Posted on 08/31/2012 8:30:38 AM PDT by Hojczyk
One of the most curious developments at the Republican convention took place far away from the delegate floor. Two events appeared for a short time to be part of the same story: the announcement of the mystery speaker, and the sudden cancellation of Sarah Palins interviews on Fox News.
Palin, the Republican Partys previous VP nominee, would have provided some intriguing commentary on the night when her successor spoke, and so some myself included thought Palins spots must have been canceled because she had become a participant in this convention. When it became clear that Clint Eastwood had agreed to speak, it left many of us wondering exactly why Palins Fox appearances had been canceled at the time when she had the most value as a commentator.
New York Magazine reported yesterday that the cancellations were due to a power play in contract negotiations, and that Palin might find herself in search of a new platform:
Essentially, Palin and Fox are in the early stages of an elaborate contract negotiation. Palin earns roughly $1 million per year from Fox, making her the highest paid contributor at the network. Fox executives have been disappointed with her ratings; Palin has been disappointed by Foxs decision to not give her top billing on bookings. According to sources, the relationship at times has gotten so bad that much communication has been conducted via Palins husband Todd.
One thing is clear: Its risky for her to push the envelope too far. Fox has been a central pillar of Palins national reach since quitting the governorship, and without the networks platform, its unclear how she could maintain even her current, much-diminished level of visibility.
Palins Facebook outburst surely didnt endear her to Roger Ailes, who prizes message discipline and loyalty among his troops.
(Excerpt) Read more at hotair.com ...
You do understand that anyone with any memory here knows you’ve been anti-Palin since before you knew how to spell her name, right?
What, you think QVC won’t want her?
Thank you so much for checking my page...I’m flattered.
You are absolutely right that she is very effective campaigning for candidates. Don’t take this the wrong way, but it’s the way the Dems use Clooney-—the star power that comes in to make an event happen. But that’s a little different than running on your own. I think if she leaves Fox it’s a step back for her politically, and you have to admit, it continues to play into the meme that she doesn’t finish what she starts.
“Who will that be? It wont be Newt. He is a rock ribbed man of war who cant be jacked with.”
Newt was a contributor, but he criticized what Fox did about something, and they canned him.
I hope she doesn’t start a 3rd party.
I wonder how often the anyone goes through Roger Ailes’ mail, his trash, harasses his family, follows his bus around, researches thousands of pieces of correspondence (and find nothing incriminating), parks themselves outside of his residence for months, knows who he is or cares, or could recognize him on the street?
Fox needs Sarah more than Sarah needs Fox.
Thanks onyx.
Memo to CNN: want to really turn things around?
I thought you would feel shame after your hypocrisy was exposed.
If CNN was smart they would try to get her...Yes I know they are in the tank for Democrats, and they personally do not like her, just saying if they were smart they would try and get her.
Not saying she would consider, I have no idea.
I`ve said it before and I`ll say it again, Fox should give Sarah the 8 PM weeknight slot, yes for the full hour.
I bet if she had her own radio show, she would challenge Rush for top spot
Whether they like it, or not, Sarah is the barometer for Tea Party conservative issues and a pretty good King Maker for like candidates.
I've often wondered what pics Soros has of Ailes.
I took a step back from Palin when she like Rove and others jumped all over Akin; especially when Akin was veering towards defending a decision she made.
FNC is the Republican party channel. It could be that they see Palin’s usefulness to their mission as over.
Sadly, I don’t know that she has the discipline for a regular gig. I love Sarah and recognize the massive, massive potential at greatness she has... However, I am not sure she is up to the task of fulfilling what could be her destiny. And it pains me to say it.
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