Because the elections are only 9 months away. Because the primaries are already underway, even as we speak (Michigan already had their primaries). Because she is the most influential Republican out there. Because this November's congressional elections are about the most important elections in our lifetime. We are talking about whether this country continues to be a great country, or is reduced to a has-been communist, wasteland with a bankrupt government. This is not exactly the time for Sarah Palin, not to have a press secretary. How the heck is the press supposed to contact her on any issues? I just don't get it.
* Doug McMarlin: McMarlin is a partner at GreyShockley, an Ohio-based consulting firm, and did advance work for the McCain campaign in 2008. He along with Jason Recher travel with Palin on trips. McMarlin is expected to take on a broadened role -- particularly in dealing with the press -- following Stapleton's departure.Apparently he will pick up the slack, at least temporarily.