Syndicating Sarah Palin, Part 2: The Next Rush Limbaugh?
Inside Radio reported yesterday that a new career choice for Sarah Palin, the now former governor of Alaska and Republican lightning rod, might be a nationally syndicated radio show.
“While not exactly shopping the GOP’s 2008 vice presidential candidate, sources say Palin representatives have been quietly testing the waters to see how much interest radio syndicators have for her,” reports the publication.
My own sources say much what they said when asked about a TV show for Palin: Don’t think so. While you might assume Palin would be a better fit for conservative radio than the less partisan world of syndicated broadcast TV, my sources say the country’s biggest radio conglomerate, Clear Channel, has already passed on her.
The main objection to Palin as radio talk-show host is that she would have to hold forth for three hours a day. While some of her recent remarks may indicate a talent for improvisation, anyone who’s listened to Rush Limbaugh or Thom Hartmann or Don Imus or Howard Stern or even Ryan Seacrest knows it’s the rare personality who can blab extemporaneously for 15 hours a week. And relying on callers to get you through won’t help, because as we’ve all experienced, callers-in are usually more embarrassing than compelling.
Inside Radio also gleefully points out the irony of these rumors, since Palin’s disdain for the media is clear. As she admonished reporters in her departure speech: “Quit making things up.”
Meanwhile, we’re all waiting for the real answer to the question: What does Palin plan to do next?
Well, what do you think she should do?
don hearn commented:
I would love to see her replace Limbaugh! In fact
don hearn commented:
I would love to see her replace Limbaugh! In fact, I would love to see ANYBODY replace that fat buffoon.. Rush makes me angry, and anger is not good for a persons body.. Sarah Palin makes me laugh, and laughter is good for a persons body,....
lucy embry commented:
the men hate her cause they cant have her THE women cause they dont look like her EAT YOUR ,HEART OUT
guy in marfa tx commented:
i haven't heard palin say one thing that would move me to take her seriously. it is disturbing that she has a voice on the national stage. i feel that her supporters need to take a look at themselves and ask the question, "what am i really angry about". this woman has not really come forth with any kind of coherent plan of any kind for anything. she seems to be taking the role of mouthpiece for a lot of angry middle class people that feel their "way of life" is being taken away by a liberal agenda. if your way of life is beer and sports, well... they've got you right where they want you... get off the couch. read a book. this woman has been packaged to sell to you just like miller lite.
Maryanne commented:
This Lady is an IDIOT, If anyone looks are listens to her for 5 minutes you realize she is on Drugs WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chey1 commented:
She only has 3 years and a few months left to rag on the 1 term predident why waste your time
Rupert commented:
I think she needs to relax a while before leading our nation out of the wilderness and curing cancer and heart disease. Perhaps a moose hunting trip with Dick Cheney using those high powered rifles instead of bird hunting shotguns would be a nice way to give her a long rest.
Carol commented:
Gary: what planet are you from?
bmwheeler commented:
Liberals and anti-americans were frightened of Sarah's American values and her effort to adhere to the Constitution and went to extreme measures to discredit her. Admittedly her daughter would have a negative effect on our youth but then so did Bill Clinton by turning the Oval Office into a play room. Morals should come first with our leaders
DonnaSce commented:
You haters amuse me! Sarah will do fine in whatever she chooses and that really gets under your skin doesn't it, Paige Albiniak? I say forget about a radio career, go for TV. The woman is a super star, good -looking and has unified the GOP base like nobody's business. The spiteful and snarky media types are constantly in a quandry just trying to figure her out! She is sly like a fox. Go SARAH Go!
milo commented:
I think Mrs. Palin needs to reflect on her parenting skills, and how they failed her daughter Bristol--I'm sure she wouldn't want to take the stage in the next election (if she runs) -with another "abstinence is the only way-except on days mom lets my boyfriend spend the night " pregnant daughter.
cjsh commented:
I think she should just keep making things up, like the one in which she claims to hate the media.
Seriously commented:
Paige Albiniak lets her bias get in the way of her writing. Paige is kinda like Keith Olbermann of B&C.; Paige seems a bit classic "Catty" Yesd/No?
diva commented:
so long as she goes, away, and stays gone, who cares???
MainStreetMentor commented:
NO!! I'm going to campaign for her Sarah-ship before the Republican Primary - in the hopes she WILL be the Republican Party Candidate! Then, I'll drop her like the proverbial hot potato. ANY Democratic candidate can then beat her at the ballot box.
mtrav commented:
She should crawl back into the slimym smelly hole she came out of.
Spoiled yapping dog commented:
Hey, if ClearChannel doesn't want you, then you are done. They have their quota of freepers on the air. And no one wants to hear her screech on the air about the real America dying to take over the world. By the way, doesn't Trig REALLY need a mommy right now, but then, you're filling in for Bristol, right? And tell the first dude of Wasilla, next time use a rubber, okay?
donbsea commented:
This trailor trash Barbie should stay up in Alaska, hang with the wing nuts in that church she and Todd belong too, and leave the rest of the world alone. Also, she should be spayed so she can not bring any more of that gene pool into the world. Enough is enough.
valjon commented:
The only talent Palin may have is being a fool! She is the biggest joke in america.
MalesEverywhere commented:
Get into the adult film industry.
bKuhnt-run commented:
Sarah Palin will save America.
She is one CLASSY Lady, let me tell you.
Her plans to turn our Ecoonomy around, and take it away from all of the socialist bankers, health care radicals, liberal media elite, and those nut jobs who think ice is melting because it's getting warmer... Junk scientist, baby killers and socialist liberals had better run and hide now.
Sarah , SARAH , SARAH !!!
She's my Heeroooo !
All you so called "Smart" people have some lernin to do.
She will WIN !!
And give us back our guns and freedom.
Keep us safe from the Terrorists and give us all JOBS with free benifits, and good food, and screaming monkeys on strings. Hooray !!!!
U-S-A !! U-S-A !!!
loren gallo commented:
I pray she comes to the forty eight and does radio, this will keep her busy for the wing nuts, give fodder for the comics, and spare our precious wildlife from being murdered in alaska. And we can turn the radio off to spare ourselves.
roadrunner commented:
Let's check her intelligence. 5 colleges in 4 years to get a Bacheler's in reading sports scores. Quite an achievement, I'd say.
MKA commented:
What should she do? Obviously the only thing for which she is qualified. Adult "films." She's at her best when her mouth is full and she cannot talk.
SJordan commented:
Honestly, who cares what she does? It'd be nice if we could just let her drop out of the spotlight. She brings nothing to the table except division. It's great that people on boths sides get fired up about her, but if you look at the content she brings to the table, really look at it, no matter what side you're on, it's empty. We've all been wasting our time worrying about what Sarah Palin is going to do. Now that she's out of politics, she's nothing but a celebrity--famous for being famous.
Bill Hicks commented:
LOL at GOPers. LOL!!! Sarah Palin can't even get hired by the most right wingnut radio corporation in the world. I guess they thought 2 hours and 58 minutes of dead air on a 3 hour show just wouldn't cut it! LOL!!! Maybe she could talk about all the newspapers she reads, you know "all of them". LOL!!! You Betcha!!! LOL!!!!
Stock market is up over 1000 points since Obama took office!! I have a great job and my portfolio looks great!!!
Go Obama!!!
sand777477 commented:
I can not for the life of me understand why and how someone as uninformed and undereducated as Gov. Sarah Palin can perform the job as President of the United States. I mean if you cannot perform in a 2 hour interview how on earth can she perform this gruling job. Or yeah abou the state of the economy ..Ii am of the opinion that neither party screwed up the ecomony it was corportate greed being allowed to take over people ...individual people. If we have learned anything this last few months it is that everyone in Washington is for SALE.
StewartIII commented:
ChickaBOOMer -- No Clear Channel for Sarah Palin
chickaboomer.blogspot.com/2009/07/no-clear-channel-for-sarah-palin.html
mikerzz commented:
she could take the place of Billy Mays or the Sham-Wow guy... It'll get rid of stains! you Betcha!
Laura commented:
What do I think she should do? Commit suicide. Then there would be no choice we would ever see her lying mouth move again, and what a wonderful world it would be!
MizzR commented:
Talk radio is out of the question as a future career for Palin. She doesn't have the voice for it. She also relies far too heavily on cliches when she speaks (forget about dead fish, what really makes people cringe is when she - and she does this far too often - uses "new age" words). Being a successful on air "personality" requires a few essential elements: be quick witted and witty, be fearless (the most successful hosts are the most outrageous), never, ever rely on soundbites nor cliches and last but not least - the VOICE.
Gary commented:
Too funny. Sarah Palin WILL probably do radio. But she will do what Ronald Reagan did. Reagan did short daily comments on current issues. He started doing this in 1976 after losing the primary. 4 years later, he was POTUS.
And for you nimrods that don't think Palin is up to snuff, well, you are plenty ignorant of this woman's accomplishments. She accomplished more as Governor than most do in their entire career.
Let's remember that she just negotiated the largest construction project in history. This is something Alaskans had been trying to do for over 30 years. It took her two. This is a $60 billion project that took tough negotiating with a foreign country, as well as an international construction company, and Exxon-Mobil. Even better, this will be paid with private funds and not tax payer dollars.
Name me anyone else that has pulled something like that off.
Sarah Palin has already said she will go and support candidates that share her love of our country, love of the constitution, small efficient government, individual freedom, and liberty. In other words, everything Obama and his Chicago thugs are against.
Not sure if Sarah Palin has such a huge desire to be POTUS, but she certainly has the ability to change history and stop Obama before he destroys America completely. That will be her immediate job.
Past that, look for the cries for her to run in 2012 to be too loud to be ignored. She already has an 80 percent approval rating among the largest group of American voters, conservatives. And her popularity among indies and even democrats is rising.
Go back and study 1980. Obama is Jimmy Carter II (except stupider and more dangerous) and Sarah Palin Is Ronald Reagan in a skirt and high heels. By 2012 Obama will do good to win his home state of Illinois. Even with ACORN making votes up out of thin air!
jojoEskimo commented:
For Palin to be rejected by ClearChannel, that would constitute Palin or her reps being in contact with ClearChannel. Is there anything that substantiates this? Were there talks? Who was involved in the talks? I think Paige Albiniak should elaborate more on what occured between Palin and ClearChannel before her lawyer gets wind of this blog.
Promoter commented:
She should go to Tijuana and start up a donkey act with the First Dude.
Editor commented:
She's going to teach numbnuts "terryd3088" the proper use of an apostrophe.
tomc100 commented:
When the hell did she ever even made any indications that she was ever going into the radio business? Paige Albiniak, you're a hack just like the rest of the media. Palin was absolutely right when she told the media to "stop making things up". Here's an idea how about reporting on how Obama's stimulus plan did absolutely nothing for the economy or for jobs except provide more power and an expansion of government. Also, how about talking about what's in the Health care package that Obama is trying to ram through Congress without people reading it. Here's another idea, how about an investigation or a demand of a congressional hearing to see what caused this financial disaster in the first place. You can start with the Community Reinvestment Act created by that retard socialist Carter.
manhattanmike commented:
She might take a year, read up on foreign policy, economics, the workings of the federal government and democratic political philosophy, discuss what she learns with those knowledgable of those subjects, write about them, and circulate those writings in confidence to those sema people.
Of course, instead she'll engage in the three f's: flapping her mouth, flying out of the room when challenged, and fishing. I hate the fact that this wpman has any importance at all on the national scene, and wish she'd dissappear.
wither sarah commented:
I guess if this-a nonsourced, best guessed, niche read blurb-is the most press she's getting post resignation then it's not really going to matter what she does at all.
Akarnak commented:
Inside Radio reports the irony since Palin has a disdain for the media? Are they stupid? She said SOME in the media, S-O-M-E, need to quit making things up. I didn't hear her ever attack talk radio. If there isn't a scandal, these people will invent one. Tools.
FightTheSmears commented:
Why is everyone in the media speculating what Palin is going to do next? Radio is probably not on her list - maybe being interviewed ON radio. She clearly said -- she wanted to campaign for candidates for the 2010 elections. How would you be able to do a radio show when you're on the road?
Media: QUIT MAKING THINGS UP. And one more thing: GROW UP.
laura commented:
Another media outlet desperately using Sarah to avoid the real issues of the current president handing out 4.7 trillion to his banker buddies. Obama could learn a think or two about standing up to the corporations, read more Why Alaskans Love Sarah praisinpalin(dot)com
nix commented:
Palin should read a book, not write one (her memoir? puhleeze).
narciso commented:
Any actual names you talked to, and are willing to identify, otherwise as with 60% of everything
written about her, it's not worth the electrons expended
lumpy commented:
prediction: in about 18 months or so she'll be in the "where are they now" category. by 2012: "sarah who?"
josey commented:
Where is Michael Jackson? I mean - his body.
JD30 commented:
The reason these deals are not flying is because this is not Palin's work.
She's not interested in TV or radio; if she were, the deal would already have been done and announced.
This "interest" is some two-bit producers trying to cash in on her name: 'If I get Clear Channel to say yes, I can dazzle her with $2 million a year and make $500K for myself!'
starman commented:
Whatever she decides to do,she will probably be more succcessful at it than any of you Palin-bashers are.
Truly successful people don't have to insult those they are afraid of.
Brad commented:
Note to commentators; whatever one thinks of Palin, she did not f*** up the economy beyond description. This was achieved by the “best and brightest” of both parties. The only question is could this alleged stupid, unqualified country hick, screw up the economy as much as the “best and brightest?”
Gates commented:
Anyone see Obama sucking on a peach at Kroger yesterday? Or eating an apple? Look it up on Yahoo. Reminds me of Cromagnum Man. You guys/gals villify Palin when we have this oaf in the office presntly? I wonder which of the 57 states the "Won" is going to show up in next? Over 50% hate Ogabe according to Rasmussen. Maybe he can get me a beer.
justthebreeze commented:
I think she could be very successful at mud wrestling.
Wolfy commented:
USMCJock commented:
How is Palin gonna kick my ass? Get real. Her own kids are not republicans (her own self admission). They can't stand her policies, why should the rest of us. She does represent her own constituency: more than 50% of white ladies hate her. Damn! And more than 50% of the population hate her. What the hell are you smoking that you makes you think she has got the juice to win the White House? Do you not get it: SHE IS HATED BY MORE THAN 50% OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
52% hate Obama now, what is your point??
Dave M commented:
Any corporation that doesn't pick up this strong, intelligent, smart, GOP lady isn't looking after their stock holders and profits. They haven't yet taken the pulse of this 300 million+ nation, and that's at their own peril.
Sarah Palin is the person I want to lead the US to success, and I believe she can do it. This lady is what this nation deserves to "make things right" after Obama drives us into the ground...
MMSM commented:
Dearest Liberals,
Palin is coming to town and you are doing a great job to increase the millions of followers who believe she is getting more wise every day to what length the Liberal trash will go in promoting their agenda's upon America! Boys and Girls, CHANGE IS COMING AND IT WILL NOT BE THAT OF Adolf OBAMA and Company. Millions of us did not drink the Coolaid!
Ivan commented:
Why don't you pathetic hacks get a life. Watching all of you ride on Sarah Palin's coat tails is like watching a bunch of bums scrambling for a cigarette butt.
connertown commented:
Ya' know, you're kind of "making things up" with this post. Palin has not indicated nor inquired about doing a radio or TV show. People have asked on her behalf. But your article and headline speak as if Palin herself was turned down.
That's kind of what she was talking about.
Quick commented:
"As she admonished reporters in her departure speech: “Quit making things up.”"
Palin only addressed her comments about making things up to some - only some - people in the media. That you misquote her indicates that you are one of the 'some' who were being addressed.
Very Cranky commented:
First I look at the likes of Michael Savage (nothing but a carpet chewer) and Bill O'Reilly (thinks our mortality percentage rate is higher than Canada's because we have more people), who have made it big in talk radio. Then I read that a woman who was nominated by one of our two major parties for the second highest job in the executive branch doesn't have the IQ to do what they do. And, you know, they may be right - she may be even dumber than O'Reilly. What does that tell you about how irresponsible and cavalier the Republican party has become? I miss the day when Republicans took concepts like duty and honor seriously, instead of just mouthing the words and acting selfishly.
Whelmed commented:
I have no idea of Sarah Palin's abilities and neither do any of you. This country elected an inexperienced good public speaker as President, so what do we know about qualifications?
Grace commented:
As long as she has no real influence on my life I'm happy. She IS a bit daffy, but that doen't mean she completely lacks entertainment value. I wouldn't listen or watch her; I don't watch Daffy Duck anymore either, but there is a certain mindset that does.
Erasmo commented:
The only thing that she presence on the national scene does is shrink the Republican Party even further. Her supporters won't be happy until it's just her, Rush, Hannity, Newt and Jim DeMint dictating the direction of the GOP. Michael Steele and other moderates will be banished and Obama will be guaranteed a second term.
ShelT commented:
Anyone who has heard Gov. Palin speak knows she could not work for an organization with the word "Clear" in the company name. She'll never go to radio because she wouldn't be able to justify a wardrobe allowance.
gr8bigguy from texas commented:
When she speaks she reminds me of one the victims in the SAW movies, who goes into hyper speed, head twisting mode before they die. She's an erratic and thorny wildcat.
USMCJock commented:
How is Palin gonna kick my ass? Get real. Her own kids are not republicans (her own self admission). They can't stand her policies, why should the rest of us. She does represent her own constituency: more than 50% of white ladies hate her. Damn! And more than 50% of the population hate her. What the hell are you smoking that you makes you think she has got the juice to win the White House? Do you not get it: SHE IS HATED BY MORE THAN 50% OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
StreamingGuide commented:
TRN has a big hole opening up in their schedule from Noon-3PM (Eastern) with Tammy Bruce leaving
old old alaksan commented:
FDR lost the vp post with smith went on to be prez 4 times. pailn could not oil his wheelchair
terryd3088 commented:
Keep talking smack...Sarah Palin is going to kick all of her naysayer's in the teeth. She is the real deal, and has a larger set, than anyone on the political scene today. O'NoNuts, Biden, McShame,Rudy,Hillary,Bill,...what a bunch of loser's. If everyone, including the repuke's were not scared to death of her, why would they keep bashing her.Clear Cahnnel..your loss.
yeahsureiknow commented:
What should she do? Shut the eff up and make me a sandwich.
nra commented:
I appreciate Sarah's committment to her faith;
her family, and her ideals. Politics? I don't know, but she's taken a beating from so many.
I pray for her and her families peace.
zoozoo's petals commented:
God did send this woman to earth .....to destroy the Republican party ! You betcha.
Cranky Media Guy commented:
While Ms. Palin is physically attractive, that ain't gonna cut it for her on radio. Sorry, supporters, but the simple fact is that the woman cannot form a coherent thought and put it into words.
As a Left Winger, I implore the conservative syndicators: PLEASE PUT HER ON THE AIR! The ensuing train wreck would be AWESOME! She would quit or be canned without six months, tops.
Smoke Callaghan commented:
She could be a buyer at a pharmaceutical wholesaler. As long as she is willing to put up with her decisions being cancelled behind her back by an evil redneck caveman warehouse manager who despises "office people" (but only WHEN THEY ARE NOT STANDING THERE) because "they're not one of us," meaning "office people" don't worship beer and sports like warehouse people do, and a CEO who doesn't know what do do about multiple chains of command having the same interests.
Viva commented:
Sarah Palin is unable to cope with the routine that a regular job entails. There will be no daily gig anywhere, ever.
sxs commented:
@ReaganTMan Actually, I find that many of her detractors point at her inability to form coherent sentences, which is all her own fault.
corrieokie commented:
Radio would be a no go. Palin's voice sounds like the background screeching soundtrack from a slasher movie. What is she suited for? Well, hard to say, as Ms. Diva doesn't play well w/ others (as it looks like she does not take direction from others). Life would be a living H*ll for her superiors and all working w/ her, in the opinion of many. That's just from people observing her during the 2008 campaign and after.
ReaganTMan Needs to STFU commented:
She is an incoherent, totally out-of-her-league and intensely, deeply bitter and mean, horrible person. She doesn't even really know what she stands for, but as long as it suits her down-home, aw-shucks, us-vs.-them image, she'll beat it to death, you betcha.
Can't wait for her to just go away for once and for all.
ReaganTis retarded commented:
Dude, name an losing VP to become president. Name one. She is the dumbest chick in class. And you are deluded.
XSwerve commented:
Who is opposed to her on the radio? The great thing about the radio is that bad shows get cancelled and higly-rated shows make revenue. That is America to me. Let her fail or succeed. I think that Rush is successful for the same reason that Olbermann is (although on very different levels).
meks commented:
"Well, what do you think she should do?"
I think she should f*ck off
ReaganTMan commented:
Test
ReaganTMan commented:
I think she should lead the anti-Obama revolution and get the GOP back on top of its game. She has a good shot at the nomination in any of the forthcoming presidential years, including 2012.
If you'll notice, all the stuff the detractors use to bash her are the same media lies that she told them to "stop makin things up" about.
Only uninformed idiots will continue to bash her, while those of us who read beyond what Keith Olbermann and his lackey wash woman from Homer have to say probably have a better understanding of who she really is.
Samsara commented:
I love it, clear channel tells the "All Republican Girl" girl to take a hike. Well, you and Newt can share a seat on the bus to oblivion. I hope you fame lasts long enough for you to make lots of money for the sake of your kids and husband.
BP commented:
Shut up and bring me a beer.
Delta Sierra commented:
What I really think this numbskull should do is unprintable. But if she could sit down and shut, that would do. Thank you for asking.