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'''Sarah Louise Heath Palin''' (pronounced pay'-lynn) (born February 11, 1964) is a [[conservative]] [[Republican Party|Republican]] who served as the 11th [[governor]] of [[Alaska]] from 2006 through 2009. She is the first woman to appear on a Republican presidential ticket. Palin has been mentioned as a challenger to unpopular Alaska [[RINO]] Sen. [[Lisa Murkowski]] on the 2022 GOP Senate primary. Palin came to the nation's attention as Senator [[John McCain]]'s vice presidential running mate in the [[2008 Presidential Election]].<ref>[http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/08/palins_vp_selection_speech.html Acceptance Speech by Palin] realclearpolitics.com, August 29, 2008</ref> She is the first woman to appear on a Republican presidential ticket. In an appearance on August 30, 2008 in Washington, Pennsylvania, she was greeted by a surprisingly large crowd as she promoted the new McCain-Palin ticket. She brought a [[populism|populist]] image and a record of cutting wasteful spending and reforming government to McCain's ticket. In the summer of 2007, she was the most popular governor in America, having cut 13% of [[Alaska]]'s budget.<ref>[http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/013/851orcjq.asp The Most Popular Governor] Barnes, Fred, Jul 16, 2007, weeklystandard.com</ref>

Her memoir ''[[Going Rogue]]'' was published in November 2009, with Palin drawing large crowds to book signings around the country. She comments regularly on public affairs via her [[Facebook]] page, having criticized the "[[death panelspanel]]s" of the health care reform program, and praised President Obama's pro-war speech upon his receiving the [[Nobel]] Peace prize in December 2009. She appears regularly on [[Fox News Channel]].<ref>[http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/sarah-palin-to-contribute-to-fox-news/?scp=2&sq=Palin&st=cse Sarah Palin to contribute to Fox News] Rutenberg, Jim, January 11, 2011, Media Decoder blog, nytimes.com</ref>

Since her rise to prominence in 2008, Palin has been After the subject successful Senate confirmation of demonization by [[Brett Kavanaugh]] to the [[left-wingUnited States Supreme Court]] , Palin hinted at a potential [[mainstream media2022 U.S. Senate elections|2022]] primary challenge against [[Lisa Murkowski]], including insults who voted against proceeding with the nomination and "present" at the final vote.<ref>Gstaltar, Morgan (October 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/410147-sarah-palin-to -murkowski-after-kavanaugh-vote-i-can-see-2022-from-my-house Sarah Palin to Murkowski after Kavanaugh vote: 'I can see 2022 from my house']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 17, 2021.</ref> She repeated the speculation in late 2020 amidst the Senate confirmation of [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to the Court.<ref>Miller, Andrew Mark (September 26, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/palin-hints-at-senate-run-in-alaska-if-lisa-murkowski-opposes-trumps-supreme-court-nominee Palin hints at Senate run in Alaska if Lisa Murkowski opposes Trump's Supreme Court nominee]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 17, 2021.</ref> Murkowski is known for her intellect and various Senate tenure as an extremely [[Leftpro-abortion]]<ref>[https://www.ncregister.com/news/senate-vote-wing war on women|sexist-20-week-abortion-ban-fails Senate Vote on 20-Week Abortion Ban Fails]. ''National Catholic Register''. Retrieved February 17, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://mustreadalaska.com/murkowski-votes-with-democrats-defeat-taxpayer-abortion-ban/ Murkowski votes with Democrats to defeat ban on taxpayer-funded abortion]. ''Must Read Alaska''. Retrieved February 17, 2021.</ref> [[RINO]] commentsdespite Alaska being a mostly conservative state.

After the successful Senate confirmation of [[Brett Kavanaugh]] Palin came to the nation's attention as the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the [[United States Supreme Court2008 Presidential Election]], Palin hinted at a potential opposing longtime Democrat swamp creature [[2022 U.S. Senate elections|2022Joe Biden]] primary challenge against [[Lisa Murkowski]], who voted against proceeding with the nomination and "present" at the final vote.<ref>Gstaltar, Morgan (October 5, 2018). [httpshttp://thehillwww.realclearpolitics.com/homenewsarticles/senate2008/410147-sarah-palin-to-murkowski-after-kavanaugh-vote-i-can-see-2022-from-my-house Sarah 08/palins_vp_selection_speech.html Acceptance Speech by Palin to Murkowski after Kavanaugh vote: 'I can see 2022 from my house']realclearpolitics. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 17com, 2021.August 29, 2008</ref> She repeated the speculation In an appearance on August 30, 2008 in late 2020 amidst Washington, Pennsylvania, she was greeted by a surprisingly large crowd as she promoted the Senate confirmation of new McCain-Palin ticket. She brought a [[Amy Coney Barrettpopulism|populist]] image and a record of cutting wasteful spending and reforming government to McCain's ticket. In the Court.<ref>Millersummer of 2007, Andrew Mark (September 26she was the most popular governor in America, 2020). having cut 13% of [[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/palin-hints-at-senate-run-in-alaska-if-lisa-murkowski-opposes-trumps-supreme-court-nominee Palin hints at Senate run in Alaska if Lisa Murkowski opposes Trump]]'s Supreme Court nominee]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 17, 2021budget.</ref> Murkowski is known for her Senate tenure as an extremely [[pro-abortion]]<ref>[httpshttp://www.ncregisterweeklystandard.com/newsContent/senate-vote-on-20-week-abortion-ban-fails Senate Vote on 20-Week Abortion Ban Fails]. ''National Catholic Register''. Retrieved February 17, 2021.<Public/ref><ref>[https:Articles/000/mustreadalaska.com000/murkowski-votes-with-democrats-defeat-taxpayer-abortion-ban013/ Murkowski votes with Democrats to defeat ban on taxpayer-funded abortion851orcjq.asp The Most Popular Governor]. ''Must Read Alaska''. Retrieved February 17Barnes, Fred, 2021Jul 16, 2007, weeklystandard.com</ref> [[RINO]] despite Alaska being a mostly conservative state.

On August 29, 2008, Republican [[John McCain ]] announced the selection of Sarah Palin for his vice presidential running mate.<ref>http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/sarah_palin_vp/2008/08/29/126138.html</ref> The selection was a surprise, as those in the media were expecting [[Minnesota]] Governor [[Tim Pawlenty]] or former [[Massachusetts]]'s Governor [[Mitt Romney]]. Palin added youth and executive experience to the ticket. She is the first female vice presidential candidate on a Republican ticket, and only the second one from a major political party in U.S. history. [[Democrat]] [[Geraldine Ferraro]] was the first, as [[Walter Mondale]]'s running mate in 1984.

{{cquote|More background checks? Dandy idea, Mr. President — should have started with yours.}} Since her rise to prominence, Palin was the subject of demonization by the [[left-wing]] [[mainstream media]], including insults to her intellect and various [[Left-wing war on women|sexist]] comments.