Contender Sarah Palin's first gig on the 2012 Campaign Trail

By Mona Goldwater

with Pablo Fanque (research and analysis)

Ex-Alaska governor Sarah Palin's decision to attend and give a speech at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans in April, 2010 transmogrifies the gathering into the first beauty contest of the 2012 Presidential campaign. Saran Palin announced Thursday that she would attend. And she will not be attending an earlier Beltway conference (CPAC), mostly due to its far right connections (The John Birch Society, amionf others).

She'll show up at the SRLC as one of eight featured speakers (along with the usual heavy contributors, up-and-comers, and high level party hacks.

Governor Haley Barbour
Governor Mitch Daniels
Governor Bobby Jindal
Governor Tim Pawlenty
Ex-Governor Sarah Palin
Ex-Speaker Newt Gingrich
Ex-Governor Mike Huckabee
Ex-Governor Mitt Romney

So far unannounced (or weaseling) are possible candidates like Ex-Governor Mitt Romney (the GOP establishment pick for President), South Dakota Sen. John Thune, and Ex-Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.

I bet we also see Ex-Governor Jeb Bush emerge as a contender. He may not be photogenic or possess much of a Q rating, but he's smarter and craftier than most of the field. It wouldn't shock me if Ex-George Pataki floated a trial balloon or two. Why not?! One pol who will not be testing the waters is the man eager to become Ex-Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who, alas, was born an Austrian, and who will soon rejoin the movie business. Maybe Ex-VP Dan Quayle will give it one last hurrah, just in case lightning strikes.
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Sarah out making money for the Republicans

Although many Republicans seem to kick sand in her face, the GOP doesn't mind bringing in Sarah Palin when they need to raise some dough!

I was just invited on Facebook to a fundraiser in Central Arkansas (Clinton Country!) on February 16th. The event will be held at the Verizon Arena in North Little Rock at 6:00 that night. More details to follow soon. The dinner will cost $175 a plate to raise money for the Republican Party.

It's curious the GOP doesn't bring in Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, or even George Bush. Why? Because Sarah can fill the seats! It looks like they're starting to take her seriously.

Onward and upward friends!

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Sarah and Hillary Clinton top the list of most admired women

"Americans have decided on the women they admire the most -- and their picks might surprise some."

I don't think Sarah and Hillary have much at all in common, other than both being authors of million seller books. What they do have in common is a lot of love from the public. And, as Sarah begins the slow slog to the White House, as Neil Young once wrote, "It's gonna take a lot of love."



According to a survey just released by USA Today and the Gallup Poll, 62 year old Clinton just edged out out Palin, 45, as the most admired female -- 16% to 15% in a poll of 1,025 American adults.
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Going Rogue is now platinum, and sales are holding steady

Sarah at the most recent book signing...

Going Rogue has gone "platinum." The book sold more than a million copies far faster than either Barack Obama, Hillary, or Bill Clinton's autobiographies. There are 2.5 million copies in print now. Have you bought yours yet??

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Why Sarah Palin stepping down was brilliant!

Peter Andrew's take on the Conservative American website on why Sarah Palin stepping down was a brilliant move (indeed it was):

1.She can increase her income. While governor, Palin cannot accept payment for writing a book about herself or the 2008 campaign. This move allows her to likely quadruple her income by finishing the book, taking payment for that, then promoting the book with a book tour and making even more money off the sale of each book.

2.She can soon speak out more. ConservativeAmerican.org got a message from SarahPAC spokeswoman Meg Stapleton just the other day. Here’s what it said, “Remember that she is working on a book and cannot speak to previous works or the future of the Party - only to Alaska issues. Thanks! Meg.” To help sell her book, those publishing it are limiting her ability to speak about certain topics. By finishing the book, she can be MORE of a player on the national political scene, not less. Not sure why all the so-called political strategists and university poly sci profs the media talks with can’t figure that out.

3. She won’t be limited by the state of Alaska. Alaska has some very, very strict rules about the use of state assets (including human resources) for non-state business. Everytime she has taken a trip , someone shouts out that she is breaking the rules and files another ethics complaint. You don’t hear her jumping in to a national topic unless it relates to Alaska and this is part of the reason. She has to be so very careful she can hardly move from one room to another without justifying it! The liberals would love nothing more than to catch her breaking one of the rules so they can eliminate President Obama’s main 2012 competition. This move allows her freedom she does not have now.

4. She’s Big News for a Week Now. As families get together for a long holiday weekend, Sarah Palin will be the discussion. The big shots in the left wing press will want their chance to attack Palin too, so this will be news on their shows through at least next Wednesday. The more the left hates her, the more Conservative Americans like her. The hatred and stupidity they will spew for the next week will only boost Palin’s popularity.



5. She Can Raise Big Money through SarahPAC. If SarahPAC wants to raise money nationally now, the fundraising letter has to come from Meg Stapleton or someone else on the Palin staff. The most recent one that went out featured Stapleton asking for the help and a letter from Sarah Palin about…Alaska. That’s all she can talk about! Hard to raise money that way. Now she can accept paid speaking engagements, attend fundraisers and start assembling the 2012 warchest! Anyone who is part of the Official Sarah Palin Fan Club will be excited about this move. She can get going now! Here comes Sarah!


6.Feminist Support will Grow. There’s only so much women should take before they get upset about the awful sexism on parade (even from other women like Cokie Roberts) when it comes to Sarah Palin. It will be spewing uncontrollably this week. Moderates and even democrats will get tired of this and defend Sarah Palin, as Andrea Tantaros has done in the past, from these stone age criticisms.

7. This Shows Washington Elite Republicans she is Loyal. By getting out now, it allows the republican lieutenant governor to become governor and run as incumbent for reelection in 2010. If she had stayed and run for reelection, the national socialist-democrats would pour everything in to defeating her. This way she doesn’t have to face any of that.

8.She saves Alaska Money. In recent months, the state of Alaska has spent nearly $300,000 defending the governor from FALSE claims of ethical violations. Despite 13 attempts, Sarah Palin has never been found guilty of any wrongdoing. Still this costs the state money that can be better spent on other things.


9.This demonstrates creativity. All of the “stunned” experts, university types and insiders know how things are done. They are shouting that this is not how things are done. There’s more than one way to get things done. Palin shows creativity, intelligence and leadership with this move. I think it is great that she took the so-called experts (who lost the election for us by putting Palin in a McCainiac Cage) off guard! She has shown that she can with without the good ol’ boys network before. Go Sarah, Go!



10.The move reduces Palin’s personal expenses. The Palin family has racked up nearly half a million dollars in personal legal bills. The huge expense comes from defending herself against the phony attacks made up by Obama 2012. Team Obama is so afraid of this woman they are stopping at nothing to personally attack her and ruin her. We need to rally behind her.
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The First Dude - an interview with Todd Palin

Here is one of the earliest interviews with Todd Palin, the Ex-First Dude of Alaska.

We are working on our own interview with the former First Dude. Pablo Fanque, the political editor of our sister/enemy blog All This Is That, conducted the interview, which we will publish here in late 2009, or early 2010. In the meantime, enjoy Greta Van Sustern's "interview."


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Even Google knows you don't want to buy *their* book!

Even the Google search engine understands that you don't want to buy Going Rouge--you want Going Rogue!!! Order a bunch now, and you can get them for everyone on your list.



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Welcome...to the President Sarah Palin blog--100% nude Sarah Palin free!

Welcome to the President Sarah Palin blog.

For some reason, you've stumbled onto our new blog, which we launched December 17th. The staff of All This Is That is assising us with getting our web blog ready to go live. Thank you--especially since they couldn't believe less in our cause. But they believe in America, and the first amendment.

We are everywhere, people! Sarah Palin's time is coming.

Please send us comments, suggestions, and especially, interesting stories, photos, video clips, quotes, and Sarah Palin news. Leave a comment here, or email me at monagoldwater@gmail.com

And let's start discussing and debating! Liberal, conservatives, everyone can fit into this tent. Let's agree ro disagree and have some fun.
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1,131 Days To Go Until The Palin Inauguration!

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A new minutes of comment from Sarah Palin's Facebook page...

Can't you feel the love?? /Mona


Susan Jaisle
When will you come to Miamisburg, Ohio? We would love to see you!
25 minutes ago · Report

Tami L. Crisp
~~Brian Gruhn....I noticeed that as well, and was very touched.....Respectful and classy!!
24 minutes ago · Report

Dawn Grillo
Love the pictures, so glad you came to North Idaho and Coeur D'Alene absolutely thrilled to have met you and your husband. GO SARAH!
24 minutes ago · Report

Peach Trotta
Way to go Sarah. As usual, a delight to see all of yourpictures.
24 minutes ago · Report

Robert L Martin
When are you comming to the Bluegrass state?
23 minutes ago · Report

Barry- Lisa Haire
We love you Sarah Palin! Barry and Lisa Haire
23 minutes ago · Report

Laurie Tipton
Thanks for the pix, wonderful! There is just something so warm and endearing in them all.
23 minutes ago · Report

Kristy Breault-Smith
We need Sara to go to the White House!
22 minutes ago · Report

Doug Paul
Way to go Sarah :)):) we are all proud of who you are , and standing up for our rights !!!!!!!
22 minutes ago · Report

Renate Kurz
You go Sarah!!!!!! We are all behind you! You are Americas real CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!
22 minutes ago · Report

Kim Wood
where's Arkansas?
22 minutes ago · Report

Marc J. Scanlon
Please run for President in 2012! Too bad you can't run in 2010!!!
21 minutes ago · Report

Joyce Bertschy
Wow! Gobal Warming? Hey Sarah? When you become elected as President in 2012 can I come to the White House and have a beer, with you? You know about the new name calling, from the Liberal far left, right? Wine and Beer People?Oh and if I'm invited, I would like to meet Michael Steele, too!You know him the man that the far left refers to as the, ... See MoreYOU PEOPLE. Bones, last night blew up Santa last night and it looks almost like they blame Mr. Steele. I would love to raise my glass of beer, oh sorry I meant to say Bottle, and say it's great to meet you! Anyway all kidding a side, from the gun toat'en, beer drink'en, pickup truck driven Granny. See Ya in the White House 2012.You bring the moose burgers and I'll bring the beer! All police officers and fire fighters invited! :)
20 minutes ago · Report

Pugsly Joe DeJesus
Love ya Sarah ! I wish you and the Palin Fammily a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
20 minutes ago · Report

Jason Parrillo
2012 Miss. Palin!!!!!!
20 minutes ago · Report

Matt Yutzy
Sarah Palin - ( your choice ) in 2012!!!!!
20 minutes ago · Report

Joyce H. Newton
Please come to Nashville, Tenn
20 minutes ago · Report

Matt Yutzy
Palin-Romney 2012!!!!
19 minutes ago · Report

Jason Parrillo
2012!!!!!
19 minutes ago · Report

Renee Mills James
Wish she would visit Chicago!!!!
18 minutes ago · Report

Laura Stillman
Very cool gesture to donate proceeds from the book in Fort Hood. Not at all surprised by your generosity to the troops! Any chance you'll be at the Red Alert in DC on Tuesday, 12/15???? Surely would be nice to have your support in this attempt to show that the American people are not going "gentle" into the reform that's being proposed by the ... See MoreDems.......Saw on O'Reilly where you're auctioning your red jacket for the Wounded Warriors' fund. I hope you raise a ton of money, and I have no doubt that you will. O'Reilly has challenged Laura Ingraham for the amount raised since his Reagan jacket fetched a lot of money recently! Go, Sarah, we know when it comes to fashion, Bill can't hold a candle to you.....
18 minutes ago · Report

Rob Schneider
Palin in 2112
18 minutes ago · Report

Joseph Wayne Jeffries
Thanks for the info and keep on making a bright future for the USA
17 minutes ago · Report

Carrie Shaffer Kimball
LOVE the pictures captured by Shealah Craighead... everyday Americans - the heart and soul of this country! We are the future, not the pundits in WashingtonDC
17 minutes ago · Report

Ernest Reeves
Glad your home Alaskans love you go Sarah go
17 minutes ago · Report

Gale Vickers
Love the pictures and was taken by the expression of love by the people and for the people!! You really connect with the "common folk"!! I love it!! Go Sarah go!!!
16 minutes ago · Report

Curtis Solomon Sr.
Sarah I like your style.Keep'em Guessing.And when the time is right let them have it.
15 minutes ago · Report

Melanie Snyder Hutchison
AWESOME!!!
15 minutes ago · Report

Maria Alejandra Orestes
Please Sarah, come to Ft. Lauderdale....
14 minutes ago · Report

Maria Alejandra Orestes
Please Sarah, come to Ft. Lauderdale....
14 minutes ago · Report

Barbara Turner
When are you coming to Myrtle Beach, SC. Try spring, it's warmer then and you will enjoy the ocean. Praying for you.
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Delilah Enright
wish i coulda saw you in south dakota but i was on my way to alaska for christmas. im gonna buy the book though!
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Christi Hannah-Sonnenberg
sweet pictures, looks like fun... Hope you had plenty of hand sanitizer!! lol :)
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Kev Kelly
Missed you by one day at Fort Hood (rats). Going to their annual event today. Featuring Lieutenant Dan's Band and Zac Brown Band.
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Thomas Tencza
She and Todd make a fine pair of Citizens imo. Hoping for great things , not hope and change ,flop .
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Joyce Bertschy
Hey Barb. T. did you stick you nose out the door today? I'm in Calabash and it's cold. Sarah was in Fayetteville a couple weeks ago. :)
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Stephen Pinkerton
Congrats Sarah! You'll always have my wholehearted support!
9 minutes ago · Report

Upper Penninsula
Sarah, you're the greatest! Your intelligence is overwhelming! Your vast experience is something to be envied!! Your book was a great journey from nowhere to, 15 minutes of fame. Now get the heck out of our lives and go back to Alaska!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9 minutes ago · Report

Gary Tessmer
Go Sarah!!
8 minutes ago · Report

Dale Labs
You know ill vote for you! We need a real president!!!
8 minutes ago · Report

Katherine Callahan
What about Oklahoma!
6 minutes ago · Report

Tom Martin
I see Shealah's been updating her site as well, Waiting patiently for the Orlando Pics, but updating links on our site daily with the completed Galleries she posted so far...I enjoy looking at all these pics... http://www.photoshelter.com/c/shealahcraighead/gallery-list
6 minutes ago · Report

Dave Steen
Enjoyed seeing you and family last night in Sandpoint Sarah.Please come visit us again when you can ok?
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Amaralina Van Slyke
I can't believe we missed you in Texas. God Bless!!!!!
3 minutes ago · Report

Kurt Wilson
love the picture of you and the guy with the shirt that says 'say it ain't so joe'..love that line. keep kickin' butt Sarah!
2 minutes ago · Report

S Steve Dounis
We all love you and your beautiful family. God bless you all.Merry Christmas!
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Asher Belles
Please come to Houston!
about a minute ago · Report

Irma E. Munoz
.Sarah, America loves you more than you could possibly know. These pictures only show a smidgen of how many more Americans are out here waiting to whatever you ask of us. WE are ready for the call. God bless you, Todd and your precious family. Have a Blessed Christmas and a Most Prosperous New Year. Blessings, IrmaPrayer Warriors for Sarah Palin
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Ginger Westbrook
Heartwarming!
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Jack Brummet
Run, Sarah, Run!
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