A Sure Path To Self-Destruction (II) Nov 22, 2009
Klein may be right that Palinites are such cultists devoted to the person of Sarah Palin rather than to any discernible set of beliefs, in which case the Palin phenomenon is even more devoid of substance than anyone thought. On the assumption that her supporters actually object to moderate Republicanism for some coherent and intelligible reason, Palin will do herself great harm if she backs McCain. (The American Conservative)
Palin fans turn out for book signing Nov 22, 2009
Michael Henninger/ Post-Gazette Former Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin signs copies of her book yesterday at Sam's Club in South Strabane ... Cocooned in a sleeping bag and folding chair, she was near the front of a crowd that would grow to more than 1,500 people who gathered to get a glimpse of and autograph from Sarah Palin, the former governor, current author, and past -- and perhaps future -- candidate for national office. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Palin book tour has people wondering if it's a campaign tour Nov 22, 2009
The run up to former Gov. Sarah Palin s book tour started Monday with her taped appearances on Oprah Winfrey s show and this morning on Good Morning America ... What the Republican Party should be doing, if it hopes to take advantage of the wounds Democrats are suffering, is embrace Sarah Palin ... true true wrote on Nov 21, 2009 11:37 AM:" Yes, there's no way this country would ever vote for a quitter like Sarah Palin. On the other hand, this country has NO problem voting for an admitted-drug... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Mitt Romney, Ronnie Milsap To Address 2010 Business Confrence Nov 22, 2009
Last week, Conference organizers announced that 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin and academy-award winning actress Goldie-Hawn will also appear at the 2010 Conference alongside former Vice President Dick Cheney, former Second Lady Lynne Cheney, former First Lady Laura Bush, and impressionist Rich Little. Conference organizers will continue to announce the names of speakers confirmed to address the 2010 Conference in weeks to come. (KERO 23, CA)
Public health care is a Christian option Nov 22, 2009
Billy Rubin wrote on Nov 21, 2009 5:48 PM:" It's OK, Jerome, I don't mind.Everyone sees that you are acting perfectly Christ-like in shunning those with whom you disagree. Most admirable. You can continue to talk past me and pretend you are exasperatedly speaking to a sympathetic third party while you complain about my questions.Pretend you are talking past Billy Rubin (just like Jesus would) to one of your worthwhile blogging friends (imagine you're talking with Sarah Palin) and explain your... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
ATL mayoral candidate Mary Norwood says her African-American supporters have been threatened Nov 22, 2009
Mary Norwood is playing the Republican game she sounded just like Sarah Palin on the debate dumb and kept shaken like she was drugs tonite. Norwood mess up on the debate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Democratic senators stay with Reid so far Nov 22, 2009
Was it because I thought the final straw in McCain s lost campaign was the selection of Sarah Palin ... She had me read my shirt and then proceeded to ask me Did you know Sarah Palin supported the bailout to be 100% honest I was like, are you kidding me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Appearances showed an unfiltered Palin Nov 22, 2009
Sarah Palin sizzled on the cover of Newsweek ... Sarah Palin sizzled on the cover of Newsweek. (Juneau Empire)
Gridiron Grump: Queasy, sneezy, with a side of bacon Nov 22, 2009
And now you look dumber than Sarah Palin on the CBS Evening News With Katie Couric. Patsies 31, Nyets 13. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Judge the difference for yourself Nov 22, 2009
Zod wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:47 AM:" 1) Conservatives will never bow to the leaders of foreign nations. - No one should bow to anyone, not even for America.3) We will not abandon the battles of this nation until victory is achieved. - Unless victory is not achievable, plus we can't afford to fight battles outside of America.9) We will not attempt to indoctrinate your children. We will guarantee an honest appraisal of our history and government is taught. - Well, they teach lies all through High... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Beck in Jupiter Nov 22, 2009
Im no lefty liberal and voted for Reagan in 1980,but the GOP of today is getting bizarre the other mental midget Sarah Palin says she would consider Beck as a running mate. well if that day ever would come w/them two then its time to find a new country to live in. (The Palm Beach Post)
It's The Philosophy Stupid Nov 22, 2009
Recently New York Times designated conservative columnist, David Brooks, advised Republican candidates to avoid talking about their conservative bona fides. " Instead, Mr. Brooks wrote, Republicans should talk about other things, like balanced budgets and small business-led job creation. Mr. Brooks didn t seem to understand that economic prosperity and job growth are not distinct from conservative principles. They are the result of them. This sort of muddle qualifies as cutting edge conservative... (Human Events Online)
Newsweek: Indian PM on Afghanistan, Pakistan Nov 22, 2009
How Sarah Palin hurts the GOP and America. NEWSWEEK's 20/10 Project recalls the lines we'll never forget. (MSNBC -- International)
Newsom back in the swing of things Nov 22, 2009
Sarah Palin has done it again. This book tour of hers has put her right back to the front of the personality parade, and boy, is she coming out shooting with both barrels at the Republican insiders who want to see her gone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
McCain: I enjoyed Palin's book Nov 22, 2009
Sarah Palin is joined bySen ... John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as "no big deal.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Don't judge Palin by magazine Nov 22, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- In town to give a talk on civility, I was surrounded by women who wondered what I thought of Sarah Palin's Newsweek cover ... Sarah Palin is the luckiest woman on the planet. (Albany Times Union)
Sexism knows no political bounds Nov 22, 2009
Now it s Sarah Palin, who is younger, sexier, and easier to trivialize ... Beyond the book reviews, there s a website devoted to Palinisms, others showing her in bathing suits, and one pitching a Sarah Palin sex doll. (Boston Globe)
Late TV listings Nov 22, 2009
Topics: health care debate; the president s imminent decision about troops in Afghanistan and his trip last week to Asia; the controversy over a panel s recommendation about mammograms; Sarah Palin s Going Rogue road trip. Guests: Senators Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Ben Nelson of Nebraska; Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. (Boston Globe)
"Going Rogue" Is Going Big Nov 22, 2009
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy her autobiography, "Going Rogue", at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in in Norwood, Ohio, on Nov. 20, 2009 ... Publisher HarperCollins said Friday that Sarah Palin's memoir sold 300,000 copies its first day, among the best openings ever for a nonfiction book. (ABC News -- Wire)
Will Palin's book tour jump-start a political movement? Nov 22, 2009
-- When Sarah Palin made her first trip to western Pennsylvania as GOP presidential candidate John McCain's fresh-faced running mate, the Arizona senator warned locals that she "doesn't let anyone tell her to sit down." ... "I want to be in the line of freedom, and I think Sarah Palin is a voice for freedom.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
'Going Rogue' Is Going Big Nov 22, 2009
Sarah Palin's Memoir Among Best Openings Ever For Nonfiction Book ... Publisher HarperCollins said Friday that Sarah Palin's memoir sold 300,000 copies its first day, among the best openings ever for a nonfiction book. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
- From the Right: Palin and the future of conservatism 0 Nov 22, 2009
I m sure I would like Sarah Palin if I got the chance to meet her ... Sarah Palin is a force the Republican establishment must reckon with. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Our View: Hit & Misses Nov 22, 2009
The first Founders Day celebration which featured former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was a rousing success with hundreds of people coming to downtown Auburn for a parade and a festival. It's great to see something catch on so quickly and have a positive impact on the community. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
24 South St. Notebook Nov 22, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT. The address for Auburn's Memorial City Hall on South Street is familiar to many follower's of the city's government and its political scene. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hammering Sarah Nov 22, 2009
With the possible exceptions of Richard Nixon and George W. Bush, no modern era politician has been more derided by the media than Sarah Palin ... Uber-liberal Cynthia Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says: "There is absolutely nothing in Sarah Palin's past that suggested she was ever going to let the past go. She's always been petty. She's always been vindictive." ... Location: TX Reply # 1 Date: Nov 22, 2009 - 4:57 AM EST Drinking with Sarah I'd like to sit down with Sarah Palin over... (Townhall.com)
McCain takes up 'death panel' charge on floor Nov 22, 2009
used Saturday's Senate floor debate on healthcare reform to repeat the controversial "death panel charge" that his running mate, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, has been heavily criticized for. In a scripted exchange with Wyoming Sen. (TheHill.com)
'Factor' Debut, Part 2 Nov 22, 2009
Factor' Debut, Part 2: Sarah Palin Discusses Obama, Iran, Afghanistan ... Sarah Palin on 'The O'Reilly Factor ... SARAH PALIN, FORMER GOVERNOR OF ALASKA: No, I think in the two areas that I am most concerned about, national security, there's some questionable actions that he's taken so recently that I believe weakens our country and our security. (Fox News)
O'Reilly: Fact-checking Sarah Palin Nov 22, 2009
Fact-Checking Sarah Palin ... Once again, I'm going to keep this very short because we have a major policy interview with Sarah Palin this evening ... But did you know the Associated Press, America's largest news wire service, used 11 reporters to check the accuracy of Sarah Palin's book "Going Rogue". (Fox News)
Obama's Empty Promise Nov 22, 2009
First -- check out the GREEN OVAL videos (click on the GREEN OVAL upper right hand side of GretaWire)Second -- vote in the poll -- why did AP put 11 fact checkers on Governor Palin. THIRD: THE IMPORTANT VOTE IN THE US SENATE is TODAY. (Fox News)
19 comments Nov 21, 2009
WASHINGTON -- What would the mainstream media's response be if former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin described China's economic growth to an audience of students in Shanghai as "an accomplishment unparalleled in human history" ... Sarah Palin is accorded no such dispensation. (Human Events Online)
Contract Violated in Sale of Palin Pic to Newsweek Nov 21, 2009
The controversial photo of Sarah Palin that appears on the cover of Newsweek apparently shouldnt have by law ... Special: Get Sarah Palins New Book Incredible FREE Offer. (Newsmax)
Quotes of note Nov 21, 2009
-- SARAH PALIN, in an interview on Oprah, on her bid for vice president in 2008. It s very obvious he doesn t care about people or give a damn about them. (Boston Globe)
Sarah Palin, the cynical mean girl Nov 21, 2009
SARAH PALIN S sit-down with Oprah Winfrey this week may have been the most tense TV encounter of the year, a palpable mix of suspicion and mutual need. Oprah was good for Obama, but she s also good for books, and Palin is good for TV. When the two shook hands across the chasm of a coffee table, you wondered if the studio circuitry would blow. (Boston Globe)
Gridiron Grump: Queasy, sneezy, with a side of bacon Nov 21, 2009
And now you look dumber than Sarah Palin on the CBS Evening News With Katie Couric. Patsies 31, Nyets 13. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Will Palin lead GOP out of the doldrums? Nov 21, 2009
That, of course, would be Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska, former Republican vice presidential nominee and continuing political celebrity, demonstrating her attention-grabbing talent if not her intentions for the future ... That, of course, would be Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska, former Republican vice presidential nominee and continuing political celebrity, demonstrating her attention-grabbing talent if not her intentions for the future ... Nevertheless, she probably provided... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Palin's Appeal Nov 21, 2009
We may not be sure of Sarah Palin s ability to assume a political office of national scope, but we can be certain she is polarizing ... Sarah Palin has mastered that art limited though her success ultimately is but we can hardly fault her for the existence of a political culture that seeks out figures like her ... Your criticism of Sarah Palin is Sexist. (The American Conservative)
Sunday on 'MTP' Nov 21, 2009
Plus, the politics of Afghanistan, Sarah Palin and President Obama's agenda going forward. We'll be joined exclusively by four key voices on the hill: Assistant Majority Leader Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Has Obama taken too many political risks? Nov 21, 2009
talks with Hardballs Chris Matthews about Rudy Giulianis decision not to run for governor of New York as well as whether he wants Sarah Palin stumping for Republicans next year. Politics. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Army to allow media to Palin book event Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. - The U.S. Army said Friday it would open former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week when the military wanted the event closed out of fears it would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama ... "Given an outpouring over the past two days of media interest in covering the Nov. 23 book signing at Fort Bragg's North Post Exchange, Fort Bragg will assist interested news media... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Olbermann Furious Palin Reads Newsmax Nov 21, 2009
When Sarah Palin told Fox News Wednesday night that she turns to Newsmax as one of her primary news sources, she ticked off MSNBC host Keith Olbermann ... Special: Get Sarah Palins New Book Incredible FREE Offer ... Olbermann displayed three headlines from the Newsmax Web site, derisively noting a Newsmax headline: "Sarah Palin tells Hannity: I read Newsmax.". (Newsmax)
Bookstores try to make most of Palin visits Nov 21, 2009
Sarah Palin signs a copy of "Going Rogue" on Thursday in Ohio ... Each of the stores that Sarah Palin has lined up for her book tour has just three hours with the former Alaska governor in-store to try and move the minimum 2,500 copies of "Going Rogue" publisher HarperCollins mandates they must order in exchange for her visit. (Anchorage Daily News)
Palin's next move: Pivot or profit? Nov 21, 2009
Sarah Palin has been in the spotlight since she first stepped on the national stage ... Sarah Palin's book tour provides an opportunity for her to present policy ideas ... (CNN) -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin embarked on her nationwide book tour with confidence, determined to settle scores and explain her side following a bruising year in the spotlight. (CNN)
Rants and raves Nov 21, 2009
I CAN SEE IT NOW, Sarah Palin running for president. Maybe she could have Dick Cheney's daughter to be vice president. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Click to read: Hunt: End of "Oprah" Just a Beginning Nov 21, 2009
I think Oprah must have caught Quitter's Disease during her interview with Sarah Palin. Add a comment. (CBS News -- Early Show)
FoxBusiness: Oprah for President? Nov 21, 2009
Maybe it's my imagination, but I could have sworn that Oprah was calculating her chances as she interviewed Sarah Palin on her show last Monday -- which, by the way, was one of her highest-rated episodes. As Palin talked, was Oprah smiling inwardly as she imagined the firestorm of headlines that her candidacy would cause. (Fox News)
Winfrey Announces Show's End in 2011 Nov 21, 2009
She followed with a series of blockbuster interviews - Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, singer Whitney Houston and just this week, former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin ... Oprah: "In all my years of hosting this show, the face to face interviews with the lady who had her faced ripped off by a chimp and Sarah Palin who ripped off the American people in their face got me thinking on how it would be impossible to surpass these latest feats. And thanks to... (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Palin's book tour to visit Army post Nov 21, 2009
Complete coverage, video and photo galleries of Sarah Palin, from Alaska's governor, to GOP's vice-presidential candidate, and now private citizen ... Wide variety of galleries following Sarah Palin, from Wasilla childhood to political celebrity on a global scale ... FORT FOOD, TEXAS -- Sarah Palin's tour to promote her new memoir will include a stop at Fort Hood to benefit the victims of the shooting rampage and their families. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Factor' Debut Nov 21, 2009
Factor' Debut: Sarah Palin Sits Down With Bill O'Reilly for First Time ... Sarah Palin on 'The O'Reilly Factor ... SARAH PALIN, FORMER GOVERNOR OF ALASKA: I do. (Fox News)
Elisabeth Hasselbeck on 'Hannity' Nov 21, 2009
SEAN HANNITY, HOST: Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin continues to be the talk of the political world thanks to her best-selling brand-new book, "Going Rogue." After leaving Michigan yesterday she headed off to Indiana for some appearances and will close out what has been a whirlwind first week of her book tour in Ohio and Pennsylvania ... SARAH PALIN, "GOING ROGUE" AUTHOR: When they found out that Bristol, when she was 17 and she was pregnant, the McCain operatives from the campaign had done... (Fox News)
Our View: Hit & Misses Nov 21, 2009
The first Founders Day celebration which featured former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was a rousing success with hundreds of people coming to downtown Auburn for a parade and a festival. It's great to see something catch on so quickly and have a positive impact on the community. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rules Differ for Palin at Military Bases Nov 21, 2009
Chip Reid asked President Obama about criticism he received from Sarah Palin ... In the early morning hours, hundreds began to gather for a chance to meet Sarah Palin, who makes her first stop in Grand Rapids, Mich ... In this book cover image released by Harper, "Going Rogue: An American Life," by Sarah Palin, is shown. (CBS News -- Politics)
Sneaking In Amnesty Nov 21, 2009
For Sarah Palin, with her personality and history, to tell Rush Limbaugh that Republicans should welcome primary fights within their own ranks is hardly surprising. As much as it may pain her many critics, she also has a lot of history on her side. (Investors Business Daily)
State predator program subject of wildlife talk Nov 21, 2009
"When (former Govs. Frank Murkowski and Sarah Palin) were elected, they both came in with a strong agenda favoring predator control," he said. But the problem of managing wildlife is a biological one, he argues. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska's gas line coordinator resigns Nov 21, 2009
Sarah Palin, and was tasked with getting a large-diameter line to supply natural gas to Alaskans. The governor's office says Noah is resigning to pursue a venture in the private sector. (Juneau Empire)
Get more: Politics Nov 21, 2009
Sarah Palin takes on the media, the McCain campaign and her critics in her new book "Going Rogue." But will it pass a fact check ... Sarah Palin says it's "a bit heartbreaking" to see the road Levi Johnston has taken. (KGO, CA)
Palin's book tour to include stop at Fort Hood Nov 21, 2009
Sarah Palin signs her autograph at Barnes and Nobles during the first stop of her book tour in Grand Rapids, Mich ... Sarah Palin's tour to promote her new memoir will include a stop at Fort Hood to benefit the victims of the shooting rampage and their families. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Fox News again accused of airing misleading video Nov 21, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Blog of the #1 News Site. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Opening the Screening Door Nov 21, 2009
In a today, Sarah Palin wrote, "We need to carefully watch this debate as it coincides with Capitol Hill's debate and determine whether we are witnessing the early stages of that rationed care before the Senate bill is rushed through as well." After chief political correspondent John Dickerson sent Palin's note around, Slate staffers began debating what, exactly, rationing is; the value of screening; and the relationship between patients and the medical community. An edited transcript of the... (Slate)
And a Governor Shall Lead Them Nov 21, 2009
Why Sarah Palin is unlikely to be the future of the Republican Party ... Sarah PalinThe future of the Republican Party will be shaped by a governorbut it's not likely to be Sarah Palin ... Which brings us to Sarah Palin. (Slate)
Oprah ends her show: '25 years feels right' Nov 21, 2009
She followed with a series of blockbuster interviews Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, Whitney Houston and ESPN's Erin Andrews, and just this week, former Alaska governor and GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. As a newcomer, "The Show" chipped away at talk-show king Phil Donahue's dominance. (Crain's Chicago Business)
DON'T CRY FOR SARAH PALIN (Georgie Anne Geyer) Nov 21, 2009
DON'T CRY FOR SARAH PALIN - Yahoo ... DON'T CRY FOR SARAH PALIN. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Bay Area not maverick enough to read Palin book Nov 21, 2009
The new autobiography by moose hunter and failed vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is harder to find in the Bay Area than a hockey mom ... The new autobiography by moose hunter and failed vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is harder to find in the Bay Area. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A Sure Path To Self-Destruction Nov 21, 2009
At this point, an affection for Sarah Palin has become nothing more than a surrogate means of expressing contempt for the liberal intelligentsia. Im not saying she can ostentatiously defend all establishment candidates from grassroots challengers, but just as only Nixon could go to china, only Palin has the capital to advocate moderation in this environment. (The American Conservative)
Hastings Entertainment Announces Must-Have Christmas Gifts of 2009 Nov 21, 2009
Non Fiction Book Must-Haves Mike Huckabee - A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories that Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit Timothy Egan - The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America Julia Child - Mastering the Art of French Cooking Sarah Palin - Going Rogue: An American Life Fiction Book Must-Haves Stephenie Meyer - The Twilight Saga Collection Dan Brown - The Lost Symbol Jeff Kinney - The "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Collection Vince Flynn - Pursuit of Honor Stephen King - Under the Dome... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Show to end in 2011 Nov 21, 2009
This photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 and released Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 by Harpo Productions, Inc., shows talk-show host Oprah Winfrey, second from right, with former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her daughters, Willow, right, and Piper, left, during the taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in Chicago ... She followed with a series of blockbuster interviews Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, Whitney Houston and ESPN's Erin Andrews, and just this week, former Alaska... (The Palm Beach Post)
