Sarah Palin was on Jay Leno tonight, taking a turn doing a comedy political monologue. The jokes weren’t great, but Palin kept the audience, because she was a good sport about it and seemed to be having fun. Casually dressed in jeans, black pumps and a fitted black jacket with a plunging, but tasteful neckline, Palin did herself some good, poking fun and laughing with Leno. Mrs. Palin also announcing she’ll be speaking at the NRA convention.
Mitt Romney was on Dave playing the role of wonk, though he didn’t let a good opportunity for a line pass him by. Romney was relaxed and on point promoting his book, talking about the economy, explaining why the Tea Partiers will help Republicans, while looking presidential in a blue suit. Different league than Palin, but he knows she’s got a formidable fan base, taking a moment to remind Dave, while also making sure he sent a nod of respect Palin’s way.
Asked about potential rival Sarah Palin, Romney called her “terrific” and added, “she’s got energy, passion.” He then urged Letterman to “be careful what you say about her by the way,” a reference to the feud between the two kicked off by Letterman’s comments about Palin’s daughter. Letterman grinned and nodded, saying, “I’ve had my…,” before trailing off as the audience began laughing.
Responded Romney: “She has a rifle, you know.”
Earlier yesterday, Romney sparred with Joy Behar, who made the comment that I’ve expected to hear from women, that Romney (and Scott Brown) were “both hunky.” File it under political anecdote, while remembering that factor didn’t hurt JFK at all (not saying Romney equal JFK, but you catch my drift).
Fun was had by all. It’s starting awfully early.
OMG Taylor…It’s starting faaaaaar to early. I’m still from the twist and turns of the 08 elections….
Still recovering that is.
Sarah Palin is “interesting”.
Soooory, but so is Pamela Anderson (now added to Dancing with the Stars).
So Okay – Let’s allow Pam Anderson to RUN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY (because she’s sexy and ‘interesting’).
What – are you out of your minds? Despite the 8 years with the clown GW in place, I would assume being a leader ‘of the entire world’ would require a certain level of “intelligence”.
One method of judging intellect most people would agree with is the simple concept of “intellectual curiosity“.
Her family, her friends, and everyone who knows her agrees on this point _
Sarah Palin has None.
I apologize – but this is simply this frustrating __
Sarah Palin 2012 !!
Carrie Prejean VP !
Nicole Ritchie – Sec. Of State
Paris Hilton – Sec. of Defense
Lindsey Lohan – Sec. of Education
America finally gets the government it deserves.
Sarah Palin is a buffoon. A paid dancing bear. In those roles she towers above all others. Peace
No kidding, dafederalist, but it has begun.
Cut back on the caffeine, pm, or you’ll never survive.
You still have to contend w the people who are not convenced the Smart Set has done any better.
If Palin weren’t a threat it’s doubtful you’d get so nuts. But if you think your current argument is a winner you didn’t learn anything from Bush x 2.
pmichael says:
03 March 2010 at 3:17 am
“…I would assume being a leader ‘of the entire world’ would require a certain level of “intelligence”.”
Unfortunately, as W proved convincingly, the requirements for leading the entire world may have little in common with what it takes to get elected. Emotion plays a much bigger role than I like in the way our elections actually work. Don’t write off Sarah Palin — she will have a profound impact over the next couple of years, and we need to take her seriously enough to keep her from winning.