'First Dude' Todd Palin Illustrates Alaska's Blend of Private and Public

The Washington Post:

ANCHORAGE -- Todd Palin grew up as the archetypal Alaskan -- salmon fisherman, champion snowmobiler, North Slope oil worker. But since his wife became governor 20 months ago, his portfolio has broadened: househusband, babysitter, senior adviser, legislative liaison, and -- when the occasion warrants -- enforcer and protector.

He has supervised renovations to the governor's mansion and hopscotched by plane back and forth to Juneau to juggle duties as father and "First Dude," as he has come to be known. And to a degree that has surprised many state government observers, Todd Palin also has become involved in policy, sitting in on his wife's meetings, traveling on state business and weighing in on some legislative issues.

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Comments

[texanna]

What is it about this guy that makes me think "Sleazy" everytime I see his picture? I am apalled that this is the level that the highest offices in our country has sunk to. It is not correct to say that ANYBODY can become President or Vice President. It is only correct to say that anybody can ASPIRE to be elected to those offices. Between wanting to and actually being elected there is a lot of winnowing out of best and brightest so that we don't have people like Pallin and her "First Dude". Geez, it's like scene from "The Great Lebowski" or something. No, wait, that was actually a good movie and this is just a bad dream.

[robXdion]

Well he is "the Dude" isn't he? LOL!!

[Sparty1]

You almost made me choke on my water. That was great! Does he have an imaginary friend like the real 'Dude'?

[robotfog]

"Well he is "the Dude" isn't he?"

I believe a medical exam will be necessary to answer that question.

[dsmyre]

Her husband and her two oldest kids are high school dropouts. Exactly the level of class and sophistication we need in the White House... NOT!

[patianneb]

quote: "What is it about this guy that makes me think "Sleazy" everytime I see his picture?" endquote
Texanna, I am so with you on this. I always want to clean something every time I see him...it's in the eyes, and it isn't nice............Thanks for bringing it up.

[Bitsko]

He reminds me of those wife swapping swingers that appear on Jerry Springer.

[ltva]

This is the most unprofessional thing I have ever heard; and this person could possibly become the de-facto President ot the United States. They really think us americans are stupid.

[patianneb]

First Dud=shadow Gov? So?

[ShamusNYC]

Dumb and Dumber.... (but charming)

[dsmyre]

They're both cute on the outside. But cute only takes you so far.