Palin Attacks “Main Stream Media” Not Understanding Her Resignation
Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) released a statement yesterday to comment further on her decision to resign — and again, she attacks the media for going after her. “The response in the main stream media has been most predictable, ironic, and as always, detached from the lives of ordinary Americans who are sick of the ‘politics of personal destruction,'” Palin writes. “How sad that Washington and the media will never understand; it’s about country. And though it’s honorable for countless others to leave their positions for a higher calling and without finishing a term, of course we know by now, for some reason a different standard applies for the decisions I make.”
Obama’s Day Ahead
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will depart from the White House tonight at 8:15 p.m. ET, leaving for Obama’s overseas trip this week starting with Moscow, Russia.
Biden: We Misjudged How Bad The Economy Would Be
Appearing on This Week, Vice President Biden said the economy is continuing to suffer, despite the predictions made about the stimulus bill, because the White House misjudged just how bad the economy would be. “The truth is, there was a misreading of just how bad an economy we inherited,” said Biden. “Now, that doesn’t — I’m not — it’s now our responsibility. So the second question becomes, did the economic package we put in place, including the Recovery Act, is it the right package given the circumstances we’re in? And we believe it is the right package given the circumstances we’re in.”
McCain: Palin Will Continue To Play An Important Leadership Role
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) gave the following statement yesterday about his former running mate: “I have the greatest respect and affection for Sarah, Todd, and their family. I was deeply honored to have her as my running mate and believe she will continue to play an important leadership role in the Republican Party and our nation.”
Huckabee: Palin Will Have To Explain Resignation — Or Get Out Of Politics
Appearing on Fox News Sunday, former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) said that the resignation by Sarah Palin — a potential rival of his for the 2012 GOP nomination — is something that she should be prepared to explain. Well, it’s a risky strategy, and nobody knows whether it’s going to pay off or not,” Huckabee said. “And even if she did get out, primarily because of a feeling of being chased, that’s not going to stop if she continues in politics. The only way that stops is for her to completely exit the stage and the spotlight.”
Palin’s Attorney Threatens Legal Action Over Investigation Rumors
Sarah Palin’s attorney, Thomas Van Flein, is threatening legal action against Web sites and other news outlets that have published rumors that Palin may be resigning due to a possible federal investigation. “I can say definitively I am aware of no criminal investigation whatsoever involving Sarah Palin. Zero,” said Van Flein.
Schumer: “There Will Be A Public Option In The Final Bill”
Appearing on Face The Nation, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke out forcefully for a public option. “There will be a public option in the final bill, some form of it. And hopefully Chuck Grassley and I and others can come to an agreement on how that should work,” he said. He added: “We don’t trust the private insurance companies left to their own devices and neither do the American people. Seventy percent of the American people support a public option.”
Mullen Worries Any Strike On Iran Would Be “Very Destabilizing”
Appearing on Face The Nation, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Adm. Mike Mullen voiced his concern about any potential strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure by Israel. “Well, I have been for some time concerned about any strike on Iran. I worry about it being very destabilizing not just in and of itself but the unintended consequences of a strike like that,” said Mullen. “At the same time, I’m one that thinks Iran should not have nuclear weapons. I think that’s very destabilizing. I worry about the proliferation of the technology. I worry about other countries thinking in the region they might have to have that capability. So it’s a very, very narrow window with respect to that.”
