January 14, 2009
Posted: 05:01 PM ET

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 Gov. Sarah Palin may be positioning herself for a 2012 run for the White House, analysts say.
Gov. Sarah Palin may be positioning herself for a 2012 run for the White House, analysts say.

(CNN) — Her bid for the vice presidency ended more than two months ago, but Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin appears determined not to become a mere afterthought.

Departing from a historical trend of failed vice presidential candidates who descend into relative obscurity after Election Day, Palin continues to command the intense media coverage that befits a national office seeker.

It's an astonishing development, given that she has no role in national domestic policy and is a first-term governor of a state almost 4,500 miles from Washington.

Palin empathizers say the Alaska governor is merely trying to recover her good name after months of damage by the mainstream media, liberal bloggers and even high-level members of the McCain campaign who grew publicly dissatisfied with their VP nominee as Election Day neared.

But some political observers suggest that Palin's ongoing — and predominantly adversarial — relationship with the national media is all part of a savvy effort to retain her popularity with the legions of rank-and-file conservatives who stood so strongly behind her during the campaign.

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Roger   January 15th, 2009 1:12 am ET

We would hope to trade our governor from here in Washington State for Governor Palin of Alaska anytime…

Bev   January 14th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

At first I was angry and chagrined that anyone would think Palin spoke for all women. Shudder the thought. Then, once the election was over, I viewed her much like a sitcom. Now, she doesn't even make for good reruns. Time she was shelved.

Gail Los Angeles   January 14th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

I really wish Sarah Palin would slow down and look at the damage she is causing herself.

Bill Robertson Uxbridge, MA   January 14th, 2009 10:04 pm ET

Disconnected….that's how I feel the media is with anything that is NOT in their sights as being "correct", anointed or "In line" with their definition of the main stream. Why do I feel this way? I constantly hear their whining! You know what…..I've read a lot of the entries here and I see who they are preaching to. Listen up…..you listening? Palin has a right to sound off! The reason you hear her is now is that she has a bigger pair than most of you. RESPECT…she deserves. The media and the rest of her adversaries wish to attack with impunity…and in my opinion, with clear cowardice. But wait…..those that respect honor and character will defend her even if they don’t agree with her positions because that’s what people with legitimate opinions do. My prediction; when the time is right…and she is so inclined….she will be back. But next time, she will not be "handled" by the irresolute. So…buckle up folks and enjoy the next four years cause this ride is going to get bumpy. And if that real “conservative” voice is to be heard, Palin will be part of the discussion.

Palin go away   January 14th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Running for office is a serious thing. Its not for winking and saying "You Betcha".

If this keeps up the Presidential elections will end up being another reality show of 7 hopefuls living together for 6 weeks as they compete in debates.

Benton Indianapolis, In   January 14th, 2009 9:58 pm ET

all i have to say is she better keep her mouth shut if she wants to do anything in 2012, because this will come back to haunt her and she will go back and blame the media again.

Eric   January 14th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

I am not a fan of Sarah Palin, but she is definitely a more intelligent person that many of the mindless lemmings that post comments about her on these ticker stories.

I actually get joy out of watching people get so worked up over her. Cracks me up!

PA   January 14th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

The only one she can't beat as a Comedian is Ron James! But hey she's the best entertainment on the Web and it's Free! She gave Tina an award, gave Americans their Democrat President, gave McCain a wage decrease, gave Joe the Plumber a chance and even made Bush look intelligent! Keep Up The Good Work Sarah! Before long Alaska will be impeachin ya! Lookin Good on ya! Cheers! Moose Anyone?

Kevin   January 14th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

To my dear Republican supporters of Sarah Palin, remind her that the presidential election ended on November 4, 2008.

She will never be elected as President or even selected again as a Vice Presidential Candidate.

Her days in the sunshine as a great candidate are Over!

The blog definition of PALIN is as follows:

PALIN = Pathetic A#@ Loser In Neglect

Work On Yourself, Sarah   January 14th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Instead of working on the news media's imperfections . . . Sarah Palin should work on her own.

Amy   January 14th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Palin, the majority of America does not like you! GO AWAY!!

Palin go away   January 14th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

sigh, the woman who cried wolf.

abraxis   January 14th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

PLEASE STOP GIVING HER AIRTIME!

Joe   January 14th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

One thing you can not argue is her approval rating in her state of Alaska is high. She must know how to run a government.
Sarah will be back in 2012 and beyond. She has you all nervous. You are wishing she would go away, because your scared she will be around.
The lady has a lot of common sense and down to earth ideals. She will be back and all you wishing and saying she should not come back will not keep her from coming back because she is not controled by anyone but her own convictions.

Tennisguypitt   January 14th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Is she trying to win my vote? Because she'll fail miserably because I'll NEVER vote for someone that right-winged!

Her complaining is only making me dislike her more!

RSL   January 14th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Palin should not be criticized for working with the media to solidify her image as an ignorant rube. If this negative, shrewish, incompetent person is the poster child for some political faction in country, so be it. Palin should not complain, however, for the arrows shot at her and her family when she was the one who painted the bulls-eye on them all.

Fred Reyes   January 14th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

The mainstream media is becoming tabloid because of Palin. Enough is enough!!!

Chicago   January 14th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

"legal in nc" your arguments make no sense. the media doesn't find her important- it is sarah palin who is pushing her whining on everyone else and is using the media to do it.

Bohicaed   January 14th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

Sarah Palin I am beginning to seriously believe you have mental health issues. Go govern your state you seem to have forgotten you are govenor of. Spend the $243 million in earmarks Senator Stevens got for your state before he was not re elected. But your constant narcissism is showing some in stablility there Sarah. How can anyone seriously think this woman is fit for office.

Not THAT Sarah   January 14th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

I do think this is a measure meant to appease the base and to try to bolster a party that suffered a humiliating defeat. The media is a favorite neocon scapegoat, largely because it's easier than admitting that over half the country disagrees with their philosophy. PAY NO ATTENTION TO THOSE CONSTITUENTS BEHIND THE CURTAIN!

Polly   January 14th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

I think she should not seek so much media coverage. She was a fresh surprise when John McCain announced her as a running mate, but I think when she began holding 2012 signs, it was a sign she lost her train of thought. It was her obligation to run for Vice President, not President in 2012. What can she do for us now? Right now is what matters- not 2012. The problem is that the media treated her like a National Enquirer figure. She's not being taken seriously enough. Lipstick, clothes, too much typical celebrity-type hype, not enough politics, humanitarian work, etc. I think a women will make President when it's clear she means business.

Marc Yacht   January 14th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

I don't know Governor Pallin. There is so much spin on political figures that I wonder if I know or understand any of them. However, I am certain that picking her as a running mate for McCain was both a disservice to McCain and to the Alaska Governor. I wish her well.

RMGofCO   January 14th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Ca, C, Diane & Shirley….I take the pledge to never comment on the Palin stories…biting my hand!!!

Joanna   January 14th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Oh, and the only reason John McCain selected her was because he thought any woman would do and she gave him a stiffy.

Carl Justus   January 14th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

She would recover her good name quicker if she would keep her mouth shut. Every time she opens it, she tells the world how much less she really knows. If she would just shut and take care of the job as governor of Alaska, the world would not know how dumb she really is, but she keeps telling them.

Texas Teacher   January 14th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

Oh, come on… I mean seriously… feel sorry for this bimbo who despite her stupidy was chosen by McCain for VP…. Pfft… give me a break!

Chris   January 14th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Palin had her 15 minutes of fame.

I see no questions as to whether she returned or gave to charity her $150,000 wardrobe. Did we forget that?

Joanna   January 14th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

"….oh, but she excites the base…" Yeah, the base nature in piggy little men and fundalmentalist "christians" (eeeuuuwwww)

No Incumbents 2010   January 14th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

And yet, the majority of you idiots would love to see Caroline Kennedy as NY Senator.
Liberals, go figure.

Ken   January 14th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

Too stupid to realize that she really knows so little. That is the basic flaw of this very sad character. Thank God that she is nowhere near the steering wheel. Just imagine the dreadful possibilities….!

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   January 14th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Leave her alone there too, also.

arc, Lugano CH   January 14th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

malclave January 14th, 2009 6:10 pm ET
And the liberals continue to celebrate their hatred and intolerance.
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Buy yourself a greyhound ticket to KY where you can lynch an effigy among your kind, jerk.

Chris in Va.   January 14th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Mrs. Palin will not only not be the Republican canidate for president in 2012 she will be ousted from office of governor by the people of Alaska in 2010. Seems Mrs. Palin IS a fine Republican, she has completely ran the Alaskan economy into the ground giving to the state as her legacy a huge deficit. (sound familiar?) Her inability to understand even the basics of government function has left progress in Alaska at a stagnate standstill. Her attempts to blame the national media for her shortcomings is the same ruse used by her to attempt to blame others in Alaska, including the media, for her complete failure as governor. Anyone interested in getting the TRUE story on Mrs. Palin should go to andrewhalcro.com. Mr. Halcro is not a basement blogger but is involved in Alaskan politics as an independent and ran against Mrs. Palin for governor.

The people of Alaska are realizing about Mrs. Palin what most of the country already realized.

She is EXACTLY as clueless as she seems.

gl, Pittsburgh   January 14th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Sara Enough!!!!! You lost, it was clear.. you won't stand a chance, many republicans voted democrat because of you!!! Why would you possibly think that you stand a chance on 2012. Start spending the rest of the years learning more about the USA government. Petty looks won't it you the job.

Sandra   January 14th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Darth Vadik,CA,

GOOD SUGGESTION & SHE IS IN LUCK.

HER DAUGHTER'S MOTHERINLAW

JUST HAPPENS TO BE A DRUG DEALER

CanadianObserver   January 14th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

I can't help but feel sorry for this woman. Every time she speaks to the media, she makes a bigger fool of herself, and she doesn't seem to realize it.

Watching the rallies she held told me what the outcome of the U.S. election would be, because when people in her crowds made racist or other derogatory remarks about the Democrats and their leader, she made no effort to quell them. John McCain would diplomatically discourage rally attendants from saying those things, and I respect him for that.

She really needs to close her mouth and start doing meaningful things for her constituents if she is going to redeem herself at all. Positive actions make for better news. You listening, Sarah?

Simmy   January 14th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Please—-"savvy" and Sarah are not synonymous. Get real. She will only make a further fool of herself. She needs more than her base to win an election.

Rumsfeld   January 14th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Lullabye and good night, sweet dreams little Sarah…..

Tom from PA   January 14th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

We can only hope that Obama does a good job because if he does (IF) then the neo cons will hire this goofball to be the sacrificial lamb in the next presidential election… and when she loses because she doesn't know the answers to BASIC quesitons, whe will go away for ever.

joeb12   January 14th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Ignore her and maybe she will go away!

Bill R., Streamwood, IL   January 14th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

The more Grandma Grizzly whines, the less of a viable candidate she becomes.

Thank God!

I don't want to have to vote Democratic in again.

Peter (CA)   January 14th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

The only interesting part of a Palin article are the right wing posts defending her. The blind leading the blind.

They do have one point though. All of us Obama supporters should just ignore these stories. When there are no more posts, CNN will be forced to stop running stories about her.

Hector, McAllen TX   January 14th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

This woman’s unbridled ambition and ego prevent her from accepting the painfully obvious truth that she lacks the intellect and intellectual curiosity that an overwhelming majority of Americans have come to realize (thanks to Bush 43) is required of a nationally elected leader.

Caroline Kennedy for NYS Senate   January 14th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Palin has to know that she is doing much more damage to her political career by staying in the ilmelight like this- particularly since it is bringing increased, and quite non-complimentary, exposure to her private life and to her family. It's the same thing as her reviving the RNC $250K clothes debacle in Florida when it had almost died down.

Unless she's really a closet democrat who really wants the republican party to go down. In which case, please keep it coming Sarah!

Leave SARAH ALONE !!!!!   January 14th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Palin/Joe the Con Artist: The rushpublican dream ticket for 2012.

Natalie   January 14th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

KR and PA-

I don't think it's hatred or liberal intolerance. It's the fact that this woman continues to parade her idiocy for everyone to see. I believe in giving everyone a fair shake but I don't think that means we have to start being tolerant of a backwards, hateful, woman who does not have the intelligence to run this country.

Caroline Kennedy for NYS Senate   January 14th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Palin has to know that she is doing much more damage to her political career by staying in the ilmelight like this- particularly since it is bringing increased, and quite non-complimentary, exposure to her private life and to her family. It's the same thing as her reviving the RNC $250K clothes debacle in Florida when it had almost died down.

Please keep it coming Sarah- we know you're really a closet democrat

Zion   January 14th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Liberals and conservatives have spoken about Palin's refusal to educate herself therefore tolerance isn't even an issue. If she were smart, she would reinvent herself by not speaking to the media for at least eight years and then returning to the spotlight with a new image.

Shirley In California   January 14th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

To C,ca:

I've already started ignoring her. I'm with you all the way.

legal in nc   January 14th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

The media finds Palin more important than the president acorn elected and all his liberal cronies. Palin's great looks and charm sell more papers and get more response on blogs than the other choices people have.

IF I'm wrong then why do you folks who say you want her to go away keep responding????

If you don't respond then they bring something else in and quit writing about Gov Palin.

Give me a break!   January 14th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

I wonder…will another stupid story about Sarah Palin trump the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States on Tuesday? If CNN has anything to do with it, I'm sure they will post something about this whining, lying, hate-inducing BITC$!!!

KR @ 635   January 14th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Were you the one at the Palin rallies calling our president a terrorist?

AJ   January 14th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

Wow people just can't give it a break, is it really that hard. Are you really going to believe what the media says or are you going to find the truth of the words really spoken? The media can do what ever they want with the statements they get — remember that. If I remember correctly, which I know I do, Biden didn't get near as much slamming as the media gave Gov. Palin. Why because she was a new face to burn. People can say what they want and I know they will, but please give it a break already. If you didn't like her you already won, she lost — no need to go farther.

LYNETTE IN CA   January 14th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

She's so in denial. Her 15 min. of fame is long over! Now it's become more than a joke that just keeps us laughing!

Shirley In California   January 14th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

I could care less. Did you hear that CNN? Now on to the news…

The presidential limousine. Looks great! I hope its protection is great too.

KR   January 14th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Wow, just look at all this liberal "tolerance". Tell me again which political party claims to be the champion of the average American??? Hmm… can't hear you….

Steven   January 14th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Check her look in the photo. It reflects a "what planet are you from" attitude which is what all thinking people have toward this buffoon now.

Give me a break!   January 14th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Then simply don't give her what she wants. STOP REPORTING ON THIS IDIOT! Just like the child throwing a tantrum…if you ignore them, they will stop. If we ignore Sarah…she will go away.

badger   January 14th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Even the Repugs are sick of listening to this dysfunctional woman. To say that she has any idea of national issues is dillusional and so are the people that think she does.
Hopefully the media soon forgets this woman and begins the job of making sure they report news that educates the American public. Wouldn't it be nice to read or listen to the news that isn't spun by one party or the other, or having to hear someone whine about themselves being attacked by the media.

Uncle Fester   January 14th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Once again, Sarah blames everyone but Sarah for her problems

Vegas Barbie for Obama   January 14th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

"Trying to recover her 'good' name…"? She was a nobody before! She started OUT with a bad name after that vitriolic-laden acceptance speech she gave at the convention. As if it was possible to sink any lower after that, though, she had a series of abysmal showings in interviews with reputable journalists who did not even have to TRY to make her look like the simpleton she is; they merely asked relevant questions, the key there being RELEVANT and Palin, being mostly IRRELEVANT, couldn't swing feigning any kind of political know-how whatsoever. All that combined with how she pimped out her special needs kids (the downs syndrome child AND the pregnant teen) and she didn't have far to go to lose whatever "name" she may now feel that she had. Guess she couldn't hack playing to an electorate that is way more savvy here in the lower 48 than what she catered to up in the back of beyond in Alaska.

Maryland   January 14th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

FOR THE LOVE OF ANYTHING HOLY

PLEASE

STOP

COVERING

HER, CNN!

George in SF   January 14th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Well here you all go, once again proving that the CNN comments section is the nesting grounds of the self righteous left wing social bigots. It just amazes me how both the main stream media and you morons continually make sport of viciously libeling Sarah Palin and her family with some of the most disgusting personal attacks imaginable. You are outraged over the poor parody "Barack the Magic Negro" but at the same time think it was hysterically funny when SNL accused Todd Palin of incest with his daughters. You haters are everything you accuse the far right of. The next time you people look in a mirror realize that you are looking at both a hypocrite and a despicable bigot.

chuck   January 14th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

SARAH PALIN SHOULD BE FIRED AS GOVERNOR OF ALASKA. SHE IS PLAIN STUPID . THIS IS A COMPLETE SHAME TO AMERICA.

PA   January 14th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

If I was Palin I wouldn't worry so much about recovering my Good Name as finding my sanity. Her Good Name will never be recovered and her incessant, never ending, mind blowing, interviews guarantees it. But, who knows with the right Shrink she just might have at least a slim chance of regaining half her Marbles!

Robin   January 14th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Nice to see the left wing hatred flying. Yet the Republicans are called the haters. Go figure.

Kenneth   January 14th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

I hope she runs in 2012. Than we Dems can win again.

Joe Green   January 14th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Her plan backfired. She is making herself look sillier and sillier.

She may have a high approval rating with evangelicals and survivalists, tax protesters, and the like, but the rest of the country, living on planet reality, thinks otherwise.

CNN loves to cover this "story" because it garners ratings.

Shame on CNN.

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   January 14th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

She's one of those people that you just truly love to hate. It is like going past a bad car wreck, you can't help but slow down and take a look….

Fran   January 14th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Go Back To Alaska!! Please!! What do you not get? You need to work in your own state….they understand you there….

Willa PA   January 14th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Anyone with some intelligence knows Palin is not competent…she has the same level of intelligence as Bush…who, well, you know…messed up this beloved country. Watching his last press conference was a joke..he can't even articulate like a president should…can't believe people voted for him..twice.

Super Brain   January 14th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Please keep that hillbillie in Wasilla!

Sandra   January 14th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

OH, BUT I AM POUTING.

I AM HAVING A HISSIE FIT.

YOU HAVE TO MAKE ME VP. OH, OH!!!

SOUNDS FAMILIAR BOYS ???

G.R.I.T.S - Girl Raised in the South   January 14th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Ooooh, goody!!! My favorite thing to comment on – Sarah Palin! Her media battle made me raise my eyebrows, too. She keeps blasting away at everyone and everything, regardless of the veracity of her own statements. She has brought any media-s#%tstorm that occurs downs on herself. By failing to accept responsiblity for her own shortcomings and instead blaming everyone around, she deserves what she gets.

John   January 14th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I must admit that I really do like Sarah Palin, but talk of her running for president in four years is just way to early to even discuss. Obama isn't even in office yet, while I didn't vote for Obama lets see how he does before we go off and start talking about a replacement. He has a good three years to impress me before I'll even consider reading about or commenting on replacements.

Bob   January 14th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

She's a Babe ! Any woman that can get so many peoples attention with just with a word or two.

K Rodeck   January 14th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

As long as the media keeps talking to Palin she will reply. Maybe it is time for the media to focus on other issues pertinent to 2009. There is much to be done right now of great relevence to the American people. Is speculation of who runs for election in 2012 going to help solve our economic problems today? Can't the media find anything else to write about?

Dj   January 14th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

I think she has a Bachelor's degree in jouralism – which took her 6 years to complete… from a couple of colleges most people never heard of… It is no surprise to me about the people who like her… they are usually hare-core racist or have less than HS education.

So, I suggest the qualifications for POTUS be amended to include the following criteria:
- Must be able to read, write, and talk intelligently…

and, just to totally eliminate this people like Palin from contention altogether,

- Must have a Law degree from an accredited University!

Redbug   January 14th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Former Republican January 14th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Randy   January 14th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

You said it Irritated in FL she is a pitbull but a four legged one.

Marie   January 14th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Maybe Palin can hire Ann Coulter as her media guru. Can you just imagine what would happen?

Khelley   January 14th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Please guys, don't chase S palin away, Let her hang around and run for president in 2012, we will need someone to make us laugh and cause us to win again. She's the greatest! paaaaw zooooom right in the kisser.

Gerda Edwards   January 14th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

"THEY WERE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE DUMBER, MORE ARROGANT & MORE DIVISIVE THAN BUSH"

I thought you were talking about Biden, Obama, and C. Kennedy, respectively.

Gerda Edwards   January 14th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

"It's an astonishing development, given that she has no role in national domestic policy and is a first-term governor of a state almost 4,500 miles from Washington."

Mr. Alexander, you've just proved that one of the main issues the media has with Gov Palin is that she's not an East-coaster or from within the DC beltway.

Thanks for being honest, since being from "a state almost 4,500 miles away" should not be any different than being from one that borders DC. But apparently that tidbit is relevant in your astonishment.

Larry   January 14th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Sarah ,you are driving the left wingers CRAZY—They are so intimidated by your honesty they feel the necessity of constantly calling you a liar,or telling you to go away,or to shut up—keep it up,it helps show just how full of hate the left wing really is.

Rhino   January 14th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

I would rather read about a recession than about Sarah Palin. This poor idiotic woman should not be allowed back in the lower 48!

Darth Vadik, CA   January 14th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Former Republican,

I love your point. I'll be laughing about it for a while.

Fed Up in CA   January 14th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

The article says "savvy". I don't get it. How is savvy to bash the very people whom you will want to say nice things about you in 3-4 years??? And why would you want to align yourself with only the ultra-conservative base? It's already been proven that that is not nearly enough!

By the way, the media, ALL of the media were very nice to her when she first arrived on the scene. She made a huge hit. What changed? They got to know her.

Personally, I am loving this–keep talking Sarah, the hole you are digging will someday be as big as the state you are supposed to be governing.

SDenice   January 14th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

Wow. Another Palin story. When will it ever end? " The more I see and hear from her, the less I like her. Trust me, there's never been any love and admiration from me. The lady is having some sort of mental issue. She just can't let it go. It would be one thing if she appeared more intellectual after the election. Then maybe, just maybe, we could all say that we misjudged her. But the woman is sounder dumber and more unintelligent the more she speaks! Go away Sarah, please go away!!!!!!!!!!!

Irritated in Fl   January 14th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

Hey. She's a fireball. She's genuine and you media dawgs picked on the wrong Pit Bull. Give her a break already.

Randy   January 14th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Hey CNN report the news Palin is not news anymore, I get gas everytime I see her name on here.

malclave   January 14th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

And the liberals continue to celebrate their hatred and intolerance.

Simon   January 14th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Let us ALL once and for all decide now NOT to click on any websites that even so much as mention the name of this TOTALLY uneducated, uninformed and virtually illiterate woman. Do NOT encourage her. IGNORE ANY mention of her.

I would have credited CNN with more professional expertise than to give Palin so much space on its website, particularly since she's NOW so anti-press. Just one sign (there are many) of how stupid she is is how she is complaining about how the various interviews during the campaign were held. They were perfectly and professionally conducted and no "leading" question was asked. Palin simply had NO knowledge of anything relevant to the running of the USA and is now trying to put the blame on intelligent, professional journalists who were simply doing their job of informing the American public on a matter of crucial interest to it.

Al, NY   January 14th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Savvy my eye! Every whiny little cry from this liteweight proves she doesn't have what it takes to face anything other than friendly GOP reporters and interviews. Keep it up Palin.You look more pathetic with each little accusation

Kate   January 14th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Shouldn't that be rank and file idiots?? Anyone who wanted this woman anywhere NEAR the White House needs their head examined.

Tyrone Brown   January 14th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

All that really matters is that the Alaskan Govenor will not be sworn in as the next Vice President of the United States of America next Tuesday…thank you God!

Yes We Did!

Tyrone Brown
Proud Obamacrat
Seattle, WA

Larry in TX   January 14th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Palin is failin'.
Her time is past due.
The public rejects her.
If she only knew!

KR   January 14th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Brad – I would argue that CNN just loves to "make" news when it comes to Governor Palin, and I wouldn't hold your breath expecting journalistic integrity from them.

Joe   January 14th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

I agree with Brad CNN should stop making news and report on real news, like what dogs Obama should get or what school his girls are going to.
Forget news like Geithner not paying taxes.

Diane   January 14th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Dear Ca,C, I'm with you! I take the pledge right now.

CA Indie for Obama   January 14th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Terry 5:40 pm ET,
I agree with most of your post except I would have said the same about neo-cons, not true conservatives. True conservatives want less gov't (therefore, less spending) and intrusion into private lives and the private sector. bus Neo-conservatism has done the opposite via their interpretation of wirtetapping, the largest budget deficit ever, government bailout.
I do agree a palin candidacy in 2012 should be good for the dems if they don't shoot themselves in the foot before then. They can't seem to stand properity (mid-term 94 elections as an example).

Brad   January 14th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

CNN, Please stop reporting on her. You are creating the news, not reporting the news. Please return to more journalistic integrity.

Former Republican   January 14th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

FOLKS, TIME TO LET THE OLD POLE DANCER GO.

THE MOST DISGRACEFUL DECISION THE RNC EVER MADE

AFTER RUNNING BUSH FOR PRESIDENT IN THE FIRST PLACE.

THEY WERE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE DUMBER, MORE

ARROGANT & MORE DIVISIVE THAN BUSH & BY GOD THEY FOUND IT.

Sherrol in Canada   January 14th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

- you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink
- you can take a pig out of the sty, but you can't take the sty out of the pig
Need I continue?……………..

Go away Sarah Palin, you are a sorry human being.

Diane   January 14th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Please, can we just leave this alone! Palin mediamongers need to put this to rest. I have no desire to hear anything she has to say. Just let it go!

Ken in NC   January 14th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

I hate to say this but if I were given a choice between the pain of hemorrhoids or the pain of Sarah Palin, I would purchase several cases of Preparation-H.

J.L.   January 14th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Palin has got to be the biggest joke in the Republican party. If this is the best they got, "God" save the Republican party… but wait, this was the same party that gave us George Walker Bush. But then again… fool us once shame on you, fool us again shame on us… hopefully the American people will have learned a lesson from 8 years of Bush. Palin would be even more clueless…

Darth Vadik, CA   January 14th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

p1tey1,

I wish you were correct, but these are Republicans you're talking about, they would pick a bad choice even if they only had three good ones.

Louise   January 14th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Sometimes when a baby won't go to sleep, you close the door and let them cry it out. Eventually, it falls asleep safe and sound in it's own bed where it belongs and all is quiet at least for the night. If you keep picking the baby up night after night, the baby learns it can control you and continues undesired behavior. I say to the media: Put her to bed and let her cry her self to sleep in her pillow!

Linda32   January 14th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

One thing i notice in Palin's comments is that she always compares herself to Obama. Um, Sarah, you were running for VP. You're comparison should be with Biden. Maybe when you realise you weren't running for President, you'll go away.

Dylan from MN   January 14th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

I use to be one of those people who wanted her out of the news, but this is just pure entertainment. The best part is that she is completely oblvious to the joke(s).

SJW   January 14th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

Palin go and do what you do best, have another child.

Moe, NY   January 14th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

This woman is not presidential material and never will be presidential material. She has become a national and international joke. There is no substance to this lady.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 14th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

If this is what Palin is showing conservatives or anyone else she has to offer, then Palin isn't giving them anything new. Palin complains more than a baby in diapers cries and you would expect a baby to cry. Palin continues to show she has no substance, just complains and puts it on someone else for her own inability to speak intelligently about real issues. I don't recall seeing a puppeteer standing or sitting behind her every time she opened her mouth to answer a simple question.

Lauren   January 14th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

Let the One liner, one word bashing begin.
I know you will, you all just can not RESIST taking a stab at Sarah.

Your all gonna show your fantastic words of wisdom by saying, idiot, Caribou Barbie, redneck, stupid,,,,,,,

sandee in Portland   January 14th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

As I've said before, in other posts about Sarah Palin, this woman is a narcissist, and it's only because the media keeps printing things she says that keeps her alive. As long as the media continues in this vein, she will keep popping up like a bad nightmare.

Salt & Pepper   January 14th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

She got attention just like a "rock star" and now she can't give it up. Just like Madonna and Michael Jackson. She has to keep reinventing herself in order to stay in the limelight. She knows it was probably her only chance at being in the public eye and does not want to let go. SORRY, you lied and slandered too many people and not you're just nuts.
:)

Mark   January 14th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Go Sarah Go! Team with with Joe the Plumber, dazzle us with your brillance. Maybe Fox will give you your own show. I'll even start a new blog, so you have someplace to speak.

You are a Godsend to Liberals and Moderates. We love you and wish you a long life, free of laryngitis.

David   January 14th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Well, even though I'm an atheist, I would have to say that I can only pray that the Republicans nominate this second rate lackwit as their presidential candidate. That way we can cram the moron vote all into one corner and ignore it.

usualone   January 14th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Palin has only herself to blame for any bad press, etc. She just opens her mouth and invites ridicule and other negatives.

Viet Vet   January 14th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

By the look of this ummmm-lady? She needs Preparation H

Redbug   January 14th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

she can't let it go. I wonder if the gop still think she is so wonderful. she is a ranting, raving nut case. the more she talks the worse it gets. she needs help. I wonder if she is taking drugs with her pal the drug dealer. you know the mother of the baby daddy. If she can't take the comments after only being on the national scene for a few months, she should just stay up in alaska. she is a thin skin nut.

KR   January 14th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

There is nothing "astonishing" about this development. The media covers her every move because the haters can't get enough of it. Stop reading and commenting if you want her to disappear — really, it's that simple.

Rex   January 14th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

I'd take her ice fishing……….

brian   January 14th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

How could she have known that her son-in-law's mom was the largest meth dealer in the state? I mean Palin was only the guv and once mayor of the same town that said meth dealer came from. I mean she can't even remember which magazines she reads….

p1tey1   January 14th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

By 2012, people will have forgotten all about Sarah Palin. Trust me.

carol   January 14th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Sarah just loves the limelight and she has no intention of going away, but she will continue to make a fool of herself no matter what.
You notice how she blames the media on one hand and then can't get enough coverage by them on the other!!

lovable liberal   January 14th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Good looks will only get you so far. She's in free fall and doesn't know it.

Yet.

Darth Vadik, CA   January 14th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

My girlfriend gets called Sarah Palin because she looks like her, she hates it. I think Tina Fey is a beautiful woman.

qwambo   January 14th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

I think some of the moose Sarah shot had more brains than she has. Palin as President! Give me a break.

RSJ   January 14th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Its okay Sarah. We'll see you around in our future. A Palin Administration sounds like the change we need.

david goldman   January 14th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

5 COLLEGES TO GET A 4 YEAR DEGREE.

THE DUMBEST OLD BIMBO IN THE PUBLIC EYE.

A FAMILY OF DRUG DEALERS & HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS.

SHE CAN'T RETRIEVE A "GOOD NAME" SHE NEVER HAD.

CALLING HER AN IDIOT IS AN INSULT TO ALL OTHER IDIOTS.

Dinah   January 14th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

That is an informed reason to vote for someone just because the "Liberal Media" bashed her. Just goes to show how smart the Republicans are.

Ralph Il   January 14th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

I don't care what she does, as long as she never gets elected to a national office.

still searching for constitutional equality   January 14th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

is she still the govenor of alaska? then shouldnt she be busy governing alaskans… not seeking to clear her name with all americans. most of us dont care, we have our own govenors, who ironically, we dont hear as much from.. lol

Renae   January 14th, 2009 5:44 pm ET

If she wants her good name then the thing to do is to go and be the Gov. of Alaska and do what you do.

pam Eugene OR   January 14th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

OK, I get it now! There is a plan to stay relevant and have the Republican faithful pity poor poor victim Palin.
My goodness, how this woman had been picked on and bullied by the horrible awful media. She hasn't told any lies, hasn't done anything wrong and we should all be mad at the big bad media.
I guess there is something to the saying that there is no such thing as bad press. Must we listen to this one sided conflict for two more years so Palin can keep her name in the news for the 2012 election?

Linda in MS   January 14th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Dear Darth,

Just call Rush, I am sure he can help you out.

a southern bell   January 14th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

MOROOOOOOOON !!!!

itbeme   January 14th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

another freaking non-story about the half baked alaskan……..God help us all if she tries to run in 2012. Thats when I shoot my TV.

Clint, Wa.   January 14th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Hey, Joe's looking for a VP. of reporting.

THE OLD TIMER   January 14th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

hang tough saraha palin

julie   January 14th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

hockey mom – would you go away already.

dr.mimi de la cruz   January 14th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

IDIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT.

Chuck   January 14th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

The time has come for media, bloggers and Sarah to go away and give everyone a respite. The media and bloggers should cease and desist from commenting and reporting about Sarah Palin, AND Sarah Palin should do the business of Alaska and stop giving interviews.

PA Republican for Obama   January 14th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

I wish she would just go away.

C,ca   January 14th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

OK – Let's all get together and fight this woman, shall we? She craves attention. The only way she will ever go away, and the only way CNN will stop giving her coverage, is if we all ignore her.

Join me in not commenting on any stories about Palin. Do not read any stories about Palin.

She's like an insect – best to just ignore it – if we don't bother her she won't bother us.

Who's with me?

Susan from S Illinois   January 14th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

The more I hear Sarah Palin whine about being mistreated, the more I dislike her. She was not ready for national politics but she lept onto the national stage and tried to play act her way into the second highest office in the land. Instead of whining and trying to get sympathy, she should be doing everything necessary to actually make herself a qualified and credible candidate in 2012. She will be competing against a field of very credible and able candidates in the primary. The VP slot won't be handed to her on a silver platter like it was last time. She will have to earn it and prove that she is a viable candidate.

David Newport, OR   January 14th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

It's called ego. Too bad she thinks this will gain respect. Republicans should muzzle this dog, but hey…it's their party…they can cry if they want to.

Terry   January 14th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

I wholeheartedly endose Gov. Palin for the Republican nomination for the presidency in 2012.

As a Liberal, I believe that Conservatism has no place in the national dialog. The only goal of Conservatism is to prevent the nation from solving it's problems. Currently, Conservatives in Congress are trying to block those who are trying to solve the economic crisis. Their solution to everything is "Just say no." No to child healt. No to better schools. No to better jobs. No to decent health benefits. No to social security. No to cleaner air.

Sarah Palin is just the person to lead Conservatism to a well-deserved death. Go, Sarah, go!

tee   January 14th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Give it a rest Sarah Falin. First impression are the most honest impressions.

gl, Pittsburgh   January 14th, 2009 5:38 pm ET

Alex Castellanos, a Republican strategist and CNN contributor. "She needs to demonstrate growth as a politician, as a political leader. You can't do that if you keep staying in front of us day after day after day as the same person."

Go figure!

Griff   January 14th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Didn't she just….. Atractive What!

Darth Vadik, CA   January 14th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

I'm in pain from this woman being given the attention she gets, does anybody know any good oxycontin dealers?

Merle   January 14th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

And this is news how???

Bartlet   January 14th, 2009 5:35 pm ET

Most people don't understand that she is irrelevant as of Nov 4. Why are we still talking about this idiot.

gl, Pittsburgh   January 14th, 2009 5:35 pm ET

mere afterthought – she will if she keep it up. Her own is telling her to
shut up. she need to take their advise.

er74   January 14th, 2009 5:35 pm ET

Palin, can you please shut up!! Enough of you already!! go and take care of your family!

I am going to stop reading the news.. every time I open any page this woman pops up. Enough!!!!! You lost, it was clear.. you won't stand a chance, many republicans voted democrat because of you!!! Why would you possibly think that you stand a chance on 2012.

Dimwit Palin   January 14th, 2009 5:34 pm ET

Being in the spotlight is doing more damage than good for her. But hey, I enjoy a good laugh, so keep it coming Palin!

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