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Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor who was also the vice-presidential candidate for the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, is having a political comeback.
A new poll shows that she has a 5-point lead in a crowded field to be the lone representative from the state of Alaska, a Must Read Alaska poll found.
It comes after former President Donald Trump endorsed her in a crowded GOP primary contest for Alaska’s sole House seat.
“Wonderful patriot Sarah Palin of Alaska just announced that she is running for Congress, and that means there will be a true America First fighter on the ballot to replace the late and legendary Congressman Don Young,” Trump noted in a statement put out by his Save America PAC.
“Sarah shocked many when she endorsed me very early in 2016, and we won big,” Trump continued. “Now, it’s my turn!
“Sarah has been a champion for Alaska values, Alaska energy, Alaska jobs, and the great people of Alaska. She was one of the most popular governors because she stood up to corruption in both State Government and the Fake News Media,” Trump added. “Sarah lifted the [late Sen. John] McCain presidential campaign out of the dumps despite the fact that she had to endure some very evil, stupid, and jealous people within the campaign itself.
“They were out to destroy her, but she didn’t let that happen,” the former president continued. “Sarah Palin is tough and smart and will never back down, and I am proud to give her my Complete and Total Endorsement, and encourage all Republicans to unite behind this wonderful person and her campaign to put America First.”
There will be 48 names on the primary ballot for Alaska representative on June 11.
“Of several possible candidates in the 2022 election for Congress, if the election were held today, for whom would you vote?” the people surveyed were asked and the results were:
- Sarah Palin, 31%
- Doctor and commercial fisherman Al Gross, 26%
- Nick Begich, 21%; his grandfather once held the seat
- Anchorage Assemblymember Chris Constant, 7%
- State Sen. Josh Revak, 3%
- Tara Sweeney, 2%; former Alaska Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
- Another candidate not listed, 4%
- Undecided, 6%
But the poll also showed that 37% said their opinion of Palin was favorable, 51% said they have an unfavorable opinion of Palin and 12% had no opinion of Palin.
Palin posted a statement to her Facebook page announcing she was running in a special election to replace Rep. Don Young, who died last month at the age of 88 and who had served since 1973 — nearly 50 years.
“Today I’m announcing my candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing Alaska. Public service is a calling, and I would be honored to represent the men and women of Alaska in Congress, just as Rep. Young did for 49 years,” Palin wrote. “I realize that I have very big shoes to fill, and I plan to honor Rep. Young’s legacy by offering myself up in the name of service to the state he loved and fought for, because I share that passion for Alaska and the United States of America.”
She adds:
I first entered politics 30 years ago, when I was elected to city council in Wasilla. I still live in Wasilla; my family is here; my son goes to school here. My heart will always be in Alaska, even when I’m representing this great state in Washington, D.C.
America is at a tipping point. As I’ve watched the far left destroy the country, I knew I had to step up and join the fight. The people of the great State of Alaska, like others all over the country, are struggling with out-of-control inflation, empty shelves, and gas prices that are among the highest in the world. We need energy security for this country, and Alaska can help provide that – but only if the federal government gets out of the way and lets the free market do what it does best.
At this critical time in our nation’s history, we need leaders who will combat the left’s socialist, big-government, America-last agenda. This country was built by heroes, and the radical left dishonors their legacies by opening our borders to illegal immigrants, mortgaging our children’s future, and selling out our nation’s interests to the highest bidder.
I’m in this race to win it and join the fight for freedom alongside other patriots willing to sacrifice all to save our country.
