McCain says ties with Palin were tense, but ready to work with her againOctober 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Republican Senator John McCain has acknowledged that tensions existed between his vice presidential choice, Sarah Palin, and his top aide, Steve Schmidt, during his failed bid for the White House last year, yet said that the former Alaska governor gave a boost to the campaign. Appearing on CNN's "State of the Union," the Arizona Republican said: "When we selected, or asked, Sarah Palin to be my running mate, it energized our party.
John McCain says ex-running mate Sarah Palin remains formidable force in the Republican PartyOctober 11th, 2009 McCain says Palin remains strong force in the GOPWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says Sarah Palin remains a formidable force in the Republican Party despite widespread criticisms of his 2008 running mate.
No takers for Sarah Palin in Republican gubernatorial raceOctober 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin, one of the most talked-about potential 2012 presidential candidates, has not been sought by Republican gubernatorial candidates to campaign for them. Less than a month before voters go to the polls, it appears clear that the former Alaska governor, will not appear on behalf of either New Jersey's Chris Christie or Virginia's Bob McDonnell.
US lecture circuit believes Sarah Palin is a "blithering idiot"September 30th, 2009 NEW YORK - Sarah Palin may have bagged a fat paycheck for her soon-to-be-released memoir, but American lecture buyers think she is an "idiot". Although, Palin has entered into a deal with the Washington Speakers Bureau, which also represents high profile speakers including George W.
Sarah Palin finishes memoir months earlySeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Sarah Palin has penned her memoir in just four months after the announcement of the book deal, her publisher has revealed. The book, which was due next spring, will now hit the markets on Nov 17.he Telegraph quoted Jonathan Burnham, publisher of Harper, as saying: "Governor Palin has been unbelievably conscientious and hands-on at every stage, investing herself deeply and passionately in this project....
Sarah Palin's fan pays £39k to dine with her!September 19th, 2009 LONDON - Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has fans who are ready to shell out big bucks just to have dinner with her. One of the politician's admirers is paying massive 39,000 pounds to dine with the Republican.
McCain expects Palin to remain on national stageJuly 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin, whose resignation as the Alaska Governor was termed as a political suicide, has received worlds of encouragement from her ex- boss, Senator John McCain, who is confident that Palin will remain on the national stage. "I understand that Sarah made the decision where she can be the most effective for Alaska and for the country.
'Politically speaking, if I die, I die, so be it,' says PalinJuly 8th, 2009 DILLINGHAM - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin vehemently defended her decision to resign 16 months early, declaring she doesn't care if it damages her political future. "I said before I stood in front of the mic the other day, you know, politically speaking-if I die, I die.
Alaska's lieutenant governor says Palin cited toll of ethics complaints in decision to quitJuly 5th, 2009 Official: Palin cited toll of ethics complaintsWASHINGTON — The official in line to be Alaska governor when Sarah Palin resigns this month says she talked to him about the toll that ethics investigations has taken on her. Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell says Palin cited the millions of dollars being spent to deal with document requests and other matters.
Gov. Palin: Letterman should apologize to young women across country for statutory rape jokeJune 12th, 2009 Palin-Letterman still at odds over comedian's jokeWASHINGTON — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is insisting that comedian David Letterman "apologize to young women" for a joke he made on the air about one of her teen-age daughters.
David Letterman 'pathetic', says PalinJune 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin called CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman "pathetic" on Tuesday after the latter said the former sports a "slutty flight attendant look."
What a commentary there. That's pretty pathetic, good ole David Letterman," Politico quoted Palin as saying during an interview on conservative host John Ziegler's Los Angeles-based radio show.
Bristol Palin graduates from high schoolMay 16th, 2009 NEW YORK - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's daughter, Bristol, has graduated from high school. According to People magazine, Palin, 19, who made the spotlight after her pregnancy was revealed, looked as happy as her fellow classmates as she accepted her high school diploma at the Wasilla Sports Complex.
Sarah Palin defends 'liberal target' Miss CaliforniaMay 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has defended controversy laden Miss California Carrie Prejean against "the liberal onslaught of malicious attacks."
Carrie was speculated to have lost the Miss USA crown after she spoke against same sex marriages while responding to a question during the competition. The 21-year-old, who bagged the first runner-up title on April 19, had evoked a mixed reaction for her anti-gay marriage answer, with some crying out for her title to be stripped off her while conservatives hailed her as a star.
Sarah Palin makes reality TV appearance on grizzly bear hideMay 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made an appearance on reality TV series "American Chopper" while sitting on a sofa draped with a massive grizzly bear hide that her father killed.
McCain dodges on PalinMarch 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former Republican presidential candidate and Arizona Senator John McCain has said that he would like to see Alaska Governor Sarah Palin compete in the 2012 presidential elections, but chose to avoid making a comment on whether he would support her or not. When NBC's Meet the Press anchor David Gregory asked McCain if he would like to see Alaska Gov.