Palin goes to Fox

[Vampyr]

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...s-contributor/

2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is joining Fox News as a contributor, the news channel announced Monday.

The former Alaska governor, whose book, Going Rogue: An American Life, became a bestseller weeks before it was released and remains No. 2 on the New York Times bestseller list, has signed a multi-year deal to offer her political commentary and analysis across all Fox News platforms, including Fox Business Channel, FoxNews.com and Fox News Radio.

She will also participate in special event political programming for Fox Broadcasting.

"I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News. It's wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news," Palin said in a written release.

Palin will also host periodic episodes of Fox News Channel's "Real American Stories," a series exploring inspirational real-life tales of overcoming adversity throughout the American landscape that will debut in 2010.

"Governor Palin has captivated everyone on both sides of the political spectrum and we are excited to add her dynamic voice to the FOX News lineup," said Bill Shine, executive vice president of programming.

Prior to joining Sen. John McCain on the 2008 presidential ticket, Palin was the first woman to serve as governor of Alaska, taking the oath in 2006. As governor, she worked on improving resource development, education, health and transportation and infrastructure development.

Prior to holding the office of governor, Palin served two terms on the Wasilla City Council in Alaska as well as two terms as the mayor and manager of Wasilla, and worked as an oil and gas industry regulator.

Owned by News Corp, Fox News Channel is a 24-hour general news service covering breaking news as well as political, entertainment and business news, and has been the most-watched cable news channel in the country for eight years running. It features the top 13 programs in cable news and can be seen in more than 90 million homes.

Heh.

[Bond]

This is almost as shocking as McGwire admitting to using steroids.

Hopefully this rules out a potential 2012 presidential bid.

[The Germanator]

Yeah, not so surprising. This is exactly where I saw her "career" going.

Unrelated note: Is anyone else's time zone messed up here on GT? It keeps saying these recent posts were made at 4:00 PM when it's 10 PM here.

Hmm...this one says 10:04 PM which is right, but others say 4 even if they are new posts. I don't know, maybe it's just me.

[Combine 017]

Nah the timezone stuff gets messed up with me as well.

[Bond]

I tried fixing it. Looks to be correct now?

[TheGame]

Originally Posted by Bond

This is almost as shocking as McGwire admitting to using steroids.

Hopefully this rules out a potential 2012 presidential bid.

I'd say it's less shocking then McGwire admitting he used steriods.. The admission was still shocking to me, just the fact that he used them that wasn't shocking. lol

And I think that she's cashing out nicely after resigning as gov of Alaska.

[thatmariolover]

Eh. Absolutely depressing.