To many people, the recent backing of Donald Trump by Alaskan politician Sarah Palin seemed to come out of left field. Palin had been absent for most of the campaign strategies possibly because she had a strategy of her own. Palin and Trump share many similarities from being celebrities on TV to having their own distinct hair style. This union was in the works from the beginning when Trump endorsed Palin in 2008.
Now it was time for Palin to return the favor in hopes that Trump would earn more votes. According to the New York Times, this recent backing of Trump does not necessarily guarantee him votes or popularity. Though it may gain him more jokes and side remarks, Palin has been working hard in Iowa for supporters. This endorsement came at the most opportune time as now Trump is excitedly preparing to win the hearts of Iowa voters.
“I am a first generation American and what Trump would call an ‘anchor baby,’” senior social work major Jennellee Salazar, said. “Sarah Palin has been known to have a certain amount of religious supporters. He thinks that by rallying these people he will create a stronger image.”
Trump does in fact hope for a stronger image and thinks Palin could get him there. Palin has hope for a media frenzy which will launch these two political leaders into Twitter hashtags and Facebook posts.
“Sarah Palin, in my opinion, is doing what Trump is doing, trying to make this campaign a publicity stunt,” history and secondary education major, Treci Butler, said. “Anyone, especially any political figure, that supports Trump does not care about true American values.”
