Talking Points Memo surpassed themselves with their reporting today. The always superb website alerted us to the new trend among right-wing pundits who say that the White House would be a step down for Sarah Palin. They do quote spoilsports like David Frum that this type of lunacy ranks with Palin's reason for resigning her post as Governor to have a greater influence on change.
Matt Drudge's old sidekick Andrew Breibart talked to CQ magazine saying that Palin would be unstoppable if she didn't get bogged down by being President. After all, the office has been so tarnished by George W and Barack Obama (my intrusion). Andrew says "I think the presidency is beneath her." "It would be my goal for Palin to become Oprah and be the ultimate kingmaker for twenty-odd years." Personally, I think she should be adopted by the Koch Brothers.
Ann Coulter, who is always good for a laugh, says," I think it would be a step down for her. She's huge. She has enormous power." Coulter claims that Palin has nore influence than a President does. I guess so does Lady Gaga and she's more talented.
Apparently, National Review's Kathryn Lopez agrees with Breibart and declares, "culture is where it's at." Doesn't culture demand an ability to read? Just wondering. I didn't even get to the issue of taste and style.
TPM suggests this talk is more conservative spin to get the Right off the hook in their support for Palin and to frame the issue so that Palin has a high-minded way not to run for President. I don't think so. I honestly believe these people really see the culture wars as being the be all and end all of their once powerful movement. If you don't believe in government, why aspire to lead it?
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