[Vision2020] Sarah Palin to join Fox News

[Kenneth Marcy]

From the Washington Post, by Howard Kurtz:

Sarah Palin, who has been broadcasting her political views on her 
Facebook page, has just acquired a far more potent media megaphone.

By joining Fox News in a deal announced Monday, the former Republican 
vice presidential nominee gains instant access to an audience that 
gives Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly the highest ratings 
in cable news -- and a clear boost if she attempts another run for 
national office.

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"This gives her a platform she can use to stay relevant, to stay in 
the public eye and to flush out some of her policy positions," said 
Republican strategist Todd Harris, who once worked for Palin's 2008 
running mate, John McCain. "To the degree it gives her a direct line 
to the kinds of people who vote in Republican primaries, it does give 
her an advantage."

Out-of-work politicians are increasingly using television and radio to 
stay on the political radar and keep their options open, which is one 
reason that former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, an also-ran in 
the 2008 White House race and possible 2012 contender, is now hosting 
a weekend show, also on Fox.

The former Alaska governor will appear as a pundit on various Fox 
shows, beginning Tuesday on "The O'Reilly Factor," and host an 
occasional series that was already in the works, "Real American 
Stories," which will examine inspirational tales involving ordinary 
citizens who have suffered setbacks. Palin has used similar language 
in speeches, and apologized during the presidential campaign for 
referring to small towns as "the real America" and the "pro-America 
areas of this great nation."

Palin said in a statement that she is "thrilled" to be joining Fox, 
adding, "It's wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and 
balanced news."