Hundreds line up, some camp out as Palin book tour hits NC’s Fort Bragg for low-key event
By Mike Baker, APMonday, November 23, 2009
Palin arrives at Fort Bragg to a crowd of hundreds
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Hundreds of people are lined up at an Army base in North Carolina where former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is signing books.
Palin arrived a little after 11 a.m. Monday, waved and went inside the store where she quickly started signing copies of her new memoir. She did not make any statement.
An Army spokesmen says Palin will not make a speech, pose for photos, or personalize notes in the books she signs at the on-post store. Officials estimated as many as 1,500 waited for her arrival. About a dozen people camped out.
The Army had worried the appearance would prompt political grandstanding against President Obama. That fear initially led commanders to limit news coverage, though the restrictions were later dropped.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin promises to limit her enthusiasm during her visit to North Carolina’s Fort Bragg.
The former Republican vice presidential candidate planned to sign copies of her new memoir at a post store Monday. Army officials say Palin will not make a speech, pose for photos, or personalize notes in the books she signs.
The Army worried Palin’s appearance would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama. That fear initially led post commanders to keep news organizations from covering Palin’s appearance, though the restrictions were later dropped.
Fort Bragg spokesman Tom McCollum tells WTVD-TV that sales of Palin’s book at the post store have been weak so far.
