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Judi Lynn

(160,219 posts)
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 09:23 PM Nov 2019

Sarah Sanders Eyes Possible Run for Governor of Arkansas

Source: Associated Press

Back home in Arkansas, former Trump spokeswoman Sarah Sanders lays groundwork for a possible run for governor in 2022.

By Associated Press, Wire Service Content?Nov. 24, 2019, at 8:06 p.m.



FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, file photo, Fox News contributor Sarah Sanders makes her first appearance on the "Fox & Friends" television program in New York. Former White House press secretary Sanders is laying the groundwork for a possible run for governor of Arkansas in 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BY ANDREW DEMILLO, Associated Press

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — With paid speeches, a book coming out and appearances on cable news, Sarah Sanders is following the traditional route for former press secretaries after leaving the White House as President Donald Trump’s chief spokeswoman. But she’s also getting reacquainted with her home state of Arkansas and laying the groundwork for a potential governor’s race in three years.

Sanders has begun headlining Republican Party dinners around Arkansas, allowing her to reconnect with the state she called home before joining the Trump White House and offer GOP insiders a preview of what she’d look like as a candidate for the job her dad, Mike Huckabee, held for more than a decade. Speaking to a ballroom packed with more than 500 people in Hot Springs last week, the former press secretary known for her televised sparring with reporters joked about being greeted by applause when she comes to the podium.

“It’s very different than what I’m used to,” she said.

Sanders and her husband, a political consultant, moved to Little Rock in late July with their three children. Since leaving the White House, she’s joined Fox News as a contributor and announced that she has a book coming out next year about her time as press secretary. She’s also delivered paid speeches and is working as a consultant for several corporations. She waived her speaking fees for local GOP speeches.

Trump has encouraged her to run for governor in 2022, when Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson is barred by term limits from seeking reelection.

Read more: https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2019-11-24/sarah-sanders-eyes-possible-run-for-governor-of-arkansas

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Sarah Sanders Eyes Possible Run for Governor of Arkansas (Original Post) Judi Lynn Nov 2019 OP
It would be so gratifying if she's utterly destroyed by a Democrat. dawg day Nov 2019 #1
It would be gratifying but unlikely. TomSlick Nov 2019 #39
Well, Clinton won (a long time ago)- dawg day Nov 2019 #46
There were Democrats elected state-wide in Arkansas since Bill. TomSlick Nov 2019 #58
I feel sorry for those who live in Arkansas mysteryowl Nov 2019 #2
There are not enough dumb people in Arkansas to vote for her bucolic_frolic Nov 2019 #3
I would not bet on it. We shall see. Nt. drray23 Nov 2019 #14
Never underestimate the power of stupid!! cstanleytech Nov 2019 #16
You're right, they will probably view has as too liberal to win the crazy Republican primary Polybius Nov 2019 #24
I'll take that bet. TomSlick Nov 2019 #40
The stupid in Red States is just staggering aeromanKC Nov 2019 #4
Electing someone who immediately takes away your health care... dawg day Nov 2019 #47
How smart are Arkansans? We are going to find out. Sneederbunk Nov 2019 #5
I know, I know! TomSlick Nov 2019 #41
Just Say No Ohiogal Nov 2019 #6
I think she is more qualified texasfiddler Nov 2019 #7
Post removed Post removed Nov 2019 #9
There's more than enough issues to attack her on Polybius Nov 2019 #25
I'm sure her kids don't need their mom...nt VarryOn Nov 2019 #8
No qualification except awilling liar for Trump. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2019 #10
She's obviously full of herself. YOHABLO Nov 2019 #11
... TruckFump Nov 2019 #12
I'll go out on an optimistic limb. JohnnyRingo Nov 2019 #13
Being a life-long Arkansas resident, I'll take that bet. TomSlick Nov 2019 #42
And whoever runs against her ... NanceGreggs Nov 2019 #15
Yep. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #30
I don't know whether to laugh or scream in horror BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #34
Not by much! sheshe2 Nov 2019 #37
... NanceGreggs Nov 2019 #35
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...no B Stieg Nov 2019 #17
Exactly what qualifications does she have for this job ? Haggis for Breakfast Nov 2019 #18
I'll post as soon as I stop laughing. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2019 #19
She WHAT? She "EYES" a run at Arkansas governor? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: NurseJackie Nov 2019 #20
Hillarious Eye thingy! sheshe2 Nov 2019 #26
Reminds me of... sheshe2 Nov 2019 #27
LOL NurseJackie Nov 2019 #28
I am looking at my own Kit Kat Clock right now. BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #38
Sorry 😐 sheshe2 Nov 2019 #43
Exactly JDC Nov 2019 #49
Dammit! You beat me too it. I'm sure that headline was intentional. George II Nov 2019 #60
GMTA!! NurseJackie Nov 2019 #61
Kick dalton99a Nov 2019 #21
Watch Michelle Wolf Roast Sarah Huckabee Sanders NBC News IronLionZion Nov 2019 #22
Will she have time to do that mainstreetonce Nov 2019 #23
No pearls? keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #29
I would seriously vote in the R primary for her opponent to make sure she didn't get in. moriah Nov 2019 #31
It's an interesting idea but her likely opponent is Atty General Leslie Rutledge. TomSlick Nov 2019 #44
Never underestimate the stupidity of Arkansas Republican voters. Patterson Nov 2019 #32
As a rare Arkansas Democrat, I agree. TomSlick Nov 2019 #45
Who would vote for her? area51 Nov 2019 #33
Please run, Sarah. Show that you are the most qualified in the state. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author JDC Nov 2019 #48
Professional Liars are really the norm now mdbl Nov 2019 #50
How can she say that with a straight face. dbonds Nov 2019 #51
Huckabee/Sanders lie straight face . keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #55
I think there is an opening in hell for a press secretary. Javaman Nov 2019 #52
Indeed Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2019 #53
A degree in lying should completely disqualify her from any post UpInArms Nov 2019 #54
Ok. Ingersollman Nov 2019 #56
Oh dog help us, more of that horrible face and voice? Nitram Nov 2019 #57
Having now achieved success lying in federal government MurrayDelph Nov 2019 #59

dawg day

(7,947 posts)
1. It would be so gratifying if she's utterly destroyed by a Democrat.
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 09:24 PM
Nov 2019

But she'll probably never make it out of the primary.

TomSlick

(11,035 posts)
39. It would be gratifying but unlikely.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:40 AM
Nov 2019

If she gets out of the Republican primary, she will certainly win in the general. It will be a very long time before a Democrat wins a state-wide election in Arkansas. A majority of people in Arkansas will be slow to forgive the Democrats for putting a black man in the White House.

dawg day

(7,947 posts)
46. Well, Clinton won (a long time ago)-
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 01:50 AM
Nov 2019

... and he was kind of one-of-a-kind -- Democrat, but sort of a good-ol-boy too.

TomSlick

(11,035 posts)
58. There were Democrats elected state-wide in Arkansas since Bill.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 02:32 PM
Nov 2019

However, they were also elected before Obama. A majority of people in Arkansas will be slow to forgive the Democrats for putting a black man in the White House.

There will not be another Democrat elected state-wide for at least a decade.

bucolic_frolic

(42,676 posts)
3. There are not enough dumb people in Arkansas to vote for her
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 09:27 PM
Nov 2019

I'll go out on a limb. She will NOT be Arkansas governor ever in her life. What's going on in her mind, well that's another matter.

Polybius

(15,239 posts)
24. You're right, they will probably view has as too liberal to win the crazy Republican primary
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 11:18 PM
Nov 2019

I fully expect them to elect a right-wing nut job.

TomSlick

(11,035 posts)
40. I'll take that bet.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:42 AM
Nov 2019

We have reached a point in Arkansas that whoever wins the GOP nomination for any state-wide race wins the general election.

dawg day

(7,947 posts)
47. Electing someone who immediately takes away your health care...
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 01:52 AM
Nov 2019

Well, Kentucky learned their lesson finally. I don't know why they were so surprised that Bevin did that, and the Arkansans should not be too shocked either. Maybe they will learn too, that a Trump acolyte isn't good for their health.
Her dad, no doubt, is pleased as punch.

TomSlick

(11,035 posts)
41. I know, I know!
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:47 AM
Nov 2019

In any state-wide election, the majority in Arkansas will vote for anyone who has the GOP nomination.

Response to texasfiddler (Reply #7)

Polybius

(15,239 posts)
25. There's more than enough issues to attack her on
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 11:20 PM
Nov 2019

Leave her weight out of it. She's not a girl either.

OAITW r.2.0

(23,862 posts)
10. No qualification except awilling liar for Trump.
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 09:47 PM
Nov 2019

Perfectly qualified to be the Republican choice for Governor.

JohnnyRingo

(18,581 posts)
13. I'll go out on an optimistic limb.
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 09:53 PM
Nov 2019

I doubt there are enough mindless idiots in Arkansas to get the Huckster anywhere near the governor's mansion. What good ol' boy morans who are left will say "she's not my type".

NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
15. And whoever runs against her ...
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 10:15 PM
Nov 2019

... already has a treasure trove of video clips for campaign ads. "And here's Sarah lying her ass off. And here's another one, and another, and another."

BigmanPigman

(51,432 posts)
34. I don't know whether to laugh or scream in horror
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:25 AM
Nov 2019

when I see that picture, even though I know it is altered.

Haggis for Breakfast

(6,831 posts)
18. Exactly what qualifications does she have for this job ?
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 10:27 PM
Nov 2019

Running a state is not as easy as standing at a podium, lying your ass off for wanna-be petty thug.

I think the people of Arkansas deserve better than another Huckabee.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
20. She WHAT? She "EYES" a run at Arkansas governor? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 10:33 PM
Nov 2019

She WHAT? She "EYES" a run at Arkansas governor?




BigmanPigman

(51,432 posts)
38. I am looking at my own Kit Kat Clock right now.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:37 AM
Nov 2019

They still make them in Capistrano, CA. Mine broke in 1984 and I drove up there to get it fixed and they are still in business. I will never be able to look at it again and not think of Sarah Fuckubee now. Oh shit!

moriah

(8,311 posts)
31. I would seriously vote in the R primary for her opponent to make sure she didn't get in.
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 11:54 PM
Nov 2019

First time I'd ever take advantage of our open primaries, but I'd do it to make sure she lost at that level.

I mean, I am afraid to ask who else they could put up there on the R side, but I'm pretty sure whoever the state voted for as a Democratic candidate would be just fine, and I'd be voting Dem in the general of course.

But seriously, not again. I don't want to revive my "Get the Huck Out" bumpersticker magnet collection, but I will (though they will get stolen... cry)

TomSlick

(11,035 posts)
44. It's an interesting idea but her likely opponent is Atty General Leslie Rutledge.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:51 AM
Nov 2019

Believe it or not, Sarah might be the better choice. Yes, Atty General Rutledge is really that bad.

keithbvadu2

(36,369 posts)
36. Please run, Sarah. Show that you are the most qualified in the state.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:28 AM
Nov 2019

Please run, Sarah. Show that you are the most qualified in the state.

Response to Judi Lynn (Original post)

mdbl

(4,972 posts)
50. Professional Liars are really the norm now
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 07:55 AM
Nov 2019

and Sarah Sanders is as professional of a liar as they get. Arkansas voted for Rump, why not her? Seems like a the logical choice in the continuing evolution to an idiocracy. Her father is such a good christian man though I don't know how she gets away with bearing so much false witness.

keithbvadu2

(36,369 posts)
55. Huckabee/Sanders lie straight face .
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 11:30 AM
Nov 2019

Huckabee/Sanders lie straight face
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Javaman

(62,442 posts)
52. I think there is an opening in hell for a press secretary.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 09:46 AM
Nov 2019

I hope she loses and loses so bad that it's an embarrassment.

UpInArms

(51,253 posts)
54. A degree in lying should completely disqualify her from any post
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 10:46 AM
Nov 2019

Including dog catcher or garbage collector

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