Palin Hits the Road.
13 07 2009
Well, we now know the first thing on soon-to-be-ex-governor Sarah Palin’s list of things to do after quitting her current post on July 26.
Partisan? – check
No media allowed? – check
Invitation only to ensure friendly crowd? – check
Somehow tied to Ronald Reagan? – check
Republican Women Federated of Simi Valley announced Palin was scheduled to speak to the group’s private gala on Aug. 8 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. The event — reporters will not be allowed to attend — will take place in an airplane hangar that houses a retired presidential aircraft Air Force One and will stir more questions about her curious resignation.
But, of course, she has stated that she’ll happily campaign for Democrats who “share her values.” That might be a mighty short list. I can’t think of a better way for a Democrat who wants to commit political suicide than to ask Sarah Palin for an endorsement. Even moderate Republicans are holding out a big string of dried garlic when Palin enters the room. Polarizing is what she does best.
Palin defended the decision [to resign] because “pragmatically, Alaska would be better off” if her state weren’t spending time on ethical complaints against her. She also said the plan to resign had been in the works for months.
Pragmatically, Sarah Palin would be better off if she wasn’t bound by an ethical code. It’s obvious to many that Palin quit simply to advance her own career, make gobs of money, unburden herself from the annoying government job, and embrace her national celebrity. But, she keeps repeating “they forced me out,” thinking it makes her sound good? Like a victim maybe, but like a tough-as-nails, no-nonsense, stalwart presidential candidate? Not so much.
“Oh, I don’t think she quit,” said Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 who plucked Palin out of near-obscurity and made her a household name. “I think she changed her priorities.”
Many Alaskans would argue that she didn’t change her priorities. Alaska hasn’t been on her mind for some time now. She just decided to act on what her priorities have always been; the most current and brightest “crack in the door.”
July 13th, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I voted, Dr. Chill. Loved your comments re: the JoAnne Grimes whoever kerfuffle.
July 13th, 2009 at 7:31 PM
OOOHHH NOOOOO!!!! She’s loose! An ‘opinion piece’ at the Whashington Post, obviously ghost written on the horrors of the cap and trade component of the energy bill.
July 13th, 2009 at 7:41 PM
PennLawyer – thank you for that info. Trig is always the subject of $arah’s posturing, but never the subject of $arah’s care. It is very very shameful.
I don’t think she’ll take him on her jaunts, but who knows. Some DS mothers need to speak up.
July 13th, 2009 at 7:49 PM
How does a Republican Women Federated private gala with SP as guest speaker “help” Alaska, help Sarah’s family. Her reasons for quitting were for the best interests of Alaska and her family (did I hear that right?)
I cannot understand the appeal she has with women. The average woman works because she has to, or doesn’t work and stays at home as homemaker, but at a great price. That price being living with a lot less, and depending on one salary. Even couples with two salaries are struggling.
This notion that Sarah can do it all is baloney. Up early am, runs several miles, works all day, travels, works as Governor, two blackberries, has time to twitter, responsible for State matters, responsible for her Pac and legal fund. How much time can possibly be devoted to a young 18-year old daughter with a growing baby; a 14 year-old daughter who needs a lot of parental attention and advice; a 7 year-old who is still a child and also needs a lot of parental attention; then, a Down’s Syndrome baby, who requires a mother’s attention, quality time, and possibly some physical therapies. Throw in the mix sports, after school activities.
Was it Levi that commented that the Gov would come home late hours? It’s bullcr**p that anyone can comfortably maintain this routine without blinking, and thinks she can “take on” the boys in Washington, or take on Office of the VP or President.
Anyone tired yet? Just thinking about all this makes me want to go into a fetal position. Yes, I am weak; I couldn’t maintain that incredible pace all the time, really who could without having a mental breakdown. And, I don’t believe she doesn’t have housekeepers and paid nanny somewhere in that mix.
Yes, female governors, politicians have accomplished great feats with families. But, usually, they enter politics later in life, after most of their children are established and older. I feel that the need of Sarah to perpetuate this mythical super-human mom image is hurting a lot of average women out there.
Sorry, OT from my starting point. Sarah supporters and women’s groups damage reputations of hard-working women by inviting this soon to be ex-governor to waste their time and money just to hear her talk robotic talking points that don’t change legislation, or laws. Just wasteful talk. Where is the justice in all of this? Rant over……and out!
July 13th, 2009 at 8:18 PM
“Who is Pamela Pryor and why did Sarapac pay her $6000 for “consulting” on 2/03, 2/26, 3/30, 4/20 and 5/28?”
Okay. I must admit that my first thought was ‘Does Pamela do hair and makeup?’. But now I’m thinking….speechwriter? Anyone care to check dates and see if these are prior to some speeches Palin needed to give?
July 13th, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Anyone have any idea who wrote this for Palin? Pamela Pryor? Meg Stapleton?
July 13th, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Oops. Sorry. It’s the Washington Post article on Cap and Trade.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/13/AR2009071302852.html
July 13th, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Hey gang – can we do the washington post article on open thread???
July 13th, 2009 at 9:02 PM
mlaiuppa, who is pam pryor, follow this
texas4palin.blogspot.com/2009/04/inside-team-sarah-2-meet-pam-pryor.html
Kindred spirit indeed.
July 13th, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Hi everyone..
Can we try and keep comments on topic, please?
WaPo and Pam Pryor stuff belongs in the open thread –
http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/13/open-thread-home
No need to apologise and thus add more off topic comments – just do me, your fellow commentors, and AKMuckraker a massive favour and post them in the right place next time..
July 14th, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Snoskred (at 3:58 PM)
What person (in their right mind) would choose to run for a job that means moving to a location that you do not wish to live in, and involves living in a house you do not wish to live in? If you do not want to accept the conditions of the job, then don’t run to get it!
This is my exact same complaint about all the legislators who run and then b!tch about living here in the CAPITAL CITY too. If you hate it here so much, bugger off and don’t run for a job that’s based here!