Whats Next For Palin?

Just when you think we might get a break from our daily dose of Sarah Palin mania, she just can’t seem to stay out of the headlines, or the media can not leave her out of them. A few weeks ago it was a feud with David Letterman and now comes her surprise decision to quit as governor of Alaska. Many Alaskans are voicing their disappointment over her decision and branding her a quitter, but Palin has no doubt got her eye on running in 2012. Oddsmakers currently have her near the top for odds of winning the republican nomination.

I do not believe if she was elected by republicans she would have any chance of winning the presidency in 2012. Though her supporters are a strong base they are not demographically large enough and her chances of capturing the middle are slim and none. Her nomination would cause even moderates to switch sides or stay home on election day. Running as VP again is also out of the question.

Once you become a running joke on Saturday Night Live and late night TV, history has shown that its impossible to rebuild a tarnished career and reputation whether deserved or not. Witness the demise of Whats Next For Palin?career in 4 seconds over not being able to spell potato.

A more successful spot for Sarah Palin would be as a TV host (Fox News are you listening) were she always seems to draw great ratings both from her loyal base and those who just can’t stop looking at wreck on the side of the road as they pass. The best chance in 2012 would be Mitt Romney running as a fiscal conservative (minus the word maverick) knowing what this Obama spending spree is going to do after the party is over and the hang over kicks in. Perhaps a Romney Presidency would have some role for a Sarah Palin if she doesn’t burn to many bridges during her failed run at the republican nomination but either way do not expect her to fade off into the beautiful Alaskan sunset.