January 23, 2009
Posted: January 23rd, 2009 07:11 AM ET
From From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
Palin has reportedly hired a powerful DC attorney
(CNN) - Could Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin be coming to a bookstore or television near you? Palin has reportedly hired a powerful Washington, DC attorney who has successfully landed lucrative media deals for other political rock stars, a signal the former Republican vice presidential candidate may be interested in further expanding her media exposure in the coming months. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Palin has secured the services of Robert Barnett, the Washington lawyer who negotiated highly profitable book deals for Bill and Hillary Clinton. (Bill Clinton was paid $10 million by Alfred A. Knopf publishing to write his memoirs and Hillary Clinton garnered $8 million by Simon & Schuster to write hers.) Barnett has also negotiated book deals for President Obama and Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, and has landed lucrative television contracts for many high-profile network anchors and correspondents. Barnett would not confirm or deny that he is now working for Palin. Palin's office did not respond to a request for comment. Several publishers have said Palin could fetch up to $7 million to write a book about her unlikely VP bid, and could rake in millions more as a television host after her gubernatorial term ends in 2010. But should Palin decide on a presidential run, federal election regulations would almost certainly keep her from hosting a television show. Filed under: Popular Posts Sarah Palin
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