With Sarah Palin’s tenure as governor of Alaska coming to a self-determined close, there’s one group facing some major change: the bloggers. Palin — the object of their attention for the past 11 months, the person who gave them unfathomable readerships and platforms — is departing the local Alaska scene. And the occasion will be marked by many. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Palin could learn a thing or two from her (equally bored and lying) fanclub about fighting back -- the REAL reason she wasn't ready for the big show. Not quite sure if Libit ever really proves his thesis that the bloggers are hurt by her exit. Most of them seem to be set up by association. And, to be far too long-winded(as journonerds tend to be where Palin is concerned), you know I have to take issue with the idea that the blogs moved Palin to the tip of Steve Schimdt's tongue. During the campaign, the New Yorker told us we have Bill Kristol to thank for that.
