Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President:
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- Troopergate's one merited charge: shot moose without permit. (Sep 2011)
- OpEd: Won election as fresh, feisty, girl-next-door. (Sep 2011)
- OpEd: Her energy is the fuel of grassroots politics. (Jan 2011)
- "Mama Grizzlies": tough candidates also raising families. (Nov 2010)
- Tea Partiers love America & dislike what's happening to her. (Nov 2010)
- American exceptionalism based on idea of right to be free. (Nov 2010)
- Elites in "lame stream media" consider Americans alien. (Nov 2010)
- I label myself a "Commonsense Constitutional Conservative". (Nov 2010)
- McCain is a genuine American hero for enduring Vietnam. (Nov 2010)
- Everything worthwhile comes through effort. (Nov 2010)
- Competitive GOP primaries are good for voters, not civil war. (Feb 2010)
- I'm a big supporter of the Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)
- Republican Party should absorb Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)
- Support those who understand the foundation of our country. (Feb 2010)
- Tea Party is not just hard-core registered Republicans. (Feb 2010)
- 2008: Unruffled throughout process because "It's God's plan". (Jan 2010)
- Resigned because relentless tabloidizing prevented work. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: Darling of the Democrats for taking on GOP incumbent. (Nov 2009)
- Dressed up as Tina Fey before Saturday Night Live show. (Nov 2009)
- Commonsense Conservative: respect for history & tradition. (Nov 2009)
- Followed Reagan's advice of sticking to core agenda. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Autobiography sounds like presidential ambition. (Nov 2009)
- Named first female GOP VP candidate on suffrage anniversary. (Oct 2008)
- By working with all parties, never had to compromise. (Oct 2008)
- Admires Geraldine Ferraro & George Bush Sr. (Oct 2008)
- Favorite movie: “Hoosiers”, for underdog tenacity. (Oct 2008)
- Shares McCain world view of US as shining city on the hill. (Oct 2008)
- Officiated a marriage in the aisle of Wal-Mart. (Sep 2008)
- OpEd: Vetting process for V.P. included no one in Alaska. (Sep 2008)
- Proud of being a Washington outsider. (Sep 2008)
- Good-old-boy networks are created by both parties. (Sep 2008)
- Americans are just getting sick & tired of politics as usual. (Sep 2008)
- When I hear our National Anthem, I get a lump in my throat. (Sep 2008)
- Came of age in the era of Reagan; thinks about him daily. (Sep 2008)
- There is a plan for this world and that plan is for good. (Sep 2008)
- Small towns produced Harry Truman as V.P.; and produced me. (Sep 2008)
- OpEd: shores up McCain as a conservative AND as a maverick. (Sep 2008)
- Before selection, questioned role of vice president. (Sep 2008)
- Gained political prominence as a whistleblower. (Aug 2008)
- Shatter that glass ceiling once and for all. (Aug 2008)
- Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow. (Jan 2008)
- Decries “politics as usual” of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)
- Endorsed by United Fishermen of Alaska (commercial group). (Oct 2006)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Fought each Xmas as mayor to keep Jesus manger in Wasilla. (Nov 2010)
- Let's not be afraid of contested primaries. (Feb 2010)
- Even before nomination, "Most popular governor in America". (Jan 2010)
- 2005 gubernatorial race: Ambition drives; purpose beckons. (Nov 2009)
- 2002: Ran for governor to take on political back-scratching. (Nov 2009)
- 2002: Lost unenergetic campaign for lieutenant governor. (Nov 2009)
- 2006 ad campaign: Little House on the Tundra. (Nov 2009)
- Known to Wasilla residents as personable multi-tasker. (Sep 2008)
- Embraced “City of Character” religious program as mayor. (Sep 2008)
- Underestimating Sarah always proved to be a big mistake. (Sep 2008)
- Signed up for PTA; then ran for City Council; then Mayor. (Sep 2008)
- Trounced incumbent governor in 2006 on platform of reform. (Aug 2008)
- Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget. (Mar 2007)
- Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens. (Oct 2006)
McCain Campaign
- Katie Couric interviews were edited to show worst moments. (Nov 2009)
- Election day speech: thank you for honor of a lifetime. (Nov 2009)
- McCain chose me to shake things up. (Nov 2009)
Personal History
- Son, Track, so named because born during spring track season. (Nov 2009)
- Father rejected Hollywood upbringing for sports & outdoor. (Nov 2009)
- Family moved to Alaska when Sarah was an infant. (Nov 2009)
- First interest in politics was Watergate, at age 10. (Nov 2009)
- Invaluable life lessons from running a 3:59 marathon. (Nov 2009)
- Fell for Todd at first sight; clinched when he was baptiz. (Nov 2009)
- Proud of Bristol but not happy that she's an unwed teen mom. (Nov 2009)
- Sarah Heath born in Idaho; moved to Alaska at age 2 months. (Sep 2008)
- Entered beauty contests to help pay for college. (Sep 2008)
- Family emphasized education; read newspapers as child. (Sep 2008)
- Miss Congeniality in statewide beauty pageant in 1984. (Aug 2008)
- Star high school athlete in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Aug 2008)
- Voted “Miss Wasilla” in local beauty contest; eloped at 24. (Aug 2008)
- Husband left oil job to avoid conflict; now works for BP. (Aug 2008)
- Husband is part Eskimo; won Iron Dog snowmobile races. (Aug 2008)
- Raises kids with network of relatives, plus Todd as Mr. Mom. (Aug 2008)
- Had 6 months to adapt & prepare for Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
- Studied journalism; ran for office to make a difference. (Aug 2008)
Religion
- We are free as consequence of being made in image of God. (Nov 2010)
- We are a prayerful country. (Nov 2010)
- Raised as Assembly of God member; then nondenominational. (Nov 2009)
- Decided at youth camp to put life into God's hands. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: Core values defined by political ambition plus church. (Sep 2008)
- I’m one of those bitter people clinging to guns & religion. (Sep 2008)
- Religion: non-denominational Bible-believing Christian. (Aug 2008)
- Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska. (Apr 2008)
- The Bible has profoundly influenced America. (Oct 2007)
- Recognize America’s historic and founding Christian heritage. (Sep 2007)
- Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression. (Oct 2006)
Troopergate
- Relieved when sister Molly divorced state trooper husband. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: Popularity hurt by Troopergate and at-home per-diem. (Sep 2008)
- Troopergate: brother-in-law tasered child, but still trooper. (Sep 2008)
- Fired controversial state trooper for threatening family. (Aug 2008)
- Investigated for firing ex-brother-in-law in custody battle. (Aug 2008)
- Independent prosecutor probing Cabinet firing. (Jul 2008)
- Replaced Public Safety commissioner based on lack of results. (Jul 2008)
- Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair. (Jul 2008)
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