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.
Palin dinner fetches $63,500 for charity benefiting wounded veteransSeptember 18th, 2009 Palin dinner brings in $63,500 for charityANCHORAGE, Alaska — A chance to have dinner with former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has swelled the coffers of an organization that aids wounded veterans. The top bid for dinner with Palin, the former Alaska governor, was $63,500.
True fan pays $63,500 for dinner with Sarah PalinSeptember 18th, 2009 Fan pays $63,500 for dinner with PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — A true fan of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is paying $63,500 to have dinner with her. Cathy Maples of Huntsville, Ala., on Friday won the dinner in an Internet auction, which was a benefit for a charity that aids wounded veterans.
Palin makes weekend public appearance in Alaska after laying low since resignationAugust 3rd, 2009 Palin speaks at gun collectors' functionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin made a weekend public appearance after keeping a low profile since she resigned as Alaska governor July 26. The former GOP vice presidential candidate gave a speech on Second Amendment rights Saturday night at a banquet in Anchorage.
Palin tweet: Family packing up at governor's mansion a week before resignationJuly 19th, 2009 Palin gears up to leave Alaska governor's mansionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Resigning Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she and her husband are packing their family's possessions at the governor's mansion in Juneau, the state capital.
McCain says Palin will be a 'major factor' on the national scene even after she leaves officeJuly 12th, 2009 McCain says he respects Palin's decision to quitWASHINGTON — Last year's Republican presidential nominee, John McCain, says he doesn't think of Sarah Palin as quitting her job as much as changing her priorities. McCain says that he is confident that Palin, his running mate during last year's campaign, will remain "a major factor" on the national scene even after she steps down as Alaska's governor.
'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.
Sarah Palin says says she's a fighter, keeping options open for return to public serviceJuly 7th, 2009 Palin: Not a quitter; keeping options on the tableANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin says she's not a quitter, she's a fighter, and she hasn't ruled out re-entering public life someday. The Alaska governor told CNN in a segment shown Tuesday that "all options are on the table."
Speaking in fishing waders from the town of Dillingham, she says her administration has been paralyzed by fending off frivolous lawsuits and she's taken the right path for her state.
Newspaper columnists give Palin dubious 'Sitting Duck Award' for most ridiculed newsmakerJuly 2nd, 2009 Newspaper columnists give Palin dubious honorJUNEAU, Alaska — The National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the winner of its annual Sitting Duck Award, a tongue-in-cheek honor that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers in the United States.
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.
State personnel board dismisses ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah PalinMay 9th, 2009 Ethics complaint against Palin dismissedANCHORAGE, Alaska — Another ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been dismissed.
Bristol Palin, in NY for teen pregnancy town hall meeting, says abstinence is best choiceMay 6th, 2009 Bristol Palin says abstinence best path for teensNEW YORK — Unwed mother Bristol Palin says abstinence is a realistic way for teens to avoid unwanted pregnancy and says if she could do it all over again, she would've waited to have sex. The 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Gov.
Unwed mother Bristol Palin, governor's daughter, joining teen pregnancy prevention campaignMay 5th, 2009 Bristol Palin promotes teen pregnancy preventionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Unwed mother Bristol Palin is going to take part in a national campaign to help raise awareness for teen pregnancy prevention. The 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Gov.
Aide says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will accept most federal stimulus fundsApril 29th, 2009 Aide says Gov. Palin will OK most stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — A spokeswoman for Sarah Palin says the Alaska governor is going to accept most federal stimulus funds.
Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set up fund to help pay legal debtsApril 24th, 2009 Palin supporters set up legal defense fundANCHORAGE, Alaska — Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have set up a fund to help her pay off more than $500,000 in legal fees incurred while defending herself against ethics complaints.