GOP committees dump Palin as keynote speaker for big fundraiser?

[Right Wing]

Remember this? She was in, then she wasn’t in, now she’s out. The official word from the congressional committees is that she had to decline due to “gubernatorial responsibilities in Alaska,” but sources tell Politico that the dithering by her staff forced them to pull the plug as the deadline approached:

Palin’s withdrawal is her latest public stumble since Election Day 2008 and the latest evidence of miscommunication between her Washington-based political action committee and her gubernatorial staff in Alaska. The decision by national Republicans to pull the plug on Palin — a significant draw — also reflects the GOP establishment’s growing unease with the Alaska governor…
Palin was never completely confirmed as a speaker — which was precisely the problem, according to sources familiar with the deliberations about who would speak at the dinner…
Three people close to planning for the dinner said Palin’s aides proceeded to hem and haw about the appearance, both publicly and privately, leading the committees to decide to replace her because they were nearing a deadline to send invitations and other fundraising materials to their donors.

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What about conservatives' growing unease with the G.O.P. establishment? Or should I say O.P. establishment? The party is old, but it definately isn't grand anymore, when it is the lite brand of Democrats.

Palin is popular and will continue to rise in popularity. She is solidly conservative and intelligent. It would be great if she ran or was a running mate on a conservative third party ticket. I think a Keyes/Palin ticket of the America's Independent Party would be outstanding!

[Susanna]

Palin Out, Newt In

Posted as an "I told you so" by IHR.