Posted on 06/16/2008 6:23:32 PM PDT by MindBender26
Am in DC tonight. All talk at Capitol Hill Club (the Republican watering hole) is Sarah Palin on McCain's shortlist.
She is Governor of Alaska, a Big R and C, fishes off North Cape, NRA life member, runs marathons, husband is Alaska commercial fisherman, races competitive long distance snowmobile races, (and wins.) She is very Pro Life, has Down's Syndrome child she chose NOT to abort, oldest son entered Army at 18... and she is very easy on the eyes!
From website:
Governor Sarah Palin made history on Dec. 4, 2006, when she took office. As the 11th governor of Alaska, she is the first woman to hold the office.
Since taking office, her top priorities have been resource development, education and workforce development, public health and safety, and transportation and infrastructure development.
Under her leadership, Alaska invested $5 billion in state savings, overhauled education funding, and implemented the Senior Benefits Program that provides support for low-income older Alaskans. She created Alaska’s Petroleum Systems Integrity Office to provide oversight and maintenance of oil and gas equipment, facilities and infrastructure, and the Climate Change Subcabinet to prepare a climate change strategy for Alaska.
During her first legislative session, Governor Palin’s administration passed two major pieces of legislation – an overhaul of the state’s ethics laws and a competitive process to construct a gas pipeline.
Governor Palin is chair of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a multi-state government agency that promotes the conservation and efficient recovery of domestic oil and natural gas resources while protecting health, safety and the environment. She also serves as vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) Natural Resources Committee, which is charged with pursuing legislation to ensure state needs are considered as federal policy is formulated in the areas of agriculture, energy, environmental protection and natural resource management.
Prior to her election as governor, Palin served two terms on the Wasilla City Council and two terms as the mayor/manager of Wasilla. During her tenure, she reduced property tax levels while increasing services and made Wasilla a business friendly environment, drawing in new industry.
She has served as chair of the Alaska Conservation Commission, which regulates Alaska's most valuable non-renewable resources: oil and gas. She was elected by her peers to serve as president of the Alaska Conference of Mayors. In this role, she worked with local, state and federal officials to promote solutions to the needs of Alaska's communities.
Sarah Heath Palin arrived in Alaska with her family in 1964, when her parents came to teach school in Skagway. She received a bachelor of science degree in communications-journalism from the University of Idaho in 1987. Palin, who graduated from Wasilla High School in 1982, has lived in Skagway, Eagle River and Wasilla.
She is married to Todd Palin, who is a lifelong Alaskan, a production operator on the North Slope and a four-time champion of the Iron Dog, the world's longest snowmachine race.
Todd and Sarah fish in Bristol Bay with their children – Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper and Trig. Through Todd’s Yup'ik grandmother, Alaska’s Native heritage plays an important role in their family. Track enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 11, 2007.
Prior to taking office, Palin served on numerous boards and commissions throughout the state. She was active in her family’s pursuits – including serving as a sports team mom and school volunteer. She also runs marathons.
Palin is a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoys hunting, fishing, Alaska history, and all that Alaska's great outdoors has to offer.
Google the pictures. Like I said, a hottie.
This is news?
“and she is very easy on the eyes!”-understatement of the year.
More importantly, is she interested in being McCain’s VP?
I don't think that's how it works. When we make assertions on FR, we back them up with proof.
Those are the standards of the New Journalism.
You're not just gonna say stuff and run are you? Like Dan Rather?
Big enough fer ya?
Gorgous? She's alright. Young? Maybe if you're over 65. She might be a great pick for all I know, but this stuff is over the top.
That would be awesome and would totally put the screws to “Cankles & Company.”
That’ll draw a lot of women votes from the left, I’d think, but of course, they always say ONE thing and do the other. *SHRUG*
I personally think she should not tarnish her image by joining up McCain.
She and Jindahl would make a good team in 2012.
LOL!!!!!!
WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alaskans might have something to say about it, and who could blame them! She is suing to get the right of Alaska to drill. They JUST got her as their Governor and has done so much for the state, I can’t imagine they want to give her up!
From all I’ve read, Gov Palin would make an excellent choice for McCain.
I wonder if she’d be willing to do everything it would require though, campaigning hard for next few months- and she’s got kids and a new baby.
Any buzz on whether she’s interested?
McCain should do it BEFORE the Dems do it.
Alright, Vikings!
I’m already looking forward to more exciting Whitehouse dinners.
Better than, J.C. I'm thinking of voting for Obama Watts.
From everything I have read, this should be a no-brainer pick. It is McCain though......
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