Gov. Palin Dialogue

Charlie Evans/ Emily Agnew

Gordon

AP Gov

1-26-16

Media Reflection Assignment

Governor Palin’s press secretary-  In the interview with Katie Couric, Governor Palin was asked many unfair questions.  You could obviously tell that Katie Couric was asking these questions in an attempt to make Governor Palin to look bad.  These questions were very one sided and planned to make Governor Palin look bad on purpose. Governor Palin was set up by Couric, and it was very evident Couric went to all necessary lengths to make Governor Palin look bad.

Senator McCain’s campaign manager- I don’t even know where to start! Picking Palin was a huge mistake. Unfortunately, our campaign staff failed to ask her any important questions, as well as learn her take on relevant issues such as foreign policy and economics. All my staff really cared about was her image, which definitely cost us the race. In her preparation for the Katie Couric interview, she failed to memorize any information we gave her. Palin responded to Couric’s questions in complete nonsense. Overall, if i’m being honest; Palin cost us the race.

Donald Trump- After rewatching Governor Sarah Palin’s interview with Katie Couric, which was quite a while ago, I knew I needed her to endorse my campaign. I mean, I knew that she was pretty dull-minded when it came to politics and she didn’t really know much. I just wanted her to improve my ratings, up my status in the race, and get more attention overall. Nobody gets attention like Palin did in the 2008 race. I run my campaign by being super obnoxious and saying whatever I want, so I needed someone exactly like me to support that, and give me even more attention! Who better to do that than Palin?!

A citizen of the state of Alaska: Governor Palin does an absolutely wonderful job governing the state of Alaska, but nobody actually believed she could help run the entire country! Governor Palin has an amazing image, and the people love her, but she isn’t familiar with any of the issues that presidential candidates need to know. Palin does better on a much smaller scale, dealing with community and statewide issues.

Game Change Response Ryan, Kawveh, Ben, Alex

Game Change Response

Gov. Palin’s Press Secretary- Ben

Governor Sarah Palin is something else! No one else can gather a crowd and entertain them as well as Sarah. She is beloved by many and takes pride on being like her supporters, having multiple kids and being a hockey mom! Some of her opponents claim she does not understand foreign policy after the her interviews. To that I would say that the news can make even the smartest candidates look dumb when they are surprised and ambushed with questions. Along with that I knew she would do great in endorsing Donald Trump. She Riled up the crowd and made them love her again and gave the future President  of the United States a endorsement that will Make America Great Again!

Senator McCain’s Campaign Manager- Kawveh

As Senator McCain’s Campaign Manager, my opinion is seriously considered when thinking about candidates, especially for Vice President. When Sarah Palin was brought up, she was an amazing pick, but on only paper. She was “firecracker” that could have changed the campaign for the best. However, since the vet was so shallow and quick, we did not get the full view of who she actually was. She turned out to be one of the worst candidates that could have been on the ticket. She never knew what she was talking about. Also, when she did do well on an interview or debate, she became too self centered and acted like this election was for her, no McCain. When she wasn’t having a complete mental breakdown, she would make herself seem that she was running for president despite her complete lack of knowing anything about literally anything. The only way she could have been beneficial to the McCain Campaign, is if she was an Obama’s campaign.

Donald Trump- Ryan

Sarah Palin an amazing women who I deeply respect. She has enthusiasm and the guts to say what needs to be said without being caught up in how “politically correct” it is. In many ways I see myself in her. Not only has she many times stuck it to the establishment about building costly bridges and shut down congress on that, but she made Alaska money off a state, not federally, funded natural resources project which included a pipeline through the state into Canada and to the mainland. She's a firecracker with a lot of heart and I am honored to be endorsed by her.

A Citizen of the State of Alaska- Alex

Since I have been a resident of Alaska for my entire life, I have a strong sense of Alaskan pride. Sarah Palin was one of the best things that ever happened to our state. You betcha she was! When she was mayor of my town Wasilla, she cut my property taxes by 75%. She was god sent. But, when she became the Vice Presidential nominee she abandoned us. She forgot all about us in little Alaska. She has lost who she truly is. When I watched her endorsement of Donald Trump, I didn’t recognize her. She was a completely different person. I’m disappointed at the person she became.

Media Reflection

Malachi Clark

Characters: Trump, Palin, Steve Shmidt, Katie Couric.

KC: So recently you actually endorsed Mr. Trump's campaign. What made you do this?

SP: Donald.. Can I call you Don? I'm a big fan of nick names.

DT: Sarah. Of course, it would be an honor.

(Trump sits completely still for the duration of this conversation only moving to make different expressions every couple minutes)

SP: Don has amazing views on everything. He makes me excited to be a part of america.

KC: What views of his do you specifically like?

SP: There are so many Katie I couldn't even decide which I'd like to talk about. Just everything he says excites me.

KC: Trump has talked about building a large wall to create a real border between the United States and Mexico how do you feel about this?

SP: This was one of those views I wanted to talk about. Don is an amazing family loving guy with great ideas and this is one of them. I don't know about you but I'm not a fan of anyone sneaking in, especially those sneaky Mexicans. We have a similar problem with those damn Canadians coming over our borders and the Russians let me stop before I get angry.

T: Thank you Sarah.

SS: SARAH come here. Cut the cameras. I know I have no authority above you know but shut the fuck UP.

SP: Steve. I need to talk about this. I need to be relevant.

Media Reflection Assignment: Karin Komiyama

Setting: Chicago Tribune building's meeting room. Palin and Trump are set up to discuss their success as politicians in a special Q&A hosted by the Tribune. The press secretary is prepping Trump, kissing up to him.
Press Secretary: You are doing a truly wonderful job, Mr. Trump.
Trump: Thank you dear. I am just in AWE with Sarah's energy. I can't believe women could muster as much passion for politics as she could!
PS: Governor Palin just wants what is best for her country. And obviously, she believes that YOU are that best thing for us now. She couldn't keep her excitement in when she decided to endorse you!
Trump: Truly lovely lady. Just wonderful.
PS: Mr. Trump, before this meeting, I'd like to prep you so nothing and no one will sideline you, like when Katie Couric threw poor Governor Palin under the bus a few years ago.
Trump: That was just a nasty move! Women should just settle their differences quietly over tea and biscuits.
PS (ignoring the last comment): Mr. Trump, why do you respect Governor Palin so much? What makes her appeal to you as a political partner?
Trump: Well she looks like my daughter but she isn't. Just kidding! I-
PS: Mr..... Trump.... Let's uh.... OMIT that kind of joking until after the campaign is over....
Trump: No, no, the great thing about America is Free Speech isn't it? Besides, that was a compliment. My daughter is beautiful.
PS: Yes she is, but Mr. Trump, Governor Palin likes to get straight to the point, so you may do well to follow her strategy instead of adding tasteless I mean controversial jokes to your answers.

Enters Sarah

Sarah: Maria, is everything ok?
PS: Yes, Governor Palin, Mr. Trump and I were just discussing strategies for answering the speeches.
Trump: You look as beautiful as my daughter!
Sarah: My, thank you! I was going for the hockey mom look to support all of the busy house wives that'll be reading the paper or listening to the radio tomorrow. They need to know that I am here for them
PS: Are you both prepped for your answers?
Trump: I just need to tell em that I'll make America Great AGAIN
Sarah: I will give a quick shout out to my Alaskans and our lovely neighbors, the Russians. They better know who will be the next leader of our country. Mr. Trump, this is going to be fantastic.
PS: **Praying silently

Sarah Palin Media Assignment: Anne, Nina, Kenneth, and Lucas

Characters: Donald Trump, Sarah Palin's Press Secretary, Sen. McCain's former campaign manager, and an Alaskan citizen.
Press Secretary: Congratulations, Mr. Trump, on your endorsement from former Governor Palin, and thank you for hosting her at your rally. I am confident that Ms. Palin will continue to serve this great nation in her new capacity as a part of your campaign, as she has in the past.

Donald Trump: Thank you, Ms. Schmitt. I know I made the right decision (as I always do), and you can be sure to expect to see her throughout my campaign. Ms. Palin is a smart, resourceful, and charismatic (if not attractive) woman, and she will be a great asset throughout this journey.

Citizen: Congratulations, Mr. Trump. So what specific aspects of your policies does Ms. Palin support?

Donald Trump: Well, as Ms. Palin has said before she loves most of them with a great appreciation for the campaign, for the policies.

Citizen: Can you name any specific policies?

Donald Trump: Really, she supports all of them, any of them.

Donald Trump: I now have to return to the important work of serving the people of America: namely, by informing them that I will not be participating in the Fox News debate on Thursday, January 28th. I don’t need to debate; everyone knows I’m always right.

Citizen: You know what, this is boring. I want to go home. I already know that I will be voting for The 
Donald; Ms. Palin cannot be wrong in her decisions. After all, she is a hockey mom, like me! She is the one who truly understands my struggles.

Donald Trump and citizen exit

Campaign Manager (addressing the Press Secretary): How on Earth do you still support her? While I won’t deny that she boosted the charisma of the McCain campaign, her...lack of knowledge, to put it lightly, about a great deal of topics eventually did more harm than good to the integrity of our campaign.

Press Secretary: Ms. Palin did indeed work incredibly hard for Sen. McCain, supporting him an incredible amount, and willingly sacrificing her personal life to fulfill her duty towards her fellow citizens.

Campaign Manager: We didn’t always have her support. She sometimes would disagree with Senator McCain, and cause trouble by going rogue. Additionally, making some sacrifices is necessary in this business.

Press Secretary: The point that you’re trying to make is??

Campaign Manager: Having worked closely with Ms. Palin, would you say that there is no chance for her to pull a McCain?

Press Secretary: A McCain?!

Campaign Manager: Let me rephrase: can Sarah Palin run Mr. Trump’s campaign into the ground?

Press Secretary: NO! Ms. Palin is quite a knowledgeable and competent politician. She can even name all fifty states (and their capitals)! And that being said, I don’t think anything can truly stop The Donald at this point. Everything he does is met with a greater number of followers; he has been the most popular candidate throughout the race. Sarah Palin’s popularity among the base will only boost this success.

Campaign Manager: Well, good luck with your faulty, ill-informed hopes and dreams. I sincerely wish you well with all of your future...endeavors...in the political realm.

Press Secretary angrily walks out, slamming the door on the way.

Media Reflection By Josh Rowzee

(“ As Gov. Palin Press Secretary comes out to introduce Gov. Palin and Donald Trump.!”)

Gov. Palin’s Press Secretary: Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to introduce Mrs. Sarah Palin and Mr.Donald Trump.

Sarah Palin: Thank you Barb it was my pleasure to have endorse Mr. Trump, but I would like to have Mr. Trump say a few words.

Donald Trump: Some of you may see Sarah Palin as the most craziest person to give somebody an endorsement but one thing you don’t know about her when she isn’t under pressure she is an intelligent woman.

Alaskan Civilian: If she was such an intelligent woman how come she always messes up with major interview like the interview with Katie Couric.

(Brings out John Mccain's campaign manager)

Mccain’s Campaign Manager: First of all Ms. whatever your name is Mrs. Palin is a very intelligent woman but she just got a little nervous because she has never been on a major interview where the whole world could see it.

Alaskan Civilian: If she was so nervous how can she be Vice President of the United States?

Mccain’s Campaign Manager: (no response)(speechless)

(Mccain’s Campaign Manager leaves the stage, with his head down.)

Alaskan Civilian: LOL, LOL

Mr.Trump: Mam, I don’t know why you're laughing because if I become president I'm Going to find you and deport you to any country I want. HAHA

(Alaskan Civilian Walks out the crowd, embarrassed)

Another Alaskan Civilian: Mrs. Sarah Palin do you give all your support to Donald Trump on his campaign.

Sarah Palin: You Bet I Do !!

Mr.Trump: Aww Thanks Sarah

Another Alaskan Civilian: Mr. Trump do you feel that you have any competition with Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders of becoming president of the U.S.

Mr. Trump:Those chumps! NoI feel that I have no competition.

Gov. Palin Secretary: That would finish this press conference in Anchorage Alaska.

(They walk off stage smiling)

Media Reflection Assignment: Jordi and Nadav

*Trump and his campaign team sit down with Governor Palin’s press secretary at the local Applebees*  

Trump’s campaign manager: “We’re really excited to have Sarah on board in this campaign.”

Donald Trump: “Yeah, she’s a really interesting candidate. I’m considering her as a potential  vice presidential candidate.”

*Alaskan citizen turns and leans over the booth*

Alaskan Citizen: “Sorry I was snoopin’, I couldn't contain my excitement of seeing such a pristine gentleman. Governor Palin would be perfect. Look how well she ran Alaska. Alaska is like a mini America. That would be so flippin’ cool.”   

Trump: “Alaska’s a freaking cool place. I'm considering building one of my courses over here.

Did you know that Alaska has almost no Muslim citizens? Only true hard working Americans!”

Gov. Palin’s press secretary: “Well now if Sarah would agree to being vice president we would have to be promised that she wouldn’t be treated like when she was in the McCain campaign.”

*Alaskan citizen intervenes once again*

Alaskan Citizen: “Well ya know I would vote for Sarah in a flippin second. You bet your bottom dollar I’d be the first at the voting booth. You betcha!"

Trump campaign manager: “Now if we do choose Governor Palin, we must work on her speaking. Some voters believe she is just rambling. Her endorsement speech was a little...confusing.”

Trump: Oh you can’t blame her for that, it's just a woman thing.”

Trump’s campaign manager: Donald! We've talked about this! You can't say crap like that so close to the election!”

Trump: I say what I want when I want to say it. I miss the good old days when the people with the money did all the talking. We need to make America great again!”

Alaskan CItizen: You Betcha!

THE END

Media Reflection Assignment: Quinn and Vivi

Gov Palin’s Press Secretary-Thanks again for hosting Sarah at your most recent rally. She’s been doing great things the the wonderful state of Alaska and it's great that she could speak to the general public again. I know it could have gone more smoothly, but I think that we definitely got our point across.

Trump- Of course. Sarah is an essential party member and I am honored to have her endorsement. She is a great governor and an amazing woman. I enjoy her attitude, intelligence, and powerful presence.

*Trump Exits*

McCain Campaign Manager- We greatly appreciated Governor Palin’s work during the McCain campaign but are you kidding me? Did you actually just say that it went smoothly? Did you not hear her comment about ISIS? More evidence of her incompetence.

Gov Palin’s Press Secretary- I had to thank him. He willingly hosted her and even ran the risk of her making comments like she did. Trust me. I know she sounded ridiculous. She practically screamed for 20 minutes. However, Sarah appeals directly to Trump’s base. Her followers are devoted and motivated. Also this will blow over in a few days anyway with Trump and his own special crazy.  

McCain Campaign Manager- “Rock n’ Rollers and holy rollers”? Are you serious? How are we supposed to bounce back from that?

Gov Palin’s Press Secretary- At least she didn’t make the Russia comment again.

*citizen enters the room

Citizen of Alaska: Hello. I was just at the rally and I just wanted to let you know how inspirational I thought those words were. I’m a hockey mom and I think both Trump and Palin support my views completely. Can I get a hallelujah!?!

McCain Campaign Manager and Press Secretary: Ha...Thank you.

*citizen exits*

Gov Palin’s Press Secretary- Good lord these people are out of their minds. I don’t understand how they could support trump, or even sarah after that “drill, baby drill” comment. I’m done with her. I’m just thankful she’s not a VP candidate anymore. I have PTSD thinking about it. Good luck with the Trump campaign.

Charlie Maxwell

Jay Moore

Colin Baker

Trump/Palin Dialogue

Immediately after Governor Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump… Live on WARN (Alaskan radio network)

Palin’s press secretary- “So that went well don’t you think, Mr. Trump?”

Trump- “Oh Most definitely, Governor Palin is a intelligent, resourceful lady and having her on board with this campaign is absolutely magnificent”

Palin’s press secretary-”Wonderful. Governor Palin believes it would be helpful to listen to the people of Alaska and hear what they have to say about your campaign. Are you willing to listen to a caller?”

Trump-”If there is one thing I love it’s the great people of Alaska! Of course we can take a call”

Palin’s press secretary-Alright this is Jeff Hammerschmidt on the phone, he’s been dying to hear from you. Hello Mr. Hammerschmidt! How do you feel about Governor Palin’s endorsement of Mr. Trump? Was it a good decision?”

Alaskan Citizen: “Oh you betcha bottom dollar. I just hope Mr. Trump and Governor Palin can keep out those gosh darn mexicans. I might’ve lost a couple teeth playing hockey but I haven’t lost my marbles.”

Trump-Oh that’s right!

Palin’s press secretary- Don’t you just love the people of Alaska!

Trump- “Just like I said before, the great people of Alaska represent precisely what I love about this nation.  It’s small town USA that will make America great again.”

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