Palin's Exit
(photo: Alaskareport.com)
AK Gov. Sarah Palin exits public office Sunday evening to chart a new chapter in her political career after a whirlwind two-and-half year tour that saw her rise from small-town mayor to gov to GOP VP contender, and only the second woman ever to run on a nat'l ticket. As everyone knows, though, her departure is no finale. She will likely remain one of the most watched figures in America.
A Washington Post/ABC News survey released today showed that 53% of Americans view Palin negatively and 40% see her in positive terms, her lowest rating in the survey since she debuted as Sen. John McCain's running mate.
It will be fascinating to see if she can shake the ethics questions that have dogged her admin. and recast herself. Will she take on an issue -- children with disabilities has been one frequently suggested -- that provides an outlet for broad outreach and speaking and might help her morph into a less polarizing figure. Or does she find a way to keep connected to that 40% of folks who dig her no matter the drubbing she takes in the press?
Either way, we'll all be watching. Meanwhile, LG Sean Parnell (R) will be sworn in Sunday, too, at an annual picnic hosted by the governor in Fairbanks. And expect Palin to get the farewell address she so desired but was denied at the end of the '08 contest.
(JENNIFER SKALKA)
The majority of those Americans who supposedly view Palin negatively were manipulated by the media. There are Americans out there who are gullible enough to believe in the propaganda the media puts out. Sarah Palin knows of the deceptions and lies the media is capable of and as a citizen she will now be able to defend herself from those viscous attacks. Sarah can now promote family and country, something that our America has taken for granted.
The only reason the media and the far left are after Sara Palin is because she is a Christian and has a true regard for life.
Palin is a quitter or as W.L. Iggiagruk Hensley describes her, a qiviter. There is a related post at http://iamsoannoyed.com/?page_id=588
Palin is completely ignorant and proud of it. She is totally unqualified for any position of authority and too arrogant to know it-George Bush with lipstick!