Is Sarah Palin a GOP Rain Maker or Poison Pill?

For all the talk of Sarah Palin's endorsements in the 2010 election, there are Republicans who are of a different opinion. It could be strongly argued that the Tea Party prevented the GOP from taking the Senate. But could Palin have been partially responsible for that?

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GOP Rep. Bachus: ‘Sarah Palin Cost Us Control Of The Senate’


After Republicans failed to take control of the Senate in last week’s election, losing key races in Colorado, Nevada, and elsewhere, “a bloc of prominent senators and operatives said party purists like Sarah Palin and Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) had foolishly pushed nominees too conservative to win in politically competitive states. . .”

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