Maryline Blackburn

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- As Alaska was getting ready to celebrate Independence Day, then-Gov. Sarah Palin made an announcement that shocked the state. On July 3 at her home in Wasilla, Gov. Sarah Palin held a press conference in her backyard where she ...  

The title of this post comes from remarks by Lt Gen. Honore at a press conference following hurricane Rita in 2005, when he was admonishing the press work with him cooperatively to communicate accurate information to the public for a change. It kind of sums up my view of NBC. This morning brought another example, when Andrea Mitchell was on a panel on Meet the Press spouting unfounded opinions about a vast array of issues. Here's one that...  

Hmmm . . . not sure what to make of this, but the Anchorage Daily News is reporting that, contrary to what's been buzzing around the rumor mill, Sarah Palin is not being investigated by the FBI:An FBI spokesman took the unusual step today of declaring that Gov. Sarah Palin is not under investigation, an announcement prompted by rumors to the contrary on many web sites. “We are not investigating her,” said FBI spokesman Eric Gonzalez. “Normally...  

Last year's vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, has clearly become one of the winningest veep losers. At least among Republicans. Palin is the runaway winner when Republicans were asked by Gallup this month to name the living woman ...  

Here is video of Sen. John McCain on Fox News Sunday today where he was asked what he thought about Gov. Sarah Palin having worn a "visor" with McCain's name on it that she had "blacked out" so no one could see the name. Palin said she did so because she was trying to be more incognito and thought it would keep her from being recognized during her vacation in Hawaii. McCain laughed it off and said he believes Palin, and that it is silly to...  

Here is audio of Gov. Sarah Palin talking to Laura Ingraham, where she was asked if she would be willing to debate Al Gore about Global Warming (Climate Change). Palin said she doubts Al Gore would "want to lower himself to my level to debate little ol' Sarah Palin from Wasilla." . . . (AUDIO)  

Here is video of MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell today talking with Politico's Jonathan Martin about Gov. Sarah Palin's remarks yesterday that President Obama's Birth Certificate is "fair game" as an issue. Martin said Palin tried to "walk back" her comments today by making a post on her Facebook at 1:00 AM in which she said she has never questioned President Obama's Birth Certificate. Martin seems to think Palin made the comments because she knew she...  

Here is a video report on Gov. Sarah Palin's speech at College of the Ozarks last night. In a 50 minute address, Palin "blasted the mainstream media." She also slammed the economic stimulus package. The report talks to those who attended the closed event and got their impressions on her speech. She also blasted the Obama Administration for the constant criticism of the debt left by the Bush Administration, particularly in light of the runaway...  

A former journalist and aide to ex-Gov. Sarah Palin has been nominated by President Obama to be federal coordinator for the Alaska natural gas pipeline project. Larry Persily has worked on oil and gas issues for three Alaska governors and the Alaska... Alaska - Sarah Palin - United States - Pipeline transport - Natural gas  

Here is audio of Gov. Sarah Palin in an interview yesterday with Mark Levin saying that her Leftist critics, who as Levin described it - "hang on her every word" - should go "get a life." Levin was making the point that as much as the Left tries to dismiss Palin as inconsequential, they turn around and "stalk her Facebook" and are ready to attack her every word. . . . (VIDEO)  

Here is video in two parts of Gov. Sarah Palin being interviewed by Barbara Walters for Good Morning America. Walters asked Palin if she wants to be President. Palin said that is "not on my radar screen right now." She said she has been receiving many offers, but would not say if she has been offered a talk show. She did say she has been offered at reality show, which she turned down. In the video, Palin also rates Barack Obama on a Scale of 1...  

Here is video of Gayle King - editor at large of O Magazine - talking with the Morning Joe crew about Gov. Sarah Palin's interview with Oprah Winfrey. She said Palin comes across incredibly well with an audience, and is "very likeable." She said Palin was "very magnanimous" toward Levi Johnston, the father of her grandchild who is now making a career out of trashing her. In general, King seemed very impressed with Palin in the interview...  

Here is video of Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour on Meet the Press today where he was asked what he thought about Gov. Sarah Palin. Barbour said "I like her - don't always agree with her, but I like her." He said Palin has "something to offer." Barbour refused to say whether he thought Palin could be President. He said no one needs to be talking about that right now. Barbour said that now, every Republican should be focused on "winning in 2010...  

Former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin on Wednesday did not rule out running for president alongside Fox News host Glenn Beck in 2012. Palin was asked during an interview with Fox News’s “Fox & Friends” about the chances that she “would run on a ticket with Fox’s own Glenn Beck,” as the conservative outlet Newsmax reported might be a possibility in 2012. “I saw that, I saw that; he probably got a kick out of that,” Palin said. “It was just a hoot...  

From Hotline OnCall: FL Gov. Charlie Crist (R) -- under fire from conservatives for his famous embrace with Pres. Obama at a Feb. event in support of the stimulus package -- would not embrace ex-AK Gov. Sarah Palin (R) today,...