Fox-y lady: Palin as politician, journalist or celebrity?

Exposure, as in the almost full-frontal in Cosmo of Senator-erect Scott Brown, does not necessarily hurt a candidate. Brown proved himself pro-nudity (and clearly anti-Brazilian) in the 1980s picture.

Sarah Palin does have charisma and a certain following. A woman resembling her once walked into a Florida breakfast place and nearly caused a riot. Folks soon realized she was not the former Alaska governor when she started reading a newspaper.

The ever-blurry melding of journalism, celebrity and politics makes Palin’s move interesting. Maybe working in the media and having to stay sharp on issues will help Palin, but she’s just not my cup of tea. Being a publicity hound has, so far, only exposed her weaknesses rather than improve her presidential potential.

Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist whose new book, No Such Thing as a Pretty Good Alligator Wrestler, is available on Amazon.com or at www.RonaldHart.com.