Elmendorf book signing draws crowd of over 2,000

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Anchorage television station KTUU reports:

More than 2,000 people came to Elmendorf Air Force Base Sunday where former Gov. Sarah Palin was signing copies of her new book, "Going Rogue."

Although the event was only open to base personnel and their families, lines formed at the Joint Military Mall at 5 a.m. The mall opened early at 6:30 a.m. to accommodate the crowd.

More, including some raw video from the event is here.

Related: Anchorage Daily News has a 129-photo Book Tour Gallery here from other stops on the tour.

- JP

Going Rogue: North to Alaska and Two Air Force Bases

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Posting on her Facebook Notes page, Sarah Palin announced two additional stops on her Going Rogue Book Tour, both at Air Force bases in her home state of Alaska:

Home to Alaska

This book tour has been an amazing and inspirational experience for me and my family as we crisscrossed the country and met so many wonderful Americans. At nearly every stop we met someone with a connection to Alaska – usually through the military from being stationed at one of Alaska’s bases. With that in mind, we’ve decided to hold the final book signings at Alaska's Elmendorf and Eielson AFBs. Hope to see you there!

- Sarah Palin


Sunday, December 13, 2009

Elmendorf AFB
Joint Military Mall
5800 Westover Avenue
Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506
12:00 - 3:00 PM

Eielson AFB
AAFES
451 Broadway Avenue
Building 3338
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
6:30 - 9:30 PM

- JP

Quote of the Day (May 17, 2009)

For the second day in a row, the QOTD comes from GrizzlyBarb at Elmendorf AFB:

"There was no limo or fancy motorcade for the Palins. Just a simple SUV driven by Todd. (He was quite the gentleman and opened Sarah's door for her.) Just another shining example of how money and fame doesn't always have to change someone."

- JP

Quote of the Day (May 16, 2009)

GrizzlyBarb:

"In case you are wondering... yes, Sarah Palin is even more beautiful in person. And yes, she is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. She is not the typical politician. She is more like a neighbor, who stopped over for a visit. She had time for everyone, answered questions, and was super with the kids."

- JP