Such a deal…

She failed to save John McCain from presidential election doom, but Sarah Palin, the Republican senator’s controversial running mate, may yet emerge as the saviour of the American publishing industry. Literary agents are queueing up to sign her to a book deal that could earn her up to $7m…



Palin’s personal account of her tumultuous introduction to national politics is widely regarded as the book most likely to repay a multi-million-dollar advance.



“She’s poised to make a ton of money,” said Howard Rubenstein, New York’s best-known public relations adviser.



“Every publisher and a lot of literary agents have been going after her,” added Jeff Klein of Folio Literary management.



Palin’s profile showed no sign of diminishing last week, despite McCain’s defeat and embittered Republicans seeking a scapegoat for the party’s collapse.

It will be interesting to see how Gov. Palin will respond to the offers. If she accepts, I’ll wager that she will give a considerable chunk of her share to charity – possibly NADS, the National Association for Downs Syndrome. Yes, she’s that kind of person.



- JP



Cross-posted at Sarah Palin for President