Posted on 05/29/2011 9:33:19 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Almost any politician in America follows tried and true patterns when dealing with the media. They alert the media of an upcoming event, the media shows up, photos are taken, cameras roll. Sometimes questions follow. And then the media goes home. But not Sarah Palin.
Palin alerted the media of the first stop on her northeastern road trip: Rolling Thunder. But after some event organizers expressed displeasure at her attendance on Friday, her staff refused to comment about the appearance, and some reporters wondered if she’d even go. No time was given – the event lasted from 7am to 5pm. No venue was given – Rolling Thunder’s course goes for more than five miles from Arlington cemetery around the National Mall. The annual charity for prisoners of war and missing in action draws a quarter of a million bikes and an estimated 900,000 participants – good luck finding the Palin family.
Amazingly, some media did (bravo, AP’s Phil Elliott), though the former Alaska governor and vice presidential nominee mostly refused to answer questions. She signed jackets and hats, shook hands and admired tattoos. She rode on the back of her middle daughter, Willow’s Harley. Husband Todd rode with their youngest daughter Piper and their eldest daughter Bristol rode separately, according to media reports. Palin had “rolling justice” written in smeared ink on one hand and a George W. Bush sticker on her bike reading, “Miss me?” “There’s no better way to see D.C. than on the back of a Harley! My family may be used to snowmachines more so than motorcycles,” Palin wrote on her political action committee’s website. “But whether you’re riding the open road or the frozen tundra, you’re celebrating a free spirit. What could be more American than that?”(continued)
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From a rag that wants to be taken seriously....totally wrong and they couldn't care less....
She's not running, this is all a tease show. But she sure has the MSM fooled, not like it's been the first time.
She’s playing cat and mouse with them....I was thinking about how they handled her son, Track’s, wedding....and how quiet that all was. They are going to wish they’d NEVER toyed with her....
Unfortunately, Rolling Thunder got less coverage than any in recent years - and we’re talking about an event that CNN and CSPAN used to cover for hours, including the no name entertainment. This year, the coverage was mostly Palin and American Idol alumni.
I’m sure for whatever stringer got assigned her bus tour, it was a nightmare trying to cover what they presumed was a photo op or campaign.
I’m disinterested in Palin getting one over on the media, or playing the system, honestly. I don’t want the message to get lost.
Can you imagine Barry hopping on his own Harley and riding with the Thunder? Throw Mama Michele on the back and head out on the highway!
He’d need training wheels.
The more I’ve thought about her strategy, the more brilliant it becomes. The writer is correct, she is playing hard to get and on the biggest stage. This is such a great strategy. She lets people see how weak the field is, which makes more people clamor for her to run, then she tells those same people that she doesn’t know if she will. Just brilliant. She is creating a groundswell of support beyond even her extensive base of loyal supporters. Everyone wants to take her to the prom. And once she announces that she’s running everyone will feel like they ARE taking her to the prom.
P.S. What a prom date she would have been!
Tell us all about your service in uniform.
I think you're right.
“how they handled her son, Track’s, wedding....and how quiet that all was.”
She managed the leak by giving the story to a tabloid who protected their scoop....which they may or may not have bid on to get.
I remember how Reagan didn’t play the media game.
Reagan had a way of talking around the media.
I remember how Reagan didn’t play the media game.
Reagan had a way of talking around the media.
“Tell us all about your service in uniform.”
I’m at a loss why you felt the need to make such a hyper defensive inquiry?
I’m touting the days when Rolling Thunder, the event itself, got MORE press coverage. Read my comments again.
"The bombing starts in five minutes."
“P.S. What a prom date she would have been!”
She would been the smoking chick who spoke to everyone the same, she would have taken her Bowie knife from her side and cut the top of the beer bottle off. Then insist it gets poured into a frozen mug,,
Think of what Reagan (aka The Great Communicator) could have done with today’s social media and all. Palin is not “one of them” so when she plays by her own rules it just drives them nuts.
For example, what was Romney doing today?
If he got on a Harley it would be almost as big a joke as if Barry did. They’d both need help getting on and off.
Your wish is my command.
Palin:
Obama:
Cheers!
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