Perhaps she should write a cookbook with Moose Chili and Haddock and Salmon Casserole. There's always room on the bookstore shelves for another creative cookbook.

Keith, Washington, USA

7 million for a book filled with poor grammar and a lack of understanding of the American political system? What a good idea when millions are having trouble making house payments. That said, Sarah Palin does not have the capability or the humility to understand that paradigm.

Judy, Washington DC, United States

Sarah, you are one of the most unique woman that has ever touched my heart with your down to earth profession. Please do not misunderstand, I am confident that you're a great Govenor in the state of Alaska. I haven't missed any of your appearances with the press on television. Thank you.

June, Peoria, AZ./Maricopa , USA

Luton et al,

I met a woman last night, a lifelong Republican from Brooklyn, who said she waited until virtually the last moment before deciding on her vote for president - in the end, it was Sarah Palin who tilted her away from McCain, and toward her vote for Barack Obama.

Jennifer, Kansas City, USA

Steve/Crete, Barack has more intelligence and intellectual curiousity in his little finger than Sarah has, period. He also writes his own books - she would never, ever be able to write an interesting, compelling, intelligent book on her own, and probably not even with a ghostwriter....IMHO

Jennifer, Kansas City, USA

This article has been featured at THEWEEK.com as Best Opinion - Great piece!

Harold, New York, USA

Sarah Palin will be the first woman POTUS. A star has been born. Camille Paglia is right, the people who say Sarah isn't smart are the stupid ones. Because Sarah is part Princess Di and Margaret Thatcher, if she writes a book it will break publishing records just like her TV appearences did.

sheryl, san jose, USA

Sarah Palin is ambitious and a very quick study. However, her
extreamist ideals and ignorance are frightening. The fact that
some think she would be a good candidate is truely
terrifying. Be afraid America...Be very afraid.

janet, woodland park, usa

$7 million for a coloring book? Or will it be ghostwritten? She hasn't demonstrated any ability to string together a complete, coherent sentence.

Wendi, Annapolis, USA

More power to her.
Fifteen minutes, and the clock is ticking.

Michael, Kamloops, Canada

Maybe she could write a new "Mad Libs" book?

Charlee, Long Beach,

http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/ap_alaska/story/591136.html

This is a link to Anchorage Daily News about the high school drop out rate in Alaska. Only in America is "intellectual" a slur."

Chris Garbett, Tybee Island, USA

$7million will buy a lot of clothes at Wal Mart.

Susie B., Oak Hill, VA,

If there ever was a book that would HAVE to be ghost written, a book "by" Palin is it! I have been so pleased with the election of Obama for many reasons, not the least of which is...we actually have a president who can write his own books!

michael, sacramento, usa

I don't think it is too much to ask that a candidate for the second-highest office in the land have more than a fifth grader's knowledge of geography and a six grader's knowledge of civics and English. Ms. Palin may be "smart" but she is woefully uninformed.

Philip Spitzer, East Hampton , USA

When Mondale, Minn became VP to Pres.Carter, Wendell Anderson was Gov of Minn, Rudy Perpich was the Lt. Gov. Anderson resigned his job, Rudy Perpich took over as Gov, appointed Anderson to fill the Senate seat. Next election, Dems "Paid" - losing to Republicans Senate/Congress seats,
Governor.

Betty Byam-Sher, Pittsboro, USA North Carolina

This will rank right up there with Monica Lewinski's, and the future Joe the Plumber books. No wonder the publishing industry is in trouble. Millions of dollars for books to be returned from the bookstores unsold. You could have had at least ten really good writers/books for the same investment,

E. Joyce Moore, Indianapolis, US

I think it's just wonderful that someone will pay this creature $7 million for a whole SERIES of run-on nonsense sentences. How many 15-minute segments of fame does Mooselini deserve??

Kathy, Pennsylvania, USA

what failure? The woman was thrown on the national level with 1months to prepare and turned into a money machine for all outlets. It took Obama two years to get his talking points down. If Palin hadhad 2 yrs., Mccain would be President elect.

Sal, Wilmington, USA

flesh in the pen or flash in the pen, I hope republicans stick with her. She must be the best thing for saving the American community and the rest of the world since Dan Quale. Except that the good old boys think she's hot to boot.

nick ritten, Sydney, Australia

The condescension expressed in so many of these posts is astounding. So much talk of "intellect" rather than good sense, the extraordinary value placed on a Harvard law degree.

If you can't say something constructive and insightful, then don't say anything at all. Thanks but no thanks!

Elizabeth, Sydney, Australia

Say it isn't so Sarah !!!! Refuse all offers of a book deal.......aren't you just a regular hockey mom who happens to be a Governor???? I don't know many hockey mom's that can make millions writing a book. Why can't you just serve your country and stay away from the almighty dollar !!

Grace , Provo Utah , USA

So, this book will be fiction, I take it? Save your money. If you want to know about Palin, read the Alaska newspapers online for free; Anchorage Daily News, Juneau Empire, etc. People in the Lower 48 aren't paying attention to what she says. Don't you have to sell the books to make the money?

jtanaka, Anchorage AK, USA

Sarah Palin is a nitwit and an embarrassment. I refuse to spend one cent that will wind up in her pocket. What she deserves is an IRS audit for ripping off the citizens of Alaska and GOP contributors.

Sheila, Hudson, WI, USA

I believe that under Alaska's ethics laws, she cannot profit like this while in office. This is worth looking up.

Will she be worth $7 mil. in 2 years?

J.R., Anchorgae, USA

The conservative core believers of religion, abortion, stem cell and gun rights. We are not that simplistic - yet, when you cater to that group - aren't you admitting that's what you think of Americans - simple minded folks who don't think beyond their little world???

thora902, New Jersey, USA

Doesn't Alaska law prevent her from signing a book deal while she's Governor?

Tim, Poyntelle, USA

Sarah Palin??? Please!! Back woods, country bumpkin, thinking Africa was a country not a continent! She is highly unqualified to lead this great nation! Anyone who thinks other wise has a comprehension issue. Have you even listened to her jibberish? She's a joke that is looking for celebrity.

Jim, Dublin, United States

save a little sympathy for the poor soul who will have to edit her "document". But don't offer any sympathy for the publisher with 50,000 "remainders" taking up warehouse space.

Barry Morgan, Mississauga, Canada

Only in America is such an improbably story possible. You don't have to be intelligent; you don't have to admit you were found guilty of ethics violations when you were; you can incite racial hatred with impunity; you can use sarcasm over substance as your rhetoric tool and bingo you're a bestseller

Rob, Montgomery, IL, USA

Sarah Palin -- A supreme opportunist, but is not bright and knowledgeable, or truthful--qualities you would want to see in the leader of your country.

Jan Bachman, Boulder, United States

I am looking forward to her book. Don't forget Obama once said there were 57 states. He also stated that he had foreign experience because he lived in another country (he was a child then). He overcame that why couldn't she.

florence, Chester, usa

Maybe if she can explain per diem, family travel and show reciepts for building her house people might not be so bitter about her. She does need to talk but they teach that in grade school.

Kathy, Roseburg, usa

Sarah Palin is one of the most successful Governors in the nation. She enjoys the highest approval of any.

Sarah has EXTENSIVE experience as she ran the agency that controls Alaska's vast oil and natural gas resources. Arguably the most powerful job in Alaska,

Sarah brought forth sweeping reform.

Freddie Miller, Austin, USA

Sarah Palin is not ready to be president. I cannot believe people really want someone who recently said not once but in 3 different interviews: "me not being a dictator" Give Sarah a dictionary and ask her to study her grammar, give her a ghost writer to write the book. You betcha!

Angela, Lakewood, USA

Lots of anti Palin hate expressed here; in contrast to the "tolerance" so popular with liberals. Let's wait to see wait to read what the lady has to say.

jon, austin, TX, USA

"Controversial running mate?" Maybe to neo-communists and the press. The VAST amount of dirt dished up against her has been proven to be lies-only after the election of course. Shes still the most popular governor in the whole USA. If she was like the French Pres wife maybe Europe would love her.

William, Atlanta, USA

Surely if Palin is the best leader that America can offer then we should be looking east for guidance for the future of the EU. The people of USA cannot be that daft can they?

Gordon Ewan, Weybridge, UK

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!

All presidents are dependent on their advisers. Furthermore, the Obama family has more combined education the most americans. His wife is an executive vice president for a large hospital system in Chicago and she also has a law degree from Harvard.

Tim Harris, Washington DC,

Going to reserve my copy asap. Actually, most of us decent Americans think she is the real deal. Strong, smart, beautiful. Those of us real men, we love her. She reminds us of the other women we love. Our mothers, our sisters, our friends, our wives. OK, maybe not our ex-wife, Sarah Palin is 2012!

Jon Carry, Washington, DC, US

now jest hold on a dang minute. I said all along that she wood do a grate job. You all are just jealous. I wood shore go bear huntin with her. She's just a good old girl from the north slope so quit harpin about it. I hope she makes lotsa money so she can drill her own oil wells.... LOL

t. miller, albuquerque,nm, usa

I think that you America-haters have a nasty surprise building here. Ms. Palin saved Senator McCain's campaign from a total blowout. I remember stories about the McCain folks from last summer where he had little or no press traveling with him. She set the base on fire. You have problems now...

luton, weeksville, nc, usa

Palin is popular with the reactionary hard-core base of the GOP, a segment that is shrinking in numbers. Most Americans think she's an unqualified airhead who has trouble forming a coherent sentence.

Patrick, Washington DC, USA

I would love to see Palin write a book. She can't even put words in the right order in a simple sentence. Let her be what she is: tabloid and celebrity entertainment tv fodder. To compare Obama to her is insulting.

Josh, Wisonsin,

The American Public liked her more than Obama? How do you figure? Obama is the one in the White House NOT McCain/ Palin! Intelligent women, intelligent being the operative word, can't stand Palin. I still can't believe the GOP thought she was a viable replacement for Hillary!

Kim, Winter Park, USA

Sue is obviously listening to right wing media and not seeing reality. Obama makes his own decisions, he is not "strongly dependent" on advisors, he has more experience than Palin, Hollywood had nothing to do with his success, and the MSM is owned by conservative corporations. Obama won get over it.

cecile, dallas, usa

Not once have i heard anyone claim she has more experience than Obama without putting the term "executive" in there. This is a woman who couldn't even fake an answer about which newspapers she reads. Her "experience" in dealing with, or understanding the issues necessary to be President is zero.

Frank, Buffalo, USA

If you actually watched the speech she gave at the Republican Governors Association you'd know that she fell flat on her face. Her fellow Republicans do not like her much. And after it was over there was NOT ONE attendee that would endorse her as a party leader or 2012 nominee. It was real ugly.

Jason, Atlanta, USA

Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan sell a lot of books. They'll never be President either.

America loves a trainwreck. Palin is a joke.

Jason, Atlanta, USA

Sarah Palin only gets attention because so many people allow it. I couldn't agree more with Cathy: any reasonably intelligent young person could respond to questions with more clarity than this vacuous woman. Wake up, America; get her off your screens. You have too much to celebrate right now!

Sharon, Toronto, Canada

If Palin's writing style is anything like her speaking style, I hope someone else will write the book for her. Palin uses so many coordinating conjunctions that any "content" is completely lost. Palin simply cannot put a sentence together. She is ambitious, but I don't think she is very clever.

Cate, San Francisco, USA

It really makes me wonder if people are listening to the answersGov Palin gives in interviews when they say she is a smart intelligent woman. My 11 year old granddaughter can answer the same questions better. I think it is the news media who are obsessed with her and not the American people at all.

Cathy, New Oxford, USA

Bob, newyork, usa - Baloney! If there is any "failure" to be had, it has to go right back to the source: Sarah Palin. We live in the media age - Articulate & curious people googled her and found reputable facts, from a variety of sources, liberal or otherwise. We just didn't like her.

Jane Salmons, Depoe Bay,

Obama is strongly dependent on advisers , because he has no experience at all; after all ,he is Hollywood and main stream media newspaper made.
Palin made a career on her own power and is a effective Governor.
She is a smart and strong woman with good core value and a fighting spirit.

Sue, newyork,

Despite all the attacks on Gov.Palin to destroy her and the gossip and dirt they are throwing on Palin and the bad preparation (or non preparation) during the election , she did remarkable well and she is still standing strong.
Without her McCain would surely lost with bigger numbers.

Charlie, Dallas,

Palin is not nearly as intelligent as Obama. Palin went to four different colleges before earning a 4 year degree. Obama got his law degree from Harvard Law School (where he became the Harvard Law Review's president), graduating magna cum laude.

Karen Walker, NYC, USA

Palin is not nearly as intelligent as Obama. Palin went to four different colleges before earning a 4 year degree. Obama got his law degree from Harvard Law School (where he became the Harvard Law Review's president), graduating magna cum laude.

Karen Walker, NYC, USA

Self interest was always Mrs Palin's game. After all that's what republicanism is all about and why they lost the election.

James, Beckton, East London. UK.

Having dinner with a young couple from Alaska last night, they desperately wished Palin would return to Anchorage. Not because, as they said, they approve of her as Governor but simply because they would not want to inflict Sarah Palin onto the national or international political stage.

Caroline Kennedy, San Jose, Costa Rica

Miss Congenialty vs Senator/Constitutional Attorney

Sarah did not capture the Hillary vote, or the thinking women's vote. We like them honest, prepared, direct, however we do understand the Cougar Barbie attraction of Ms Palin.

Sarah, is for entertainment purposes only.

Beth , San Diego, USA

It was just 1 year ago that Obama was considered unqualified by most of the media. Only after over a year of runing that he satrted getting serious attention. Give Palin 12 months of campaigning you'll see how fast opinions will change. She starts out with more executive experiance then Obama did.

Sheya, London,

This all supports what I've thought for a while. Palin is too divisive a figure, even in her own party, for national office. If she's smart (or more likey has smart advisers) she should make a career asa right wing media pundit.

Gatz, Chelmsford, UK

Maybe the Joe the "very strong bookbuyer" (above) needs to read more widely.

I suggest Conrad's Typhoon to begin with. I'd choose Sarah Palin as my captain in a storm over Obama anytime.

Elizabeth, Sydney, Australia

she has been taken on by the celeb machine, which does not require intelligence or talent as we have seen so often.who knows what can happen

bill, ely,

Sarah Palin may have not known anything as the mainstream media claims, but she does have an executive experience as Governor of the largest state in the US. What would be stunning and surprising would be the new novice senator-turned President elect whose executive experience is ZERO.

Prabhakar, Chennai, India

The GOP will want her for 2012, as a distraction. Something for the democrats to concentrate on, whilst the GOP sneaks someone else into the White House right under their noses

P. J. , West Vlaanderen, Belgium

As a "know-nothing", she clearly knows how to appeal to many people. But certainly, as a specialist in my field of political studies and international relations, she was shamefully short on knowledge. The American people deserve better than a candidate who inflames dualistic culture war ideology.

Vanessa Simonin, Stony Plain, Canada

"Like Obama, Palin has come from nowhere..."

Are you serious? Palin is NOTHING like Obama!

Obama may not have been nationally known in 2004 but he'd already proved himself exceptional by virtue of his biography, academics, + character! Harvard Law Review-1st A-A president, magna cum laude grad.

R Crown, Kansas City, USA

She may be likeable, but is definitely not presidential - though I think it would be great for Obama's re-election if she ran in 2012. She doesn't seem to have any intellectual curiousty....kind of a female version of George W. Is that really who the R's want as their future leader? Illuminating.

C, Kansas City,

Well, good. After she writes a book, maybe the media will find her electable.

Hey, it worked with Obama.

Steve, Crete, USA

If Palin looked like a young Barbara Makulski or Virginia Foxx, she would never have achieved her celebrity status. Let's all hope and pray that she is satisfied to be a media star who rakes in the big bucks and will more thoughtful folks serve in our legislature.

Eldora, Boone, USA

Promise: Whichever publisher puts out Palin's book will NEVER see another penny from me, a very strong book buyer.

I'm going to vote again- this time with my money.

Joe Giardullo, Marbletown,

I hardly think she was a failure. The only failure was the liberal media's ability to accept a women that the American public liked more than Obama.

bob, newyork, usa