Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin is the Republican Party Governor of Alaska. In late August 2008 she was named by John McCain as his vice-presidential running mate.[1]
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McCain's Reasons
In announcing Palin as his running mate, McCain publicly stated that she[1]:
- "has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration and has a record of delivering on the change and reform that we need in Washington";
- "has challenged the influence of the big oil companies while fighting for the development of new energy resources."
- "challenged a corrupt system and passed a landmark ethics reform bill";
- "has actually used her veto and cut budgetary spending";
- "put a stop to the "bridge to nowhere" that would have cost taxpayers $400 million dollars"; and
- that as "the mother of a soldier herself, Governor Palin understands what it takes to lead our nation and she understands the importance of supporting our troops."
Palin on Global Warming
In an interview with NewsMax.com, a conservative online newssite, Palin was asked for her "take" on global warming and "how is it affecting our country?". Palin responded that "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."[2]
Racism allegations
In an article appearing in the The LA Progressive blog on September 5, 2008, Sarah Palin is alleged to have used a historically racially derogatory term for Obama after his win over Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary. The statement (which can be read in full at the source) came from a waitress who said she overheard the remark while serving her. The blogger who reported the story interviewed the waitress over the phone and says he is honoring her request not to use her last name. There has been no other confirmation of the story.[3][4]
Support for the Alaska Independence Party
Palin has expressed support for the Alaska Independence Party, a secessionist political party, telling AIP members, "Keep up the good work" [. . .] "And God bless you." The late Joe Vogler, founder of the AIP has advocated armed struggle against the US government, saying, "My government is my worst enemy. I'm going to fight them with any means at hand." Palin's husband, Todd Palin, belonged to the AIP for seven years. AIP chair, Lynette Clark told is quoted to have said of Palin, "She's Alaskan to the bone ... she sounds just like Joe Vogler."[5]
Affiliations
- Member, Feminists for Life[6]
- a life member of the National Rifle Association according to the NRA[7]
Contact Details
- Website as governor: http://gov.state.ak.us/
Articles and resources
Related SourceWatch articles
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 "John McCain Selects Alaska Governor Sarah Palin As Vice Presidential Running Mate", Media Release, August 29, 2008.
- ↑ Mike Coppock, "Palin Speaks to Newsmax About McCain, Abortion", NewsMax.com, August 29, 2008.
- ↑ Charley James, "Alaskans Speak (In A Frightened Whisper): Palin Is “Racist, Sexist, Vindictive, And Mean”", The LA Progressive, September 5, 2008.
- ↑ Snopes.com analysis of the rumor, Sept. 2008.
- ↑ David Talbot, Where's the uproar on Palin links to anti-U.S. group?, Toronto Star (Canada), October 9, 2008.
- ↑ Feminists for Life, "FFL Member Nominated for Vice President of the United States", Media Release, August 29, 2008.
- ↑ National Rifle Association, "Sarah Palin and Joe Biden: Worlds Apart", Media Release, National Rifle Association, August 29, 2008.
External articles
- Marc Ambinder, "What McCain Didn't Know About Sarah Palin: And why he probably would have picked her anyway", "Dispatch", Atlantic Online, August 31, 2008.
- "SARAH PALIN", a 63-page vetting report by the Democratic Party of Alaska
- Alaskans Speak (In A Frightened Whisper): Palin Is “Racist, Sexist, Vindictive, And Mean”, The LA Progressive, September 5, 2008
- "Sarah Palin and Me", The LA Progressive, September 6, 2008
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