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Clear Channel Tells Sarah Palin 'No Talk Show'
newsmax.com ^ | July 31, 2009 | Dan Weil

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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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Extended News
KEYWORDS: clearchannel; palin; palinradio; palintalkradio; radio; sarahpalin; talkradio
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To: gore_sux_2000

I agree with that. It’s what people are clamoring for IMO. She draws big when she makes appearances. And I might add, she isn’t getting yelled at, something that our dear Washington, D.C. reps can’t claim any longer.


61 posted on 08/01/2009 10:51:51 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (_Resident of the United States and Kenya's favorite son, Baraaaack Hussein Obamaaaa...)
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To: ottbmare
and her accent grates after a few minutes when she is projecting.

Yeah, she should emulate the speaking style of Carolyn Kennedy. < /S >

62 posted on 08/01/2009 11:20:56 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("President Obama, your agenda is not new, it's not change, and it's not hope" - Rush Limbaugh 02/28)
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To: Forward the Light Brigade

I would rather not see Sarah Palin on the Fox News Channel. That’s called preaching to the choir. If she can’t get a mainstream gig, I say she won’t be an effective candidate anyway.


63 posted on 08/01/2009 12:01:20 PM PDT by steven33442
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To: newfreep

“Hosting a radio or TV show simply does not project as presidential”

Ronald Reagan host a TV show called Death Valley Days and also General Electric Theatre. GE was a conservative company then, not ultra-liberal.

Do you think Ronald Reagan wasn’t Presidential??? If so, please explain.


64 posted on 08/01/2009 12:05:00 PM PDT by steven33442
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To: kellynla

I don’t buy this. I don’t think she wants to be a “media personality”.

What you will see is Palin touring the country and making addresses and holding fundraisers for the conservative cause. Then in 2010 she will campign for Republicans in tight congressional and Senate races.

If she does plan to run in 2012 I do think it would be a good idea for her to do what Reagan did from 1977-1979 which is make occasional nationally broadcasted raido addresses attacking the current administrations policies and offer conservative soultions.


65 posted on 08/01/2009 12:45:21 PM PDT by AmericanSphinx71 (R.I.P. America (1776 - 2009) Thanks for the 233 years of freedom you gave us.)
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To: steven33442
Totally different environment and culture today.

If Sarah joins the media, I'd rather see her do short, weekly commentary where she can discuss a topic and promote her view.

If she was on full-time, she would be overexposed ala the obozo is now.

66 posted on 08/01/2009 12:47:42 PM PDT by newfreep ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." - P.J. O'Rourke)
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To: newfreep

At this point, I view Sarah Palin as being Vice Presidential material, not Presidential. Maybe that will change, but I don’t think so.


67 posted on 08/01/2009 2:00:33 PM PDT by steven33442
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To: steven33442
I disagree as Sarah is FAR more presidential w/superior leadership qualities than other pubbies out there. The others are weak & gutless in comparison as Sarah will call a spade a spade.

The others are RINOs...and America does NOT need another RINO to run considering the communist in the WH and the damage he is doing to America.

68 posted on 08/01/2009 2:09:10 PM PDT by newfreep ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." - P.J. O'Rourke)
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To: steven33442
In addition, the marxist media and socialists are telling us who they fear the most with their vile and viscous attacks....and it's Sarah Palin.

Perhaps as a newbie you're from KOS or DU and don't quite grasp that concept.

69 posted on 08/01/2009 2:11:42 PM PDT by newfreep ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." - P.J. O'Rourke)
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To: kellynla

If you read the article carefully and the quotes as well, the only conclusion that can be drawn is that Clear Channel in a most convoluted way used Sarah’s name for attention...Even though is highly unlikely that she nor anyone even connected with her had any contact with them.


70 posted on 08/01/2009 2:23:00 PM PDT by lovesdogs (I will not lay down and die. This is my country and with God's help I will take it back.)
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To: lovesdogs

“If you read the article carefully and the quotes as well, the only conclusion that can be drawn is that Clear Channel in a most convoluted way used Sarah’s name for attention...Even though is highly unlikely that she nor anyone even connected with her had any contact with them.”

I agree.

I just post ‘em; don’t write ‘em. BIG SMILE


71 posted on 08/01/2009 2:26:58 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: Mr Rogers
She would be terrible at talk radio...

Agree totally. As much as I love her, and her politics, I do not love her voice. In fact I think that's something that really needs to be worked on if she runs in '12. She has a bit of a harshness and a twang when she speaks IMO.

72 posted on 08/01/2009 2:50:20 PM PDT by mupcat
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To: kellynla

Oh I am so sorry. I meant to quote part of the article and neglected the paste part of “copy and paste”. My bad.


73 posted on 08/01/2009 2:57:51 PM PDT by lovesdogs (I will not lay down and die. This is my country and with God's help I will take it back.)
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To: kellynla
BS... There was no talk with Clear Channel. It was one of their wet dreams. Now they want to slam Palin and get a little press while dong so.
74 posted on 08/01/2009 3:35:17 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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If Sarah does radio, she should do a weekly address to the nation, right after the President’s, the Democrats, and the Republicans.

That would be a hoot. A former Governor, former VP candidate doing a national weekly address to rebut the others’.


75 posted on 08/01/2009 7:01:47 PM PDT by Big Giant Head (Running my computer bare naked for over a year with no infections at all.)
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To: painter

How about Sarah Palin co-hosting on FOX with Glenn Beck?

The lefties would be tearing their hair out!


76 posted on 08/01/2009 7:04:37 PM PDT by Palladin (The Beer Summit was a Clunker!)
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Romney's Bain Capital Buys Clear Channel Communications

Of course, Romney has bought out the GOP too, so you Palin fans should know what you have to look forward to...

Did not realize the Romney connection to Clear Channel until this morning. Explains this piece coming out despite no evidence that Palin has sought them out for a gig.

Memo to Rush: Watch your back.

77 posted on 08/05/2009 9:44:03 AM PDT by Al B. (Big Hollywood: "Sarah Palin is Captain Kirk. Why? Because she just passed the Kobayashi Maru.")
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To: EternalVigilance

Sorry, previous post was in reply to you.


78 posted on 08/05/2009 9:46:16 AM PDT by Al B. (Big Hollywood: "Sarah Palin is Captain Kirk. Why? Because she just passed the Kobayashi Maru.")
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To: Al B.

Thanks.


79 posted on 08/05/2009 10:07:03 AM PDT by EternalVigilance (Just say NO to national socialism!)
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