Roger Ebert on Sarah Palin: The American Idol candidate

I think I might be able to explain some of Sarah Palin's appeal. She's the "American Idol" candidate. Consider. What defines an "American Idol" finalist? They're good-looking, work well on television, have a sunny personality, are fierce competitors, and so talented, why, they're darned near the real thing. There's a reason "American Idol" gets such high ratings. People identify with the contestants. They think, Hey, that could be me up there on that ... Full Story »

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by Polly Briley - Sep. 13, 2008

More and more opinion writers need to make this point.

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