Sarah Palin Biography

Sarah Palin, Politician
Born asSarah Louise Palin
Occup.Politician
FromUSA
BornFebruary 11, 1964
Sandpoint, Idaho, USA
Age60 years
Sarah Palin was born upon February 11, 1964, in Sandpoint, Idaho, yet matured in Alaska. She is an American politician, commentator, and also author that acted as the nine guv of Alaska from 2006 until her resignation in 2009. Palin was the very first female to be chosen as a vice-presidential candidate from a significant political celebration when she ran as the running mate of Senator John McCain of Arizona in the 2008 presidential political election.

Palin went to several colleges before eventually finishing with a degree in interactions from the University of Idaho in 1987. She then functioned as a sporting activities press reporter as well as commercial angler prior to getting in politics. Palin first got in the general public eye as a member of the Wasilla City Council in 1992. She later on served as the Mayor of Wasilla from 1996-2002 prior to being elected governor of Alaska in 2006. During her time as guv, Palin defended restricted government, reduced costs, and energy freedom for Alaska.

Palin's political career took a major turn in 2008 when she was chosen as John McCain's vice-presidential running companion. The Republican ticket ultimately lost to Barack Obama as well as Joe Biden, but Palin's national account was significantly raised by the experience. Palin ended up being a media individuality in her very own right, holding a fact TV show and also functioning as an analyst on Fox News.

In addition to her political and also media jobs, Palin has additionally composed numerous publications. Her memoir, "Going Rogue", debuted at leading on the New York Times bestseller list in 2009.

Palin has been wed to Todd Palin given that 1988, and the couple has 5 youngsters with each other. Todd Palin worked as an industrial angler and also oil field worker before ending up being associated with national politics also. Todd Palin significantly competed in the annual Iron Dog snow sled race in Alaska, usually alongside his better half.

Overall, Sarah Palin is a famous figure in American politics as well as media. Whether she is loved or disliked by the public, Palin's influence on political discourse and also conventional worths can not be disregarded.

Our collection contains 41 quotes who is written / told by Sarah.

Related authors: Christine O'Donnell (Politician), Joe Biden (Vice President), Tina Fey (Comedian), John McCain (Politician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Jeff Miller (Politician), Barack Obama (President)

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41 Famous quotes by Sarah Palin

Small: The administration says, then, there are no downsides or upsides to treating terrorists like civilian c
"The administration says, then, there are no downsides or upsides to treating terrorists like civilian criminal defendants, but a lot of us would beg to differ"
Small: Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very
"Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love"
Small: Politics isnt just a game of clashing parties and competing interests. The right reason is to challenge
"Politics isn't just a game of clashing parties and competing interests. The right reason is to challenge the status quo, to serve the common good, and to leave this nation better than we found it"
Small: People know something has gone terribly wrong with our government and it has gotten so far off track.
"People know something has gone terribly wrong with our government and it has gotten so far off track. But people also know that there is nothing wrong in America that a good old-fashioned election can't fix"
Small: People have a constitutional right to burn a Koran if they want to, but doing so is insensitive and an
"People have a constitutional right to burn a Koran if they want to, but doing so is insensitive and an unnecessary provocation - much like building a mosque at Ground Zero"
Small: Our government needs to adopt a pro-market agenda that doesnt pick winners and losers, but it invites c
"Our government needs to adopt a pro-market agenda that doesn't pick winners and losers, but it invites competition and it levels the playing field for everyone"
Small: New terms used like, overseas contingency operation instead of the word war - that reflects a worldview
"New terms used like, 'overseas contingency operation' instead of the word 'war' - that reflects a worldview that is out of touch with the enemy that we face. We can't spin our way out of this threat"
Small: My fellow citizens, the American Presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery
"My fellow citizens, the American Presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery"
Small: In politics there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers, and then there are those
"In politics there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers, and then there are those like John McCain who use their careers to promote change"
Small: Im pro-life. Ill do all I can to see every baby is created with a future and potential. The legislature
"I'm pro-life. I'll do all I can to see every baby is created with a future and potential. The legislature should do all it can to protect human life"
Small: Im just one of many moms who will say an extra prayer each night for our sons and daughters going into
"I'm just one of many moms who will say an extra prayer each night for our sons and daughters going into harm's way"
Small: I think President Obama is trying to deceive the public in pretending that he was not a part of Congres
"I think President Obama is trying to deceive the public in pretending that he was not a part of Congress that has made some decisions in the past that got us to where we are today"
Small: I love those hockey moms. You know what they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull is?
"I love those hockey moms. You know what they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull is? Lipstick"
Small: I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsib
"I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities"
Small: I came to office promising major ethics reform to end the culture of self-dealing. And today, that ethi
"I came to office promising major ethics reform to end the culture of self-dealing. And today, that ethics reform is a law. While I was at it, I got rid of a few things in the governor's office that I didn't believe our citizens should have to pay for. That luxury jet was over-the-top. I put it on eBay"
Small: I am a conservative Republican, a firm believer in free market capitalism. A free market system allows
"I am a conservative Republican, a firm believer in free market capitalism. A free market system allows all parties to compete, which ensures the best and most competitive project emerges, and ensures a fair, democratic process"
Small: Heres a little newsflash for those reporters and commentators: Im not going to Washington to seek their
"Here's a little newsflash for those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion. I'm going to Washington to serve this great country"
Small: For a season, a gifted speaker can inspire with his words, but for a lifetime John McCain has inspired
"For a season, a gifted speaker can inspire with his words, but for a lifetime John McCain has inspired with his deeds"
Small: Each of us knows that we have an obligation to care for the old, the young and the sick. We stand stron
"Each of us knows that we have an obligation to care for the old, the young and the sick. We stand strongest when we stand with the weakest among us"
Small: Despite what the pundits want us to think, contested primaries arent civil war, they are democracy at w
"Despite what the pundits want us to think, contested primaries aren't civil war, they are democracy at work, and that's beautiful"
Small: Common sense tells us that the governments attempts to solve large problems more often create new ones.
"Common sense tells us that the government's attempts to solve large problems more often create new ones. Common sense also tells us that a top-down, one-size-fits-all plan will not improve the workings of a nationwide health-care system that accounts for one-sixth of our economy"
Small: Buck up or stay in the truck
"Buck up or stay in the truck"
Small: Assange is not a journalist any more than the editor of al-Qaedas new English-language magazine Inspire
"Assange is not a 'journalist' any more than the 'editor' of al-Qaeda's new English-language magazine 'Inspire' is a 'journalist.' He is an anti-American operative with blood on his hands"
Small: Americans expect us to go to Washington for the right reason, and not just to mingle with the right peo
"Americans expect us to go to Washington for the right reason, and not just to mingle with the right people"
Small: Americas finest - our men and women in uniform, are a force for good throughout the world, and that is
"America's finest - our men and women in uniform, are a force for good throughout the world, and that is nothing to apologize for"
Small: America is looking for answers. Shes looking for a new direction the world is looking for a light.
"America is looking for answers. She's looking for a new direction; the world is looking for a light. That light can come from America's great North Star; it can come from Alaska"
Small: A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. Im not on
"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"
Small: To the families of special needs children all across this country I have a message for you: for years y
"To the families of special needs children all across this country I have a message for you: for years you have sought to make America a more welcoming place for your sons and daughters, and I pledge to you that if we're elected, you will have a friend, an advocate, in The White House"
Small: They think that, if we were just smart enough, wed be able to understand their policies. And I so want
"They think that, if we were just smart enough, we'd be able to understand their policies. And I so want to tell 'em, and I do tell 'em, Oh, we're plenty smart, oh yeah - we know what's goin' on. And we don't like what's goin' on. And we're not gonna let them tell us to sit down and shut up"
Small: The Republican Party would be really smart to absorb as much of the Tea Party movement as possible
"The Republican Party would be really smart to absorb as much of the Tea Party movement as possible"
Small: We dont need to fundamentally transform America. We need to restore America
"We don't need to fundamentally transform America. We need to restore America"
Small: To reduce deficit spending and our enormous debt, you reign in spending. You cut the budget. You dont t
"To reduce deficit spending and our enormous debt, you reign in spending. You cut the budget. You don't take more from the private sector and grow government with it. And that's exactly what Obama has in mind with this expiration of Bush tax cuts proposal of his"
Small: When we talk about fighting for our country, were talking about our vote, our vote is our arms
"When we talk about fighting for our country, we're talking about our vote, our vote is our arms"
Small: When oil and gas prices went up dramatically and filled up the state treasury, I sent a large share of
"When oil and gas prices went up dramatically and filled up the state treasury, I sent a large share of that revenue back where it belonged - directly to the people of Alaska"
Small: Well, Im not a member of the permanent political establishment, and Ive learned quickly these last few
"Well, I'm not a member of the permanent political establishment, and I've learned quickly these last few days that if you're not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone"
Small: We tend to prefer candidates that dont talk about us one way in Scranton and another way in San Francis
"We tend to prefer candidates that don't talk about us one way in Scranton and another way in San Francisco"
Small: We need leaders who will stand up for the little guy and listen once again
"We need leaders who will stand up for the little guy and listen once again"
Small: We need independents, we need the GOP, we need Reagan Democrats
"We need independents, we need the GOP, we need Reagan Democrats"
Small: The only place that the left hasnt placed the blame is on their agenda, so some advice for our friends
"The only place that the left hasn't placed the blame is on their agenda, so some advice for our friends on that side of the aisle: that's where you've gotta look because that's what got you into this mess"
Small: The lesson of the last year is this: foreign policy cant be managed through the politics of personality
"The lesson of the last year is this: foreign policy can't be managed through the politics of personality, and our President would do well to take note of an observation John F. Kennedy made once he was in office - that all of the world's problems aren't his predecessor's fault"
Small: The fact that drilling wont solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all
"The fact that drilling won't solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all"