I dunno...
Palin:
Runs short season fishing business - license means few competitors
Four years Small Town City Council
Four years Small Town Mayor
Two years Chair, State Oil and Gas Commission - Reformer
Less than two years Governor of small population state
Selected as Vice Presidential Candidate
Roosevelt:
Authored important Naval History book
Two (?)years State Asssembly
Western Cattle Ranch failed in severe winter
Six years US Civil Service Commission
Two years Head of NYC Police Commissioners - Reformer
One year Asst. Secretary of the Navy - prepared Navy for Spanish-American War
Colonel, First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment - The Rough Riders - showed great leadership in battle
Less than two years Governor of New York
Selected as Vice Presidential Candidate
Still, she can handle the job.
Yes, there are significant difference also - that’s axiomatic. But the similarities are striking, which is the whole point of the post in the first place.
And just what were Bill Clinton’s qualifications?