So, Who are Bob and Mark?

For those who need a reminder of who Bob and Mark are, please refer to our post from April...

I have been stunned at the amount of attention our good friends Bob and Mark have attracted in the past few days at the suggestion that Palin might be on their show on April 1st and that she might be making a "big" announcement. Google 'Bob and Mark' 'Palin' and 'announcement' and you will find 7,860,000 results. Most of them showing no concept of who Bob and Mark are or any understanding of their past relationship with our former Governor.

Palin supporters have taken to Bob and Mark's facebook page, throwing accusation in a frenzied panic. Even higher profile Palin supporters like Tammy Bruce (never fear, I am a TAM) have missed the mark on this one. Bruce referred to Bob and Mark as "Canadian" and questioned their intentions and loyalty to Governor Palin.

To those in the state, a Palin appearance on the Bob and Mark show seems like an ordinary occurrence. Throughout her run for Governor of Alaska, she appeared on the show as often as 3 times a week, including the day she was elected. She continued as Governor to appear regularly, using their show as an effective way to move her message and ideas across our large state.

During her Vice-Presidential run, our rogue Governor Palin let us know how she was with a call into the Bob and Mark show just before her RNC speech. She also spoke with us through Bob and Mark on the day she returned from the trail and went back to work in Alaska as our Governor.

Since her resignation, Governor Palin, Bristol Palin, and even Piper Palin have appeared on the Bob and Mark show numerous times to discuss everything from everyday life to policy. During Bristol's time on Dancing With the Stars, Bob and Mark even coordinated an event for Bristol at Rumrunners (which was mistakenly identified by the LSM as a "bar"), in downtown Anchorage where Bob can frequently be spotted enjoying an ACES hockey game.

Palin has indicated on many occasions (see here and here for a few examples) that she would announce a run for the Presidency, should it ever occur, on the Bob and Mark Show. It is evidence of one of the many things we respect about her. She recognizes where her roots are.

Bob and Mark have been and continue to be ardent supporters of Governor Palin. They have at times questioned whether or not believe she intends to run for President in 2012, but they have never wavered in their support of her.

For those of us who have listened to Bob and Mark for years, the joke was funny and obvious. The panic that followed made it funnier. This statement made the joke a classic...

"Dear CNN, Fox news, MSNBC and all the other media outlets that spent the last week blowing up our phones, and email, and text messages…Today is April 1st. This is what we do. Learn to laugh at yourselves once in a while. Sarah has a MUCH better sense of humor than most of you. Thank God she gets it. Winning, sizzle..bye!"

Todd Palin addressed the joke as nothing more than a joke. Bob and Mark, on April 1st, slam dunk their April Fool's joke on their show, a portion of which can be heard here.

For those who doubt where these guys stand... have a listen. These are proud Alaskans talking with their Governor just before she makes her historic speech to the RNC accepting the nomination to run as the first female and first Alaskan Vice President of the United States.



And for those listening with bated breath for an announcement... RELAX. Over the years, we have learned that Governor Palin does things if and when she determines she should. Thus far her instinct has served her well. She'll do what she thinks is right at the time she thinks is right. Those outside who support her need to trust her.

And anyone who makes the Lamestream Media the butt of their April Fools joke, remains a friend of mine.