Well it has been a helluva ride for the Republican Party, as its right-wing base searches for anyone but the passionless and, by American standards, centrist mainstream candidate Mitt Romney.
Sarah Palin
No Palin for president
Former Alaska governor — and Republican vice-presidential nominee — Sarah Palin has announced she will not run for president in the 2012 campaign, as she says she’ll have more impact from outside the race.
Drugs, adultery and bulimia: a damning Palinography
Author Joe McGinniss’s new Sarah Palin biography is a gossipy account of Palin’s life littered with scandals, writes Lloyd Grove.
Sarah Palin plays the ol’ waiting game
Staying out of the formal race does not appear to be doing Sarah Palin any harm in her efforts to become the Republican Party presidential nominee. She is currently the third most popular choice, writes Richard Farmer.
Political snippets: A simple solution for Tony Abbott
I don’t understand the suggestion by some commentators that Labor has presented Tony Abbott with a difficult decision over legislation designed to overturn the recent High Court decision on asylum seekers.
Rick Perry: can the south rise again?
Now, for perhaps the first time since George Wallace in 1968, a true son of the Confederacy is in the running for the presidency.
Republican money follows Mitt Romney
Presidential campaigns are an expensive business, even in the early stages when serious candidates are trying to establish nationwide organisations.
Undefeated or Undecided? Palin’s political strip tease continues
At the launch of the upcoming pro-Sarah Palin doco The Undefeated, which focuses on her time as governor of Alaska, Palin once again said she remains undecided about a Presidential run despite claims to the contrary, writes Shushannah Walshe.
Guy Rundle: Mamet joins the freakoid sideshow for all the Right reasons
There are, God knows, few enough opportunities to feel the old thrill — Christopher Hitchens, punching his weight, on your side. So it’s worth checking out his New York Times review of the new book by playwright David Mamet.
Rundle on the GOP race: Coke or Pepsi, Palin or bust
Seven candidates for the Republican nomination for president assembled for the first debate in New Hampshire. But the most visible candidate — Sarah Palin — wasn’t there. And the rest were reduced to jokes.
Video of the Day: From the desk of Donald
Donald Trump and his Republican pal Sarah Palin caught up for pizza and performed a major New Yorker faux pas. Shock horror: they ate it with knives and forks! Donald takes to YouTube to explain his poor behaviour and also why he doesn’t eat the crusts…
Guy Rundle: Palin goes double rogue
The return of the irrepressible Sarah Palin has sent a thrill through the hard right, and a shudder through any Republican interested in winning in 2012.
Guy Rundle: Birtherism bound for half-remembered dance craze status
Clearly the White House would have liked the birther issue to run on right to the edge of the primary season.
Dear Trig-truthers, stop peering into Palin’s private parts
Believers in “Trig birtherism” argue that Sarah Palin did not give birth to her son Trig three years ago, despite evidence to the contrary. They should stop debating the issue of her womb and start criticizing her policies, says Megan Carpentier.
Media briefs: Wooley’s ad spruik … Nine’s royal exclusive …
Sun shines on 60 Minutes reporter … Hair-raising Nine blooper … Nine exclusive: royal wedding … Snearing at Sarah from the UK … Front page of the Day …
Sarah Palin for Prez: will she or won’t she?
Sarah Palin has made noises about running for Presidency in 2012, even though the number of her staff is shrinking and she’s made no obvious plays. Just what is Palin up to? asks Jon Ward.
Political snippets: Move to the centre but not past it
I am a firm believer that a successful political leader moves to occupy the centre ground of public opinion on any issue.
Wasilla or the White House?
Slate put together a brilliant Palin-o-meter, tracking the “will she, won’t she” rumours of whether or not Sarah Palin will run a 2012 Presidential Campaign. Current stats: 51% chance Palin will go for it.
Sarah Palin hires new chief of staff
Former Bob Dole adviser Michael Glassner has been recruited as Sarah Palin’s new chief of staff. The addition of the cool-under-pressure Glassner suggests Palin’s team recognised it wasn’t functioning properly, says Shushannah Walshe.
Crikey Says: Wivenhoe has done its job — and well
Crikey readers have their say.
The social significance of the Arizona massacre
We are now seeing a concerted attempt to obscure and confuse the meaning of the terrorist act that took place in Tucson, Arizona.
