• Variety, Monday, July 6, 2009 9:37 AM

Since Sarah Palin announced her resignation as Alaska's governor, speculation about her next step has been rampant. But there's little doubt that she could have a future in the cable news universe, if she wants it.

Fox News could be the perfect match, as Palin has become such a partisan figure that she would not be under the constraints of "Q" scores, as a less well-known TV newcomer would be. She would face more of an uphill climb in pursuing a daytime syndie talk show, as some have speculated. Officially Fox denies any talks with Palin.

Sam Haskell, former TV head of William Morris, says Palin should become an on-camera consultant for a high-profile Fox News show. "After rebuilding her credibility, she could easily get her own show," he says. "She's definitely a conservative celebrity, and articulate and engaging on camera, but she has some work to do on her image."

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