Sarah Palin Book Signing: Despite Early Crowd, Tickets Still Available
EmailABC's John Berman, Mary Bruce and Gina Sunseri report from Phoenix:
With folding chairs and blankets in tow, fans lined up outside the Barnes and Noble in Phoenix at 5 am, braving the cold for hours for a chance to have Sarah Palin sign a copy of her new book. The crowd, which consisted mostly of women, but also many men, several teenage boys and even a ten-year-old girl, showcased the former governor’s broad appeal.
After several hours of waiting, Palin supporters were finally allowed to enter the bookstore, buy only two copies of “America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag,” and receive a wristband that will gain them entry to the book signing tonight at 6 pm MST.
Despite the enthusiasm of this morning’s crowd (roughly 150 people), tickets are still available. Several in line this morning noted that Palin’s appearance was not well-publicized in the area. A spokesperson with Barnes and Noble would not say how many tickets were distributed this morning or how many total exist, but confirmed they are still being handed out.
Palin, who will miss seeing her daughter Bristol on the finale of “Dancing With The Stars” to attend tonight’s event, took to Twitter today to promote her second book. "‘America By Heart’ is out in bookstores today and available online for purchase. Our book tour kicks off at 6pm…” she tweeted, linking to a review of the book.
Meeting the former governor tonight, however, comes with strict rules. Palin fans are not allowed to bring in any cameras, cell phones or bags. In addition, she will not make any public comments or take any questions from the media.
Tonight’s book signing kicks off Palin’s nine-day, 16 stop book tour.
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God bless that woman. I hope she runs in 2012 and I hope she wins.
Posted by: red | November 23, 2010, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm
Sooooo do I hope she runs in 2012 . . . we’ll win for sure!
Posted by: Blue | November 23, 2010, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
God bless whomever runs against that woman. I hope she runs in 2012 and look forward to another Democrat being elected.
Posted by: Blue | November 23, 2010, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
I guess I don’t care about Palin because I have an IQ over 130 and not inbred.
Posted by: rotfl | November 23, 2010, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
Let me clarify, in my first post, when I said, “we’ll win for sure”, I meant the DEMOCRATS would win for sure . . . please Sarah, run, little rabbit, run . . .
Posted by: Blue | November 23, 2010, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm
Got my books signed and met her tonight. It was great and I’m so glad I went!
Posted by: jane Smith | November 23, 2010, 9:23 pm 9:23 pm
Run and let her pick John McCain
for Vice President:)
John McCain didn’t know what he was
getting the American people into when
they picked this crazy one to run
on his ticket.
If she runs we will have Presdient
Obama for another four years! YEAH!!
Posted by: Sharon | November 23, 2010, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm
Who would even buy her drivel?
Posted by: Sarah Who? | November 24, 2010, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
What did you pay for that Jane? Is it down to $11 yet. It was $12.88 on Amazon yesterday. Telling.
Posted by: LexingtonLady | November 24, 2010, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm
God already showed her what door to take. Pity she can’t take the hint!
Posted by: Danette | November 25, 2010, 1:03 pm 1:03 pm
Here we go again. Making money off of people who are “real Americans.” Sarah Palin is not qualified for any form of Public Office. How sad that people are so easily fooled.
Posted by: fred | November 26, 2010, 8:34 am 8:34 am
What’s deplorable is that Sarah Palin uses many people’s sincere faith in God to feed her ego and material well-being. Well, she’s not the first and she won’t be the last to do this.
On the political side, she’s clueless. Just a few days ago Glenn Beck had to remind her that North Korea is not one of out allies.
And anyone who says she represents the “Real America” has no business running for any form of political office.
Posted by: fred | November 26, 2010, 8:39 am 8:39 am
@Fred -
Hey remember when Obama spoke fondly of the 57 states of America? Or when Biden talked about FDR getting on TV in 1929….you know…TV was definitely around in 1929, right? Your liberal limp-wristers in the media never reported this because their messiah can’t do any wrong.
When President Palin is celebrating her 2nd inauguration in Jan 2017, you will receive the middle finger from her again.
Now go back to being the only viewer to watch Rachel Man Hands Maddow.
Posted by: jasperddbagghost | November 26, 2010, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm
Hey Fred….this isn’t about O’bama or Biden – it’s about the ditz Palin and you’re showing your lack of intellect and basic common sense with your pathetic post. Being a palin fan isn’t something I’d brag about if you want to appear intelligent. And bragging about the middle finger comment her fat pig daughter made isn’t showing much class so my guess is you live in a trailer park and you have a drinking problem and collect social security for a disability you faked.
Posted by: Sharon | November 26, 2010, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm