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Sarah Palin sold 300,000 copies of Going Rogue on its first day of sale, Duff McDonald has learned. More details on the media rollout that's doubled as a $25.6 million economic stimulus package.
Did you hear that Sarah Palin has a book out? Of course you did. Her memoir, Going Rogue, has been the talk of the nation this week. Love her or hate her, the ex-governor of Alaska has once again sucked all the air out of the room of our national conversation. We’ve spent another week transfixed by her idiosyncratic brand of political psychobabble, her petty grievances, and the challenges faced by an “average American” like herself.
While her followers may buy the whole “average” shtick she’s selling, there’s one thing about the lady that is decidedly elite: her earning power. In July, we estimated that in resigning, Palin had lined herself up for a payday between $17 million and $20.75 million over the next 12 months. With Going Rogue crushing the bestseller lists, she’s well on her way.
“Sales are phenomenal, and we are convinced that the book will continue to sell phenomenally for some time to come,” says a HarperCollins insider.
And what of the media that can’t seem to look away? While left-of-center commentators will mock her as ardently as right-of-center supporters gush over her, they’re both making money right alongside her by covering the spectacle that is Sarah. How much? We set out to put a value on a single week of Palinmania—not only to Palin herself, but to everyone else riding on her gravy train.
THE BOOK
Going Rogue is going gangbusters, and it looks like both Palin and her publisher, HarperCollins, are going to make some serious money off of it. According to industry insiders, Palin got a $7 million advance for her book. She’s earning a royalty rate of 15 percent, which means she makes $4.35 per book sold, and therefore needs to sell 1.6 million books to earn out her advance. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that HarperCollins had printed another 100,000 copies of Going Rogue, bringing the total in print to 1.6 million. Palin would need to sell all of those to earn out her advance, so it’s unlikely that’s going to happen.
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• Tina Brown: Sarah Drops the Act But HarperCollins will be making money long before that. There’s a rule of thumb in the industry that publishers net about $10 per hardcover sold, after expenses, but before the cost of the advance. Once she’s sold 700,000 copies, then, HarperCollins is in the black. And what of that 1.6 million printed? An ideal “sell-through” rate is about 75 percent, which means HarperCollins thinks it’s going to sell about 1.2 million copies. At that level, Palin will have made $7 million and HarperCollins $5 million of its own.
• More Daily Beast contributors on Palin’s book tour A HarperCollins insider told The Daily Beast that the book sold a staggering 300,000 copies on the first day alone, which was Tuesday. “Sales are phenomenal, and we are convinced that the book will continue to sell phenomenally for some time to come,” says the insider. They’re not prevaricating: As of 2:30 p.m. today, the book was No. 1 on Amazon, ahead of both Stephen King’s new novel, Under the Dome, and Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. The latter sold 1 million copies on its first day, but that figure included the U.K., and top fiction generally trumps nonfiction. Any way you carve it, Going Rogue looks to be a $12 million goldmine.
THE TALKING HEADS
Palin made the media rounds this week as she was out humping her book. Check her Facebook page, and you’ll see her report on “a great conversation” with Rush Limbaugh, “a great conversation” with Barbara Walters, and… wait for it… “a great conversation” with Oprah Winfrey. As for Sean Hannity of Fox News? He’s a cut above. Palin reports that he’s “a great American.”
So what was she worth to the news business this week? Let’s break it down. The Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism estimated 2008 news revenue for NBC, ABC, and CBS at $800 million, $700 million, and $500 million, respectively. Similarly, Journalism.org estimated 2008 cable news revenue at Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC at $567 million, $556 million, and $173 million, respectively.
Because Fox News was practically slobbering over the woman 24/7, we’ll give her credit for a full half day’s worth of revenue, or $800,000. Add all the other ones up—from ABC to CNN—and you get $7.5 million in daily revenue. Palin got tons of coverage, but not an across-the-board half day’s worth, so we’ll give her 10 percent of the daily total, or $750,000. That’s a total of $1.55 million.
Of course, she was of particular value to both Oprah Winfrey and Good Morning America (interviewed by Barbara Walters, no less!) this week. Oprah averages 6.8 million viewers to GMA’s 4.1 million, for a total of 10.9 million. According to The New York Times, Palin’s appearance was Oprah’s best in two years, reeling in 8.7 million viewers. Apply the same premium to GMA, ad you get 5.2 million coffee-drinking gawkers at the absurdity that is Sarah Palin. We’ll give her $2.5 million for her troubles.
The blogosphere was also afire with Palinmania, from Andrew Sullivan to Talking Points Memo to this very site. It’s harder to put a number on it, but we’ll give her a half million, or $500,000 worth of credit. All-in, she was worth $4.55 million to the media.
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submarinemn
You guys just have to get over it. You just HATE her. Do you realize that that alone is enough to give her an additonal 10 percent of the vote IF she were ever to run for President? Does it occur to you that she isnt all that stupid and that a lot of us would take a woman with street smarts over an Ivy leaguer who never misspoke but was bought and paid for by someone or another? By now most of us have figured out that Wall Street paid for Obamas election and has him in their pocket. Hilary had her insiders pushin her. I'd trust Sarah with my life before any of the front runner insiders likely to run for President next round. If she makes a millions of bucks between now and then, you wont be able to say she billed the campaign for too may expensive clothes! Run Sarah, run!
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escomments
Gina,
You are an outstanding example of a pompous ass elitist!
We love you!
shortcourse
"smart black man in the White House"....was Juan Williams there recently????
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tolatetocry
and you know what affirmative action is code for right= I'm the right color, gender, sexual orientation! Just so we're all clear on the codes and all.
escomments
No, that's code for COMMON SENSE!
Something foreign to those of you who have been educated beyond your intelligence.
tolatetocry
escomments
your kid deserves an affirmative action doctor. the bar has been lowered and it already shows. We'll all pay for PC, so its to late to cry...............
ExiledintheUSA
Such astute original observations. I'm not sure how to say that their are a lot of voters who would never pull their lever for her, but they fantasize about being inside her (mind). The trouble is they can't be sure she'd stick around to finish the job which makes any choice of running mate critical.
She's a great brand for marketing purposes. Of course, that only works as long as she plays the role of a future candidate. Unfortunately, her popularity is indicative of the great vacuum of potentially viable right-side candidates. As soon as a serious candidate surfaces her brand will fade (kind of like that other right-nut sweetheart Carrie Prejean). There are those who would argue otherwise, but a good portion of her ratings come from people waiting for the next train wreck.
It's difficult to see her on the radio. It's a full-time, long-term commitment and she's shown she's more of a fast money girl.
ThinkAgain
What exactly was it in Obama's great background that told you he was going to be.... whatever he is? In the state leglislature he was repeatedly changing his vote. He'd vote and then he'd correct it. Then two years in the Senate voting present over 90 percent of the time. Gosh that's some heavy experience there! Yup, you really hold em to the fire on that experience thing don't you? Hypocrite.
gak001
Same experience as Lincoln had and I think he did a pretty good job. Either way, the experience question is now moot as President Obama is now our president.
ittybittykitty
Also, if you bothered to read Obama's books, he is a quick study. He makes mistakes, but he admits it and learns from it.
AlanD2
Lying again, ThinkAgain?
Obama had about 4,000 votes during his years in the Illinois state Senate. Of these, he voted "present" about 130 times. That's a little over 3% according to my calculator.
Why do you post such easily refuted lies here, ThinkAgain? Do you think nobody can use Google?
termase
Obama GREAT, Bah. He said "You can judge me by the people surrounding me". Well lets see. There are Communist (How many people lost their lives to Castro, the former Soviet Union), Marxists, Socialist, Acorn, SEIU, MAO lovers (Mao murdered over 60 million people, he is worse than Hitler), Czars saying how wonderful Chavez is. My God, look at this man. He is destroying this country.
jojo12
Don't hate her, just have no use for her. She is symptomatic of what is wrong with this country, too many ignorant people.
cfiman
Sorry, chum, they already occupy the white house.
clearthinker
I completely agree, there are too many ignorant people in this country...such as you, GinaRN, Adamd2, mcmoronmchugh, polako1, suzannewynn, Carole.........
Face it liberals, Sarah Palin owns you and your scared. I have never seen such hate come from the epicenter of smart known as liberalism. The only thing you can say about her is she's stupid. That's it. Same thing you said about Regan. How did that work out for you?
magnetmann
BAAHHHHHH more koolaid for the teabagger sheep crowd like the THINKER who is on cloud 9. I suppose you can see Alaska from your backyard too.
gak001
Uh - how is someone who got merit-based scholarships and paid his way through one of the best colleges and law schools in the country ignorant?
As for clearthinker, she is vapid; she couldn't even get through community college in four years. She is a talking points machine that offers nothing to the public discourse. And Reagan wasn't terribly bright either (see: Reaganomics) but he was cunning (see: Iran-Contra Affair). There's a difference.
GinaRN
Clearthinker,
I was dead serious when I begged the GOP to run her as president. Really!
We're not scared. We're glad for the GOP and hope she'll be around for awhile.
And it's spelled "You're" scared, not "your scared", " Reagan", not "Regan"
and Sarah Palin IS stupid. And mean-spirited. And ignorant AND incurious.
Good luck with that!
AlanD2
I agree, GinaRN.
Especially about clearthinker's need for a remedial English class. It's funny how many conservatives also seem to have this problem.
suzannewynn
submarinemn-- people like you are scary b/c you are so stupid! You really think no one is behind this woman??? What an idiot you are, she is smarter than we have all given her credit for, smarter not brilliant and sure as hell not alturistic or even noble for that matter. I mean please look at some of the things she has said about the people in her on campaign, you would think she would be a little more generous to people that gave her her 15 minutes of fame and the ability to be seen and able to quit her job and make millions.
So dumb***ss wake the f**k up and smell the coffee she has handlers and they are not from Wasilla.
diamondgirl
suzann, You are the dumb @ss, What Obama doesn't have handlers?
The difference is Obama has shown his true Socialistic Self to us and now he is DONE. One Term Only for this loser and all you hand out freaks, will be crying, 'cause your Spread the Wealth Socialist Messiah will have caused this Country a disaster worse than what he inherited...That he whines and cries about ALL THE F**king time.
piktor
diamond, the passion's fine but you sound a bit disturbed today.
Monk66
DG!!!!!!!
so Alaska giving its citizens profits from an oil company is Socialist?
and pull the tampon out for the sake of us all.
oaklynne
piktor, diamondgirl is disturbed everyday but by the end of the day --watch out -- she's positively deranged, hence the insults and obscenities.
AlanD2
diamondgirl: I love your rational, well-reasoned arguments.
With supporters like you, Sarah will certainly be our next President. {/sarcasm}
amanda07070
Hey, there diamondgirl goes again, claiming the President is the Messiah. Seems only conservatives call him that. Hmmm.
The only good thing about DG is that her anger will eventually give her an aneurism and we won't have to read her nonsensical, rage-filled comments.
diamondgirl
Monk, If Alaska gives some of the taxes back to its citizens that they have already paid out, how is that Socialism? Its called a rebate in my state.
diamondgirl
He we in the State of NJ are empowered, we kicked out of a State that is Hard Core Democrat, the Socialist in Charge Corzine. He taxed and spent every penny he could get his hands on. He grew government jobs and union wages and jobs. He is Obama's Example of perfection, look how that worked out for him... Obama and his left leaning cronies are next to go, 2010 will be eye opening for the Democrats who vote for this tax and spend Health Care Bill and every other bill they have passed that cost the tax payers more than they have in this time of recession. I am sure Palin will be right there with all conservatives to vote out anyone who needs to go!
escomments
I don't know about DG, maybe it's the fact that she can't reach into her computer and slap some sense into all of you Liberals that has her so flustered and frustrated!
What is the end game for all of this Socialistic Government Policy? I know what the vision of people with a modicum of common sense think these policies will mean as there is evidence all over the country.
Double digit unemployment, Runaway inflation, huge taxes for everyone, this includes people not making 200,000 a year but, everyone who pays taxes. Health Care Rationing, Health Care Costs still going up even if Health Care Reform is passed. No economic growth, etc...
If anything in the list is not true, I would be glad to hear it. And please don't use the latest GDP as evidence of growth when the Government paid for that with cash for clunkers, injecting 4 billion into the economy in a one time shot. I guarantee, next quarter's numbers won't be so forgiving. judging by the continuing unemployment numbers at 10.2 percent.
At the end of the day, what will society look like? How are your policies making it better for Americans to live?
Please, one of you all knowing Liberals answer this question.
Maybe you could be persuasive and spread some of your enlightenment instead of leading everyone who doesn't agree with you to want to kick your Sanctimonious Elitist asses.
cbeenthere
Diamondgirl- Alaskans own the resources in their state, they share in the profits equally, every man, woman and child, from the sale of gas, copper, oil, etc. It has nothing to do with a tax rebate. It is socialism pure and simple. It is a deal they cut with the Federal Gov't a long time ago. Educate yourself on this before you run your mouth about yet another issue you obviously know zero about
diamondgirl
cb, As always you think you know everything, below is the web site that tells you that Alaskans do pay certain taxes, Federal income Tax, and Real Estate taxes. They dont pay State Tax or Sales Tax. Their tax rate is very high you can read it for yourself! So If I was getting money back from my State, which I did before Corzine cut it, it was from my Real Estate Taxes for that year, never State Taxes. Same as in Alaska.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/alaska/396449-alaska-tax-system-please-ex plain.html
dwood7219
Frankly I am just sick of all Palin all the time. Love her, hate her who cares. Just please get her and her visage off of every station everywhere. No matter where I turn it is and Sarah Palin....Enough, please!! Give her a Sarah channel on cable..then we all can chose to watch her or shut her off.
Is she gonna run?? Did she lie?? Why did she quit?? Who freakin'cares???
I have to watch reruns now just so I do not see her in her red jacket with black buttons spouting off on some thing she knows nothing about and frankly I could not care less to hear.
Pull the plug!!!!!
MaliciousDisorder
Thank the Beast and the msm for your Palin phobia. They've done the patriotic thing giving Palin all the run, good and bad, mostly bad.
AlanD2
Well, Mal, Palin has gotten everything she deserved, good and bad, mostly bad.
diamondgirl
Alan, how can you say Palin got mostly bad, she is still standing and making more money than you or I will ever make, has a wonderful family and her health. What the hell else does she need? You approval, I dont think so
AlanD2
Well, diamondgirl, I thought she wanted to be Vice-President of the U.S. And maybe even President in 2013.
I think she will need to prove she is not a quitter after she bailed out of the governor's office.
Granite
You make a good point. If you have the IQ of a turnip, some one with a brain the size of a split lentil, like Palin, must seem like Einstein to ya'll in the vegetable patch. Ypou betcha ;) LOL!!
ittybittykitty
Didn't we just get rid of the guy everyone liked before he became president because they felt like he was so down to earth? Just a regular guy that you could sit down and have a beer with? I never hear any of you guys defending Bush. It's like he never existed! Sarah is Bush-lite. Having gone there once I don't think we need to do it again.
AlanD2
Please, ittybittykitty. Trying to reason with conservatives? Easier to sell refrigerators to Eskimos.
AlanD2
submarinemn: We liberals love Sarah!
Palin for President, 2012. The Democratic dream!
Pierretrudeau
What's happened to the United States that this many people would seriously consider this woman qualified to be President? Submarinemn says he'd "trust Sarah with (his) life. The world is watching and they think you're nuts.
ImpureScience
I don't have to get over anything. I don't hate her at all; I think she's amusing. Such predictable drivel about 'street smarts' vs. 'Ivy League', as if being intelligent and informed is a crime and being an idiot is something to be praised as somehow more American...I suppose that sort of talk makes some people feel better about themselves but it doesn't address the actual issues.
Her book is full of lies and fallacies; she quit her job as Governor of Alaska for no particular reason; her dysfunctional family is daily tabloid fare. She is a wreck, but right now a profitable one for some, and she will continue to drivel and froth as long as there's money to be made.
Trust Sarah with your life? Good luck with that. I wouldn't trust her to push the button on a street light.
johnwr3
My prayer is the Sarah becomes President. She could usher in a new era of values that might save our country. As we all can see Liberals can't govern, can't protect us and can't lead. At first Obama was well received by the world. Now he's just perceived as a pussy. Hey Dems...it's over for you guys for another 30 years. Carter now Obama who's next?
slimpickens8
she is liked because she is not like you-- or the other of the worlds elites, live with it!! she will be the next president-- after your guy tanks, and sinks the country in a depression.
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Wilson1
Just because Palin didn't go to an elite school doesn't mean she has street smarts. Honest to God, I'm one of those Republicans who voted against McCain because of Palin. Yes, people are afraid of her - afraid she'll get anywhere near the Oval Office. Personally, I'm very offended by her lack of serious or intelligent comments. She insults the intelligence of any intelligent voter. The enemy of my enemy is necessarily my friend. Just because the "elites" pile on her doesn't mean they are wrong ....
Sundiszno
It used to be the Republicans were known for intellectualism and eliticism. It's been turned upside down during the last 9 years -- to the detriment of GOP and delight of the Democrats. Your party has been hijacked.
oaklynne
Good point, Sun. It's like we're witnessing the dumbing down of what's left of the GOP. Back when Eisenhower was president, one could actually admire Republicans. Now, whew, it's scary time.
AlanD2
Winnie, I finally have to agree with you.
You do realize, of course, that you're accusing Palin of not having street smarts?
Maybe you need a few smarts yourself. :-)
mitchellvii
How do you know when a Conservative is on target?
When the Left goes NUTS denouncing them with every breath. You wanna know who the Left is worried about? Look at who they are attacking the most.
During the Primaries, was the Left afraid of John McCain? No, they loved him until he got the nomination. Romney was the one they went after. Why? - they knew he could beat Obama on substance alone.
Step back and look at this. According to the Left and the MSM, Sarah Palin is a complete imbecile. An idiot of the highest degree. And yet for years she was the most popular Governor in America, rising to that height shortly after just being a stay-at-home mom. Then she became the nominee for VP of the United States and immediately sent McCain's numbers up by 10 points.
Now she has written a HUGE bestseller and will make MILLIONS. Thousands of people are attending just her book-signings.
I must say, not bad for an imbecile. Not bad for a person with more experience governing than our 'genius' president.
Sundiszno
Hook, line and sinker.
ittybittykitty
For years? She never completed her term. She served 2 years (less when you consider that she was gone, campaigning for VP for several months.) Do you know anyone from Alaska? I do. Ask them what their opinion of Palin is.
oaklynne
You must be dizzy, mitchell, from all that spinning - it was positively inspiring.
mitchellvii
THE LEFT JUST DOESN'T GET IT. LET ME LAY THIS OUT FOR YOU:
1. FoxNews has more viewers every night than MSNBC and CNN put together.
2. Conservative Non-fiction utterly dominates the NYTimes Bestseller List.
3. Conservative Radio is HUGE whereas every attempt Liberals have made at radio have to rely on 'contributions' and 'government assistance' because no one will by ad space. You see, advertisers will only pay for space on radio people actually listen to.
4. Gallup (a left-leaning pollster), claims that a mere 20% of Americans consider themselves to be 'Liberal'. 40% of Americans claim the 'Conservative' mantle.
5. Despite having the WH and overpowering majorities in the House and Senate, every single left-leaning piece of legislation is either stalled (Obamacare) or outright DOE (Cap n' Trade).
6. Obama's Approval Ratings have fallen below 50%.
7. In recent mid-term elections, Independents, which used to vote 2/3 Democrat went 2:1 Republican. This alone should scare you silly.
I could go on for pages. The evidence is clear. It is NOT that you are not 'packaging' you socialistic agenda the right way or that Obama isn't being forceful enough or using the right 'magic' words.
The problem (for the Left) is that America KNOWS WHAT YOU ARE OFFERING AND WE SIMPLY DO NOT WANT IT. Occam's Razor (look it up).
P.S., If the Left truly believes that America wants what they are selling, just force through Obamacare and wait for 2010. You thought the 2009 off-year elections were bad, get ready for an epic blowout that will make 1994 look like a slap-fight by comparison.
'Spin'? Really? Which part of what I said is not a well-known fact?
amanda07070
You mean the Romney with FIVE sons, none of which joined the military? His campaign is over (that was the excuse he gave for them not joining), have any of the FIVE enlisted? What admirable Americans.
As for Palin making millions, no matter how much money she has, she'll never be smart; she'll never have character and will always be white trash.
Dignity can't be bought.
amanda07070
As for thousands of people attending her book signings, throughout history people have attended hangings, gawked at train wrecks and went online to see an American have his head cut off. Much the same thing.
Snertly
Palinmania. You don't have to be a hater to recognize the phenomena.
I find it amazing that, with little more than charisma, looks, and buckets of ambition, she has such a vocal fan club. Particularly considering how, for most folks, getting caught out in so many bald face lies would be poison, yet somehow she flourishes.
GoSarah
First of all, Duff, the only reason I am even "reading" your blog is because it is on Sarah. So I guess you are cashing in on her appeal as well since I am sure your readership will swell since your topic is great. Of course, like the rest of the liberal media, you really don't get the story straight because you don't really "get" someone like Sarah Palin.
As for "liars" - precisely how many jobs is Obama saying he created in districts that don't exist? And "how much" more money is he going to give to ACORN to fund child prostitution and other worthwhile small businesses. Good grief. Most Palin supporters I know, including myself, have multiple college degrees. The only way liberals get votes is to register inner city crack addicts by ACORN and bus them into the precincts. Get ready liberals - America is about to SWING to the RIGHT. Don't get whiplash - lefties! 2012 will be the year people vote for TRUE change which is everything that Obama does not stand for!
ittybittykitty
God help us if that happens. I don't think so.
oaklynne
Correction: palin has one degree, not "multiple college degrees." Just fact-checking the palin zombies here.
dangimtryin
The zombie didn't say Palin has multiple degrees-but that Palin supporters do. I'd consider it a favor if one of those supporters could perhaps take Palin's place then.
crymeariver
The love her because she is JUST LIKE THEM: a hypocrite that lies every chance they get.
MaliciousDisorder
Man, you got a sick mind. Stop screwing your mom or daddy.
AlanD2
Does the truth hurt, Mal? Just askin'...
amanda07070
As usual, Mal just spews insults, but is unable to argue his point.
polako1
You mean to tell me that the right-wing wackos who support her can read? Amazing. They may be able to read, but they certainly cannot reason or think.
cfiman
What a witty reply. Amazing.
tolatetocry
polako1
in case you haven't noticed most conservative books are at the top of the best-seller lists. conservatives read alot. you betcha
oaklynne
I think they mostly stare at the pictures.
ThinkAgain
Watching the liberals having pissing and hissing contests over this book is sheer entertainment.
AlanD2
Watching Republicans (or Conservatives) run Palin in 2012 will be even more fun, ThinkAgain! Obama will be laughing all the way to his second term.
tolatetocry
she's up 7points since Oprah! of couse, that brings her "up" to within 3 points of Obama's low Obama 46 Palin 43
as for the radio comment, she was on with Rush, was terrific, on with Laura Ingraham today, donated her jacket from the cover with the flag pin to Laura for Fisher House Charity, Laura hopes for 6 figures. On with Dennis Miller on Friday.
crymeariver
Nice try, take two polls asking two different questions and claim they are the same. Over 65% of Americans polled say that Palin is NOT QUALIFIED to be President. In a poll with her, Hillary, and Biden as to who Americans would vote for president: Hillary came first, then Biden, then Palin but with EXTREMELY low marks. However, I do hope you encourage her to run in 2012.
ittybittykitty
I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth. Gotta go. We need to work on our education system!
AlanD2
tolatetocry: Remember how you guys complained about Obama not appearing on Fox News?
I find it very suspicious that Palin has not been on CNN or MSNBC. I wonder what she's afraid of?
tolatetocry
Fox complained, the views didn't. Matter of fact if Obama is on Fox I'll watch "anything else"
as far as Sarah not being on the other stations: she is selling books, why bother, nobody is watching those other stations.
AlanD2
tolatetocry: I agree that most Fox News watchers won't want to watch an Obama interview. This is an excellent reason for Obama to skip Fox altogether.
tolatetocry
AlanD2
Agreed!
diamondgirl
She get to make the agenda, why would anyone want to give them the high ratings? Thats why she isnt doing Letterman.
peppermint
Oh really......afraid? Those 2 channels do not deserve her appearance. I can just see Olbermann and Matthews hissing like a couple of rattlesnakes should she ever decide to favor them with an interview ----I hope never. Then again, there's always the ever slick Rich Sanchez on CNN who believes he is the media darling of the moment, wait there's always Larry King Still Alive panting for a sit down now that we're finished with Michael Jackson's family. No wonder they'll scratching around the bottom hoping to catch Fox News. Drives ya crazy doesn't it? Deal with it along with the media and this guy Duff. The venom just drips from you people.
Wilson1
Can someone name one smart thing Palin has said? This woman makes W & Qualye look like Abe Lincoln.
Sundiszno
Can someone name anything said by a Palin supporter on this board that was intelligent and thoughtful?
ittybittykitty
Good point.
oaklynne
Nope
AlanD2
Can someone name anything said by anybody on a DB thread that was intelligent and thoughtful? Just curious... :-)
Downriver
Wouldn't it have been something if she actually had written it!
cooperscopy
All you liberals like to take shots at her, but at some point you're going to be singing a different tune...Read: Sarah's showing her stuff...At...http://cooperscopy.blogspot.com/
Downriver
Oh yeah, a half term quitter has a brilliant political future............in your dreams!
tolatetocry
downriver,
Sarah's dad said, Sarah didn't retreat, she's reloading! Love it!
AlanD2
tolatetocry: Isn't that what Dick Cheney did after he shot Whittington?
amanda07070
Yes tolatetocry, what an interesting comment about reloading. I think he was the guy on the porch in Deliverance.
jimbolini
Let Palin have all the money in the UNIVERSE. Please don't put that IDIOT up as a candidate in 2012.
cbeenthere
She signed 300,000 copies? Well, she has a tight fist anyway when it comes to caring about anyone but herself.
mzkitti
I wonder if anyone told Sarah Palin that 'Going Rogue' is a British slang term for unprotected anal sex.
Monk66
well her other title in mind was "Kickin' In The Back Door"
irish for corkin' a man
cooperscopy
That's a lot of books for one day. It may end up becoming one of the most successful books of all times...Read: Sarah's showing her stuff...at...
http://cooperscopy.blogspot.com/
crngndmhm
"It may end up becoming one of the most successful books of all times..."
I don't know if I should laugh or cry. Love or hate Sarah if you think this might become a classic your a few bricks short of a load.
diamondgirl
Jealous
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