Posted on 08/01/2009 7:26:05 AM PDT by kellynla
Sarah Palin is pursuing the idea of a talk radio show, reports say, but that’s not going to happen on Clear Channel, the country’s largest radio broadcaster.
Inside Radio reported earlier this week that Palin’s representatives were approaching radio broadcasters to see if the ex-Alaska governor could host a nationally-syndicated show.
Her lawyer Robert Barnett told the publication, “Many individuals and entities have expressed strong interest in Governor Palin. To date, she has not spoken with any of them, negotiated with any of them or made deals with any of them.”
But after the Inside Radio report, Paige Albiniak wrote on Broadcastingcable.com, “My own sources say much what they said when asked about a TV show for Palin: Don’t think so.”
While it is natural to assume Palin “would be a better fit for conservative radio than the less partisan world of syndicated broadcast TV, my sources say … Clear Channel has already passed on her,” Albiniak says.
She says the deal breaker for Palin is that radio execs doubt she would be able to maintain listener interest for three hours daily.
“While some of her recent remarks may indicate a talent for improvisation, anyone who’s listened to Rush Limbaugh … knows it’s the rare personality who can blab extemporaneously for 15 hours a week,” Albiniak writes.
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It takes massive talent, and wit.
One thing Mark has going for him from the start is wit.
And he has a speaking style despite his adrenalin delivery that leaves pause for thought.
I certainly concur with that sentiment. I am utterly sincere in my belief that she is the true political heir of Jefferson and Reagan.
Of course, Romney has bought out the GOP too, so you Palin fans should know what you have to look forward to...
His love for America is also clear, which never hurts with conservative listeners.
I gave an inscribed copy of “Liberty and Tyranny” to my Son as part of his graduation gift.
He wont read it today or tomorrow, but he WILL read it.
In part, the inscription said “let no man nor government separate you from the fruits of your labor”
“I gave an inscribed copy of “Liberty and Tyranny” to my Son as part of his graduation gift.”
There is nothing like a father’s love for his son.
Because lawyers never lie. /s
I believe it, primarily because Clear Channel didn't put out a statement denying it. This is material in two ways. First, if Palin isn't shopping herself, then Clear Channel wouldn't want this rumor to stand because they wouldn't want to alienate potential talent. Second, if they didn't care about alienating this particular talent, or if they'd already said, "No thanks", then they'd just let the rumor stand without comment. That's just how things work in the world of "big media".
“I’d rather see Our Sarah in the White House, cleaning up the horrible mess Zero and company will leave behind.”
It’s gonna take Sarah to do it. Who else has the stuff it takes to get it done! No one!
Sarah 2012
I don’t believe this story. Not till Meg Stapleton says they got turned down.
I don’t want Sarah to do a radio show. She needs to do 3 minute commentaries, once a week, on politics and national issues. Just like Reagan did.
When I was a kid, we would be driving somewhere, and Reagan would come on the radio, and my father would turn it up, so we could all hear him. Since he wasn’t on that often, that made it special.
Even though Sarah is attractive, and the camera loves her (does she ever take a bad picture? It is rare) I don’t want her doing TV. She will get over exposed.
Huckabee has a show, and I watched it once.
As for Levin I think his voice helps make his show.
That would be perfect, and she could do it from her house by the lake in Wasilla.
They both have talent.
Fred is very senatorial and slow, pondering every thought.
Mark? L0L he knows what is on his mind and unloads like a machine gun!
Agree with the rest of the comments here...Sarah’s shining talent is being out there giving speeches and taking it to the American people- she needs to be out there and visible.
That's why I like him!
For Sarah, it will be far better to:
Give speeches
Write op-eds
Assist other conservatives in fundraisers.
It’s who he is
Paige Albiniak is a freelance journalist. I did some checking around on her, and the only links were to her blog, her facebook, her twitter, and a few of her articles. I can’t find anyone else referencing her or any indication that she’s particularly well connected. That’s just from a quick search, so I could be wrong.
Best idea I have heard recently (proposed by FReeper, heiss) for Sarah is to make a fact finding trip to Honduras.
Think about it. The MSM can not not cover this; and she begins the process of broadening her horizons. And, as a side benefit, she exposes the shameful policy of our own government.
I hope Sarah Palin is smart enough to not to embark on a path that would precipitate her reaching her level of incompetence (the Peter Principle).
I’m frankly baffled by that. This has been talked about for more than a month now. I wonder what happened. It seems like a great place for her to be able to launch her future efforts from. I was just there a month or so ago, and the venue is very nice.
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