Governor Palin 4 President

Louise Radnofsky from The Wall Street Journal was nice enough to provide several highlights of the new book: Sarah From Alaska.  I posted a few of them:

— Getting the news from Fox: Sarah Palin learned from Fox News that she and John McCain wouldn’t win last year’s presidential election. When she heard anchor Brit Hume announce that Barack Obama had won Ohio, “Palin swallowed a mouthful of air. ‘Oh, well, that’s it,’ she said.”

— No concession on the concession: Palin wanted to give a concession speech, but that was nixed by McCain and his aides. It had been written by former Bush speechwriter Matthew Scully, and would have had her say, “when a black citizen prepares to fill the office of Washington and Lincoln, that is a shining moment in our history that can be lost on no one.” And Palin would have offered her own lavish praise for Obama and his “beautiful family,” McCain and the “honor of a lifetime” that he had given her, and a shout-out to a boy with Down syndrome who she had met on the campaign trail. McCain and his staff were adamantly opposed, though the authors offer no real explanation beyond the general friction between the McCain and Palin camps by the end of the campaign.

— The awkward goodbye with McCain: McCain and Palin parted ways that night after she saw him getting into a Chevy Suburban outside the Arizona hotel where the campaign had gathered on election night. The conversation went like this: “‘John? Is that you?’ Palin asked. Cindy [McCain] was already in the car, and the senator had just given a final hug to his press secretary and personal aide, Brooke Buchanan. He spun around. ‘Oh, hey. How are you, Sarah?’ ‘Are you leaving?’ ‘Yup, we’re out of here.’ Palin paused. ‘Okay, well, good night.’ ‘Yes, good night. We’re headed back to the house.’ The now former running mates exchanged final pat-on-the-back hugs and a muffled thank you or two.”

– The really awkward part: After the McCains had left, Palin wanted to take pictures with her family on the hotel ballroom stage, though a lot of TV crews were still filming. McCain staffers got wind of it and freaked out, thinking Palin was going to give her concession speech after all. After a round of frantic telephone calls, instructions filtered down from McCain campaign manager Steve Schmidt to turn the lights down. Palin stayed posing on the stage anyway, prompting senior McCain staffer Carla Eudy to tell Palin aide Jason Recher: “You never had control of her. Get control of her! Get her ass off stage!” Recher’s response? “The campaign ended tonight, and so did you.”

Full Article At:

Book Report: Sarah From Alaska

No stops are planned in Seattle, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and other major cities and book-buying communities that are standard for authors on the road, but where the voters tend to be Democrats.

Beyond a Nov. 16 television interview with Oprah Winfrey, nothing is scheduled for Chicago. New York will feature media appearances only. Instead, the itinerary for Palin, whose "Going Rogue" comes out Nov. 17, includes Noblesville, Ind.; Washington, Pa.; and Rochester, N.Y.

Mall of America, MN Dec 7th

Rochester, NY Nov 21 7PM

Cincinnati, OH

Columbus, OH

Roanoke, VA Nov 22

Orlando, FL

Albuquerque, NM

When we think of Thanksgiving Day, along with memories of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, we evoke visions of the Pilgrims. The original Pilgrims came to this country seeking religious freedom and freedom to live their lives as they chose. Today's Pilgrims, appearing at Town Halls and Tea Parties, are much like our ancestors; we too want to be free from government intrusion into all aspects of our lives. We want to live our lives as we choose. The theme for this issue of the Team Sarah Conservative Voice (TSCV) is Today's Pilgrims, Citizens Seeking Liberty, a testimonial to the awakening of the American public in these troubled times. 

Along with thousands and thousands of Today's Pilgrims, many Team Sarah members attended the biggest rally ever held in our country – the 9.12 Taxpayer March on D.C. This issue features a Special Report with images and thoughts on the March from Team Sarah members who attended the rally. If you weren't able to get to Washington this September, I think after reading about Team Sarah member's recollections of the march, you may feel like you were there also. 

In this issue of TSCV, we also have two contrasting featured articles: one is from the sage perspective of how we got to this point in American history; the other is from a contemporary viewpoint on how we can be silent no longer. Along with these thought-provoking articles, our writers have penned some very stimulating columns on topics such as conservatism, religion, and of course, our favorite subject of all, Sarah Palin. 

Many writers, editors, and designers contributed to this issue; thank you all! After seeing how Team Sarah members are involved in restoring America to its founding principles, perhaps you too will be inspired to join Today's Pilgrims and get involved in the struggle to take back our country. You can attend a rally or meet with your elected representatives and let them know you want to be free – you can speak out just like our ancestors, the original Pilgrims, did way back when. 

Team Sarah Newsletter Links: 

Feature Articles 

The Rise of the Progressive Party By Charles Keith  

Silent No More By Thomas S. Schmitz 

Featured Member 

Meet Jean MacAllister By Jane B. 

Special Report Team Sarah Members at the 9.12 March on D. C. By Lowell Hunt Columns 

Keeping Up With Governor Palin By Ron DeVito 

In Defense of Sarah: Thanksgiving, Then and Now By Mario J. Borgatti 

Reflections of a Conservative: Pilgrim’s Promise: America’s Brand of Freedom By Chris B. 

“Going Rogue” publisher HarperCollins is working hard to schedule book signings across the nation, and we’ll be announcing the locations in the next day or two. I’ve decided to travel to cities outside of the typical book tour venues, and I hope to cover as much of the country as I can. 

We’re in the process of arranging interviews with local and national media. An interview with Oprah Winfrey is already scheduled, and I’m also hoping to have the opportunity to talk with Bill O’Reilly, Barbara Walters, Sean Hannity, Greta Van Susteren, Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, Laura Ingraham, Dennis Miller, Tammy Bruce, and others, including local Alaska personalities Bob & Mark and Eddie Burke. (Variety is the spice of life!) 

Can’t wait to hit the road. Can’t wait to see you!