Meet the Newest Fox News Babe

Do you watch Fox News? It’s on quite a bit over here.  My six year old even said the other day, “Why is Glenn Beck always crying?” At that point, I flipped it off and laughed for ten minutes straight.

I choose Fox over MSNBC or CNN because I think it does a better job of reporting the news.  The anchors don’t call other Americans rude and vulgar names, talk about tingles up their leg, or fail to report on major world news like a stolen election in Iran.

Plus, we have Megyn Kelly and they have Rachel Maddow.  Do a quick Google image search if you don’t know what I’m talking about. :-)

Maybe because we’re not filled with the bitterness of fighting a non-existent war with The Man (we already know we’re equals, and screw you if you don’t agree), but conservative women just seem to be prettier.  Happy.  Glowy.  Smiley.  I don’t think there’s one unfortunate looking babe female professional news anchor or contributor on Fox News. Well, except for Shep Smith, of course.

And today the news broke that one more intelligent and beautiful woman is joining the ranks: Sarah Palin.  Time will tell if this is a good move on her part, but I know one thing for sure.  This is going to make for some great TV.

Money Bomb for Doug Hoffman

If you caught The Smart Girl Report this past Wednesday, you got to hear an exclusive interview with conservative candidate Doug Hoffman for the U.S. House of Representatives.  One of the things that we discussed was the difficulty of being a third party candidate, especially in regards to funding.  It’s expensive to run a campaign!  You have to pay for ads, pay salaries, pay for travel, and a slew of other expenses.

Mr. Hoffman’s opponents, Democrat Bill Owens and Republican Dede Scozzafava, have both been funded by their political parties.  The Conservative candidate has had to rely on his personal loans and the contributions of his supporters.

After Doug Hoffman appeared on my show on Wednesday night, his campaign raised $116,000 on Thursday. It might also have something to do with Sarah Palin’s endorsement of him this week. The world may never know- these things are so difficult to pinpoint.

To donate even $5 to Doug Hoffman’s campaign, please visit www.doughoffmanforcongress.com.

Sarah Strikes Back

Sarah Palin responds to Obama’s rebuttal on the Death Panels in the HR 3200 health-care bill.  Snap!

Palin Resigns as Governor

Last Friday, Sarah Palin announced that she would not seek reelection for a second term as Alaska’s Governor.  In addition to that, she stated that she would be resigning as of July 26, 2009, and turning over her gubernatorial duties to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell. 

And then the speculation began. 

Is she bailing on her responsibilities as Governor?  Maybe.  But then again Obama bailed on his Senatorial duties to become President.  Did he not have a duty to finish his term before accepting a new position?  What about former Governors Kathleen Sebelius and Janet A. Napolitano?  They bailed on their states to serve on Obama’s cabinet.  What about Biden and Emmanuel?  Where’s the public outrage over those (and many other) people bailing on their responsibilities as elected officials in order to pursue other interests?

Is she abandoning her constituents?  Absolutely not.  If anything, she’s protecting them.  The numerous nonsense ethics suits that have been against her have cost Alaska millions of dollars, not to mention the drain on her time and personal resources.  By stepping down, she will probably save Alaskan tax payers many more millions of dollars.  How many teachers and troopers and wild life preserves could have been funded with the money already wasted on investigations as to whether her jacket met certain ethical guidelines? 

What’s next?  My favorite speculation came from a hardcore MSNBC watching liberal friend of mine who wondered if she was considering a run for the Presidency in 2012, or “if she was going to become of fox news anchor.”  Because I’m sure the next best thing to being President is hanging out at the Fox News Studio and reading a teleprompter into a camera.  Actually, change the location to the White House Press Room, and that pretty much defines Obama’s Presidency, doesn’t it?

I don’t know what’s next for Mrs. Palin, but in a few weeks, she’ll no longer be tied down by her gubernatorial ropes, and the sky will be the limit.  I hope she soars.

Dear Anonymous McCain Campaign Insider,

You have come forward since your candidate’s defeat with the most preposterous blame game I have ever witnessed. “Palin is at fault!” you scream, desperate to point the finger anywhere but at McCain’s socialist-lite agenda, poorly run campaign, or unwillingness to play hard ball with his opponent.

You claim that this woman didn’t know that Africa is a continent, not a country, wasn’t aware of the countries involved in NAFTA, threw daily hissy fits over media reports, refused to take direction or accept coaching for interviews, and acted like a credit card carrying ditz on numerous shopping sprees.

I find it difficult to believe in this age of technology that not one person has caught any of that evidence on audio or video tape. I find it hard to believe that someone inclined to throw tantrums on a daily basis is the same person who took down the corrupt members of her own party in her own state, and renegotiated deals with the Big Boy oil companies to benefit her constituents rather than to continue to line the pockets of the Oil Elite. I find it difficult to believe that someone so materialistic is the same person that gave up a private jet as one of her first acts as Governor of Alaska. I find it difficult to believe that you truly had Sarah’s best interest at heart when you fed her to the lions named Gibson and Couric rather than letting her appear on The O’Reilly Factor, even after Bill apparently begged for the opportunity. I find it difficult to believe that someone as bumbling as you’re trying to portray her would possess the wherefore all to finally get the bill passed and the groundwork laid for the Alaskan pipe dream of the Alaskan pipeline, after thirty years at a standstill.

And now, our sweet Sarah has come out and apologized, saying, “If I cost McCain even one vote-I’m sorry.” She should be apologizing to President-Elect Obama, saying, “I’m sorry I cost you your landslide victory.”

Sarah Palin pumped more energy into the Republican party than we’ve seen in two decades. McCain’s campaign was dead in the water by late summer, right up until he announced Sarah as his running mate. She injected her charm and spirit into McCain’s rapidly sinking run for the White House, attracting Obama-sized crowds to rallies (where interestingly, the people chanted, “Sarah! Sarah! Sarah!” not, “John McCain! John McCain!”) and significantly boosted campaign funds. McCain’s campaign raised $47 million last August; $10 million of which came in the last three days of the month after McCain announced he had chosen Sarah to be his vice presidential running mate.

I know you are bitter, Insider. You’re probably upset that *Caribou Barbie* possesses the natural ability to inspire and lead, the determination to get the job done, the fearlessness to stand up for what is right even when standing alone, and to do it all with a flawless appearance and a baby on her hip. It must be difficult to constantly be around someone that has something that you feel rightfully belongs to you.

Let me let you in on a little secret: Name calling and finger pointing will get you no where, it will only make you look small and petty. Please go put on your grown-up pants, apologize to Governor Palin for your childish behavior, and thank her profusely when she inevitably forgives you and brushes it off her shoulder like she has so many other groundless attacks. If you play your cards right, you may even end up with a shot at White House Receptionist in 2012.

Sincerely,
A Sarah Palin Supporter