Fox News has signed former Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin as a contributor:
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, will take her conservative message to Fox News as a regular commentator, the cable channel announced Monday.
“I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News,” Palin said in a statement posted on the network’s Web site. “It’s wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news.”
Fox said that according to the multiyear deal, Palin will offer political commentary and analysis. She also will host occasional episodes of Fox News “Real American Stories,” a series featuring true inspirational stories about Americans.
Considering the fact that Ms. Palin recently ran a close second behind Sec. of State Hilary Clinton as the most admired woman in America, and considering that Ms. Palin’s book has sold astronomically well since its release on Nov. 17th, it’s a no-brainer that a network would pick her up. It’s not a bad idea to have such a popular woman affiliated with your brand.
But we expect the traditional media outlets to jump onto the old “Fox News is biased and Sarah Palin is shallow” angle of this story before you can say “Hockey Mom.” They will charge Fox News with blatant political cheerleading by hiring a person many believe to be a likely presidential candidate in 2012. And, they will attempt to diminish Gov. Palin as a “personality” by claiming she would rather be on television than finishing her term as Governor (they just hate the fact that they couldn’t make that “quitter” thing stick, don’t they?) Although, you never know — maybe some of them could surprise us.
The real story is this: A popular, telegenic former Governor who ran on the national ticket one year ago will now be a frequent contributor to the highest-rated cable news network. And, considering that CNN and MSNBC are bleeding money and viewers, it makes one wonder: Why didn’t they try to hire the governor? What fun it would have been to watch Sarah vs. Katie II: This Time, It’s Personal. Could it be that their blatant political agenda keeps the MSM from making sound business decisions?
That noise you’re hearing outside your windows right now is the sound of liberals’ heads exploding in rage and frustration.
One other important note, Ms. Palin will most likely be working without a teleprompter. Imagine that.