…“She’s looking forward to serving the public outside the governor’s chair,” [Palin’s spokesman, David Murrow] said.
What? Applebees is hiring?
…“Many just accept that lame duck status, and they hit that road. They draw a paycheck. They kind of milk it. And I’m not going to put Alaskans through that,” [Palin] said.
What? Because she knows she will just be drawing a paycheck and milking Alaska?
…“Her vision is what’s best for Alaska, which translates into what’s best for America,” Stapleton [Palin’s personal spokeswoman] said.
What? Her not being Governor is better for Alaska and America?
…Palin remaining as governor is not good for Alaska, given the “political bloodsport” by her critics, Stapleton said. Stepping down is a “fighter’s move,” Stapleton said, essentially Palin stepping around political barriers in her way and pursuing her vision.
What? See above.
…The party’s troubles seem to have left two prominent 2012 prospects, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and 2008 presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, unscathed, however.
NEWTIE!!!!! MITTENS!!!!!!
Palin has the potential to make far more money in the private sector than the $125,000 or so she has been making as governor.
Palin already had a deal with publisher HarperCollins to produce her memoirs, with publication planned for next spring. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Six-figure book deals are common for high-profile political figures.
Or there is something else
Or there is nothing else.
