Friday, November 7, 2008

Sarah Palin: What Next?

Bleak weather and crowds of loyal supporters greeted Alaska governor Sarah Palin upon her return home to Anchorage on Wednesday. Gov. Palin's enthusiastic welcome home in Alaska mirrors the enthusiasm of McCain insiders who wished her farewell While Palin denies reports of tension between her and Senator McCain, the rumors continue.
At this point Sarah Palin might find life as Alaska's governor a bit dull. The fever for her remains hot and she should take full advantage of it. She could do a number of things that would allow her to satisfy the many republicans' insatiable desire for her.

For instance, Palin could easily jump into some stilettos and a slinky little dress and do Dancing with the Stars. While her fans may not have numbered enough to elect her veep, they may be able to keep her on Dancing with the Stars through the finale. Perhaps Todd could get on the show too, though he may be a little too lumbering to glide across the dance floor as gracefully as his wife.

I'm waiting to see the E Network or FoxNews develop a reality show around the Palins. They've got everything a reality show needs. Meet Todd: champion snowmobile racer, small business owner, and father of five. His son Track: good looking, 18 year-old, serving in the military. The three girls: Bristol, an unwed, pregnant, teenager; sisters Willow, 14, and Piper, 7. And let's not forget baby Trig, the "special needs" child she spoke about often on the campaign. And of course Sarah Palin, herself, the outspoken, oil-hungry, hockey mom who may be credited for being the dead weight that sunk McCain's political career in favor of forwarding her own.

To recap: the family has a retarded baby, a solider, a snowmobile racer, a pregnant kid, and a mother who should never be a heartbeat away from the presidency. The show could be a gentle mix of "The Kardashians," (self absorbed, stupid and fashion obsessed), "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" (a pretty hick, prone to swearing and tantrums), and "The Osbornes" (teen rebellion, befuddled parenting and incoherence). I like it. Where's Fox's development department when they're needed.

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