Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain announced today that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will be his running mate, making her the first woman ever to serve on a Republican presidential ticket. Like a lot of people, I had never heard of her, so I did some research this morning. This is what I've learned so far:* 44 years old. Born in 1964 in Idaho; Shortly afterward, her family moved to Alaska where her
parents taught school in Skagway.
* Gained statewide recognition as point guard on her high school's state championship basketball
team
* Was the 1984 runner-up in the Miss Alaska Pageant
* Attended the University of Idaho, receiving a bachelor of science degree in communications-
journalism in 1987. Before her political career, she worked in media and the utility industry.
* Former mayor of Wasilla, Alaska
* First woman Governor of Alaska - elected in 2006
* Married to Todd Palin, has 5 children, including a 4-month-old baby with down syndrome
* Her oldest son enlisted in the army on September 11, 2007
* She loves hunting, ice fishing and snowmobiling
* Ultra conservative
* Supports capital punishment
* Strongly opposed to same sex marriage and abortion
* Lifetime member of the NRA
1 comment:
John McCain is a genius! I would not have even considered voting for him until now. So far, I am impressed with what I have read about Governor Palin.
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