Factually challenged news channel hires factually challenged Palin

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http://mediamatters.org/research/201001110028

January 11, 2010 2:46 pm ET — 122 Comments

The New York Times reported that Fox News has hired Sarah Palin as a contributor who "will appear on the network's programming on a regular basis as part of a multi-year deal" and "will host an occasional series that will run on the network from time to time." Fox News hired Palin despite her months of pushing false claims and bogus information, including the "Lie of the Year" that the Democrats' health care bill includes "death panels."

Palin reportedly hired as Fox News contributor

[Webster Green]

1. She has found the job she is perfectly suited for.

And her ongoing insanity will remain out there for all to see.

It's great! Good work Sarah, you betcha! :silly:

[Raschel]

5. Don't get your hopes up. She will be totally scripted, like her Facebook and twitter.

[Gman]

2. If ever there was an absolutely perfect match, this is it

[BOSSHOG]

3. She is going to provide "commentary" and "analysis"

that's way too funny. What is she going to "analyze?" American foreign policy? The difference between North Dakota and South Dakota? The importance of rush limbaugh's trips to the Dominican Republic?

[zbdent]

4. well, don't they have Glenn Beck's crowd estimator figuring

the ratings for their shows?

[RaleighNCDUer]

6. I don't think there's a person here surprised by this.

It was, in fact, predicted by many of us on the day she quit her job.

[subterranean]

7. One statement there is slightly inaccurate.

Fox News didn't hire Palin despite her months of pushing false claims and bogus information. It hired her because of that.