Palin is 'Going Rogue' all over again on American book tour
Friday November 20 2009
They had been waiting for more than 24 hours -- camped out on the pavements in a frigid Michigan chill. Stepping off her bus, in four-inch heels, black skirt and red blazer, came their heroine -- clutching baby Trig.
A roar went up, acclaiming the woman they passionately believe is going to save America.
"Alaska and Michigan have so much in common -- the huntin', the fishin' and the hockey mums!" she declared to chants of "Sarah! Sarah!" and "USA! USA!" as she went on to pay homage to "just the hardworking patriotic Americans who are here".
It was like 2008 had never ended. The first event of Sarah Palin's 14-state, book-signing tour had all the trappings of a political campaign: veteran White House handlers, a security detail, VIP invitations to local conservative activists, except this time, the former Alaska Governor is nobody's running-mate.
She tries to settle many scores in her autobiography, Going Rogue, and has scathing criticism for two aides to Mr McCain in particular. They have called the book a work of fiction. Yet the renewed warfare has only convinced her supporters of the righteousness of her cause. (©, The Times, London)
- Tim Reid in Grand Rapids
Irish Independent
