Quickie: Woman Who Beat Sarah Palin Enters Politics

By GottaLaff






Today's Quickie:

The woman who beat Sarah Palin for the beauty queen title of Miss Alaska in 1984 is running for the Georgia state legislature, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.


Blackburn’s entrance is a happy development for Democrats. The 34th District has some rapidly shifting demographics.

Maryline Blackburn voted for Obama in 2008... and didn't quit in the middle of her Miss Alaska reign. That's two reasons to vote for her in 2010.

That was today's Quickie. Was it good for you?

Was Sarah Palin REALLY Miss Wasilla?

By GottaLaff

Here's an excerpt from Gryphen, who has much, much more at his place:

And just to make this information even more surreal. The girl who is listed as the REAL Miss Wasilla 1984, is the sister of my high school girlfriend!

Was that enough of a tease?

Did Barbie McLipSchmutz lie ... again? Was she not as congenial as she claimed? And who the heck is Gryphen's ex-flame's sister?

For answers to those questions and many more, stay tuned for the next episode of "As the Quitter Turns".

Miss California pageant gives ad time to gay group

Yeah!!! Princess Jesus Boobies inadvertently did something nice for the Not Opposite Marriage People.

The Miss California USA pageant director who became embroiled in a war of words with former title holder Carrie Prejean has donated 30-seconds of free ad time to the state's largest gay rights group.

(snip)

Keith Lewis, the pageant's executive director, says he would give Prejean the same amount of time if she wanted to provide a pre-taped message.

Lewis, who is gay, accused Prejean of violating her contract when she ignored his advice on how to handle the intense publicity after she said during this year's Miss USA pageant that she was opposed to same-sex marriage.

VIDEO-- Shuster: "It goes to show how disgusting this entire competition is"

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David Shuster:

"The only jumping off point is jumping off a cliff if we really believe that people at these pageants have anything worthwhile to say to the rest of us. If you really believe that, then that's your jumping off point, and I suggest you jump off the cliff, 'cause this is as superficial as you'll ever see. It's ridiculous! It's crazy!"

1. Hold beauty pageant.
2. Spark controversy.
3. Hold self-indulgent press conference that features both Carrie Prejean and Donald Trump.
4. Put anchors on the Tee Vee Machine.
5. Expose claws.
6. Rawr!

VIDEO: Beauty Queen Defends Sarah Palin

By GottaLaff

A cut-away shot during the question's formulation revealed contestant Leigh Taylor Smith mouthing silently: "It's true."

Miss America contestant Leigh Taylor Smith: "It's about people who care about other people."

In that case, it's no wonder Palin only came in third when she competed in the 1984 Miss Alaska pageant.

By the way, Smith lost.

Here's a look back at Sarah Heath, years before she started smearing political opponents:



H/t

Mr. IWRC* Palin no likey "hot and bothered" comments about his wife

By GottaLaff

When First Dude Todd gets steamed, does that make him a Hot Toddy? Just askin'.

Apparently, the Alaska governor is greatly amused by the funny Web sites (with the exception of the X-rated ones) and loves seeing all the Joe the Plumber-type supporters at rallies sporting various versions of ''Sarah Palin is HOT!'' T-shirts.

While the GOP veepster nominee thinks it's all harmless, a source high up in the McCain campaign tells me that's not the case as far as her husband and father are concerned.

Let's recap: IWRC* and her $150,000 ego are eating it up, despite the fact that her "guy" is seeing red. How supportive and wifey of her. Why, the words "diva" and "out for herself" might even cross one's mind.

''Todd [Palin] is increasingly irritated by it all. He's a very possessive guy and totally old-fashioned and traditional when it comes to his relationship with his wife, whom he adores,'' said my source in John McCain-Palin campaign.

Do I sense a spat coming on?

''At a rally in Pennsylvania the other day, he left the stage right before Sarah's speech -- ostensibly to deal with an issue regarding their baby,'' said the source. ''But actually, he was P.O.'ed about a couple of T-shirts and signs he saw in the crowd.''

What, "I want to do your wife" and "Got MILF?" tees don't appeal to him?

Reportedly, Alaska's ''First Dude'' told a campaign aide, ''She's running for vice president of the United States. ... Even though these guys are in our corner, don't they see this belittles her?''

As for Gov. Palin's father, Chuck Heath, his displeasure about the racy T-shirts was nothing compared to his reaction when someone made the mistake of showing Heath one of the sexy videos (featuring a faux Palin) on YouTube.

I'm fairly confident that "Nailin' Palin" isn't something a father would appreciate, no.

On the other hand, IWRC is clearly not hiding the fact that she's into it, and she doesn't exactly go out of her way to downplay her beauty pageant looks. It looks like poor ol' First Dude's going to have to accept this as a fact of life for awhile.

Either that or spend a lot more time off stage "dealing with baby issues."

H/t: Dependable Renegade

*"In What Respect, Charlie?"

VIDEO: "Everybody Run, the Ex-Beauty Queen's Got a Gun"

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Julie Brown has come up with a new song, and she debuted it on the Stephanie Miller Show.

Hint: IWRC* Palin spoofy, snarky, raunchy fun.

*"In What Respect, Charlie?"

VIDEO: IRWC* Palin beauty pageant footage

By GottaLaff

UPDATE: Fixed, thanks to one of our Anonymi.

Sarah Palin's 1984 beauty pageant swimsuit competition video has hit the web. An Alaskan has uploaded what he claims to be 100% real footage of Sarah Palin in a red tank suit in the 1984 Miss Alaska contest. [...]

The YouTube poster promises more, writing:

"The 100% legit footage of the 1984 Miss Alaska Pageant featuring Sarah Palin. If you think this clip is good, wait until you see her play her flute in the talent competition... ;)"

I wonder, when they asked her the Big Question that they always ask contestants, if IWRC* paused uncomfortably and said, "I'll try to find ya some and I'll bring it to ya."

*"In What Respect, Charlie?"