Sarah Palin: Next Stop Fox?
Speculation about the reason behind Sarah Palin's surprise resignation as governor of Alaska has centered on her national political ambitions, possible unrevealed legal problems and maybe yet another pregnancy. More likely, Fox News or another TV network has made her an offer she can't refuse.
Why settle for being the governor of a state with a population the size of Columbus, Ohio, when you can have triple the audience with your own show on Fox News? And why settle for the paltry salary of a state executive when you can make millions on television? When you're a politician and you want to spend $150,000 on clothes, you get in trouble, but spend the same amount on clothes as a talk show host and it's a legitimate tax write-off.
Let's face it, being a government official is a hassle. Say something stupid and half the country makes fun of you. Say something stupid on television and your ratings go up. Punish your personal enemies and you're accused of ethical violations. Do you same in the world of TV and you fit right in.
Good luck, Sarah. We'll see you in prime time.
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Wallechinsky nails it just right. Just look at the fiery words she uses, while resigning from office. This is not an ordinary speech from an old politician, who would just talk about getting back to his or her family. No, she actually wants to be out there, in the most powerful position right now.
Not as an embattled Governor, but as a TV pundit, showering us with quotable ramblings, perfect for a FOX News show. She wants to control the message, at any cost, especially Alaska.
Why not sling the arrows from behind a talkshow on Fox, instead of the Governor's desk? Pays better, and you have the final edit.
She is brilliantly scary.
As a feminist, I have wanted to like her, and have felt sorry for her at times during her many humiliating moments, but I cannot forget or forgive her treatment of animals, her ignorance, or her right-wing positions. She majored in journalism (obviously not English), and would support her becoming a war correspondent, so that she could get some first-hand knowledge of the world. Then, perhaps, she might see things differently, and could be of some real service. Being beautiful and charismatic, is not enough.
Feminism does not mean that you have to back all women simply because they are women. I consider myself a strong feminist and I think Sarah Palin sets back the movement by thirty years. Sure a woman can be smart and beautiful, but the combination of guts, good looks and ruthlessness does not qualify you to be president. You need knowledge as well.
Absolutely agree! She makes it harder for women in politics to be taken seriously.
Well-said!!
The idea of Palin regularly mangling the English language on TV strains credulity, even if the venue is Fox.
Entirely plausible! Move over Rush--there's a new shadow GOP leader coming soon.
You know this is the best reason I've heard yet for her quitting. It actually makes perfect sense.
Joe the Plumber could be her sidekick.
How about Fox News version of the VIEW, with Sarah Palin & Michelle Bachmann as the hosts?
- - - Their ratings will go through the roof. They'd definitely count on their right wing audience, and then, progressives will be too fascinated by their nonsense to miss it too. Two pleasant looking chicks will put O'Relly and Limbaugh out of business.
Let's hear it for the "Hockey Mom Happy Hour", coming soon to FOX News...
FOX viewers are clueless about issues; they are not informed enough to understand them.
FOX viewers are functionally illiterate; they understand Sarah, to them, she makes sense.
FOX viewers have the attention span of gnats; they see nothing wrong with a Gov quitting mid-term.
FOX viewers are too stupid to figure out when someone is lying to them; getting 'info' from Palin is perfect.
The sad thing is, there are many of them, who actually DO think Sarah is well educated, informed and has 'ideas' ...
Your post gave me an idea for a new Fox genera;
News/Reality/Porn!
O'Realy & Palin dressed in leather "disciplining" & water-boarding Liberals until they confess their sins and beg to join the GOP.
Or give it a survivor twist and get 5 ACLU lawyers and see which one can take it the longest.
A lot of different options here, but this idea has legs!
You know, Palin would be perfect for Fox News. More blather, fame, and, most of all, more money. The blowhards in the media laugh all the way to the bank. And their "life span" becomes almost immortal.
...wonder if Rush realizes what a "threat" she is to HIS status....GBO, dueling blowhards seem ever so prevelent in the GOP party ranks...but in truth , has gone beyond funny/haha to pitiful at this point but figure we're gong to stuck with more of the same !!!
Palin needs some quiet time with her family so her obvious move is to go to Fox.
Sending her to Fox "News" would come as a great relief to me since it's the one place I can think of where I'd never have to see or hear from her again.
Absolutely! With Hannity, without a doubt.
WITH Hannity? Imagine for moment......INSTEAD of Hannity.
Hannity couldn't deal with it. The man's a prima donna if I ever saw one, there just wouldn't be room for both on the same set.
Her and Joe the Bummer. (Oops, I meant Plumber)
Yea, the Joe and Sarah show. Or Sarah and Joe. Whatever.
Pablum for the unwashed masses.
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