Sarah Palin: Former Beauty Queen, Future VP? (PHOTOS)

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Who is Sarah Palin? Here's a quick rundown of her resumé: she's the former point guard and captain of the Wasilla (Alaska) High School Warriors who went on to become Miss Wasilla 1984 before working as a local news sports reporter who then served as city councilwoman and mayor of the town of about 9,000 before being elected governor of her home state just two years ago. Take a look back at the woman who failed to become Miss Alaska, but, if elected, would be a heartbeat away from becoming President of the United States of America.

• • • • • • • • • • Sarah as point guard and captain of the Wasilla High School Warriors (she's on the right).

How does she keep so fit? With midnight runs and caribou dinners, of course. Read about her diet and fitness plan here.

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See Sarah Palin in Vogue.

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Read about Palin's 4-month-old son and fifth child Trig Paxon Van Palin, who was born with Down Syndrome.

See Trig Palin Photos

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See Todd Palin photos

See Levi Johnston photos

See Levi Johnston's tattoo

See Bristol Palin photos

See Piper Palin photos from the RNC

See Willow Palin photos

See Track Palin photos

See the Sarah and Todd Palin PDA slideshow

Go here for updated Sarah Palin information or visit the Sarah Palin Big News page.

Comments

[rickfriend61]

02:18 PM on 09/18/2008

so now if Mrs. palin should win the vp,is this part of her destiny to"save the world"
i mean,after all,she was a beauty queen back in the day...RIGH­T?

[MakersMark]

10:46 PM on 09/10/2008

It was a Black girl that beat her in the pageant. I wonder how that went over.

[deliriousgod]

02:00 PM on 09/10/2008

I'm convinced! Sarah Palin is 100% qualified to present sports newscasts

[jon87]

08:45 PM on 09/08/2008

Talk back at www.howtot­alkback.co­m
below is a sample of what you will see

"The Times had it right. The McCain campaign's claims of a 'full vetting process' for Palin were as much a lie as the biographic­al details they've invented for her. There was no F.B.I background check. The Times found no evidence that a McCain representa­tive spoke to anyone in the State legislatur­e or business community. Not did anyone talk with the fired state public safety commission­er....
'Often my haste is a mistake,' McCain conceded in his 2002 memoir, 'but I live with the consequenc­es without complaint.­' Well, maybe it's fine if he wants to live with the consequenc­es, but what about his country? "

[WyethSlade]

04:39 PM on 09/06/2008

Oh Sarah.....­can I be your groupie??

[ultracon64]

11:16 PM on 09/05/2008

This comment board is quite the exhibition of pre-concei­ved notions with the exception of the postings by GYSTERI and FROMSA who have to their credit attempted to educate us with reference points to substantia­te their opinions of Sarah Palin. LMAONFL is the perfect example of one who resorts to "prec-conc­eived" notions to suggest that Palin's priorities are misplaced (Palin cant take care of her kids, if she's running for office). Perhaps LMAONFL hasnt considered Mr Palins role at home. Is their a possibilty LMAONFL, that the VP may be able to communicat­e and nurture her children via a
webcam or other mode of communicat­ion, or by other means deemed adequate and appropiate based on Mr and Mrs Palin's Judgement? Is it possible LMAONFL that the whole family will reside in Washington­, thus the family being more accessible to Mrs Palin? Michelle Obama has 2 kids, are they less important than her 1st lady bid? I'm LMAO at LMAONFL's lack of discernmen­t!!

[gysterii]

12:55 AM on 09/05/2008

This from Fox News:

One of her first acts as governor was to fire the Alaska Board of Agricultur­e. Her ultimate target was the state Creamery Board, which has been marketing the products of Alaska dairy farmers for 71 years and wanted to close down after receiving $600,000 from the state. "You don't just close your doors and walk away," Palin told me. She discovered she lacked the power to fire the Creamery Board. Only the board of agricultur­e had that authority. So Palin replaced the agricultur­e board, which appointed a new creamery board, which has rescinded the plan to shut down.

Sound familiar?

[SailFree]

09:53 AM on 09/09/2008

Beauty queen? VP? Yes and yes! Thanks for asking!

[doggiemomma]

01:14 PM on 09/03/2008

one more good reason not to forget about Ron Paul

[FirstShirt]

11:55 AM on 09/02/2008

In the 60's if anyone would have suggested that we would have a republican woman who hunts, fishes, has her babies and governs a state the feminists would have had a fit. Yet here we are and the first self actualized female nominee is here. Thanks feminists. good job.

[TrooAmerican]

03:48 PM on 09/02/2008

America has come a long way from the old days of open prejudice, tolerance of bigotry, and acceptance of sexism.
Its still around just that most of society no longer accepts its divisive, inherently wrong beleifs.

[Hawking]

03:05 PM on 09/03/2008

Really, Wow, Who would have thought back then a Super Woman machine gun shooting, communist killer would arise from the ranks...Sa­rah Palin a real super woman American who loves life,liber­ty,and the pursuit of happiness all in one.... Thank You America...­...

[ilovemydoggy]

10:44 AM on 09/02/2008

What was McCain thinking??­? Someone should ask Palin whether she believes the world is round.

Baby boomer views: http://www­.Vaboomer.­com

[realist77]

09:04 AM on 09/02/2008

Everything that has come to light so far about this woman is non issues. If anything it shows there normal. No family is perfect. It's pretty sick how you would pick a part her kids. Why don't you focus on her accomplish­ments, which are more note worthy than anything obama has done to date. Actually take a look at his voting record. Obama is no savior to america. Why does every dem and everyone in the media all ways seem to give this guy a pass. Yes he is a good speaker. But, most of what he has to say is a huge pant load.

[Proemed]

03:17 AM on 09/04/2008

If no experience for the office of Vice Presidency is a non issue then what is an issue? Her accomplish­ments, please if you are actually trying to compare PTA experience with US senate experience and teaching constituti­onal law in law school then its obvious your not really making serious thoughtful comparison­s. That's the major difference in this election, you actually need to be informed to follow what Obama says. Judging by your comments thats not your intentions­.

[TitanicExplorer]

12:44 AM on 09/02/2008

I think McCain picked her because she's physically attractive­....that's it, i can't find any other redeeming qualities.­..

[boggs1701]

12:21 PM on 09/04/2008

Yet you would vote for Obama? A man who befriends and apparently marries people who hate America. Democrats hold themselves in such high regard but have to bring in unknowns to become their standard bearers in the White House.
Why didnt Pelosi run, why didnt Clinton win her parties support? Its because once you get to know what they are really all about you realize you wouldnt want them in charge.

[Tootired]

05:10 PM on 09/04/2008

I would have to agree with TitanicExp­lorer. She's one big hypocrit, that's for sure.

[OilWarsDotCom]

11:35 AM on 09/01/2008

Maybe this is what this nation needs to bring it to a swift end, rather than the painful death we are experienci­ng now. A barbie bimbo in the white house - gotta admit, she is better looking than cheney

[Sarastro]

10:59 AM on 09/01/2008

"All around the world it’s been shown that as women’s education improves, family size drops."
- Jane Goodall, 5/12/2008

Can we consider any modern woman educated or smart who has more than 2 children? It is globally irresponsi­ble.

[uther44]

10:57 AM on 09/04/2008

What? OMG, what the heck are you talking about? You're quoting a woman who studies apes.

Maybe you need to move to China, they will regulate your offspring production there, AND tell you just how bad it is to have one gender more than the other...Ni­ce, very nice.

[boggs1701]

12:16 PM on 09/04/2008

Educated women should be "smart" enough to figure out that they are being used by marxists under the guise of feminism. Intelligen­t women make better role models for their children, should we not appreciate and encourage them to have more children?
Globally irresponsi­ble? Perhaps we should begin firing up the ovens, you obviously have no soul or conscience to make such a statement.
People who live in poverty and still have large families are the only irresponsi­ble ones, not financiall­y responsibl­e women living in the West.

[tlgeiger62]

10:37 AM on 09/01/2008

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