
Sarah Palin has energized the conservative Republican base, yet the consensus is that she's hindered support for John McCain among moderate Republican and independents. You may find gain fresh insights into her candidacy from reviewing the eight best columns I've published about Sarah Palin since August. I've presented the columns in a logical order that I hope will be useful to you as a voter.
Palin Promises More Security than Liberty
Sarah Palin's introductory speech at the Republican National Convention revealed her moral and political values. In the comments section below the column, look for a curious observation about the photo used for the column. (Palin is not really giving a Nazi salute with the SS symbol behind her; that's just a camera-angle coincidence.)
Behind the Viral Email on Sarah Palin
Shortly after Sarah Palin's introduction at the RNC, a comment by a long-time neighbor in Alaska was circulated to hundreds of thousands of people. Here is the inside story behind that viral email ad it's author.
Fake Sarah Palin Photo and Needless Mischief
I tracked down the origins of the faked photo of a woman with Sarah Plain's head who held a rifle while she stood stood poolside in an American flag bikini. See if you agree with my reasoning that such such "humor" actually does more harm than good.
Sarah Palin is Now a Celebrity, But is She Ready to Lead?
When Charlie Gibson questioned Sarah Palin on ABC News in her first solo interview after the RNC, the world discovered her ignornace about U.S. foreign policy and her talent for dodging questions. That interview is worth a second look.
Palin blunders on CBS News
Katie Couric pressed Palin for examples of John McCain supporting more regulation rather than abolishing regulations. Palin finally admitted she did not know of any examples, saying, "I'll try to find ya some, and I'll bring 'em to ya." When Palin goes off script, the result is a political disaster.
Mainstream Media Ignores Anti-Palin Rally in Alaska
On the day Palin returned to a welcome home party in Juneau after her RNC appearance, an even larger crowd lined the city streets to protest her nomination in the largest political demonstration in the history of Alaska.
Palin debate score hurt by breaking news
in her only vice presidential debate with Democrat Joe Biden, Sarah Palin did better than expected. Her relative success was overshadowed by three breaking news stories that damaged the campaign itself. How well do you recall that fateful day?
Sarah Palin Spoof Too Good to Miss; Congrats SNL!
In case you missed Tina Fey's initial uncanny impersonation of Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live, or in case you want to see it again, here is the video.
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