Club uses Sarah Palin to promote event; hasn't even invited her

The Economic Club of Southwest Michigan is using Sarah Palin's name to promote an event to which it hasn't yet even invited her to attend. But what can we expect from an outfit that considers left-wing columnist Tom Friedman to be a "world-renown leader"?

From The Herald-Palladium:

In announcing its 2009-10 speakers lineup Friday, the club offered the teaser that former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin might speak to the club.

Palin, who recently resigned as Alaska's governor, has not begun accepting speaking invitations. But when she does the club will invite her, said Club President Michael Cook. If she accepts, she would probably speak in May.

"Might speak"?
"Will invite"?
"If she accepts"?
"Would probably speak"?

This has to set the all-time low water mark in event promotion.


- JP