Sarah Palin

Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., announced that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was his choice as vice presidential running mate on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008.

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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, left, smiles as his vice presidential running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, pumps her fist as she is introduced to supporters at a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. McCain introduced Palin as his running mate at the event.

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left hugs Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as McCain announces her as his vice presidential running mate Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Ervin J. Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd, wave as she was introduced as vice presidential running mate for Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Ervin J. Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. Center is their daughter Piper.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was chosen to be Sen. John McCain's running mate on Friday.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, her husband Todd, and daughters Bristol,16, right, and Piper, 5, front stand as the colors are retired at the end of her inauguration ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Dec. 4, 2006.

In this Wednesday, May 28, 2008 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, talks with her husband Todd Palin, as the listen to state Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin speak in Anchorage, Alaska.

First term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is seen during a press conference in Anchorage in an Aug. 13, 2008.

Todd Palin, right, holds the Bible for his wife, Sarah Palin, as she is sworn in as Alaska's governor during an inauguration ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Dec. 4, 2006.

Laurie Serino, left, talks about the high food prices with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in Barrow, Alaska, on June 30, 2008.

In this Tuesday Nov. 7, 2006 file photo, Governor-elect Sarah Palin holds her daughter, Piper, as she watches the gubernatorial polling results in Anchorage, Alaska.

In this Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 file photo, Sarah Palin, center, signs her oath of office document as Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, left, and Superior Court Judge Niesje Steinkruger look on after a swearing-in ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Sarah Palin meets with the media on Sept. 15, 2006 in Juneau, Alaska.

In this Dec. 8, 2006 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin smiles to a group of Juneau residents standing on the Capitol steps to welcome her as she arrives in Juneau, Alaska, for the first time since her inauguration.

In this Dec. 4, 2006 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin holds her daughter, Piper, 5, during the benediction at her inauguration ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska.

In this April 2, 2006 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, listens to Department of Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin during an impromptu news conference, in Juneau, Alaska.

In this Nov. 8, 2006 file photo, then Alaska Governor-elect Sarah Palin holds her daughter Piper as she gives a victory speech in Anchorage, Alaska.

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and his vice presidential running mate, Alaska Gov Sarah Palin, appear together onstage during his 'Road to the Convention Rally' at the Erwin J. NutterCenter Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. McCain introduced Palin as his running mate at the event.

In this July 29, 2008 file photo, Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to reporters regarding the indictment of U.S. Sen Ted Stevens in her Capitol office in Juneau, Alaska.

In this Dec. 8, 2006 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, center rear, and her daughters, from left, Bristol, Piper and Willow, inspect a bedroom of the Governor's Mansion as Palin arrives in Juneau, Alaska, for the first time since her inauguration.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, waves after being introduced during her inauguration ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska, in December 2006.

Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, right, speaks as Republican presumptive residential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., listens Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Ervin J. Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. McCain announced Palin as his running mate at the event.

Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks as Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., introduces her as his vice presidential running mate Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at the Ervin J. Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Alaska Gov Sarah Palin greets the crowd after appearing onstage with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo, during the 'Road to the Convention Rall' at the Erwin J. Nutter Center on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. McCain introduced Palin as his vice presidential running mate at the event.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin marches with her husband, Todd, during the Alaska Day parade in Sitka, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2007. John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in a startling choice as the Republican National Convention drew near.

Alaska Gov Sarah Palin, center, waves at the crowd as she joins Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo, onstage during the 'Road to the Convention Rally' at the Erwin J. NutterCenter Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. With her are her husband Todd, and daughters Piper, center, and Bristol, background.

Alaska Gov Sarah Palin, waves at the crowd as she joins Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo, onstage Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. Behind her, partially visible, is her husband Todd and daughter Piper.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin addresses supporters at a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio., Friday, afternoon Aug. 29, 2008.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, waves to supporters as she is introduced as vice presidential running mate by presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, not pictured, at a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio., Friday, afternoon Aug. 29, 2008.

Alaska Gov Sarah Palin greets the crowd after appearing onstage with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo, during the 'Road to the Convention Rally' at the Erwin J. Nutter Center, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. McCain introduced Palin as his vice presidential running mate at the event.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, reaches in to greet supporters as her husband, Todd, right, reaches to grasp a sign for her to autograph after she was introduced by presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain as his vice presidential running mate at a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio., Friday, afternoon Aug. 29, 2008.

Alaska Gov Sarah Palin greets the crowd after appearing onstage with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin comes off the stage to greet the crowd after appearing with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo, during the 'Road to the Convention Rally' at the Erwin J. Nutter Center Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. With her are her children Willow, left, holding Trig, and Bristol, center.

Alaska Gov Sarah Palin greets the crowd after appearing onstage with Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo, during the 'Road to the Convention Rally' at the Erwin J. Nutter Center Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. McCain introduced Palin as his vice presidential running mate at the event.

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., talks to a supporter on the cell phone of a relative as he and his wife Cindy shop at

In this Feb. 26, 2008, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks on behalf of victims of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and their supporters at a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Palin was named today by Republican presidential candidate John McCain as his running mate.

In this Feb. 26, 2008 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin appears on behalf of victims of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and their supporters at a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Palin was named today by Republican presidential candidate John McCain as his running mate. Mike Webber, a 47-year-old Native Alaskan artist and fisherman stands by the

This Oct. 21, 2006 file photo shows Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin standing beside her husband, Todd Palin, in Anchorage, Alaska.

In this 1984 picture, Sarah Heath holds a bouquet of roses after winning the Miss Wasilla beauty pageant contest in 1984 in Wasilla, Alaska. Sen. John McCain named Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008.

In this April 23, 2008, photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, and her husband, Todd Palin, hold their baby boy Trig in Anchorage, Alaska. The Palin's fifth child was born with Down syndrome, a genetic abnormality that impedes physical, intellectual and language development.

The Wasilla, Alaska home of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Monday Sept. 1, 2008.

Supporters of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, let the media photograph their T-shirts during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Sept. 1, 2008.

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., greets his vice presidential running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, as their families watch as he arrives in Minneapolis, where he will attend the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

A U.S. Secret Service agent stands watch as Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., walks with his vice presidential running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, as he arrives in Minneapolis, where he will attend the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

As U.S. Secret Service agents keep a close watch, Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin holds her son Trig as she walks back to her motorcade with her husband Todd, second from right, after meeting Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the airport in Minneapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., center, greets Levi Johnston, left, boyfriend of Bristol Palin, second left, as vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, right, looks on as he arrives in Minneapolis, where he will attend the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, takes the stage during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, speaks during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., leans down to shake the hand of Piper Palin, daughter of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., leans down to talk to Piper Palin, daughter of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. From left are, Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston, Willow Palin, Piper, and Todd Palin, husband of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Crowds at a local restaurant in Wasilla, Alaska, cheer as they watch Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin accept the Republican nomination for vice president during the GOP convention, Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008. Wasilla is the home of Palin, where she grew up and was mayor before being elected as Alaska's governor and now the Republican vice president nominee.

Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, holds her infant son, Trig, as she stands on stage with her husband, Todd, during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

Lisa Scott, of Wasilla, Alaska, a Democrat, joins crowds at a local restaurant and pub in Wasilla as they cheer watching Aaska Gov. Sarah Palin accept the Republican nomination for vice President during the GOP convention, Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008. Wasilla is the home of Palin, where she grew up and was mayor before being elected as Alaska's governor and now the Republican vice president nominee.

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, stand together on the stage during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

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