I think a lot of it has to do with her being in the right place at the right time honestly. She may seem like the "dumb Alaskan" to a lot of people but she's pretty smart when it comes to media coverage, and getting her foot in the door. But that's where it ends, I don't think she would make a good candidate for any office, I just think she wants her 15 minutes.
I predict that Palin will surprise a lot of folks both in the media and outside of it. As to her media obsession, I think she sells soap and the media will spend time on that. At the same time, I believe there is more to her than most see under her easy going upbeat personality. I think she has smarts and is willing to roll up her sleeves and dive into just about anything. I have not seen her run from anything either. She is a breath of fresh air because she has a "can do" attitude that rubs off on those around her. WB
I think it's because she is a phenomena. It's phenomenal that such a silly person can get so far in life.
by Susan Reid 13 years ago
Just watched the movie "Game Change" for the second time.It's a behind-the-scenes, step-by-step account of how the McCain campaign came to select Sarah Palin as the Veep nominee in 2008. They needed a bold move. There's no denying picking the female hockey mom governor of Alaska fits that...
by Susan Reid 15 years ago
Ok, so Sarah Palin got paid beaucoup denaro to speak at University of California UC) Stanislaus. God forbid the controversy leading up (protests) and coverage of the speech itself should be "enough" for the media. Oh no! Our local NBC affiliate is looking and sounding more Fox-like every...
by BJC 16 years ago
Why are some people afraid of Sarah Palin?? For sure she doesn't flow with the media and is definitly going upstream. Could be that some folks are concerned because she has the gonads to speak truth and the far left are aware that she could create some problems? Lets face it, when...
by Ghost32 15 years ago
There are a "few" posts in the forums indicating the posters' firm beliefs that Sarah Palin's book is an effort to (A) make money, (B) settle scores, (C) suck in those of us foolish enough to believe she's a person of substance, (D) blow hot air, and/or a number of other negative...
by Leta S 16 years ago
Currently under 13 ethics investigations...McCain and staff now full-on against her.Aren't you glad we voted Obama in?
by LBMod 14 years ago
The tragedy this past week in Arizona has drummed up all sorts of emotions and fears in the American public as well it should. What happened to the victims of that heinous act of senseless violence is horrifying, some might say unacceptable. And while I’m sure we can all agree that it was...
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