Sarah Palin Reportedly Quits Bus Tour Halfway Through

TPM ^ | June 22, 2011 | Jillian Rayfield

[Daffynition]

Former half-term Gov. Sarah Palin has reportedly packed in her bus tour...halfway through.

Real Clear Politics is reporting that Palin and her family have returned to Alaska from their "One Nation" bus tour, despite tentatively scheduled stops in Iowa and South Carolina.

From Scott Conroy at RCP:

Though Palin and her staff never announced a timeline for the remaining legs of her trip, aides had drafted preliminary itineraries that would have taken her through the Midwest and Southeast at some point this month. But those travel blueprints are now in limbo, RCP has learned, as Palin and her family have reverted to the friendly confines of summertime Alaska, where the skies are currently alight for over 19 hours a day and the Bristol Bay salmon fishing season is nearing its peak.

Palin's intent to visit Iowa and South Carolina, as well as one stop in New Hampshire, caused some speculation that she was starting to get serious about a run for president in 2012.

The bus tour was launched over Memorial Day weekend, and was particularly scrutinized after one event in Boston where Palin badly flubbed the story behind Paul Revere's ride.

[OldNewYork]

Call Reagan whatever you like. Just don’t misread things into what I wrote.

[proudtobeanamerican1]

Your post struck a chord with me. This makes sense to me. I have always felt that Palin had a different path to follow. Perry is definitely the media/kings of the earth pick.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

So far the reported return to Alaska seems to be unconfirmed. Has any authoritative confirmation been issued?

Bless her heart it may be wise to return to fishing Alaskan waters for salmon.

[Josephat]

I would almost guarantee you that it is not cancelled. She is flying with her prey and they make it so easy and so much fun. Next week they will have to report that she is back on her tour and she’s not using her turn signal.

[OldNewYork]

What concern are you talking about, and who are you thanking me for?

[Berlin_Freeper]

I wouldn’t want to be traveling with my family on a bus targeted by the lunatic drive-by MSM.

By their own accounts, the MSM admitted they were likely to kill the Palin family with their crazy driving.

[pgkdan]

No...Palin makes you guys look pretty damned stupid. Now go light some candles and pray to your goddess.

[John W]

Sarah on Twitter two minutes ago:

I did? Hmm, glad I have media to let me know my plans. They never cease to amaze MT “@foxheadlines Palin Ends Bus Tour http://fxn.ws/ip0mgb";

[netmilsmom]

>>I’ll defer to your longer presence here if.....<<<

Silly N00b! Do you think I give a hoot for your deference? *snicker*
Look, I’m gonna cut you a break for signing up on my birthday. Here is a hint, the election is really far away. Even Reagan didn’t declare this early. And why should she? The MSM is all over her anyway.

I’m sure you’re a really fine person, but honestly, I don’t think Sarah Palin really cares what you think either.

[trisham]

That’s right. We buy our license and have to keep it current or lose it. Besides fishing is in his blood just like every native Alaskan. I don’t care if they are Drs, lawyers or whatever. When fishing season is open, it’s the only thing that matters, it’s in the blood.

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It's one of the things that I admire most about Sarah and her family.

[gardencatz]

And what makes you think she’s quitting her tour? Just because you read it at Politico doesn’t make it true. It’s fishing season and her family has to fish that area or they lose it. It’s a valuable fishing area and to lose it would be detrimental to their family. Since their son is taking over the business it’s vital for him and his new family. At no time did she say what her timeline would be other than something about being in Iowa around the time of the movie.

Cindie

[trisham]

Todd has an equal partnar in the fisiging site, doubt if he is quiting it.

Beside, thought Todd had bequeathed his share in the site to their son Track.

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I believe that someone on this or another thread mentioned that, but that the transfer had not yet gone through.

[netmilsmom]

The kids are out of school.

OldNewYork
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[Maverick68]

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[unseen1]

this story has now been refuted by Gov Palin herself....

another PDS talking point.. shot down so sad....

I did? Hmm, glad I have media to let me know my plans. They never cease to amaze MT “@foxheadlines Palin Ends Bus Tour http://fxn.ws/ip0mgb";.

[hosepipe]

[ Someone on another thread stated that Todd is obligated to fish ]

I live there(here)... It is fishing time.. Todd does what he does..
What seems screwy to others(lower 48) seems completely logical to me..
It “IS” fishing time.. Todd has been fishing this time of year all his life.. so has Sarah..

The next two months is fishing time..

[Krodg]

She’s letting the other runners clobber each other.

[toddausauras]

Can’t wait to check out The Undefeated! Her record is going to be set straight. I predict a lot of people are going to see that film, they won’t be able to help themselves given the subject matter.

[gov_bean_ counter]

IMO, just another attempt by the MSM to attempt to force her hand. She is much more disciplined that many give her credit for being. She will do what she wants to do when she wants to do it. Media be damned.

[Two Kids' Dad]

Is July 26th the day after the deadline in Alaska for filing any new frivolous lawsuits?