Oh my: Palin “Going Rogue” on November 17th
posted at 6:30 pm on September 28, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via C4P, the draft was finished a few months early so they’re moving up the spring release date. I was going to make a joke about knowing what grassroots conservatives want to find under the tree this year, but come on. Waiting six weeks until Christmas? Some of you guys will be lined up outside the bookstore a week before it drops.
Pity poor Olbermann, forced to talk about Sarahcuda tonight instead of, say, the New York City terror plot. Again.
Harper publisher Jonathan Burnham says the former Alaska governor invested herself deeply and passionately in the project. He says the book contains fascinating detail.
The 400-page book is the first for Palin, who has been an object of fascination since Republican Sen. John McCain chose her as his running mate during his 2008 presidential bid. The book will be called “Going Rogue: An American Life.”
A huge first printing of 1.5 million copies has been commissioned by Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins.
I’m intrigued by the title, not only because it promises dish about the sniping from McCain staffers but because it hints, perhaps, at her positioning herself as the libertarian alternative to “orthodox” Republicans like Mitt and Huck. Meanwhile, Politico claims that “[c]opy-editing and fact-checking are now underway in a race to meet the crash publishing schedule,” a detail bound to intoxicate liberals eager to find, flag, catalogue and crow about every last typo. Exit question: Which avid audience will buy more copies, the Palin-lovers or the Palin-haters?
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I agree. Part of her book will be about elitism in the GOP.
This is a voice that the GOP needs to hear.
petefrt on September 28, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I guess you would hear that.
Funny, I don’t : )
crr6 on September 28, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Oh course you wouldn’t. Strawmen don’t have brains.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 7:21 PM
LOL you’re funny… I like that in a person.
Key West Reader on September 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM
I can agree with that… considering that McCain’s message was “Old people like me enjoy things they remember.”
Lehosh on September 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM
I’m sure Meighan McCain’s book will have 1.5 million pre-ordered. /s
portlandon on September 28, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Why oh why do you feed the trolls with such passion?
angryed on September 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Going Rogue ??
Sweet…..hope she wears the X-men costume for the cover.
Jerome Horwitz on September 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Nobody wants to read about Meghan’s fake hair.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Liz & Sara 2012……..yee haa……………
1luckydogg on September 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM
She’s a politician…not a pinup model.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM
I’ve been listening to Beck on radio, off and on, a long time. Three years ago, I said the same thing.
While my instinct says you may be correct, my experience says don’t underestimate this man. He may be historic.
petefrt on September 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM
luckydogg nails it!
The future of conservatism can get a pedicure in the morning and shred islamofascists in the afternoon…!
strong work!
ted c on September 28, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Television is different though.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:27 PM
You don’t keep up do you?
Palin, Wilson, Bachmann and The One Joker Action Dolls.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Two things are like tossing red meat to the dogs of HA, atheism/creationism & anti/pro-Palin. Its freakin incredible, the thread just erupts. Everytime!
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Its weird . It does not work for me. I may take a peek but that is usually it.
CWforFreedom on September 28, 2009 at 7:28 PM
You think she will outline any policy positions she wishes to take in the future? Or will it be only about her life?
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 7:28 PM
“Going Rogue” – I like it!
Former Governor Palin’s book will be on my Christmas wish list! She’s one of our American heroes and on a short list of politicians I trust!
IntheNet on September 28, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Lighten up, Francis……..I’ve been in her corner since day one.
Jerome Horwitz on September 28, 2009 at 7:29 PM
I am looking forward to this book.
myrenovations on September 28, 2009 at 7:29 PM
She’s a politician…not a pinup model.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM
On this point, I’d have go with her multi-tasking skills. She is definately capable of both simultaneously.
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 7:29 PM
In the words of the late Steve Irwin:(about Sarah)
Will ya have a look at this little beauty I found when I was travelling in Alaska.
lol haha
Crux Australis on September 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Going on my bookshelf right next to CoC by the Boss.
Old Dog on September 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM
masterful title. take your enemies attacks and use them agAINST THEM….
I LOVE IT
unseen on September 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM
I know. But if we want people to take her seriously as a national politician it doesn’t help to focus on her looks. It just doesn’t.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM
That’s gotta be a painful smack to Barry, who, regardless of who finally wrote it, couldn’t finish his book by the original deadline.
James on September 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM
You can take the book in very different directions with the title rogue when it comes to sarah.
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Good point. I agree.
But Beck has been so strong on message, even prophetic on some big things, that I’m not willing to call him done anytime soon.
petefrt on September 28, 2009 at 7:32 PM
little alaskan judo, eh?!
ted c on September 28, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Palin is obviously positioning herself for a run in 2012. I always thought spring 2010 release date for her book and new rollout was too late for raising money.
One thing is for sure, though. She is going to have to raise her game to be a serious contender. And now that people are getting a good taste of a president who was elected on his biography and personality, she is going to have to do better than that. I think Republican primary voters are going to look for substance, since the s**t will really have really hit the fan by early 2011.
chris999 on September 28, 2009 at 7:33 PM
I’m predicting 20 weeks at #1!
huckleberryfriend on September 28, 2009 at 7:33 PM
LMFAO HAHAHHA!!!
Spoken like a scared RINO! Terry you admitted it a few months back. Just go with the flow.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 7:33 PM
The only way I see him having a long shelf life on television is if he calms it down. O’Reilly was much more passionate when he started and he has toned down.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM
if you feed the troll crr6, this is what you’re dealing with
( comments are complete and unedited )
Janos Hunyadi on September 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM
I know. But if we want people to take her seriously as a national politician it doesn’t help to focus on her looks. It just doesn’t.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Shallow though it may be, “appeal” counts for much in success in life, and politics all the more so. Don’t forget the 1st televised debate between Nixon & JFK. JFK strolled sraight into the WH in no small part due to Nixon being one of the least appealing ever, vs. the young “handsome” JFK.
Jussayin!
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM
The 1.5 mil will be sold out before release.
tim c on September 28, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Palin haters BUY the book?
More likely they will gather en masse to burn down the places that offer it….. Although the non-lefty Palin h8rs might be a little less destructive and merely haul the copies out and burn them in the street.
LegendHasIt on September 28, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Upinak, I’m not criticizing Palin. I’m just saying that comments about Palin in an X-men outfit don’t help (even if it meant positively).
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM
One big difference: JFK was a man. It is different for a woman.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Where and for how much do I send a check for an advance, signed copy of the book by the Liberals worst nightmare and future America Loving President?
dhunter on September 28, 2009 at 7:40 PM
terry .. you already admit you do not like palin.
Fine .. move on. Why bother with it?
You don’t like how she looks but you don’t like when people make fun of her looks.
you don’t like the fact she is conservative, yet you point to people who are not NEARLY as conservative (O’Rielly!!!)
You say you will wait but you won’t vote for Palin but you will vote for the next GOP candidate. Ok so what is Palin is it… are you going to sit there and sulk or vote?
UGH! Be proud you are a Rino. At least we can see through the BS.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Maybe it’s a typo, and the title is actually “Rouge”.
Scott P on September 28, 2009 at 7:41 PM
If Palin is the nominee I will vote for her.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:42 PM
As long as he stays out front on the cutting edge, he doesn’t need to calm it down, does he?
petefrt on September 28, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Sarah is the next prez. She’s got her team now. She’s dumped nit wit McCain. The word you need to remember from this point on is ZOOM……..
Cinday Blackburn on September 28, 2009 at 7:43 PM
AllahPundit…
Someone has name-jacked you over at AOSHQ and is making you look really, really bad.
powerpro on September 28, 2009 at 7:43 PM
One big difference: JFK was a man. It is different for a woman.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:40 PM
That seems awfully sexist. Being a proud owner (and pay the price for it often) of the “Y” chromosone, I have absolutely no trouble taking an attractive woman seriously. At all.
A seriously capable woman in fact, is just that much more attractive for it. IMHO anyways.
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Very catchy and clever title! I’m sure it makes some of McCain’s operatives squirm a bit.
KickandSwimMom on September 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Not even if they do ban tiolet paper will Megan McCains book sell jack. We need some whistle blowers with enough backbone to stand up to the establishment that has failed us all.
bluegrass on September 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Eureka! he nails it.
ted c on September 28, 2009 at 7:49 PM
So, is she supposed to splash acid on her face or something?
ddrintn on September 28, 2009 at 7:50 PM
So is this coming out in time for Ms. McCain to be forced to do a re-write if Gov. Palin is incredibly gracious to Sen. McCain?
Cindy Munford on September 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM
That’s what I hate about Ace’s site, the fact that anyone can make up any friggin’ username as they go along. Plus the fact that the “open blog” thing during big events is anything but.
ddrintn on September 28, 2009 at 7:52 PM
I can’t wait! Another CONSERVATIVE book on the best seller list(s). Anyone find any liberal books there???
Must be driving the lefties nutz!
FedUp on September 28, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Very catchy and clever title! I’m sure it makes some of McCain’s operatives squirm a bit.
KickandSwimMom on September 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM
I hope the title is more than a dig at Mac’s staff tho, I hope she puts some meat on them bones and goes after te esablishment as well.
The Reps have been totally dropping the football and have cowered ever since BHO took the Oval. The Dems are digging their own grave and filling the dirt back on top them, Beck, BigGov etal have started an avalanch of ACORN shitte that looks to pull down SEIU, the DNC and hopefully Obama himself.
If were her I’d capitalize on and use the Rep infrastructure, on paper, and run Indie on the ground.
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Ten kinds of awesome!
BrideOfRove on September 28, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Better Title: “Rogue Awakening.”
Dr. Charles G. Waugh on September 28, 2009 at 7:56 PM
You and I might not problems taking an attractive woman serious as a serious politician but others do. And I think comments about her in X-Men outfit just perpetuates the “sexy” image.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Nope that was the real Allah.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Going Rogue AKA Gunning for those M****F*** McCain Aides
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Seriously?
Cindy Munford on September 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM
I’m on the Palin train ’til the last stop!
mike_NC9 on September 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM
No, it wasn’t liar.
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 8:02 PM
You and I might not problems taking an attractive woman serious as a serious politician but others do. And I think comments about her in X-Men outfit just perpetuates the “sexy” image.
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:58 PM
It must be that “Y” thing goin on, but for the life of me I can find no fault with sexy. The day I do, I’ll know that I am dead.
Did I mention that I’ve paid a price for that “Y” thingy?
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Pavlov’s dog.
True_King on September 28, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Sure sounded like him TT, even had the same accent.
portlandon on September 28, 2009 at 8:03 PM
if it wasn’t it sure looked like Allah’s way of saying things. If you catch my meaning.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:04 PM
I thought she never went rogue? The McCain camp wanted her to talk about Ayers etc. She just did it too early or something.
Speedwagon82 on September 28, 2009 at 8:04 PM
If this is true, I’ll definitely pick it up.
MadisonConservative on September 28, 2009 at 8:04 PM
I don’t talk to it. It stalks.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Obama stuggled mightily to write his first book until he got a little help from Bill Ayers. This supposed dunce managed to churn out a book in no time.
JammieWearingFool on September 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Sweet! I may just buy this outright rather than put on my wish list for later.
aikidoka on September 28, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Doesn’t it seem more then a little unprofessional and a touch childish to trash your customers on another site? Especially a site that you know many of your customers read? I am having a hard time buying it.
Cindy Munford on September 28, 2009 at 8:07 PM
I thought she never went rogue? The McCain camp wanted her to talk about Ayers etc. She just did it too early or something.
Speedwagon82 on September 28, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Not true. Having been part of the Mac-team from 12/07 on I can aver to the fact that Mac did not want to touch our oppo-research on BHO with a 10 ft pole! And he was a fool for it, Sarah did go a little rogue in doing so, however lightly.
The Gigs of dirt (powder unused) we had/have on BHO has not even begun to out yet.
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Allah calls anyone who likes Palin.. cultists. He did it to Joseph who is the C4P editor at least once that I know on here on HotAir. And I don’t back up C4P often… you can ask anyone. Heck ask Portland.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM
According to released campaign emails: She was told to attack Obama on Ayers and she did willing the next day.
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Well it’s not just Palin, it’s pretty harsh on Southerners also.
Cindy Munford on September 28, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Chill with allah, He’s a cool dude he is just messing with ya guys.
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Sarah Palin could very well be a beneficiary of the “Howard Stern Effect” whereby it’s actually her detractors that actually keep her around.
jjrakman on September 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM
That struck me as odd, too. Asked him about it on Twitter.
MadisonConservative on September 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Go read the Ace blog on Palin. Trust me.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:16 PM
And?
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:16 PM
According to released campaign emails: She was told to attack Obama on Ayers and she did willing the next day.
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM
She was told to use only what he had said on the trail, gaffes, etc. Oppo-research SDS/Weathermen, ACORN, SEIU, AFSME, Frank Marshall Davis, Communism, Railia Odinga and on and on, were all off limits. And the RNC is still afraid of the racist and McCarthyism tags so much they still hesitate. Even in light of the ongoing daily revelations by Beck & BigGov, they are spineless!
When you have the facts and still refuse to use them, you are idiots who do not deserve office.
Archimedes on September 28, 2009 at 8:18 PM
He hasn’t been on Twitter since yesterday. Not sure when I’ll get a response.
MadisonConservative on September 28, 2009 at 8:19 PM
I don’t think it is.
Yes, AP can be frustratingly antagonistic toward Palin but this person took a swipe at HotAir and said that Michelle was on his … uh..butt, let’s just say, and had to get off of the site.
powerpro on September 28, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Not really. You Palinistas take the slightest bit o’ criticism as a virulent attack. Just sayin’.
I do look forward to reading this book…not expecting it to be a draft for any supposed policy positions, seems more like an autobiography. Hope she’ll explain better some of her past failings. But I’d like to hear more too how she fought Dems AND Repubs in Alaska.
I wish Boehner would come out with a book…but he’s, well, busy in Washington. Sarah has all the time in the world.
JetBoy on September 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Power we can agree to disagree on this. As he did the same to me once as well.
No skin off my nose though.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Which also begs the question: If that really was AP on AoS, why wasn’t he airing such fiery opinions on Twitter?
MadisonConservative on September 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Amazing how libs openly speculate if Palin or a ghostwriter does most of her writing. Very disrespectful. Pathetic, really.
Anyway, looking forward to the book!
latinchic on September 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM
jet you are just as bad with Crist. And don’t say you aren’t.
BTW I heard Florida got a huge influx of start fruit. I am jealous.
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM
broke the IPHONE! Woooooooo totally in trouble!
upinak on September 28, 2009 at 8:24 PM
I’ll admit it, I’m a Palin cultist. Call it what you will, means nothing–call it a gang, a fraternity, a sorority, a political movement, a cult–whatevs. same same.
ted c on September 28, 2009 at 8:24 PM
That’s where I saw it. I am not going to perpetuate it any more, I think better of him. I see little difference in this then the 3 a.m. racist trash attack of the site a couple of weeks ago. No more about from me.
Cindy Munford on September 28, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Not a chance.
MadisonConservative on September 28, 2009 at 8:26 PM
He never capitalizes the P in “pundit”. It’s not him.
SnarkVader on September 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM
I hope she’s going rogue such that she remains a Republican.
In other words, I’d hate to see her join the rEVOLution….
unclesmrgol on September 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM
terryannonline on September 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Really? Are you sure? The more attention on her cleavage or legs or winky eye the less will be on her inability to answer basic questions.
Good4Onan on September 28, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Don’t worry about them, They are just jealous because Palin didn’t need a terrorist to write the book for her.
TimeTraveler on September 28, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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