Australia: Palin's One Nation tour resembles that of Australian Pauline Hanson's former political party.

PJ: Palin might have lifted more than just the 'One Nation' label from Pauline:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hanson

Sarah Palin's patriotic 'One Nation' tour to fuel speculation of White House bid
SARAH Palin has announced a "One Nation" bus tour of the United States, fuelling speculation that she will make a run for the US presidency in 2012 elections.

The trip, starting in Washington DC on Sunday and going up through New England, will take the former Republican vice-presidential candidate “through our nation's rich historical sites” over the coming weeks, she said on her website.

“Our nation is at a critical turning point. As we look to the future, we are propelled by America's past. It's imperative that we connect with our founders, our patriots, our challenges and victories to clearly see our way forward.

“A good way to do this is to appreciate the significance of our nation's historic sites, patriotic events and diverse cultures, which we'll do in the coming weeks on our 'One Nation' tour,” she said of the trip, which shares its name with that of Australian Pauline Hanson's former political party.

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Ms Palin's announcement comes amid mounting speculation that the Tea Party favourite will throw her hat into the ring for the Republican party nomination to take on President Barack Obama in next year's White House election.

That talk was fuelled this week by reports that the former Alaska governor has bought a large house in Arizona, seen as potentially a better base for a presidential campaign than her northwestern US home state.

Ms Palin, who was John McCain's surprise running mate in the last White House election in 2008, has also authorised a feature-length film about herself, further suggesting she is preparing to raise her profile significantly.

Asserting her patriotic credentials, her campaign bus for the upcoming tour proclaims “One Nation” above the tag line “Under God. Indivisible. With Liberty and Justice for All,” and “We the people” over a scroll of the US constitution.

“We'll celebrate the good things that bring Americans together; those things that will give us the needed strength to meet the heady challenges ahead,” she said on her website.

“I've said many times that America doesn't need a 'fundamental transformation,' instead we need a restoration of all that is good and strong and free in America!

“So, together let's prepare ourselves for the days ahead by reminding ourselves who we are and what Americans stand for.”

AFP

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/sarah-palins-patriotic-one-nation-tour-to-fuel-speculation-of-white-house-bid/story-e6frg6so-1226063937835