Palin denies new Ariz. home is for Senate run

A new $1.7 million, 4.4-acre property in Scottsdale, Ariz., recently purchased by Sarah Palin.

/ KPHO

PHOENIX - Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said her new $1.7 million house in Scottsdale, Ariz., is just a getaway property and that she does not intend to make it a full-time residence.

Her recent purchase of the 8,000-sq.-ft., six-bedroom house prompted speculation that the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate - who has been considering a run for the White House - might establish residency in Arizona to run for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Jon Kyl.

After arriving in Arizona on a flight from Philadelphia with daughter Piper, Palin was asked by CBS Affiliate KPHO if her intentions for the 4.4-acre property included a run for the Senate.

"That is not what my plan is here, no. I have not really considered that at all, but thanks for asking," said Palin. "You have great senators here, though."

Kyl's fellow Senator from Arizona is Palin's 2008 running-mate, John McCain.

CBS Affiliate KPHO correspondent Amanda Hernandez reports that Palin did not answer questions about a possible presidential bid, but did talk about her new house.

"We are very glad to be able to invest in some property here - not full-time residents, but it is nice to come thaw out here. It is wonderful," she said.

The Wall Street Journal reported the house was purchased through a limited-liability company that bought it for nearly $1.75 million from real estate investor Ian Whitmore, who had bought it from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank last year for about $800,000.

According to Palin, the walled and gated house (which also sports a pool, billiard room, home theater, wine cellar and "resort-style backyard," as described in the sales listing) will also be a getaway spot as she continues her "One Nation" bus tour.

"It is nice to take a break here and kind of regroup, and get back out on the trail and show people America's great historical sites," said Palin.

[justme2012]

Meanwhile, back in the land of reality where economic crisis looms, Obama still has no plan.

[meboard]

by DJ_Independednt June 6, 2011 10:58 AM EDT
Um Bozo, Media is stalking her.
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DJ...you poor misguided little republican...

[justme2012]

so much hate and abuse heaped upon children by the democrats on this board.

pathetic

[meboard]

Justflee2012...I don't think Mzzzzz. Plain would appreciate you calling her a child. But I can see why you would think that!

[meboard]

$1.7 million house...wow, she had to give two "speeches" (if you can call the that...?) to afford that place.

[Lindag10]

It's UGLY anyway, could pass for the entrance to any generic shopping mall in Arizona or New Mexico.

[mfsgringa]

$1.7 million is not particularly expensive by Scottsdale standards. Arizona really needs another semi-ignorant politician!

[meboard]

Poor Arizona....

[meboard]

"but it is nice to come thaw out here."
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See...I told you folks she was frozen stupid.

[Sunnynbright]

You'd think Palin was Jesus Christ as much as the libs fear her.

[notreich]

This constant pretense that the Democrats "fear" Palin is laughable. If by fear it is meant fear of losing that would be more likely to a Republican that a large percentage of Republicans want to get the nomination. Liberal media outlets far and wide are constantly trying goad or bait her into running.

[Zann-Zel]

Why would any of us fear Jesus? I was taught to love Jesus, attempt to live the way he did, not to fear him!

[user000049586849302948603]

by MarineVet64 June 5, 2011 8:03 PM EDT
The house in Arizona is a private place where Bristol and Todd can raise their children.

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That's hilarious.

Sarah "Casey Anthony" Palin: "It's important that we, as Americans, reinforce the cycle of abuse."

[Lindag10]

by JV1970 June 5, 2011 12:28 PM EDT
It doesn't look like the bowling alleys I've seen!


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JV you don't get around much, it looks exactly like the Bowlero in Albuquerque.

[user000049586849302948603]

Whatever Sarah "The Quitter" Palin says, just assume that she's lying. She's just like that Anthony murderer girl in Orlando: so full of herself that she's spilling over.

[Lindag10]

Marine: You're so right. Wonder how little Tripp is doing? Piper got kicked out of the RV when she got too whiny, but Tripp seems to be invisible. If Sarah is such a great mother, you'd think she would want him with her all the time, not just as a stage prop when she's collecting speaking fees from organizations that support parents of disabled children.

[JV1970]

Lindag10 You don't even have her son's name right! Tripp is Sarah's grandson! Trig is her son not Tripp!