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Palin: Media Gives Kennedy Free Pass

Social status made for her own tough ride, says ex-candidate, also ripping Fey, Couric

By Drew Nelles| Posted Jan 8, 09 3:00 PM CST|

(Newser) – Sarah Palin says the media is lobbing softballs at Caroline Kennedy because of the would-be New York senator’s class status, Politico reports. The Republican governor of Alaska speculates that “there is a class issue here also that was such a factor in the scrutiny of my candidacy,” which hasn’t arisen during the Kennedy scion’s efforts at appointment.

Palin’s remarks, released in online clips from the upcoming conservative documentary Media Malpractice, also take aim at TV personalities for “exploiting” the governor during last year’s presidential campaign. “I did see that Tina Fey was named entertainer of the year and Katie Couric’s ratings have risen,” Palin said, adding that her Couric interviews “were not portrayed as accurately as they could have, should have, been.”

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In this Oct. 2, 2008 file photo, Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin winks as she speaks during the vice presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite/FILE)

Tina Fey portrays Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, left, and Amy Poehler portrays CBS news correspondent Katie Couric in a scene from NBC's Saturday Night Live. (AP Photo/NBC, Dana Edelson)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she faced disproportionate media scrutiny during the campaign because of her social class. (AP Photo)

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In an interview for the forthcoming documentary Media Malpractice Governor Sarah Palin, for the first time at length, takes on the media coverage of her and the 2008 campaign. (talktozig)

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I’ve been interested to see how Caroline Kennedy will be handled and if she will be handled with kid gloves or if she will be under such a microscope. - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

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jaguarj
Jan 10, 09 2:19 PM CST

They just do it to get a rise out of you ass hole..daisy dancin idiot. See you used the 2 of the 3 words ya know. VIVA AND COMMIE..YOU FORGOT TRAITOR. SO SAD!!!!!

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Caps
Jan 8, 09 3:03 PM CST

Well who is to blame? You were speaking when the camera was rolling. John McCain which I have alot of respect for lost this election simply because you didn't know when to keep your mouth closed. Reply

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lrm
Jan 8, 09 3:06 PM CST

I don't think she's excusing herself as much as she's saying that the media treat Caroline differently. And she is right on about the class issue. Elites - who really control the media - hate the working class

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Shannonals
Jan 8, 09 3:36 PM CST

Has the media treated the two women differently, yes, however it should be noted that Gov Palin did everything in her power to avoid the media after she was announced as the GOP VP, which caused the media to go after her when she made herself available. As for her being, "exploited", by tv personalities, she needs to grow up, she's in the public eye, a choice she made. Reply

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LarryG
Jan 8, 09 3:48 PM CST

Who cares what this BIMBO says anyway,,,Sarah,,,GO AWAY!!!! Reply

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inky
Jan 8, 09 4:54 PM CST

Let's see...an educated, erudite constitutional law professor is MAYBE in the running for a two-year Senate stint. Meanwhile, back in Alaska, a backwoods whack job who was dangerously close to the second highest office in the land is complaining SHE didn't get a fair shot? Puh-leese. Reply

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sache
Jan 8, 09 4:55 PM CST

Who are these Elites that supposedly control the media? Is this Elite label a new catch phrase by the ultra right to describe people who hold a different opinion , other than a rightist one. I did not hear Palin or her supporters complaining when the ultra right media was lobbing soft ball questions to her. She nor they have room to complain. When she was finally interviewed by a non butt kisser the country got a chance to hear the real Sarah and how unqualified she was for the office she sought.This women needs to give her mouth and our ears a rest. Reply

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Newser001
Jan 8, 09 5:12 PM CST

Neither are/were qualified; Plain wasn't VP material, never was - Kennedy is trying to live off her late father's name AND coattails - both ladies clueless, unqualified, unfit. In this present crisis, those requiring on the job training, need NOT apply. Reply

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Caps
Jan 8, 09 7:49 PM CST

corona-king you have alot of hate. Try and relax and let go of your anger. Life is to short to have this kind of anger to deal with. I don't beleive your nor I can do anything to help the new administration. So let go and relax before you have a fart-attack. Reply

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vwright1
Jan 8, 09 9:16 PM CST

Who cares? Reply

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infidel
Jan 8, 09 11:32 PM CST

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AdamoGiovane
Jan 9, 09 3:58 AM CST

LOL. Beat me, you know, to it! Bet Saturday Night Live won't mock the Kennedy's or Mrs Schlossberg about her, you know, sly mind, you know thinking in a panicky way, in case, you know she says something, you know, political suicidal that would expose her as the elitist she is.

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wwwonderer
Jan 9, 09 12:24 PM CST

infidel --> the scariest thing about Sarah Palin is the thought of her running parts of America. YES!!!! It scares the ever-lovin' p*ss out of me. Cookoo King --> whenever the "Secretary of Hunting" is selected or "The Minister of $90,000 Hair & Make Up" needs selection, I'm sure she'll be the best "real American" candidate. When dealing with foreign and domestic policy, I would prefer the leaders of this nation LEAVE THE FIREARMS AT HOME, IT WILL ONLY MAKE THINGS WORSE!!! Hey, what's the difference between a pit bull and a hockey... er, um, I mean, what's the difference between a wild life animal and an antagonistic militant? Wild life animals don't shoot back or blown themselves up, or otherwise go on the attack! AdamoGiovane --> SNL NEVER attacks liberals or anyone with major slips of the tongue. Like When Darrell Hammond explains what Bill Clinton's definition of the word "is" is. Or when Eddie Murphy spoofs Jesse Jackson with his song "Help Me Hymie Town" (not sure of the spelling as I've never written hymie). Or when they spoof Joe Biden on his speeches given THIS PAST ELECTION CYCLE, not sure of the actor. And they are considered the main-stream, liberal media, correct? Now let's look at who Rush Limbaugh criticizes; I assume he would NOT be considered in the liberal media everyone talks about. He criticizes Colin Powell --one of the FEW credible voices of the Bush era, even though he only stayed around for one term, he's a smart man-- for NOT endorsing McCain. You know he only endorsed Obama because he was black. **roll eyes** Come one. If you say it enough you MAY start to believe it.

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Ryan
Jan 8, 09 11:43 PM CST

You know infidel your right you know I mean she is the real deal you know actually has values you can believe in you know and stand up for them you know unlike Caroline Schlossberg you know must be nice to have you only qualification be your old last name you know Reply

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AdamoGiovane
Jan 9, 09 4:03 AM CST

I hadn't really liked Sarah's crowd of older white men that got all excited (well and sexually too if they could still get it up!) over her, but I don't like elitist do-nothings like Caroline, who's grandfather and father were pivotal in the east coast Mob rings that screwed everything up in the U.S., either. For the first time I can actually agree with her point - especially about the kid gloves. Just goes to show that the media are so obvious in promoting those that protect and nurture them. Or they have so much power that even a Kennedy knows not to annoy the media and crack down on their low standards. Reply

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1CraftyRN
Jan 9, 09 6:15 AM CST

Oh please just go away! Go moose hunting...go join your daughter's future in-laws in their recreational activities. In plain words GO AWAY. Caroline Kennedy has class, something Sarah Palin will never have & so what if everyone says she(CK) is not qualified. She has more smarts then Sarah Palin has in the tip of her little finger. Palin really needs to have a cork shoved in her mouth! Reply

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lrm
Jan 9, 09 10:02 AM CST

If she's so smart, why does she sound like an effing moron every time she speaks. Bush went to Yale, you know, and we all know how "smart" he is. Not! CK is a joke and all this talk about how she has "class" just proves Palin's point!!

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cornelison
Jan 9, 09 6:32 AM CST

Is it easier to lie if a person uses run-on sentences? How did she get into college? Is this the new trend in English? Do the children of the "far right" learn "folksy" English in high school & college? Reply

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Caps
Jan 9, 09 10:02 AM CST

Beats me, but it did take a long time for her to get her degree...Not 4 years, so does that tell us anything? Reply

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Caps
Jan 10, 09 5:15 PM CST

Corona-the dry nuts get all excited when Sarah Palin name is mentioned. Reply

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Katie Couric • Tina Fey • Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg • class divide • media bias • media coverage • Sarah Palin

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