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5 Goals for Sarah Palin's Book Tour

By Caroline Miller,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 14, 2009 8:01 AM CST
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(Newser) – Sarah Palin's book is already a sensation, and she hasn't even appeared on Oprah's couch yet. No question it will sell, but what other purposes might it serve for the self-styled rogue Republican, Andy Barr wonders in Politico. Herewith, his benchmarks to measure the book tour and media frenzy:

  • Build her base: Shunning the big cities, and even the early-primary states, Palin is heading straight for Palin Country—places like Fort Wayne, Ind., and Birmingham, Ala.—to reconnect with supporters and nurture their "their powerful emotional connection to her."

  • Get even: The desire to settle scores with the McCain campaign seems to have trumped conventional wisdom that it's stupid to "bring yourself down to the level of staffers."
  • Stiff the media: Other than Barbara Walters, the mainstream media won't be getting a piece of the action.
  • Put the GOP on notice: Every mobbed Barnes & Noble talk will serve as a reminder that she can't be ignored—or controlled.
  • Look serious: She'll be trying to undo the damage wrought by Katie Couric, her early retirement and her (speaking of out-of-control) daughter's boyfriend.

In this photo taken Nov. 11, 2009, by Harpo Productions, Oprah Winfrey poses with Sarah Palin and her daughters, Willow, right, and Piper, left, during the taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
In this photo taken Nov. 11, 2009, by Harpo Productions, Oprah Winfrey poses with Sarah Palin and her daughters, Willow, right, and Piper, left, during the taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."   (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, Inc., George Burns)
In this photo released by ABC, Sarah Palin poses with ABC's Barbara Walters, at a New York City hotel, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
In this photo released by ABC, Sarah Palin poses with ABC's Barbara Walters, at a New York City hotel, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.   (AP Photo/ABC, Steve Fenn)
In this book cover image released by Harper, Going Rogue: An American Life, by Sarah Palin, is shown.
In this book cover image released by Harper, "Going Rogue: An American Life," by Sarah Palin, is shown.   (AP Photo/Harper)
In this photo released by ABC, Barbara Walters is seen during an interview with Sarah Palin and her daughters Piper, center left, and Willow Palin, at a New York City hotel, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
In this photo released by ABC, Barbara Walters is seen during an interview with Sarah Palin and her daughters Piper, center left, and Willow Palin, at a New York City hotel, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.   (AP Photo/ABC, Steve Fenn)
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Face-Of-RNC
Nov 24, 2009 5:37 AM CST
Now you're just blathering.
fiestygirl
Nov 20, 2009 2:05 AM CST
Face -Of-RNC, I find any discussion with you hilarious as you simply like to argue. I am sure you are a joy in your circle of pals. I tend to have friends of many views and from many backgrounds ranging from both ethnic, religious and political. Our conversations are enlightening and informative. Your responses are rather bland if not dull. Enjoy your life. Mine is great. Luvs ur makeup...clowns are DA BOMB!!!
Face-Of-RNC
Nov 18, 2009 4:45 AM CST
"I have discovered that Islam and Liberals have one thing in common...CONVERT OR DIE." I didn't read anything into what you wrote above.

 
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