More awards, titles and nominations for Sarah Palin

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'Tis that time of the year when lists, awards and nominations flourish for "_____ of the Year"  (insert appropriate title in the blank).

Among Gallup's Top 10 Intriguing Poll Findings of the year, the polling organization includes The Rise of Sarah Palin:

"Last year’s vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, has clearly become one of the winningest veep losers. At least among Republicans. Palin is the runaway winner when Republicans were asked by Gallup this month to name the living woman they most admire. Her favorable rating among Republicans is a robust 79%. In one poll in November, Palin was the leader for the 2012 race among Republicans. Her book remains the number one hardcover best seller on The New York Times best seller list."

Earlier this week, MSNBC talk show host Ed Schultz pronounced Governor Palin the big Political Winner of 2009. Given the network's leftist bent, there must have been pandemonium in the halls of NBC over that one.

Over the weekend, Gov. Palin received nominations from each of The McLaughlin Group's panelists. Pat Buchanan named her as his choice for Biggest Winner of 2009. Clarence Page nominated Sarah Palin (and President Obama in a tie) for Most Charismatic person of the year, and he singled out the 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate for Comeback of the year. Finally, the former governor was Eleanor Clift's pick for Capitalist of the year.

And around mid-December on PJTV's "Trifecta" program, Scott Ott picked Sarah Palin for Person of the Decade, even though she has been in the national spotlight for less than two years. Bill Whittle nominated George W. Bush, and Steve Green's choice was Dick Cheney.

Update: Add another "Comeback of the Year" honor to the list of awards given to Sarah Palin at year's end. It's from FOX News as part of its Best and Worst Politics of 2009.

- JP