Comments on: Palin and Pawlenty: Kiss-off cousins

By: Mill

Mill — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:30:46 +0000

Palin is about to become wealthy because of a sweetheart book deal, and her high speaking fee rates.

How will Mr. Pawlenty, who is not wealthy, afford the race? He and his family have to eat as he seeks higher office.

By: leftymn

leftymn — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:21:59 +0000

Palin will leave politics except to do speeches for hefty fees to various wingnut groups, and she will probably be a Fox news show host, or at least a contributor, in fact my guess is she was made such an offer with a time option that expires should she not accept it, hence her decision to leave is as easy as following the money. On the other hand, there are rumors that Levi is purported to be “telling all” soon (also for the money) and some of the details true or embellished will not be good for SP’s governorship.

President? She thinks her life has been scrutinized till now? Even I could write the campaign ads for her opponents about her ability to stick it out in tough times…or lack thereof.

By: Brent

Brent — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:46:59 +0000

Listen to the people of Alaska, and it’s clear Palin is being chased out. She’s more or less ignored Alaska ever since being chosen as McCain’s running mate. In Minnesota, the story is the same. Our part-time Governor Bridgecollapse is all over the national news, and now that he’s said he’s not going to run for governor in 2012, there’s less of a reason for him to pay any attention to what goes on in Minnesota. Any bad stories about Pawlenty that come out of the State of Minnesota (like those about Palin coming out of Alaska) are painted by the GOP as simply being opposition politics. So, they’ll both probably get away with it.

By: Pbus

Pbus — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:31:35 +0000

Where is the line? What can this woman do right? Progressives lambaste her at every possible opportunity; harangue her spouse, her children, her friends; waste her time and taxpayer money on frivolous ethics claims; then have the temerity to call her a quitter when they drive her from office. Curious.
If she thought she was ineffective because she had become a distraction to the state, I should think it is her duty to step down. In the interest of her constituents.
If I hire a painter to do a job, and he is interrupted every five minutes by a call from a bitter competitor, should he stay on the job, charging me for his time, or should he leave the job to someone who can see it through at less expense and frustration to me?

By: MN guy

MN guy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:38:58 +0000

Leaving a job you campaigned for and were elected to perform seems like a bad deal for Alaska no matter what political lens this is viewed through. Sarah Palin is demonstrably incompetent to be a VP much less a presidential candidate. This does not mean she will not run. If TPaw’s move to not run for re-election is the “reason” for Palin’s decision to step down it is nothing more than a late “me-to” bid for attention which of course is yet another indiction of her incompetence.

This is actually the best circus going. Best of all, it’s free!

By: AliceJo

AliceJo — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:03:43 +0000

It surely becomes twisted when George Washington is used to vindicate Sarah Palin. GW served two terms as president then refused a third, establishing precedent for the 22nd amendment, but was never quitting part of his character or image. GW refused a third term as he did not believe the office of the presidency should be confused with being a monarch. This was back in the day when duty to the country had priority over personal ambition. Absurdity rules the mind when justifying discordant preferences. BUT, Palin is like GW, holy crap, come out of your lie and get real.

By: Johnathan Jayy

Johnathan Jayy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:29:47 +0000

Interesting that Mr. Steller made no mention of the fact that thirteen out of fifteen ethics inquiries brought against Gov. Palin have “fizzled.”
If Gov. Palin feels that she has accomplished what she set out to in seeking the governorship, and if she feels that the state would be better served by a governor who is not a target for baseless attacks, then I applaud her resignation.
The people of Alaska, and the people of the United States need more public servants who are willing to place the good of the people over a prolonged political career.
Mr. Steller would do well to read on Cincinnatus, George Washington, and the early presidents who limited their terms in office for the public good. Perhaps then he would be more inclined to take Gov. Palin’s statements at face value.