Republicans Don't Want 'Help' From Palin

Lawmakers facing tough 2010 battles think she'd hurt them
By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff
Posted Jul 10, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
Republicans Don't Want 'Help' From Palin
Palin speaks in Iowa in this file photo. Chuck Grassley, who stands behind her to the right, says he'd welcome Palin, "if she can raise a lot of money for me."   (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Sarah Palin may not spend much of her newfound free time campaigning: Many GOP lawmakers facing tough 2010 contests don't want to be associated with the soon-to-be-ex-governor, who they fear will galvanize liberals, the Hill reports. One anonymous Republican said that if Palin came to his district, his opponent would “probably be doing a dance of joy.”

Indeed, the head of the House Democrats' campaign arm said he hopes Palin sticks around. Many Republicans were on the fence, aware that Palin can be a big money draw. “I need a better understanding of why she quit,” said one. Chuck Grassley, on the other hand, said he'd still welcome her: “The answer is, if she can raise a lot of money for me, yes.”
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