Palin on SNL: Highest Ratings in 14 Years
As we reported yesterday (Sunday), Governor Sarah Palin’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” seemed to be quite a success. She came across as a funny woman, able to deal with those who make fun of her. In fact, she was able to join the party, and make fun of herself: an important characteristic for all who want to play a significant role in politics and government.
The reaction in the media and blogosphere to her performance also indicated she did well.
That is, just about no liberal blogger wrote about it, which means she did great. If they thought she did horrible, she would have been blasted and we would not have heard the end of it for days to come.
Another, last, indication of Palin’s success were SNL’s ratings: it were the highest ratings for the show in 14 years time.
When Palin first appeared, at the very start of the show, 17 million were watching. During the course of the show that number went down, but settled at around 14 million, according to estimations.
In short: Palin’s appearance at SNL was a success, a grand success even. Since popular culture has had such a significant effect already in this election campaign, I would not consider it impossible that this one appearance at SNL might do wonders for Palin’s image and favorability ratings.
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If her views were moderate/center and she had a little more experience, she’d be a formidable opponent for any candidate in either party. Whatever people may say about her, she is a great communicator and has charisma.
Her husband did very well too as a Palinette to Tina Fey’s rap.
Great- she held her own on SNL. I guess she’s ready for the VP role! Now if she had just done half as well during her interviews with Katie Couric- where she stated that Putin often flies over Alaska as evidence of exposure to key foreign leaders!