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Sarah Palin To Visit Sandpoint, Too

Posted by DFO

Dec. 2, 2009 10:46 a.m. • 10 comments

Former GOP vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin is scheduled to make a stop in Sandpoint this month to promote her autobiography.The book-signing event is planned for Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Sandpoint Business & Events Center. It lasts from 6-9 p.m. Palin’s plans were confirmed Tuesday through Lynda Scott, who owns the events center with her husband, Brad. “The date and time is set,” said events center Manager Kathy Andruzak/Keith Kinnaird, Bonner County Bee. More here. H/T: Cis

Question: Although Sarah Palin remains one of the most controversial figures in the country today, should Sandpoint be proud that it’s the birth place of the first woman to run as a vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party.

10 comments on this post so far. Add yours!

Phaedrus on December 02 at 10:52 a.m.
Question: Where was Geraldine Ferraro born? Thought so.
bcnqrgd on December 02 at 11:02 a.m.
I’m proud that she helped screw up McCain’s chances!
florined on December 02 at 11:04 a.m.
The “pride” thing always bothers me. How can one take pride in something one had nothing to do with? Course, I feel the same way about people who take pride in a team. If the prideful one actually had something to do with the plays, the strategy, or even the existence of a team, maybe pride is warranted. Otherwise… So, no. Sandpointers are welcome to enjoy the historical fact, to be pleased to see someone they admire, or to get a signed copy of a gift for a conservative friend. But unless they personally had something to do with her birth or her education or her fate, where’s the pride?
Fixer on December 02 at 12:44 p.m.
They can take pride in the fact that Sarah Palin identifies with Alaska rather than Sandpoint. I feel badly for Alaska, though.
fortboise on December 02 at 1:54 p.m.
Ah, if they have nothing better to be proud about?

Let’s hope that isn’t the case.
zelda on December 02 at 3:26 p.m.
Sandpoint should be very concerned about what was in its drinking water the year Palin was spawned.
lbbnjsharpe on December 02 at 3:49 p.m.
Will she be flying in on Billy Graham’s plane while her helpers do the ground work on the Palin “bus” tour? We’ll see…
Cis on December 02 at 8:43 p.m.
The week after, everyone will forget and it will be just a memory for those who went… even tho it is only 2 miles from my house.. Nope, I am not going.. heck I wouldn’t even walk across the street to see her. Maybe take pictures of the people who do, but walk across …nah..
Escapee on December 03 at 2:13 a.m.
And now, a crash course in synonyms:

Sarah Palin = Loose Cannon.
nic on December 03 at 7:33 a.m.
Easy there, Escapee… bashing on Palin is a lot like bashing on Twilight. It’s so easy, but you’ll feel dirty later.

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