Any Gov willing to steal the profits of the largest industry in their state to redistribute as a cash payout to that state's citizens would be extremely popular among the check cashers.
Steal? You’re beyond clueless. These Crony Oil hacks simply purchased these leases with a promise to drill, then lied and dragged their feet for 30 years - they left these oil wells untapped and un-drilled, depriving all AK citizens of their state’s constitutionally endowed natural resources. Palin challenged them to live up to the terms and conditions of their lease agreements, as well as the AK Constitution, and they said “Sue us - we aren’t going to drill.” She beat the Crony Oil crooks - in court - from depriving AK citizens of their state’s natural resources - resources owned by all AK citizens. She reversed a $1B state deficit and created a $1B state surplus in 2 years. She reduced overall state liabilities by 39.6% (#1 in nation), she vetoed more earmarks than any Governor in the nation (86%) and she accomplished all this while pregnant and delivering a baby. Her 2 year long, statewide popularity exceeded 80% throughout 2007 & 2008 - levels never accomplished by any Gov. in US history. Perry’s record is a joke compared to Gov. Palin’s accomplishments.
Do your homework, sporto. This is too easy.