On Monday’s Early Show, co-host Julie Chen teased an upcoming story on Sarah Palin’s political future: "Also ahead, the always controversial Sarah Palin remains in the headlines this morning. We're going to tell you what she's now saying about her future plans as well as what she's planning to do right after she leaves office later this month."
Chen teased the story later, again labeling the Alaska Governor as controversial: "We're going to tell you where the controversial Alaska governor is headed once she leaves office." In the report that followed, correspondent Nancy Cordes cited new poll numbers: "According to a new CBS poll out this morning, Sarah Palin faces doubts, even from Republicans, about her ability to be an effective president. Less than 1 in 4 Americans think she has the ability. Among Republicans, only one-third say Palin could be effective."
Cordes went on to describe Palin’s future plans, including an upcoming speech in California: "Her appearance is almost certain to raise speculation about her political ambitions. But some say Palin hasn't done enough to change how people feel about her." After mentioning that Palin was offering to stump for Republican candidates, Cordes observed: "But a couple of Republicans running for governor this year have already appeared cool to the idea of having her in to support them."
After Cordes’s report, co-host Harry Smith remarked: "...sort of this cottage industry of confrontation between people who say she's it, she's the one, she's the answer, and others, Peggy Noonan in the Washington – in The Wall Street Journal over the weekend, saying no way." Chen wondered: "...it would be interesting to poll everyone in Alaska who voted for her to be governor and see what they think of her now and her decision to leave office there." Smith added: "Yeah, not so great."
Here is the full transcript of the segment:
7:00AM TEASE:
JULIE CHEN: Also ahead this morning, we're learning what Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has planned after she leaves office later this month. We're going to tell you what that is, and a new CBS poll answers the question, do Americans think she could be an effective president?
7:20AM TEASE:
HARRY SMITH: Up next, as she gets ready to leave office, what is Alaska Governor Sarah Palin planning to do next? We'll have the latest.
7:30AM TEASE:
CHEN: Also ahead, the always controversial Sarah Palin remains in the headlines this morning. We're going to tell you what she's now saying about her future plans as well as what she's planning to do right after she leaves office later this month.
7:36AM TEASE:
CHEN: Up next, Palin's plans. We're going to tell you where the controversial Alaska governor is headed once she leaves office.
7:40AM SEGMENT:
JULIE CHEN: New details this morning about Sarah Palin's plans after she steps down as Governor of Alaska later this month. She says she'll be back on the campaign trail, stumping for Republican candidates. CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes has the very latest. Good morning, Nancy.
NANCY CORDES: Good morning, Julie. Well, the former vice presidential nominee says she plans to write a book and jump back into national politics once she leaves office, but questions remain about whether Palin's plans include a 2012 presidential bid. According to a new CBS poll out this morning, Sarah Palin faces doubts, even from Republicans, about her ability to be an effective president. Less than 1 in 4 Americans think she has the ability. Among Republicans, only one-third say Palin could be effective. But former running mate John McCain says he's confident Palin will remain a major factor on the national political scene, even after she steps down as governor.
JOHN MCCAIN: She has all the right instincts, all the right principles. She was – she was a mayor. She's a governor. She understands the challenges that families face.
CORDES: Palin is already trying to broaden her national influence. As former governor, she'll speak next month at a private Republican gala in California, at the Ronald Reagan presidential library. Her appearance is almost certain to raise speculation about her political ambitions. But some say Palin hasn't done enough to change how people feel about her.
TODD HARRIS [REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST]: She hasn't done anything to make an impression, certainly positively, about any potential that she might have to be President of the United States.
CORDES: The Washington Times is reporting this morning that Palin says she’s hitting the road to stump for politicians and that she’d even support Democrats if they share some of her positions. But a couple of Republicans running for governor this year have already appeared cool to the idea of having her in to support them. Julie.
CHEN: And it’ll be Interesting to see if any Democrats want her support as well. Nancy Cordes, thank you. Harry.
HARRY SMITH: So interesting because over the – over this last week so many people within the Republican Party, there’s sort of this own – sort of this cottage industry of confrontation between people who say she's it, she's the one, she's the answer, and others, Peggy Noonan in the Washington – in The Wall Street Journal over the weekend, saying no way.
CHEN: You know what else, it would be interesting to poll everyone in Alaska who voted for her to be governor-
SMITH: Right.
CHEN: -and see what they think of her now and her decision to leave office there.
SMITH: Yeah, not so great. Alright.
—Kyle Drennen is a news analyst at the Media Research Center.




















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So, Sarah Palin's monogram
July 13, 2009 - 16:25 ET by Chris NormanSo, Sarah Palin's monogram is now: CSP?
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Whom are they polling?
July 13, 2009 - 16:53 ET by RightOfMostDid they poll a bunch of G-8 protesters or something?
It's a good thing that Gov. Palin is Caucasian, because if she weren't, CBS would be getting VERY close to encroaching Al Campanis' territory.
The current economic crisis: (c) 2008, George Soros, LLC (with assistance from the U.S. Democrat Party). All their Marxist rights reserved; all my rights severed.
Have any of you met "Some Say"?
July 13, 2009 - 16:57 ET by IamTinmanI haven't even heard him/her speak! I may have met "two Republicans" but they aren't running and in any case would gleefully support the controversial Sarah Palin!
The prediction from the front of the horse is that Sarah will do exactly as she says and support conservative candidates regardless of party as will I and an increasing number of people I read on this blog and hear on the street. The republican party has sold conservatives down the river with dem-lite candidates and profligate spending while exhibiting ethics and morals for which they should be ashamed.
The Palin(ator) ...
July 13, 2009 - 17:13 ET by ddm.. just scares them to death. Go Sarah, you go girl! Turn the Republican party upside down because it really needs it ... very very badly. Rino's not welcome here (a.k.a. JM). As the old lady said (Republican party) where's the beef?
CBS Early Show.
July 13, 2009 - 17:20 ET by blazermaniacYou mean to tell me that they are still on the air! That's a shock! Between Chen, Rodriguez & Harry Smith, they don't combine to share one brain! Of course Sarah Palin is enjoying this media crap. It just shows how lame the "State Run Media" is.
I stopped watching the
July 13, 2009 - 17:22 ET by gopsteveI stopped watching the network "news" shows over a decade ago. Sarah Palin is soon to be a private citizen, no legislative power at all...yet they poll her and blast the results
What of Obama, have there been any stories on his plummenting numbers...he, after all, is the prez...
Doubt it...correct me if I am wrong.
Ugh, just heard Obama will
July 13, 2009 - 17:24 ET by gopsteveUgh, just heard Obama will join the broadcast booth at the all star game...will the msm show how TV ratings fall off when he is on?
"Private citizen"? You're
July 13, 2009 - 18:23 ET by balboa"Private citizen"? You're kidding, right?
→ Bal
July 13, 2009 - 18:26 ET by Cool ArrowIf she steps down, what job in the Government is it you are claiming she will still hold?
I was once in the Army. Does this mean I cannot ever be a private citizen again?
CA, she won't hold any
July 13, 2009 - 19:46 ET by balboaCA, she won't hold any government job, but she'll never be a private citizen again. She's a public figure now.
→ OK bal
July 13, 2009 - 20:47 ET by Cool ArrowPrivate Citizen - a citizen who does not hold any official or public position.
Just words.
Private citizen but very
July 13, 2009 - 22:16 ET by balboaPrivate citizen but very very public figure.
And this whole quitting
July 13, 2009 - 22:17 ET by balboaAnd this whole quitting thing, and how she explained it, btw, is just plain nutty.
→ And yet, you're drawn
July 13, 2009 - 22:52 ET by Cool ArrowLike a moth to a flame.
Coulter's got your number , bal.
You are soooo over her.
Who said anything about
July 14, 2009 - 09:18 ET by balboaWho said anything about being over her?
Apparently, you're not.
July 14, 2009 - 10:21 ET by bretzysdudeApparently, you're not. You're obsessed with her.
Yes. I am.
July 14, 2009 - 10:35 ET by balboaYes. I am.
CBS = DNC
July 13, 2009 - 20:00 ET by R D Helm-Dave
"Obama's health care 'reform' plan is to blow up the building in order to fix a leak in the roof." - Herman Cain
Like I am going to give
July 13, 2009 - 20:39 ET by Scuba DudeLike I am going to give credibility to any poll conducted by CBS concerning Gov. Palin? Who did they poll? The contacts in Katie Cupcakes rolodex?
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
Palin's budget
July 13, 2009 - 22:09 ET by LindamaeVisit the Alaska state web site to review Palin's budget - which was done months ago! Then, review the news articles in the archives to read about the ethics suits. Plus, look at the photos which show Palin visiting the troops Obama dissed in Landschule, Germany. (This was the second time she visited them) I also liked the pictures of her with all of the diplomats she hosted for the celebration of Alaska's 50th birthday. Russia, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, China, Taiwan, Poland, Denmark, plus at least 15 more. She's also discussed energy with them as well as health care issues of the Arctic Circle. Wish the press did their jobs. Also read her Newsletters. She's been effective and her popularity rating is HIGHER than Obama's. Still she is being dissed. I loved her comment that America should not have to apologize for trying to make the world a better and safer place. Obama wants a One World government and destruction of the dollar - with the United Nations being the head honchos for the world and the IMF handling all the newly created money. The whole idea scares me especially when friends tell me they don't believe me when I mention it. The press is destroying America.
Poll results
July 13, 2009 - 21:13 ET by averageschmoeOf the 944 adults questioned,
107 were Republicans
600 were Democrats and
237 were independent
Is this correct?
July 13, 2009 - 21:35 ET by general companyIf so it is similar to other poll data, and if you really parse the participants with the percentages, it is obvious the Dems are loosing ground,,,
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Actual Numbers
July 14, 2009 - 00:18 ET by ReaganFanHere are the actual numbers for what it's worth:
Unweighted
Weighted
What they didn't mention in the story is that 39% of those polled have not yet formed either a favoriable or unfavoriable opinion yet. Nor did they note that 46% of those polled thought that the media was harder on Palin than other politicians.
Link to poll data.
obama and the all stars
July 13, 2009 - 21:59 ET by LindamaeI really wanted to watch the game but now I refuse to. Obama must really be afraid that his latest attempts to socialize, radicalize, and destroy our Constitution and our country will fail so he's going to ruin our national sport with his appearance. Will he push for health care or cap and trade? I bet he brags that the game will be "green." Have you noticed that he is on TV at least once a day? I saw a special on Jones and it mentioned that his followers heard his voice on the loudspeaker in the camp for hours on end. It reminds me of Big Brother. Thank goodness for radio.
How about Bammy?
July 13, 2009 - 22:02 ET by slickwillie2001I would like to see the same population asked "does Obama have ability to be an effective President?"
Might get a not-that different answer.
Keep attacking morons
July 13, 2009 - 22:35 ET by Lord ErondSarahPAC up to 1 million in contributions in 6 months.
"Let him who would move the world, first move himself." -Socrates
"We sit together, the mountain and I, until only the mountain remains." -Li Po
It's this simple
July 13, 2009 - 22:41 ET by Lord ErondMSNBC, CBS,CNN, ABC = SRM (State Run Media)
All biased, garbage useless sources of information, unless you want to know the daily Democrat talking points.
"Let him who would move the world, first move himself." -Socrates
"We sit together, the mountain and I, until only the mountain remains." -Li Po
CBS News Poll.
July 13, 2009 - 23:10 ET by blazermaniacAnd how many of the losers in this poll are liberal democrats? I'm guessing about 99%. It will be sweet to continue to see Sarah Palin stick it to the assholes in the State Run Media. It's amazing to see so many useless anchors, claim that they have any credibility.
Credibility
July 14, 2009 - 19:04 ET by petitjeanpetitjean : Even according to Gallup polls, the old broadcast networks have less credibility than Palin. They would die to have 25% of the people approve of them.
JULIE CHEN: Also ahead this
July 13, 2009 - 23:27 ET by SvenJULIE CHEN: Also ahead this morning, we're learning what Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has planned after she leaves office later this month. We're going to tell you what that is, and a new CBS poll answers the question, do Americans think she could be an effective president?
So let me get this strait: according to the Leftist media, Palin is a nutty loser, who should've never resigned her position as Governor and is doing great harm to herself and a possible run for President in 2012?
OK, then this begs the question: why are you Drive-Bys caring enough to report on her and conduct polls as to whether she'd be an effective president?
Do you idiots in the Drive-By media and Statists in general know how this makes YOU LOOK? Good grief, your actions have FEAR written all over them! Seriously, if the woman is destroying herself (as we know you hope she does!), then why are you trying to offer her advice? Fear makes people do dumb things.
Palin-Cheney (Liz) 2012
Palin-Cheney (Liz) 2012
July 14, 2009 - 09:34 ET by nolotrippenI LOVE that match up.
You know how when you're 15 and you're completely and totally over someone and she's dead to you and you never give her a second thought...
...but you can NOT shut up about her?
Sarah. You drive the MSM wild. And you have two political parties afraid of you! Not bad for a quitter.
And how about bringing
July 14, 2009 - 09:38 ET by Scuba DudeAnd how about bringing Condi Rice back as Sec of State? Heads would be exploding all over the State Run Media. MSNBC would have to file an Environmental Impact Statement with all the toxic sludge coming from Olbie, Tingles, MadCow and Shyster.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER