah Palin stumps for Karen Handel, charms suburbanites with such clever phrases as "Hotlanta"
Posted by Thomas Wheatley @thomaswheatley on Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 4:16 PM
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What more can be said about Sarah "Worst Governor Ever" Palin's Buckhead stop to stump for Karen Handel that my TwitterRobot hasn't already covered? Maybe some more details about the well-attended event.
>> The Sarah Palin disembodied mannequin head that will live on throughout the ages belonged to one Dianne Moore, a McDonough resident who told me she sells "Raquel Welch wigs" at her wig shop. The former vice-presidential candidate signed the head. Moore was very happy.
>> The estimated crowd of 3,000 people at the Buckhead InterContinental Hotel — nearly all-white and predominantly women — appeared more focused on the former Alaskan governor than Handel, the one political figure in the room who'd probably have the biggest impact on their lives.
>> The celebrity's talking points on such issues as ethics, federal spending and constitutional freedoms were met with roars of applause. Palin, who was joined by her family, stuck around to pose for photos, hug children, and sign bobble heads.
>> Aside from a few Atlanta-specific references — "You know me, I live outside the perimeter — the former governor basically did her job: generate interest, garner headlines and remind Handel supporters to return to the polls.
>> Palin said Handel would end the good ole boy network that's preserved the status quo for years. Hilarious: She said this while a phalanx of state lawmakers and lobbyists watched from stage left behind velvet ropes and separate from the hoi polloi.
After the jump, several photos that were just too good not to post.
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A head unlike any other.
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"No, I'm Karen Handel. Yes, the one who organized this thing. Yeah, the one running for governor. No, I won't give you Palin's email address."
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Behold, Congressman Tom Price, R-Ga. He endorsed Handel and was today's mater of ceremonies. Seriously, how does someone get their hair to stay like that?
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Both sign and book are included with every new home purchase in Gwinnett County.
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One supporter started a bonfire in the middle of the ballroom, which was really cool.
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Of Congressman Price's hair? I'm not jealous — I just really, really want that hair style.
The hair halo is impressive. If Price is auditioning to play the part of an 80s TV evangelist, I think he's got it in the bag. The higher the hair, the closer to Jeebus.
The Palin disembodied mannequin head reminds me of a cheap imitation of the Futurama Nixon Head - though the same could be said of Palin and the Ex Prez Nixon. Certainly, for me at least, the Palin disembodied mannequin head is a lot less annoying than the real deal since it doesn't spew misinformation and over simplifications like the real version .... or maybe it does - I wasn't there.
It looks like all that was missing at the Karen Handel event was the Bearded Lady and Lobster Boy.
Actually, when you buy a house in Gwinnett now, you are issued a van with six ladders and a tortilla stone.
Ya'll have fun joking about our next guvna. She has a great sense of humor, unlike trolls Deal & Barnes. Adios, Good 'ol Boys.
Anyone who still thinks Karen Handel would be a moderate governor should take note of this avid endorsement of her campaign from the ultra right-wing queen. If elected, Ms. Handel's primary mission would be to serve the interests of Palin and her followers. That's what scares me.
Why is it that the most conservative white men always look like old queens? Hmmmmm
So oydave you also have a problems with Mexicans?
Why is it that most of the time you are a shrill hollowed out version of Sarah Palin?
Which is pretty frightening, seeing how the lady only speaks shrillinese
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moor…
midtowner, are u suggesting that lindsey graham looks like a lesbian?
cuz i agree.
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