From the State Column: Sarah Palin seeks to influence outcome of Kentucky election
Former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin announced her endorsement of Kentucky Republican attorney general candidate Todd P’Pool — the latest attempt by the Alaska Republican to remain a political force within the Republican Party.
On her Facebook page, Ms. Palin calls Mr. P’Pool “a new conservative leader for Kentucky” and hails him as someone ready to “take on entrenched special interests.”
The Alaska Republican announced earlier this year that she would not seek the Republican presidential nomination. Ms. Palin said she expects to remain an influential force within the 2012 race.
“After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking 2012 GOP nomination for president of the United states. As always, my family comes first and obviously Todd and I put great consideration into family life before making this decision.,” Ms. Palin said at the time.
In her statement, Ms. Palin said, “It’s not about me, it’s about all of us who are trying to wake up America.”
The Kentucky election for attorney general remains one of the most closely watched elections in the nation. Kentucky governor Steve Beshear is predicting he will coast to re-election over two rivals Tuesday, confident of becoming the second Democrat elected to statewide office. Mr. Beshear is likely to gain re-election despite high unemployment, budget shortfalls and an onslaught of third-party attack ads.
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