That's the speculation and buzz around the Net today as repub National Committee Chairman Michael Steele continues to come under fire this week for recent statements criticizing the war in Afghanistan (see, e.g., the two links at bottom). The speculation appears to be largely driven by conservative pundits and commentators, and may just be more wishful thinking on their part than anything.But regardless, let's consider the possibility. Let's see: Replacing one gaffe-prone clown with another? What, is Rand Paul not available? It doesn't sound like a very bright move on first blush. However, if the repubs can keep Palin somewhat muzzled in terms of her public statements and Twitter blasts (a task that may ultimately prove to be impossible), I think there's little doubt that she would far exceed Steele in terms of fundraising, which it would seem is ultimately the most important role of party chairperson.
Also (and the first link at bottom gets into this as well), it seems to me that Palin really doesn't talk to the media much anymore, rather mostly limiting her statements to Fox News and social networking sites. If she becomes GOP chair, she would have to be more accessible to the media in general for at least occasional interviews. I'm not sure that the repubs really want that, are you? Stay tuned...
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