Exploring Sarah Palin’s Debut Week on Fox News

OK, I’ll admit it, when I first got the news that Sarah Palin was signing onwith Fox News to be a commentator and analyst, I was kind of like…huh(?), but that faded fast. Like many, it came at me from out of the blue, and I follow Sarah pretty closely.

Also, like many, I was concerned about the other efforts she has going on: Things like giving speeches, campaigning for Conservatives, doing charity work, and smacking Barack Obama upside the head on a regular basis. You know, saving the world stuff!

Of course, after the few minutes it took for all of this to sink in, and for me to process it all, I realized that this was, after all, Sarah Palin, the ultimate multi-tasker. Sarah Palin, the woman who is known to have a Blackberry in each hand, and her beautiful son Trig in her arms, all the while being briefed on something else. This is Sarah Palin, who reportedly has a photographic memory, and likes her briefings rapid fire!

The Fox News gig may be the easiest, least taxing job she’ll have!

My second thoughts went to the Great Ronald Reagan, my political hero, and well, one of Sarah’s, as well. Once again, one sees Sarah as nothing less than Reaganesque with this move.

Sarah’s life really does parallel Reagan’s in many ways:

Both grew up in small towns in modest surroundings.

Both played sports and played them well. Reagan played football, Sarah is a championship winning basketball player, and now a competitive runner.

Both went to small, “no name” colleges. And yes, as the left points out, Sarah went to several. Took her 5 years to get her 4 year degree in journalism. That sort of thing is rather common in America, among those who work their way through college, and pay for it all with the sweat of their brow.

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Ever wonder why people become members of the Republican Party? Ever wonder why your neighbor spends hours helping the Party? Every wonder what you should tell your friends when they ask you, “Why are you a Republican?” Here’s your answer…. I Am a Republican Because . . .

• I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
• I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
• I believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
• I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
• I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
• I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is the government closest to the people.
• I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
• I believe Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
• Finally, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.

- Haley Barbour, former Republican National Committee Chairman, c. November 1994