The Real Story of How the Media Created a Monster: Sarah Palin

The Huffington Post - It's often said these days that Sarah Palin is a "media creation." That is, the media promote and elevate her as one of America's most popular and influential leaders, even though her approval ratings remain in the tank, by covering every appearance and statement (whether speech or tweet) as if she is the Junior President from Alaska.

But the "creation" part goes well beyond what's happened since the 2008 campaign to keep her constantly in the public eye. Read more.