Originally Posted By mawnck >>Former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska has signed on as a contributor to the Fox News Channel. The network confirmed that Ms. Palin would appear on the network’s programming on a regular basis as part of a multiyear deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Ms. Palin will not have her own regular program, one person with knowledge of the deal said, though she will host a series that will run on the network from time to time. This person would not elaborate, but the network does have a precedent for such a series. Oliver L. North is the host of an occasionally running documentary series on the military called “War Stories.”<< First thought: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! On second thought: Oh goody, now the folks at Faux News get to deal with their hero first-hand. ;-)
Originally Posted By Dabob2 You could knock me over with a feather from not-surprised. In fact, I think I said when she resigned as governor that she'd have a show on Fox within the year.
Originally Posted By mele She'll have lots to say, I'm sure, because she reads all of the newspapers.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I think it's more likely she'll speak with the same simple-mindedness and non-sequiturs she always has, and her fans will eat it up and consider it "telling it like it is" anyway.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Does this mean that the other networks are free to ignore her from now on?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 But the upside is she'll probably provide fodder aplenty for any Democrat she later runs against (and possibly Republicans in primaries) to show her as the empty pants suit she is. Primary opponents will just choose the more "huh?" moments, and Democrats (if she gets through the primaries) will use the more wingnut moments to turn moderates off to her.
Originally Posted By mele No, I don't think she'll use teleprompters. Republicans are VERY anti-teleprompters now, remember?
Originally Posted By gadzuux Teleprompters or not, she'll likely say exactly what's written and prepared for her ahead of time. She appears to be incapable of extemporizing - or "winging it". Even her speech announcing her resignation as governor was a long and rambling incoherent discourse - even though it was scripted. She can't write, and she can't speak, yet none of that matters with her base - all she has to do is show up and they're happy. For the rest of us, she'll have to be very careful to avoid saying something stupid, so I'll bet she sticks to the script or 'human interest' stories about 'real people'.
Originally Posted By Wendy Pleakley Does this make it less likely she'll be running for President, or other political office?
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "Does this make it less likely she'll be running for President, or other political office?" Oh heck no. It will serve as her plat form to get her "message" out, which will as clear as gazorninplat.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin *This is incredibly irresponsible of Fox News.* Or maybe the word you're looking for is 'typical'. Wonder what time slot she'll get? Maybe right after Huckaby(however it's spelled)
Originally Posted By mawnck >>No, I don't think she'll use teleprompters. Republicans are VERY anti-teleprompters now, remember?<< She'll just use them and say she didn't. Works every time. >>Does this make it less likely she'll be running for President, or other political office?<< More. If that's possible. See also: Mike Huckabee. >>This is incredibly irresponsible of Fox News.<< Actually, I don't think so. We're stuck with her regardless. Might as well give her a platform for spewing - uh - stating her positions. At least she'll finally be giving speeches in a venue where she can't keep the reporters and cameras out. ;-) Unfortunate side effect: Liberals making asses of themselves by reacting with spittle-spewing venom to every word she utters, no matter how innocuous or - dare I say it - sensible. See also: Republicans and Barack Obama.
Originally Posted By DAR No different than Howard Dean appearing as a guest host on Countdown or the Rachel Maddow show. All right let me hear it, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.
Originally Posted By Mr X The difference is he actually has insightful and intelligent things to say.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt >>This is incredibly irresponsible of Fox News.<< "Actually, I don't think so. We're stuck with her regardless. Might as well give her a platform for spewing - uh - stating her positions." I disagree. I think a more appropriate place for her would be on The View, or some other talk show. Perhaps she could have her own show ala Oprah or Ellen. She has no credibility to serve as a contributor to Fox's, or any other news network's, various news platforms. Yet, that is exactly how Fox News will position her to their viewers. The whole idea of her as a news analyst is preposterous.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Could this backfire on Fox News? Sure, they have a following, but a lot of moderates who might watch the channel don't really like Palin. Will this basically limit Fox's audience? I also wonder about how the other anchors at Fox will feel about her after having to work with her. Maybe they won't interact with her, but I wonder if there will be any infighting as personalities clash?
Originally Posted By mawnck >>a lot of moderates who might watch the channel don't really like Palin.<< Like ≠ Watch >> Maybe they won't interact with her, but I wonder if there will be any infighting as personalities clash?<< That's exactly what I'm looking forward to. We know she doesn't play well with others.
