Who Is Sarah Palin?

In my opinion Sarah Palin's not perfect but she is by far closer to it than Obama and Lyin' Biden... and John McCain for that matter.

Should something happen to John McCain she has the experience (as a governor and a mayor of Alaska's fastest growing city) to take the reigns and in 2012 she would be a formidable opponent to Hillary's next run.

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Friday, August 29, 2008 10:40 AM
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By: Mike Coppock
Sarah Palin has emerged as John McCain's vice-presidential running mate.
Palin talked to Newsmax magazine for its upcoming September 2008 issue about
Alaskan oil, global warming, and John McCain.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is a God-fearing, gun-toting former beauty queen who
could just become America´s next vice president.

In Alaska, the right to bear arms means staying on top of the food chain.
Palin, a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, hunts, shoots, and
fishes.

Husband Todd holds a commercial fishing license for salmon. In the
mid-1990s, when Todd got a job working on Alaska´s North Slope, Palin decided to
occupy herself by becoming mayor of Wasilla, the state's fastest-growing
community.

As mayor, she gradually grew frustrated with Alaska´s "good ol´ boy" style
of governance -- so she decided to do something about it. She ran for
governor in 2006 and won, defeating popular former Democratic Gov. Tony Knowles.
Palin´s victory made her Alaska's first female chief executive, and its
youngest.

Now, many insiders believe this 44-year-old mother of five would add a
strong conservative presence to the GOP ticket.

Palin tells Newsmax that it´s high time Congress allows the development of
Alaska´s wealth of oil and gas. She doubts global warming stems from human
activity, and she considers herself both a fiscal and social conservative.
Are you open to running as McCain´s vice president?

Palin: I have so much on my plate as governor, it´s hard to even imagine
such an offer. I would just have to cross that bridge when it comes.
What do you think of McCain´s chances, and what should he and the GOP do to
win in November?

I believe John McCain will be our next president. To win, he needs to
continue his message that America needs leadership devoted to the public interest
-- not the special interest. The GOP needs to live the planks of its platform,
not just offer lip service.

How did you pull off your election victory as governor?

Alaska was ready for a positive change and tired of the good ol´ boy
network. It caused many Alaskans to lose faith in their government. People want
faith in their government. I have been able to pass a comprehensive reform law
and place the state's checkbook online. You can be a reformer and also be a
conservative.

And your stand on abortion?

I'm pro-life. I'll do all I can to see every baby is created with a future
and potential. The legislature should do all it can to protect human life.
Politically, how would you describe yourself?

Fiscally and socially, I am a conservative. My respect for the three
different branches of government and the balance between them has been my guide.
If you were running for president, what causes would you champion?

I would push for a strong military and a sound energy policy. I believe that
Alaska can help set an example on energy policy.

Speaking of energy, how much oil and gas does America really have?
We have billions and billions of barrels of oil and trillions of feet of
natural gas. We have so much potential from tapping our resources here in
Alaska. And we can do this with minimum environmental impact. We have a very
pro-development president in President Bush, and yet he failed to push for opening
up parts of Alaska to drilling through Congress -- and a
Republican-controll ed Congress, I might add.
I thought when we hit $100 a barrel for oil it would have been a
psychological barrier that would have caused Congress to reconsider, but they didn't.
Now we are approaching $200 a barrel. It's nonsense not to tap a safe domestic
source of oil. I think Americans need to hold Congress accountable on this
one.

What is your take on global warming and how is it affecting our country?

A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because
of our location. I'm not one though who would attribute it to being
man-made.

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In my opinion Sarah Palin's not perfect but she is by far closer to it than Obama and Lyin' Biden... and John McCain for that matter.

Should something happen to John McCain she has the experience (as a governor and a mayor of Alaska's fastest growing city) to take the reigns and in 2012 she would be a formidable opponent to Hillary's next run.

Not Great But MUCH Better Than The Alternative