In doing so, Ms. Palin also excoriated Republican officials for selecting a political moderate -- Dede Scozzafava, a pro-choice, pro-gay marriage New York state lawmaker -- to carry the party's banner. "Political parties must stand for something. When Republicans were in the wilderness in the late 1970s, Ronald Reagan knew that the doctrine of ‘blurring the lines' between parties was not an appropriate way to win elections ... Unfortunately, the Republican Party today has decided to choose a candidate who more than blurs the lines, and there is no real difference between the Democrat and the Republican in this (New York) race." In addition to her endorsement of Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Palin said her political action committee - SarahPAC - would make the maximum allowable donation to support his campaign. Full Article at National Post