“Going Rogue: An American Life” starts selling today.
But the big question on some people’s minds is whether Palin is using this tour to promote herself, as well as the book.
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So, while the Republicans should be licking their chops as the 2010 elections come around, they see this maverick out there bringing attention to herself and her hard-right beliefs. They aren’t seeing a book tour.
What the Republican Party should be doing, if it hopes to take advantage of the wounds Democrats are suffering, is embrace Sarah Palin. She’s a vote-getter. She draws a crowd wherever she goes.
She speaks the language of people who feel like they aren’t being heard. And that’s no small part of this nation’s people — on either side of the political fence.
So, while she could be seen as a divider, a shrewd political, and aren’t most of them, would find a way to use her considerable talents to bring in some people who don’t feel like they’re under the tent.
Palin’s near future on the national stage isn’t likely to be as a presidential candidate, but she could easily take up the role as king maker. And, in that job, she could restore some of the luster lost in the 2008 defeat and position herself again, if she wants, for a 2016 bid.
Until then, she can enjoy this time of seeing the county, making money off the book and speaking engagements. She can choose to be in the public spotlight as much as she wants on her terms.


Comments
138 comment(s)MAXKATT from NY wrote on Dec 2, 2009 6:44 AM:
buddy g.EVANSGA. wrote on Dec 1, 2009 7:18 AM:
First People wrote on Nov 29, 2009 4:41 PM:
The Mummy People Possessed Some Caucasian Features. In Fact, Some Had Reddish Hair.
The Russians Were Not The First To Meet The Mummy People In Mortal Combat.
The Eskimos Had Faced Them In Their Island-by-island Conquest Of The Aleutians Begun Several Centuries Earlier. Today's Aleuts Carry A Mixture Of Eskimo And Mummy-people Genes.
So yes, it's true, white people with red hair. were here first. So The true "First People" were possibly Irish decendants. We, first people of Alaska, support Sarah Palin..Thank you "
TO ALL PALIN BASHERS wrote on Nov 29, 2009 12:03 PM:
Littlebird wrote on Nov 29, 2009 11:27 AM:
Wake up call wrote on Nov 29, 2009 7:12 AM:
It'll never stop--there's no end to the energy behind God-sped efforts.
Nothing promises continued Democratic leadership and party strength than for Palin to continue over-asserting herself, promoting her self-importance, all of which hopefully culminates in a bid for a 2012 national office--followed by a landslide loss for her.
Take a deep breath, Palin fans. Look around. See what's happened? She's played beautifully into the hands of her detractors.
Magnificent. Brilliant! "
To You mean too bad wrote on Nov 29, 2009 5:56 AM:
Lisnup wrote on Nov 28, 2009 6:47 PM:
Republican Super Vote wrote on Nov 28, 2009 6:34 PM:
President Obama hasn't redistributed wealth and given me money I didn't earn. Sarah Palin has. She increased taxes on the oil industry and gave every Alaskan man, woman and child a check for $1,200.00. She's the ultimate REDISTRIBUTOR! "
to bad wrote on Nov 28, 2009 3:16 PM:
watcher wrote on Nov 28, 2009 3:03 PM:
Republican Super Voter wrote on Nov 28, 2009 2:36 PM:
jd wrote on Nov 28, 2009 1:10 PM:
Oops wrote on Nov 28, 2009 8:10 AM:
redwing wrote on Nov 28, 2009 7:23 AM:
Oh yeah, Palin got pranked again by another Candian comedian. Mary Walsh, showed up at a book signing dressed as her character, the conservative Marg Delahunty. "Marg" got Palin to say, twice, " Canada needs to reform its health care system and let the private sector take over some of what the government has absorbed". Our friends north of the border must be laghing themselves to pieces. "
Inkslinger wrote on Nov 27, 2009 4:20 PM:
No Excuses wrote on Nov 26, 2009 1:04 PM:
The only GOP mid-term quitters holding high state or national office I can think of are Richard Nixon...and Sarah Palin.
In no small way did Palin dishonorably discharge herself from elected office. People'll remember it the rest of her life.
Clearly, she can only attempt to (pitifully) lead only under unpressured circumstances.
Who couldn't? "
2bornot2b wrote on Nov 25, 2009 8:15 PM:
Oops wrote on Nov 25, 2009 7:29 PM:
Lisnup wrote on Nov 25, 2009 6:20 PM:
Ethic's complaints were nothing, if she couldn't face her enemies she's not worth a hoot as a leader of anything. She may hunt but she sure can't "BUCK UP" Enough of Palin! "
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 25, 2009 12:24 PM:
You sure don't hear any sniping or twittering about Governor Parnell. Why? Because he is not a Partisan politician. He has a job to do and he's doing it. "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 25, 2009 12:01 PM:
Perdone but wrote on Nov 25, 2009 11:18 AM:
Had Hillary been in Palin's shoes this past year, she would have transcended, then soared. That's Hillary's track record.
She always lands on her feet. She never quits. She matriculates.
Palin's a quitter--that goes way, way back. Now she wants to make money--which those close to her say was her modus operandi since losing on a national level.
If Palin ever held national office, she'd quit when things got tough. Among so many other things, she lacks stamina, fortitude and personal strength. She's so weak. "
Littlebird wrote on Nov 25, 2009 8:21 AM:
to Alaskan wrote on Nov 24, 2009 10:10 PM:
Lisnup wrote on Nov 24, 2009 8:22 PM:
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 24, 2009 7:01 PM:
Endeavor wrote on Nov 24, 2009 6:39 PM:
Denise Brna-Kusky wrote on Nov 24, 2009 5:55 PM:
Lisnup wrote on Nov 24, 2009 4:16 PM:
watcher wrote on Nov 24, 2009 2:39 PM:
Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 24, 2009 2:35 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 24, 2009 1:07 PM:
Some booed as they held fresh copies of "Going Rogue" without a wet signature from Palin. However, they were plenty wet from the rain they had been waiting in..."
Solid fan base I'd say. Quite rational and understanding folks. Build on that. "
Whstler wrote on Nov 24, 2009 12:28 PM:
Bullet 05 wrote on Nov 24, 2009 10:53 AM:
Linda wrote on Nov 24, 2009 9:48 AM:
Former Alaskan wrote on Nov 24, 2009 9:37 AM:
Really now wrote on Nov 24, 2009 9:04 AM:
Probably 2/3's of the readers of Palin's 400-page diatribe are detractors looking for ammunition to use against her (and finding it, in droves--mostly from fellow Republicans).
Even if a few hundred supporters show up for her book signings...what about the tens of thousands in each town who don't? Face it: most people stay home and the majority of Americans refuse to buy her book.
This barky chihuahua will be shunt to the side in time--most likely by her Republican superiors, who--unlike her--rightfully command respect, not derision. "
Littlebird wrote on Nov 24, 2009 8:18 AM:
to Sharpie wrote on Nov 24, 2009 6:12 AM:
Thanks for the laugh, though.
Naturally, Palin excels at nothing. She's never stuck with anything long enough. She's a quitter, remember? She's never done anything longer than 3 years--except blame others for her endless, massive failures--from her family to her career to her friendships. "
2bornot2b wrote on Nov 24, 2009 12:49 AM:
SET wrote on Nov 23, 2009 10:25 PM:
Littlebird wrote on Nov 23, 2009 8:52 PM:
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 23, 2009 7:45 PM:
sharpie wrote on Nov 23, 2009 6:55 PM:
Obama..
1)Never balanced any budget beyond his own checkbook
2)Has never held any executive powers of any kind
3)Had one of the worst voting records for denying the troops funds while in Senate
4)Approved and voted for easing banking regulations that led to the current collapse (then joined Pelosi, who also voted for it, in the "it's all Bush's fault!" game)
Yeah (ha!) that 'dumb ole' Palin! "
to Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 23, 2009 6:32 PM:
I feel badly for you. "
Claudine Willis wrote on Nov 23, 2009 6:04 PM:
And if the people she hoodwinks doesn't know this, God does. "
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 23, 2009 12:24 PM:
Palin attended North Idaho Community College for the 1983-1984 school year before she transferred to the University of Idaho. The college takes pride in its “open-door” admissions policy. In other words they accept just about anybody.
Palin's degree=Sportscaster. "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 23, 2009 10:24 AM:
Judith wrote on Nov 23, 2009 9:14 AM:
2bornot2b wrote on Nov 23, 2009 8:14 AM:
life is a joy wrote on Nov 23, 2009 5:55 AM:
Lisnup wrote on Nov 22, 2009 11:11 PM:
Power Wagon wrote on Nov 22, 2009 10:08 PM:
2) Palin only inspires those that 'hate'. If there's anything liberals do well it's spin. Dodge the defense you don't have by labeling, attacking and reflecting your own short-comings on the opponent. The most venomous, teeth-gnashing, wide-eyed shouting always seems to come from the left. (Hillary being my favorite example). If you don't subscribe to thier brand, they hate you. All the while they try to turn the tables and label YOU the hater... "
to Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 22, 2009 7:00 PM:
President Obama excels at constitutional law and staunchly supports the freedoms advocated therein. His supporters tend to be educated and enthusiastic.
Palin, as Obama's opposite, attracts the opposite: she preaches hate, attracts hate, inspires hate and riles up the hateful.
Freedom lovers cannot rationally be compared to Hitleresque followers; not so for those who embrace the hateful.
With all due respect, some living in small communities opt to do so for fear of assimilation. I sincerely hope you are not one of the fearful disenfranchised. The Palin types. "
Endeavor wrote on Nov 22, 2009 6:46 PM:
" Adolph Hitler also served as a cult hero, stirring up tens of thousands of idiot followers at rallies.
Was he talking about Palin or Obama? "
sharpie wrote on Nov 22, 2009 4:37 PM:
Oh, and the comparison between Hitler and Palin was quite a knee-slapper too. The "to Palmer Farm" poster was quite foolish to say that considering you can dub in a Hitler speech over Obama campaigning and they meld perfectly. "
Oops wrote on Nov 22, 2009 2:46 PM:
Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 22, 2009 2:31 PM:
Palmer a small town? Yes it is...thank God...seems to me that metro America took indoctrination over education... "
Gadget wrote on Nov 22, 2009 1:36 PM:
politics all she did is pad her own future she did nothing
for alaska she was not here when she was needed as
so called goverener she cannot handle the truth but welcome to the world of politics as they say "
watcher wrote on Nov 22, 2009 12:37 PM:
to Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 22, 2009 12:24 PM:
I wouldn't read too much of anything good about the hillbilly roughnecks out to support Mrs. Palin.
You sound awfully naive and too easy to impress. I take it Palmer is a very small community? "
Littlebird wrote on Nov 22, 2009 10:41 AM:
Lisnup wrote on Nov 22, 2009 10:27 AM:
Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 22, 2009 10:12 AM:
buddy gloverevansga. wrote on Nov 22, 2009 9:35 AM:
buddy gloverevansga. wrote on Nov 22, 2009 9:33 AM:
to Lisnup wrote on Nov 21, 2009 6:44 PM:
Oh my wrote on Nov 21, 2009 4:45 PM:
Just a matter of time before the rest of her fans catch up with the Indianans, and see her as she truly is.
Palin's self-propelled downward spiral has become a spectacular, very public and humiliating whirling dervish, that she's powerless stop.
Just when you think she can't embarass herself enough... "
Lisnup wrote on Nov 21, 2009 12:42 PM:
true true wrote on Nov 21, 2009 11:37 AM:
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 21, 2009 9:53 AM:
uncle ellsworthey wrote on Nov 21, 2009 7:41 AM:
" Her book just let everyone know that she is not only a quitter, she is a whiner and blames others for her own mistakes. Palin is Petty Not Ready. "
Pretty obvious you haven't read her book yet Lou. Are you sure your qualified to make comments? "
buddy gloverevansga wrote on Nov 21, 2009 7:38 AM:
uncle ellsworthey wrote on Nov 21, 2009 7:37 AM:
" I think Oprah realized that all the fun was out of TV when Sarah sucked the life breath out of it
I guess you aren't aware(no you wouldn't be of course) that Oprah had the HIGHEST ratings in TWO YEARS when Sarah Palin was on her show. Kinda makes your comment look silly doesn't it? "
Levi wrote on Nov 21, 2009 12:45 AM:
BornFree wrote on Nov 20, 2009 11:56 PM:
Lou wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:21 PM:
sharpie wrote on Nov 20, 2009 9:41 PM:
LOL...a few more ideas;
"How to Be a Philandering Murder and Still Get Elected Every Year" by Ted Kennedy. "How to Be the Most Scandal-Plagued President in History and Still Get Respect (by Nutjobs)" by Bill Clinton. "Democrats and The Media: An Erotic Love Story", "The Little Incompetent That Could, The Al Franken Story" "
KJ in Wasilla wrote on Nov 20, 2009 4:57 PM:
'she's not retreating, she's reloading".
She gas been underestimated before::
A Terminated police chief
A former incumbent Governor
A past Leader of the State Senate
I doubt she will be invited to the young man's family dinner. What's his family serving this holiday? "
to Alaskan wrote on Nov 20, 2009 4:49 PM:
Danielle wrote on Nov 20, 2009 3:21 PM:
Sara Palin is real, hard working, honest and patriotic. We need more people like her in places of power. "
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 20, 2009 12:20 PM:
Power Wagon wrote on Nov 20, 2009 12:06 PM:
CG wrote on Nov 20, 2009 11:54 AM:
And please consider that she didn't actually PLAN for any of this in the first place, unlike candidates who have long-range goals strategized in advance. She was dropped into the national spotlight 60 days before the 2008 election.
But you will have your chance now, right? "
Not for me wrote on Nov 20, 2009 11:35 AM:
alnd wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:43 AM:
knows better 2nd generagtio wrote on Nov 20, 2009 9:25 AM:
Oops wrote on Nov 20, 2009 8:57 AM:
One-way street wrote on Nov 20, 2009 8:21 AM:
huh? "
What wrote on Nov 20, 2009 3:57 AM:
UrgetoRegurge wrote on Nov 20, 2009 3:50 AM:
knowsbetter wrote on Nov 19, 2009 6:26 PM:
Joe Zeelinski wrote on Nov 19, 2009 6:25 PM:
joe wrote on Nov 19, 2009 5:02 PM:
She hasn't been serious about anything except herself. I have no idea why anyone should be serious about her. "
Oprah quiting TV wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:56 PM:
On page 140 wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:53 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:07 PM:
PS- I don't believe her. You may be all she reads. She hedged mentioning "on-line reading." Prolly cause she knows people will sniff around and discover she's never had a subscription to anything substantial...other than you of course. :-) "
Dave from Alaska wrote on Nov 19, 2009 3:18 PM:
sharpie wrote on Nov 19, 2009 12:12 PM:
Suggest you find a Ghost Writer wrote on Nov 19, 2009 11:22 AM:
Jim from Boston wrote on Nov 19, 2009 10:39 AM:
She's going to cut of imports to Iraq in response to the Iranian situation. To be fair, Ahmadinejad can see Iraq from his house.
If shr runs for president she will be slaughtered. Tell her to stay home. "
brightblue wrote on Nov 19, 2009 10:11 AM:
She and Levi complement each other - simply nuts! "
Happy Dem wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:29 AM:
jp wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:46 AM:
the ones we all should be afraid of are in congress, and the "Lost in the fog" president. He has no clue what congress is even doing. his plans aren't even close to what they're trying to get passed. Perhaps he should start doing his job, rather than going on tour! "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:19 AM:
sasha wrote on Nov 19, 2009 3:30 AM:
DLG wrote on Nov 19, 2009 12:27 AM:
Where, in the yard? Is that a legal kill in Wasilla? So, more like 'field-dressing' or actual butchering, or what?
Did they just stick legs in the freezer, hide-on, or what exactly?
Really? "
CG wrote on Nov 19, 2009 12:18 AM:
Now that's just silly. The book is Palin promotional material. It's not really a _real_ book. Of course the tour is promoting Palin!
Maybe someone should see that little girls are dressed appropriately for the season and event. Poor kid.
Conservative Christian politicians should walk the walk - dressing, speaking and behaving modestly - and their daughters the same. "
to offsoapstone wrote on Nov 18, 2009 9:31 PM:
jd wrote on Nov 18, 2009 6:07 PM:
Justifiably Smug wrote on Nov 18, 2009 4:11 PM:
One only hopes she continues her current path.
Sorrowfully, the woman lacks brain power, emotional intelligence and wherewithal--all to the benefit of her opposition.
Stand by for more of Palin's dazzling, spectacular act of self-destruction. "
offsoapstone wrote on Nov 18, 2009 3:32 PM:
Hybrid wrote on Nov 18, 2009 11:50 AM:
Power Wagon wrote on Nov 18, 2009 11:27 AM:
2bornot2be: The Republicans have proposed thier own health-care reform twice now. Both times the Dems refused to even glance at it. Funny...it costs FAR LESS than the Dems plan and, in a bit or irony, actually provides more leeway for abortion that the current proposal. It also doesn't rob Medicare. Of course the Dems aren't going to look at it! They'd look foolish! "
Liz Jackson wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:37 AM:
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:13 AM:
Jim from Boston wrote on Nov 18, 2009 9:29 AM:
Jim from Boston wrote on Nov 18, 2009 9:25 AM:
She's probably running and if Larry Summers' bets on the economy don't pan out she could get the nomination. Serves us right. "
2bornot2b wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:57 AM:
Wasilla's instigator the playground bully will not be elected or nominated for any political seat, she's all mouth. "
Ronnie wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:34 AM:
Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:29 AM:
Hybrid wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:47 AM:
Also muddying up the works was somebody who reported that ABC had said 1.5 milliion people had attended, when actually ABC had not said that.
And recently, there was another flap at Fox when Hannity used false videos of crowds to inflate his numbers. He had to apologize later. "
angi wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:32 AM:
offsoapstone wrote on Nov 17, 2009 10:16 PM:
Comment Polict wrote on Nov 17, 2009 4:58 PM:
to Hybrid wrote on Nov 17, 2009 3:14 PM:
That must be where you come up with your paltry (and highly inaccurate) 100,000 number. Heck, even the hacks in the mainstream media had no choice but to report numbers higher than that!
Oh well, I guess you couldn't find somebody to read you the paper that day... "
To Hybrid wrote on Nov 17, 2009 1:54 PM:
I won't be voting for Sarah or reading her book, but she has every right to write it, I don't blame her for quitting as Govenor either, it's called choice. Do I think she can lead? No better than the clown we have now. "
Disgusted wrote on Nov 17, 2009 1:29 PM:
It doesn't matter what language she speaks if she doesn't do it honestly. Nothing changes that she's a phony, a liar, and a quitter. "
Hybrid wrote on Nov 17, 2009 12:44 PM:
Palmer Farm wrote on Nov 17, 2009 12:30 PM:
Jill from the lower 48 wrote on Nov 17, 2009 11:17 AM:
Alaskan. wrote on Nov 17, 2009 10:37 AM:
Chuck T wrote on Nov 17, 2009 10:17 AM:
danb wrote on Nov 17, 2009 6:42 AM:
Money...money....money...this whole book deal is personal greed just like Bernie baby. It's really sick when someone in politics does everything they can to "divide" the country, esp. when the last 8 years have left the US in economic shambles.
Joe the Bummer's book was a bust...this one will probably appeal to the curious, not the intelligent. "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:46 AM:
Joe from the lower 48 wrote on Nov 17, 2009 4:29 AM:
She`s the gift that just keeps on giving.
Please encourage other GOP members to adopt her far right radical beliefs. "
offsoapstone wrote on Nov 16, 2009 11:02 PM: