Sarah Palin Unveils National 'SarahPAC' Organization 

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 3:56 PM

By: David A. Patten

In a major step closer to a future run for national office, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Tuesday established SarahPAC, a political action committee expected to play a key role in financing upcoming political endeavors.

“SarahPAC believes the Republican Party is at the threshold of a historic renaissance that will build a better future for all,” the SarahPAC.com Web site announced Tuesday. “Health care, education, and reform of government are among our key goals.”

The site, which invites donations, calls energy independence “a cornerstone of the economic security and progress that every American family wants and deserves.”

NBC’s Norah O’Donnell characterized the creation of the fund-raising organization as “a sign Sarah Palin wants to continue to be a player on the national political stage.” O’Donnell added that the Virginia-based PAC “is modeled after HillPAC, Hillary Clinton’s former political committee. Palin’s committee allows her to raise money for other Republicans.”

The PAC Web site describes the organization as “Dedicated to building America's future, supporting fresh ideas and candidates who share our vision for reform and innovation.”

The Alaska governor’s popularity remains undiminished since the election. O’Donnell reports Sen. John MCain’s running mate has over 465,300 supporters on Facebook.

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I'm excited that Sarah is at the very least considering national office sometime in the future. I think that by organizing this PAC, she will begin to establish herself as a viable future candidate. For POTUS? I don't know. If anything, this past election has proven that you need to be more than bright, articulate, and a strong woman with conservative values who is willing to stand behind those values.

I still believe that as governor of Alaska, she was, and is, more qualified for the office of the Vice President than our new President was for the office he was elected to. But that is now beside the point. I won't entertain debate as to the past election; it's part of the past, and I am looking to the future.

Perhaps if she puts in time in the Senate, she will prove just how qualified she is. We're getting ahead of the game, though. I might be looking to the future, but that's even further down the road. We shall see what SarahPAC will do for her and for other candidates.

Sarah now knows what the media is capable of. And yes, I do believe that the media is responsible for this election. But, as I said, that's the past and behind us. The future is ahead, and it's bright for all of us.

Good Luck, Sarah!