Report: Palin parts ways with Fox News
posted at 6:51 pm on January 25, 2013 by Allahpundit
Her choice, not theirs, according to a source who spoke to RCP.
After a three-year run as a paid contributor to the nation’s highest-rated cable news channel, Sarah Palin and FOX News have cut ties, according to a source close to the former Alaska governor.
“It’s my understanding that Gov. Palin was offered a contract by FOX, and she decided not to renew the arrangement,” the source close to Palin told RCP. “She remains focused on broadening her message of common-sense conservatism across the country and will be expanding her voice in the national discussion.”
The source declined to say whether Palin would pursue a television contract with another news network, such as CNN.
Not surprising given what happened last year at the convention, although the Times claims she and Fox were negotiating a new contract as recently as last week. Maybe she has another offer on the table that’s sweeter than theirs?
My first thought when I read the RCP piece was that Mark Begich is up for reelection next year and is already preparing for a strong conservative challenge, but NRO’s Robert Costa tweets some skepticism:
About Sarah Palin leaving Fox News: After spending day talking w/ Alaskans, I doubt she’s running for anything. Hear she lives mostly in AZ
— Robert Costa (@robertcostaNRO) January 25, 2013
I thought challenging Begich, a weak blue incumbent in a very red state, was her best bet back to political office, but maybe she’s transitioned to Arizona now. (Costa hears that she’s still occasionally in touch with Joe Miller, who appears to be planning to challenge Begich himself.) If not politics, then what? Hard to believe she’d trade Fox for CNN. Maybe … Glenn Beck’s network, The Blaze? It had 300,000 online subscribers as of last summer and must have many more now, especially since Dish Network started airing it in September. And Beck’s aggressively trying to promote it, from making a bid on Current TV to gain a platform on basic cable to opening foreign bureaus in hopes of becoming a sort of libertarian alternative to Fox. She’d instantly raise the network’s profile and bring in new viewers. And there’s plenty of room on the programming schedule for her: The channel currently airs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET with a two-hour block free from 2-4 so they could give her her own show if that’s what she has in mind. If I had to bet, I’d bet that’s where she goes.
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Thanks, Steebo. You once again saved me from violating HA Rules and Guidelines, page 7, subheading 3.2. I hear you, Koolaid Man and Bmore have a papal dispensation.
Some animals are more equal than others. ;)
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Oh noes…. I stole Steebo’s place by thanking him. Sheesh. I’m sorry, Steebo. For penance, I’d shovel your driveway for you if you lived near me.
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Here. Let’s all pretend this is at the top of page 34.
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Crap, screwed up the quote. Will this nightmare ever end? LOL
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 10:18 AM
I only have one more allowed post. I hope I don’t screw it up and waste it on something stupid…
Doh!
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM
…I was trying to get to 34 last night…so I could Bishop…for bluefox…I’m a failure!
KOOLAID2 on February 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Not a failure. Your posts were very funny.
Well, we could do it the Chicago Way. We’ll just put some chairs out and save the parking spot for you and bluefox on page 35.
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 10:52 AM
she is a cultist. she also projects alot.
conservative tarheel on February 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM
and here we are on page 34 :D
conservative tarheel on February 22, 2013 at 12:49 PM
absolutely!!!! you would be our on the scene correspondent.
renalin on February 22, 2013 at 2:31 PM
From the other Gulch:
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 2:55 PM
Found this quote from Ron Swanson:
Fallon on February 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Trying to keep up with the destruction this man and his ilk have done is a full time job. The pay sucks! The reward is exposing his ills.
Bmore on February 22, 2013 at 6:45 PM
…JugEars is in Detroit?
KOOLAID2 on February 22, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Bmore, that’s a brilliant idea for a blog.
You could come to my town and take photos of all the empty store fronts. The buildings aren’t falling down, but I’ve never seen anything like this before in my life.
I remember you used to have to go to a really run down area to find empty businesses. They’re all over now.
INC on February 22, 2013 at 11:25 PM
Next is housing, then business closing then……………..plenty to choose from with these folks.
Bmore on February 23, 2013 at 1:25 AM
Oh and remember this is a permanent site. Share with all you know. ; )
Bmore on February 23, 2013 at 1:26 AM
Rush Limbaugh:
This statement is sending the leftwing bloggers, journolists (and I’m certain a few Romney supporters) into foaming mouth attack mode. I’d link to them but I do not want to give them any traffic.
Fallon on February 23, 2013 at 8:40 AM
I like INC’s idea of pictures from all over the country. Empty store fronts and factories… The homeless (who only seem to appear in the news when there is a Republican president) and the guys holding signs “Will work for food” right next to el Presidente smiling in his golf attire.
Fallon on February 23, 2013 at 8:44 AM
that would be awesome …. and oh so true
conservative tarheel on February 23, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Okay, I’m over the hot tub boat. (It was too creepy anyway.) Via Cosmo, we’re gonna need one of these.
Fallon on February 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM
So much to cover, next is housing collapse, then storefront closings then……. I was thinking…..well I’ll keep it to myself for now. Coffee!!!!!!
Bmore on February 23, 2013 at 10:28 AM
…I just noticed…you forgot a word!
KOOLAID2 on February 23, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Not me. I’m gonna mount the gattling gun Bmore is building for me(shhhh) on the boat…
Gohawgs on February 23, 2013 at 10:29 PM
0 Housing.
Bmore on February 24, 2013 at 1:46 AM
Indeed.
The Destroyer in Chief. He must be quite pleased by now.
Opinionator on February 24, 2013 at 2:40 AM
Ramesh Ponnuru:
Margaret Carlson:
What do you all here think of this analysis of Palin situation now that the former Alaska governor’s relevance has diminished?
bluegill on February 24, 2013 at 5:02 AM
if Sarah is so irrelevant then why does obama send his paid trolls down to our quiet abode? Could it be that Sarah got more votes than mitt? yep, the way i figured it mccain siphoned off a few million votes, so i put that into the equation.
Could it be that now that the neverending iron dog is over, Sarah can get back down to business?
i smell fear….
i smell fish….
renalin on February 24, 2013 at 6:40 AM
OUCH!!!!
renalin on February 24, 2013 at 7:28 AM
…did you notice who you searched out for quotes…you prolific paranoid political pollarizing poisonous polemic pubicless Palin pointy-headed putz?
Piss off!
KOOLAID2 on February 24, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Someone is going to have to work out their cognitive dissonance with Palin and Cruz…
Fallon on February 24, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Oh, good afternoon, Gulchers. I just got back from visiting number 3 on the most miserable cities in America and in two weeks, visiting number 4, both in the land of the shackled and the home of the entitled, the state that gave us one of if not the worst president in history… Illinois
Fallon on February 24, 2013 at 1:33 PM
That smelly smell that smells smelly.
Fallon on February 24, 2013 at 1:37 PM
Why do you care what we think about anything, since we are just stupid, toothless, inbred supporters of an irrelevant former-politician-cum-reality-star? And why do you care about her relevance if she is, in fact, irrelevant?
steebo77 on February 24, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Remember that song Phoebe on Friends wrote called “Smelly Cat”?
I think I’ve finally figured out what they’re feeding you, smelly cat. And it’s really not your fault.
steebo77 on February 24, 2013 at 3:49 PM
That Smell.
steebo77 on February 24, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Stench, remember when singing this little tune to yourself, replace stinkfoot with stinkfish. Its actually very gratifying.
Bmore on February 24, 2013 at 4:51 PM
I looked at Detroit last fall and it was the saddest sickening view of any city I’ve ever seen. Destruction. I can’t imagine any other city that would compare.
bluefox on February 24, 2013 at 5:00 PM
I found a clip that would be a nice ending to your project so far.
http://www.designsonthetruth.com/?p=6210
bluefox on February 24, 2013 at 5:02 PM
Todd Palin and Scott Davis finished 5th in the 2013 Iron Dog race. Todd donated his winnings to the Chris Kyle memorial fund. Congrats to Marc McKenna and Dusty VanMeter for repeating.
From C4P
Congrats to Todd, Scott and all of the Palin Family!!!
bluefox on February 24, 2013 at 5:05 PM
…good people…as always
KOOLAID2 on February 24, 2013 at 10:42 PM
0 Coal
Bmore on February 25, 2013 at 12:04 AM
It’s a great series, Bmore.
Fallon on February 25, 2013 at 7:59 AM
Yup. Look at the snowmobile (snow machine).
Fallon on February 25, 2013 at 8:05 AM
I just looked up the room rates and it’s $279 a night plus taxes, added on top of that air fare and CPAC registration. I’m gonna pass.
I’m supposed to be in Chicago that weekend, anyway. Drat. Maybe SGP in August. I simply have to get more involved again.
Fallon on February 25, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Your usage of the P words is outstanding!
You are edgy and gritty and I think I wuvs you!! ;-)
Scrumpy on February 25, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Chris Wallace will have an exclusive interview with Mitt and Ann Romney next week on Fox News Sunday.
The interview will be Romney’s first since his embarrassing, career-ending, Obama-enabling, yet entirely predictable electoral loss.
bluegill will be throwing a viewing party in honor of the non-conquering hero.
All are invited (except the Alaskan chillbilly, of course).
Cucumber sandwiches and weak tea will be served.
Jarred baby food will be available as an alternative for the supposedly toothless Palinistas.
bluegill requests that moderately formal attire be worn.
steebo77 on February 25, 2013 at 2:27 PM
…well…I got a crush on your mind and your poems…but…then there’s Tigger!
KOOLAID2 on February 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM
…so, that means our birthday suits!…but the socks can’t be cotton?
KOOLAID2 on February 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM
0 Employment
Bmore on February 26, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Mornin’, Bmore. Looks like you’ve found another talent. These pics are both amazing and sad. I never knew numbers could emote but Zero’s path of destruction feels like utter despair.
Fallon on February 26, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Looks like the place needs a little love and care. I’ll put another pot of coffee on… Maybe, pick up some snacks on the way over, plump the pillows and shake the rugs.
Speaking of fast food, there’s a brand spankin’ new Chick-fil-A in the next town over… I should pick up something from there, too.
Fallon on February 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM
The rain and snow just started. What are they gonna name this storm? ‘Rascally Rabbit? The names for the snowstorms have been so lame.
Fallon on February 26, 2013 at 11:50 AM
Sounds like a good day for moose stew. Drudge’s name for this one was Blizzard of Oz. . ;)
Throwing a few logs on the fire to keep Gulchers warm.
Opinionator on February 26, 2013 at 2:59 PM
Blizzard of Oz. how apropos. check out Sarah’s latest post
D.C.: Cut the Drama. Do Your Job.
Americans are sick and tired of yet another ginned-up crisis. D.C. needs to grow up, get to work, and live within its means. The real economic Armageddon looming before us is our runaway debt, not the sequester, which the President advocated for and signed into law and is now running around denouncing because he never had any genuine intention of reining in his reckless spending.
Remember that this sequestration deal came about because of the long debt ceiling standoff in the summer of 2011. It wasn’t the ideal outcome for anyone, but it did at least include real deficit reduction of about $110 billion per year for 10 years, which is still nowhere near enough to close our massive deficit. Keep in mind that since the sequester passed, the President has already hit American families and small business owners with his tax increases, or “more revenue” as he likes to call it. The American public doesn’t want tax increases; we want government to rein in its overspending.
If we can’t stomach modest cuts that would lower federal spending by a mere 0.3% per year out of a current federal budget of $3.6 trillion, then we might as well signal to the whole world that we have no serious intention of dealing with our debt problem.
If we are going to wet our proverbial pants over 0.3% in annual spending cuts when we’re running up trillion dollar annual deficits, then we’re done. Put a fork in us. We’re finished. We’re going to default eventually and that’s why the feds are stockpiling bullets in case of civil unrest.
If we ARE serious about putting our fiscal house in order, then let’s stop the hysterics, tighten our belts, and take our medicine.
- Sarah Palin
renalin on February 26, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Fallon on February 26, 2013 at 11:17 PM
0 Care
Bmore on February 27, 2013 at 2:07 AM
As usual, Sarah nails it.
It is “Oruin’s” intention to stick a fork in us.
Hmmmmmmmmm… seems I know the name of that contributor/Gulcher. How many of us gathered here were also gathered at another place in times gone by, where a pony-tailed hippie turned out to also be a destroyer?
The hits just keep on coming. As you said, there’s a lot of material. It’s like watching/experiencing the fall of Rome in real time.
Well, I guess we should hunker down and prepare. . .for whatever we may be called upon to do.
And meanwhile, celebrate (tomorrow?) for the one month anniversary of when Gulchers chose to continue here in the archives.
We shall survive and rebuild when the time is right.
G’night, All.
Opinionator on February 27, 2013 at 3:03 AM
Craptacular, just lost a long post to the auto-refresh gods. Yesterday the filters caught all my costume ideas for the fish party. Apparently, exy-say mermaid outfits trigger deletion.
Grrrr…
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Granddaughter is turning one this week. I have been busy making Mickey and Minnie decorations and treats. (Yeah, I’m that kind of grandma. Bring it on Martha Stewart!)
The very first day I babysat my little warrior princess, Sarah Palin was guest hosting on the Today Show. Kismet.
Well, this was a much shorter version of the original post but, it’s time to make some more coffee. Anyone like a treat?
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Update:
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Time sure does fly…
Remain optimistic, Gulchers!
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 9:09 AM
I’m breaking the five post rule for a mini-flashback (edited a bit):
LOL
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 9:39 AM
LOL Now, I’m breaking the five post rule. Sheesh. Obamamath has done me in.
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Fallon – after reading your blog I have no doubt what you would do as a Grandmama to cater to your family, putting Martha to shame!
Thanks for your mini-flashback laughs :)
After reviewing the news today, this Michelle Malkin “Evolution of Liberal Dance” tape [that's her dancing complete with wig!] was my perfect antidote. LOL!
Opinionator on February 27, 2013 at 12:44 PM
From the Hill. The CPAC appearance from another perspective.
wolfsDad on February 27, 2013 at 4:25 PM
…the way these Pubics are acting in the Senate and on the Hill…maybe it is time for a 3rd party!
KOOLAID2 on February 27, 2013 at 7:51 PM
Hi! Hey, that is an awesome site!! Love it!
bluefox on February 27, 2013 at 8:53 PM
I’m leaning that way myself.
Hey Koolaid Man! Do the usual suspects know that we mark our first month off the grid tomorrow?
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Hi bluefox! I’m kickin’ myself about CPAC, oh well. How are you celebrating tomorrow?
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 8:57 PM
Glad to see everyone here. I’ve had some time on a few of the threads, but been busy with Fed/State Taxes. Trying to find a 1040 Tax book was a chore since they don’t mail anything now.
Also, making calls and contacts in my State on who is doing what on that Medicaid Expansion. Then filling in the family with the details.
I need a secretary, LOL
Enjoyed reading all of your comments:-) So it’s been a month since we’ve been “down” here?
bluefox on February 27, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Hi Fallon!! See you’ve been busy in the kitchen:-) 1 year olds are so cute!
Oh, I know it would be nice to go to CPAC, but that is very expensive.
To celebrate tomorrow, I was thinking of some pics of Sarah perhaps from 2008? I have some cute images on my old Desktop, but not sure how to post them here. I’ll see if I can find links for them instead.
That site you posted said that it’s picking up traffic again. Hmmmm. Interesting.
Do you follow Mark Levin?
bluefox on February 27, 2013 at 9:13 PM
The site looks like it originates out of New Zealand. There is a NZ in it’s address. Interesting, indeed, that it has picked up viewers.
I don’t really listen to Mark Levin. He comes on in the Chicago radio market later at night, it’s hard for me to listen then. (I’ve never picked up the habit of listening to podcasts.) I do listen and read when people at HA link to him and I agree with him quite often.
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 9:22 PM
That is strange that the website comes out of NZ. I knew it wasn’t familiar with me. Very interesting with a lot of links and pics.
Levin comes on at 6PM in my area and then repeats at 9PM. I just listen online since I have my speakers hooked up on my desktop.
He has a surge against Eric Cantor. I think this explains it.
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/341825/closed-door-meeting-cantor-warned-civil-war-katrina-trinko
The Senate passed a Violence Against Women Act bill which Levin said is horrific! Cantor threatened the House to pass the rule so they could vote on it. Only 9 R’s voted no. Levin said the bill has speech restrictions/stress and all kinds of nasties:-)
Both sides are just the same: corrupt!
Have a good evening too.
bluefox on February 27, 2013 at 9:33 PM
maybe we can get to page 35 by tomorrow …
last …
conservative tarheel on February 27, 2013 at 9:53 PM
no really … Last !
conservative tarheel on February 27, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Hmmm, I don’t know how many exclamation marks he’s up to, but I think Bmore may be along later to challenge your “Last !”.
No spoiler alert… I agreed with the Top Chef results tonight.
Goodnight Gulchers. Early happy one month anniversary.
Fallon on February 27, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Yes, I’m sure either Bmore or Mr. Kool will stop by:-) I found a couple of jpg’s but no links so far. I’ll keep searching.
We all need our own private blog!!
bluefox on February 27, 2013 at 11:14 PM
MMMCDLXXIX.
steebo77 on February 27, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Oops. Should have been MMMCCCLXXIX.
Now it’s MMMCCCLXXX.
steebo77 on February 27, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Happy One Month Anniversary to Everyone!!
Governor Palin: “It’s a good day!”
Willow & Sarah http://conservatives4palin.com/2013/02/governor-palin-its-a-good-day.html
bluefox on February 28, 2013 at 12:54 AM
Coffee’s on. Happy Anniversary!
Busy morning, be back later!
Fallon on February 28, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Thanks for the coffee, I need it!!
I’m going to be busy too until later today. Getting ready to call Eric Cantor’s office, the weasel!! Grrrr
Hope everyone has a Happy Anniversary Day here at the Gulch!!
bluefox on February 28, 2013 at 9:57 AM
…he is the best and the brightest of all the talk show people…I don’t understand people that don’t care for him.
KOOLAID2 on February 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM
…I’d remind everybody…but I don’t want the fluids gushing from in between bluegills legs or brain!
KOOLAID2 on February 28, 2013 at 1:35 PM
I’m guessing she checks in anyway. Every once in a while there’s strange stench at the Gulch and breadballs with little nibbles on the edges of them.
BTW ~ We’re Here All Along
Fallon on February 28, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Sarah with a FB post warning us that the gubmint is storing ammunition.
Right on Death Panels. Right on Ammo.
renalin on February 28, 2013 at 4:25 PM
@ Fallon
i’ve dvd’ed top chef. have you seen The Taste. brian malarkey (terrible on prior top chef imho) is on the show. ludo acts like a child. nigella is a disapointment (picks crappy cooks) and bourdain is his typlical self.
renalin on February 28, 2013 at 4:28 PM
watching the Jodi Arias trial, while working. use to listen to rush.
with all the low info voter in this country, i’m betting she eventually only gets manslaughter.
renalin on February 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Happy Anniversary!
Sarah cooked this especially for us and I’m setting up the bar. .
Opinionator on February 28, 2013 at 4:38 PM
Wow. Brought a tear of hope. Is hope still allowed?
Opinionator on February 28, 2013 at 4:45 PM
Fallon and ren – I’ve been watching all of the above contests. I was a bit sad for Brooke since she won more than any other competitor, so I felt she was a bit robbed.
The Taste is interesting as a concept but some of the personalities are definitely annoying. ;)
For foodies like me, all these shows are educational and entertaining. Anne Burrell’s Chef Wanted is on tonight. She is one of my favorites!
steebo77 – 3,380?! Impressive. I suspect we will continue to be “here all along”.
Opinionator on February 28, 2013 at 4:57 PM
Thank you! ;))) Nice anniversary present :)
Opinionator on February 28, 2013 at 5:03 PM
One of the girls who’s already been kicked off (the yoga instructor from San Francisco who burned her flatbread) was a college friend of mine.
steebo77 on February 28, 2013 at 5:10 PM
Regarding the Top Chef finale last night…
What a stupid format! It was too much like Iron Chef and you knew who had one with 15 minutes left in the show.
I’d have to say, based on the season as a whole, I was leaning toward Brooke, though Kristen is also a great chef.
steebo77 on February 28, 2013 at 5:14 PM
Might as well go for it…
3,396
steebo77 on February 28, 2013 at 5:15 PM
3,397
steebo77 on February 28, 2013 at 5:15 PM
3,398
steebo77 on February 28, 2013 at 5:15 PM
3,399
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