The news that Sarah Palin and Fox News have parted ways isn’t surprising; the former governor of Alaska hasn’t been seen on the channel as a contributor since December. A statement from Fox calls the separation amicable, with an executive vice president at the channel saying, “We have thoroughly enjoyed our association with Governor Palin. We wish her the best in her future endeavors.”
Some couldn’t help but notice that the announcement of Palin’s departure came just a week after Fox named former Rep. Dennis Kucinich as the channel’s newest contributor. Fox News chief executive Roger Ailes described Kucinich as fearless and a “valuable voice in our country’s debate.”
What's going on with Fox News? They hire Dennis Kucinich and fire Sarah Palin!
— Shali (@shaldore) January 25, 2013
FoxNews signs Dennis Kucinich and does not renew Sarah Palin. Is their target demographic changing?
— Michael Enz (@enz_mike) January 25, 2013
Sarah Palin out at Fox News; Dennis Kucinich in. Because we need MSM news comment to skew more left.
— Razor (@hale_razor) January 25, 2013
@markknoller @brianstelter @CheeryMomSC So let's review: Dennis Kucinich is in at @FoxNews & Sarah Palin is out. They've lost their minds.
— Right2Liberty??? (@Right2Liberty) January 25, 2013
So, FOX News lets Sarah Palin's contract expire, but hires Dennis Kucinich? Please liberals, tell me how FOX is "the right" #fail #tcot #p2
— The Stupendous Yappi ???????????? (@NASCARNAC) January 25, 2013
Fox news picked up Kucinich and dropped Palin? We should all start running around and panicking.
— ¡El Sooopèrr! ن c137 (@SooperMexican) January 25, 2013
Hey @FoxNews Kucinich for Palin is the worst trade since the @SFGiants traded #HOF hurler Gaylord Perry away! #WTF?
— RightNowOK? (@RightNow_OK) January 25, 2013
Anti-bullying activist Dan Savage, who doesn’t hate anyone (except for the “GOP house faggots” in GOProud, the Christian “pansy asses” who walked out of his speech to high school students, and a few others) was quick to pile on.
So, Sarah, how's that hatey, crazy stuff working out for ya? http://t.co/97SeY5e5
— Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) January 25, 2013
So Sarah Palin says she was offered a Fox contract and declined it. Fox has no comment. This could be fun.
— Joan Walsh (@joanwalsh) January 25, 2013
Now that Sarah Palin's out at Fox News, where will she pretend to be relevant?
— CC:Indecision (@indecision) January 25, 2013
Sarah Palin Out At Fox News http://t.co/KHOv5tbx Ladies and gentleman, we got her!
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) January 25, 2013
So, speaking of future endeavors, what’s next for Palin? A Senate run, perhaps?
https://twitter.com/SalenaZitoTrib/status/294930290130960384
https://twitter.com/TheHenry/status/294933251900993536
Not a Palin fan, but if she can win the AK senate seat, I'm all for it.
— Ryan (@Faustulus723) January 25, 2013
Just my opinion, which is probably worth very little, but I think the Senate would be a terrible fit for #Palin, and hope she doesn't pursue
— Brian Lerch (@bdlerch) January 25, 2013
And for the record, I don't think Sarah Palin's Fox News exit is an indication that she's moving toward a Senate run.
— Jørgen Lien (@jorgenlien) January 25, 2013
About Sarah Palin leaving Fox News: After spending day talking w/ Alaskans, I doubt she's running for anything. Hear she lives mostly in AZ
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 25, 2013
Palin is still active on Facebook, and she’s proved she doesn’t need Fox News to remain on people’s minds, no matter how much the Left questions her relevance.
Sarah Palin doesn't need to be on Fox News to be broadcast every moment in the minds of her raving foes.
— Kim Jong-unthony Bialy (@AnthonyBialy) January 25, 2013
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