Palin "Vindictiveness" in Her New Book?

Newsweek Editor: She Seems Out to Repudiate Critics, But He Thinks "Going Rogue" Shows Her Lacking "Mastery of the Issues"

(CBS)  There's lots of high drama surrounding Sarah Palin's memoir, "Going Rogue."

The former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor's book hits store shelves Tuesday, but it's already a best-seller.

Portions have leaked, and they're stirring controversy.

What type of chapter will the book write for her political career?

She's the latest in a long line of potential presidential hopefuls to pen a book, and Newsweek Senior Editor Michael Hirsh says it could show she, too, is gearing up for a run at the White House.

"I think very much so," Hirsh told "Early Show Saturday Edition" substitute co-anchor Debye Turner Bell. "There's a long and storied history there. And Palin has put her own particular stamp on this tradition. Whether it's going to get her what she wants, which is apparently a national stage leading into (the next presidential race in) 2012, is another question.

"There are a couple things that were somewhat disturbing about Palin that appear in this book," Hirsh observed, "(including) this streak of vindictiveness toward her political enemies, which we see now include many in the (Arizona Senator and former GOP standard bearer John) McCain camp.

"Basically, the book confirms all of the stories that have been out there for many months about the dissensions within the McCain camp, as well as some of the questions about her mastery of the issues. We see that in this book as well.

"So, 'Going Rogue' is probably an appropriate title," Hirsch said. "Whether it's the kind of president America wants, assuming that Sarah Palin is gearing up for a presidential run, is another question."

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Bell pointed to a line in the book in which Palin says, "Before my plane even touched down in Anchorage, shocking character assassinations of those I love had begun."

Hirsh says that might have been a reflection of what Bell referred to as Palin's possible "naivete."

"Again," Hirsh said, "she seems to be mainly out for repudiation of her critics here, and what you see is a lot of self-involvement. And, again, is that the kind of thing that the American people want in a presidential candidate, with all these other issues pressing?"

Bell spotlighted another quote from the book, in which Palin, referring to reports she and Todd Palin would seek a divorce, writes, "Dang. I thought, 'Divorce Todd? Have you seen Todd?'"

Asked whether that sounds "presidential," Hirsh responded, "There have been those stories out there and, of course, she abruptly quit the Alaska governorship, and the stories swirled that she was having personal problems with Todd Palin. But they're still together. And, look, it's also what people like about her: She's very blunt. Whether that makes her a presidential candidate, again, is really something that people are going to have to decide as the book sells."

Does Hirsh think "Going Rogue" will help or hinder any presidential aspirations Palin might have?

"I think it's going to help her with her base, her relatively narrow Republican base," Hirsh replied. "I don't know if it helps at all with what she would need to actually be elected president, which is to appeal to something beyond the conservative base of the Republican Party."

[IBEZOO]

So many of these comments keep referring to Palin as an Author. She didn't write this book. She had a ghost writer. Someone else actually wrote the book. Yes it is Palin's life, it is Palin's story, it is Palin's memory but it is not Palin's words. An actual writer, an author wrote the book. I guess this is a minor detail to everyone but me. I'm not saying this to detract from her book. But it does make me cringe when I hear her called an author.

[maggietexas4]

The most "telling" thing is her comment that the Couric interview was to be working moms just chatting. This shows she never ever watched a Couric interview along with never reading. Katie Couric got the job she has now because of her reputation as a tough interviewer. Anyone who has kept up with Couric's career knows she is a very serious journalist. Sarah Palin evidently doesn't read or listen to real news. . . . . . .maybe just that Fox nonsense. It also shows Palin's real image of women. . . . .perky working moms; not serious educated journalist.

[StL_Melz]

I don't see Mrs. Palin addressing issues in her book as vindictive. I see it as setting the record straight from her perspective. Mr. Hirsch is incorrect in assuming that all of Palin's support base is narrowly conservative Republicins. I do NOT fit that category at all. However, I do support this woman. I like that she is as candid and straight forward as she is. I like that she pulls no punches. I like that she's not as concerned about polical correctness as she is being transparent. I like that she's not afraid to take on tough issues and people. I like that she's not afraid to take on the media, biased on both sides. There are many other things I like about her, but space and time restrict my quantity. Sarah Palin is NOT going away any time soon. Whether or not she continues in official politics remains to be seen. But we WILL be seeing a lot of her for a long time coming in SOME compacity. Get used to it!

[lakota2012]

by AOCGUY:
lakota2012 - Divisiveness in American politics cannot be blamed on a single party - both major parties have contributed significantly to the problem. It has been my observation that both parties care more about ontaining and mantaining power than representing their constituancies.
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Absolutely, but how absurd can one be to buy into the GOP 2008 campaign slogan of "country first," when any intelligent person can plainly see that it is all about power and dividing the populace -- in other words, "party first and country dead last!"

Obviously, D.C. politics changes everything, and 99% of all those getting elected and moving to Washington, march in lockstep to their party, unless you are a blue dog Dem.

I still blame the highly-partisan nature and division in America to the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine in the late 1980's, which gave us one-sided political networks and conservative talk radio full of attacks. With the advent of the PNAC NEOCONS in the mid-90's, it was all about bringing down Bill Clinton for any reason whatsoever, so that the NEOCONS could have full control and world domination. The 1990's were actually pretty good for everyone, with the longest economic expansion in our history, a conservaDem in the White House and a fiscally conservative GOP House to balance the D.C. power. It was the swinging of the pendulum in 2001 that ushered in a terrible usurp of political power that historians will be writing about for decades to come.

[devilfly1]

Oh my God,

Why can't everyone get over the fact that Mrs. Palin is a quitter?

It is probably a good idea for Katie to not interview with EX-Gov. Palin. It kinda is awful a lot of money to spend on her and she keeps stirring up our country with her stupid new book.

She is about to put our country upside-down and put many newspaper companies out of business, if they continue to expose the talbolids about Palin.

Get over with yourself! Mrs Palin! I think she has a "Hollywood Syndrome", which means that She thinks she is suddenly being famous overnight by a book. Get a life!

We have better priporties to attend. There are millions of children being starved, people are getting sick! and we are in a Titantic of Economy.

[lakota2012]

by dangyankee69:
We the people pick our leaders with the same level of sophistication we pick everything else (which is to say not much).
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Unfortunately that is pretty much true, although the wealthy and corporate elite own the media and continue to control policy like health care and tax codes, damn the middle class majority!

It's amazing how 24/7 cable propaganda in this technology-driven 21st century can sway WE THE PEOPLE as much as it does, but this fast- paced world thrives on sound bites and you-tube videos. With all the attacks on Katie Couric and CBS among these posts, I really wonder how the rabid right would react if the "librul" media started using the same exact methods of the murdoch network, and label the usual suspects as "fascists" and "elite corporatists" to match every "socialist" rant by beck/hannity/o'riely.

[lakota2012]

by dangyankee69:
We the people pick our leaders with the same level of sophistication we pick everything else (which is to say not much).
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Unfortunately that is pretty much true, although the wealthy and corporate elite own the media and continue to control policy like health care and tax codes, damn the middle class majority!

It's amazing how 24/7 cable propaganda in this technology-driven 21st century can sway WE THE PEOPLE as much as it does, but this fast- paced world thrives on sound bites and you-tube videos. With all the attacks on Katie Couric and CBS among these posts, I really wonder how the rabid right would react if the "librul" media started using the same exact methods of the murdoch network, and label the usual suspects as "fascists" and "elite corporatists" to match every "socialist" rant by beck/hannity/o'riely.

[lakota2012]

by dangyankee69:
We the people pick our leaders with the same level of sophistication we pick everything else (which is to say not much).
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Unfortunately that is pretty much true, although the wealthy and corporate elite own the media and continue to control policy like health care and tax codes, damn the middle class majority!

It's amazing how 24/7 cable propaganda in this technology-driven 21st century can sway WE THE PEOPLE as much as it does, but this fast- paced world thrives on sound bites and you-tube videos. With all the attacks on Katie Couric and CBS among these posts, I really wonder how the rabid right would react if the "librul" media started using the same exact methods of the murdoch network, and label the usual suspects as "fascists" and "elite corporatists" to match every "socialist" rant by beck/hannity/o'riely.

[lakota2012]

by prs5:
This scenario is not even about Palin it is about "standards" and standards for a healthy nation have to be higher than those expected for a reality TV show which is basically all this excruciatingly awful Palin show "really" is.
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Yes, America's polarization is only getting worse, as we see the far-right evangelicals supporting this unqualified creationist while attacking everything that President Obama says and does as he continues to try to clean-up the bush/cheney mess.

With all the truly qualified Americans that would make good leaders, it is beyond belief that the GOP continues to throw "B" actors and reality show divas like caribou barbi at the general public, but then again, their plan has been to "dumb down" the populace for years.

[AOCGUY]

lakota2012 - Divisiveness in American politics cannot be blamed on a single party - both major parties have contributed significantly to the problem. It has been my observation that both parties care more about ontaining and mantaining power than representing their constituancies. My representative in Congress ran on a platform of issues concerning those of us in his district but once in Washington the party dictated to him how he should vote and he complied even when those votes contradicted is position when running. Unfortunately he is in a safe district for reelection since most voters vote straight party around here.

[lakota2012]

by Phxfire:
This woman has lied since day one. Blames everyone but herself for her failures. Has a problem with accepting the US Constitution except for the 2nd Amendment, of course. Is completely clueless on world issues. Was the quitter Gov. of the most socialist state in the union. Can't even handle questions from the media, let alone world leaders. Is Narcissistic and vindictive. Did I mention she lies?
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Obviously, this creationist-believing evangelist is a science-challenged icon for the rabid far-right religious theocrats, and just keeps throwing out the red meat for them to fight over, and for the majority of Americans to laugh about! She is definitely a JOKE!

[dangyankee69]

It's a typo. It was supposed to be rouge, as in "Rouge on a pigs backside." But nobody who would give Palin the time of day can spell.

[dpmol]

let's see.
Palin's ex-brother-in-law was a rogue cop.
her ex-attorney general was a rogue politician.
now she's going rogue...makes sense to me!

[dpmol]

let's see:
Palin's ex-brother-in-law was a rogue cop.
her attorney general was a rogue politician.
and now SHE's going rogue...
fascinating as all hell...what a mind!

[Phxfire]

This woman has lied since day one. Blames everyone but herself for her failures. Has a problem with accepting the US Constitution except for the 2nd Amendment, of course. Is completely clueless on world issues. Was the quitter Gov. of the most socialist state in the union. Can't even handle questions from the media, let alone world leaders. Is Narcissistic and vindictive. Did I mention she lies?

[50BMS13]

Phxfire
I haven't seen one lie from Sarah Palin. As far as the media handling goes, she has done fine except for the Katie Couric interview because she was not prepared to be attacked. Couric is so spiteful towards her. I'm sure prior to the interview Couric was pleasant as pie. As soon as she had her in front of the cameras katie went from nice gal to Vampire. Anyone with an open mind could see that. That is why Palin was shocked and stumped and at a loss for words. Yes, Palin needed to expect that and that cost her. But it will be nice when Palin is President and she can snub Couric. What comes around goes around. Karma.

[RespectMichael]

Wake up..how an you believe any media that interviews Levi Johnson like he's a head of state? It's becoming pretty obvious certain media has an agenda..isn't this the same major news media that reported her son Trig wasn't her son but her grandson..15 mins after the announcement of her nomination? No fact checking, just bashing..why? Because she had more experience than the community organizer currently in the WH? The American people were snowed...but getting smarter everyday..campaigning is not governing..he reads a teleprompter well..but his actual decision making is terrible..spend, tax, socialist policies..gov control of our economy..socialized medicine(gov has decided women under 50 NO mammograms..does "Death Panel" sound familiar?), give terrorists the same rights as the American citizens..he rushes to judgement on a Boston police officer, yet says we shouldn't rush to judgement on a Muslim traitor in our military that kills 13 and wounds 31..had to spend 800 Billion immediately on a stimulous and we won't have unemployment over 8%..this idiot is in over his head..2012 cannot come soon enough

[djjody]

Oblabla said he wouldn't sign any pork bills. Then signs a stimulus bill with over 7000 pork projects. HE LIED! Then Oblabla said he would be bypartisan. Lied again. Shall I keep going?? You only need look as far as the Whitehouse for the supreme example of someone who lies over, and over, and over and there is a lot more to come. America, better tighten your seatbelt. When losers such as Oblabla, Reid, and Pelosi can handle the personal and vicious attacks the dignified way Palin has, they may earn some respct. But if anyone disagrees with what they want, they whine like babies. That is why their numbers keep going down every month. They are ALL losers and America is waking up to that. Palin has more class than all of them combined. 2012 - The incumbent idiots have got to go!!!

[50BMS13]

My fellow American friends. SARAH PALIN WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! Be on the winning team now. She is hated by the left and liberals but that is ok. She has the right side and the conservative base. People that hate her and post here saying how bad she is, reminds me of what Jesus said as he was dying. He said "Forgive them father for they do not know what they are doing". So open you eyes and minds my friends. Do not listen to all the hate you read about. She will put the US back on track. You will love her I assure you. Keep an open mind. Thank you.

[Phxfire]

Now the right is comparing her to Jesus? If palin is the next president then it will be because all people of reason, free thought, intelligence and supporters of the Constitution (as well as those who hate liars) will have all left the planet.

[50BMS13]

Phxfire November 17, 2009 3:00AM EST
That is a joke right? ok good....lololololol

[andie52]

palin never lied she has trouble keeping her facts straight. she's an empty suit who should have stayed in Alaska to govern badly. her book will be selling at the Dollar Store soon.

[dangyankee69]

She's still here. I mean whoa, this woman has managed to stay in the spotlight for a whole year after the curtain went down on what I thought was her whole show. Gotta give it to her. Kudos!

Problem is that all she has done is kept the attention on her. She used her daughter/baby to stay in the limelight, she used her resignation to stay in the limelight, she used her criticism of the McCain campaign, and now her book.

The kicker is that 1 in 4 Ameicans actually like her. They don't actually know much about her, but they see her as the other side and they are pissed about where things are today. In 2010-11 when the next cycle begins and Sarah Palin begins pandering to the middle she will have 25% of the electorate already sewn up good and tight.

If the elites in this country actually elected our leaders we would have men like Henry Kissinger and Madelene Albright would be running the country. We the people pick our leaders with the same level of sophistication we pick everything else (which is to say not much).

[lemonskinkus]

People, it's a book about, "nothing." Nothing. If a beauty queen contestant and a church singer in a place called Wasilla, Alaska totally mesmerizes you, by all means run out and buy a copy. A desperate Presidential candidate picked her in hopes of swaying women voters to his corner, it didn't work. Once again, nothing. Read the Old Man and the Sea, or the Grapes of Wrath. Read about something.

[famediver]

phxfire, lighten up. Your slaming of a woman isn't the right thing to do to get you anywhere. Your general questions are so off in this situation, that they are not worthy of a response. Again....clueless.

The lies and there will be hundreds buy 2010 will be owned by the liberals of this country and it will be off to the races again. who cares who wins, as long as Katie bashes Palin, she loses. Trust me on this. Her family is amazing, and her Husband is an incredible person, dad, and great business man. they are it, the true amaerican family. a liberal can never win an argument about that, because they never promote that. Katies Revenues down and they are scared to death. It could go down to the worse beat in history at least the next three elections. Buy a dozen book for Christmas presents for friends and family. keep making stupid politically liberal statements, then you will lose again. Clueless and crashing...thank you...it is excatly where the rest of your party is heading! Just be quiet and listen...and you will hear the lies. Pxhfire:Thanks for selling more books for us! We couldn't do it without you!

[Empire-George]

This is an author, she currently holds no public office...relax

If the democrats really wanted us to have Palin as our nominee, then they would be saying "don't run Palin", so we would do the opposite...but since they say "run Palin" they really mean, "we hope you don't" because maybe deep down, they are afraid of the Republicans having the first woman President or VP ?...make any sense ?

[halfblind79]

It doesn't make much sense, but I think ABC might've beat ya to the punch when they had that brief drama "Commander-in-Chief".

[Itshottoday]

Why is she still making headlines?

[Empire-George]

Because of the left's obsession with her, that's why

This is an author

[Phxfire]

Obsession of the left? The left isn't buying her self=absorbed, blame the world and childish temper tantrum filled book.

[50BMS13]

Itshottoday
Sarah Palin is a good looking woman with smarts to go. She can kill and gut and cook a moose. She has been Mayor, Governor, VP candidate, all while being a wholesome mother. There is a lot to like.

[mudslinger54]

We are being exposed to the next presidentof the united states. she will lead us out the mess that obama is cooking up!

[halfblind79]

More like leading us into MORE of a mess than Bush ever could cook up

[Phxfire]

I would think people would be shunning a woman who lied in her acceptance speech and never stopped lying. A woman who has no respect for the Constitution of the United States. Next President? Not a chance. The reasonable, informed and people who honor and want to preserve the Constitution will to all that is necessary to stop her.

[Phxfire]

I would think people would be shunning a woman who lied in her acceptance speech and never stopped lying. A woman who has no respect for the Constitution of the United States. Next President? Not a chance. The reasonable, informed and people who honor and want to preserve the Constitution will to all that is necessary to stop her.
What 'mess' exactly are you talking about? The 'mess' is the one bush left. The 'messes' that President Obama is killing himself trying to fix. Why not be either honest about the facts or if your only reference is the far right screamers to you own thinking. Obama mess..what a stupid comment.