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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Palin Tour To Visit Roswell
By Sean Olson
Of the Journal
It's all business for Sarah Palin in her visit to Roswell on Tuesday.
Palin will be signing copies of her bestselling book, "Going Rogue," but won't be granting interviews or speaking to the entire crowd, according to a Hastings Entertainment spokeswoman. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hastings, located at 1705 N. Main St.
Palin is traveling the country to promote her memoir, which sold more than 700,000 copies in its first week.
Palin has become a folk hero to some voters, and at least one group plans to be make the trip to Roswell see her.
Albuquerque Tea Party board member Teresa Cooper said the Palin signing is a must-attend event for many people in the group, and people should expect a positive demonstration outside the store.
The book gives Palin's insight into the 2008 presidential election, during which she was tapped to run as vice presidential candidate with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Palin also discusses her life and ideology in its pages.
Palin was a two-term mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, and was elected governor is 2006. She resigned as governor in July.
LUNCH WITH CLINTON: Martin Chávez still has friends in high places.
The departing Albuquerque mayor had lunch with former President Bill Clinton at El Comedor de Anayas restaurant in Moriarty after former Gov. Bruce King's funeral at Moriarty High School on Nov. 21.
Chávez and Clinton have been on good terms for years, and Chávez has lent his endorsement to both Bill and Hillary Clinton in past elections. Bill Clinton recorded a telephone message for Chávez that was sent out to voters the weekend before October's mayoral election in Albuquerque.
Former city spokeswoman Deborah James confirmed that the mayor had lunch with Clinton, but there was no word on what the two talked about.
Chávez didn't return a Journal message on the subject.
EARLY START: Governor candidate Doug Turner is getting an early jump on the competition, introducing his first 60-second television ad Thanksgiving Day.
Turner said Friday that the timing is earlier than usual, but he doesn't have the history in the public spotlight recorded by his three opponents — two elected officials and a former state GOP chairman.
"I have to do something to enhance my name ID," Turner said.
He said the ad, which is running statewide, will also help him keep up with the only Democratic candidate, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, who is regularly appearing in TV public service announcements.
The advertisement features Turner talking about his New Mexico roots, including video footage of him as a child. In the ad, Turner also talks about his political experience, including working for Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., and helping Gov. Gary Johnson get elected to two terms.
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