Governor Palin

Following Palin in Hong Kong

Cameron Sinclair | Posted 11.22.2009 | Politics


Cameron Sinclair

I found myself in an odd situation of keynoting the same event as Sarah Palin in Hong Kong. I ended up tweeting the talk, and other than her comment on the Fed, I think it's somewhat accurate.

Sarah Palin, The Anti-Poet

John Lundberg | Posted 08.19.2009 | Living


John Lundberg

Watching Sarah Palin resign the other week, I remembered how frustrating it is to listen to her speak. She uses simple words, but combines them into ...

Sarah Palin Fundraising Driven By Small Donors

Five Thirty Eight | Posted 08.15.2009 | Politics


Sarah Palin's political action committee -- SarahPAC -- raised $733,000 in the first half of the year and is set to push past $1 million in the wake o...

Palin Hit With Another Ethics Complaint

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

In the wake of Governor Palin stepping down from her job, new allegations have surfaced today in Alaska charging Palin with additional violations of the Alaska Executive Ethics Act.

Palin Holds Press Conference to Explain Last Press Conference

Robert Lanham | Posted 08.06.2009 | Comedy


Robert Lanham

"Let me state my reasons in plain English without any sports analogies: I'm resigning because I feel I can be a more effective leader operating from the sidelines. I'm no bench warmer," she added.

Palin Ally: "Life Is Not Happy For Her"

CNN | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics


A person close to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin with knowledge of her thinking told CNN Monday that her decision to end her term early "is not part of a gra...

The Iquitarod!: Sarah Palin's Latest Arctic Sport

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 08.05.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

Palin expects no one to wonder why in the world she would step down from the governorship, which is the only platform from which she can claim any political legitimacy. And we're not supposed to speculate? Come now.

The Real Story Behind Palin's Bombshell

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

Some pundits have said that Palin's resignation is out of character. Hardly. Don't forget that she resigned from her last statewide office. Sarah Palin is a quitter.

Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)

Shannyn Moore | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

For weeks, the rumors of a criminal investigation against the governor have been brewing. They are rumors, but are swirling fresh again with Palin's resignation.

Palin Matchmakes For a Gasline; A Deal With The Devil

Shannyn Moore | Posted 07.12.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

Governor Sarah Palin is sleeping with the enemy of many Alaskans. Her trip to Texas to discuss a merged project with TransCanada and Exxon Mobil betrays Alaskans.

Pinocchio in Drag: Sarah Palin's Latest Lies

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 07.04.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

Palin continues to maneuver herself, haphazardly as it may be, into a run for the presidency in 2012. Through it all she continues to delve in a disturbing duplicity, spewing lies and half-truths.

Alaskans Honor Dead As Palin Pulls Diva Card

Shannyn Moore | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

I talked to a Republican lawmaker told her how honored I felt to be at the memorial day ceremony. She commented on the governor's attire -- Palin wore a mini skirt.

Palin Says Thanks But No Thanks To Stimulus Money

Shannyn Moore | Posted 06.21.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

Gov. Sarah Palin dropped the hammer today on $80 million from the state budget. In a "bring it on" move, Palin dared the legislature to over-ride her veto.

Palin Pimps Steele; "Snows" Obama

Shannyn Moore | Posted 06.20.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

There is a long list of major concerns Sarah Palin could spend her political capital on to help our state. Instead, she squanders it on the likes of Michael Steele.

Stimulus Interruptus: Palin's Lies to Nowhere About Obama's Recovery Package

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 06.16.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

Sarah Palin has found herself painted into a shrinking political corner in which she finds herself at odds with just about every interest group in Alaska -- Democrats and Republicans alike.

The New Testament of Sarah Palin: Spring 2010

Shannyn Moore | Posted 06.12.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

I'm not an attorney, but, after reading the details of the statutes, they seem specific and unambiguous; the governor can't be paid for other employment, like writing a book.

Palin Cleared Of Two Ethics Complaints; Dozen More Pending

Anchorage Daily News | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics


Gov. Sarah Palin won dismissal Friday of two separate complaints alleging she broke ethics and election law. ...

Todd Palin To Fill In For Sarah At DC Dinner

AP | Posted 06.08.2009 | Politics


JUNEAU, Alaska — Flooding in her home state has forced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to cancel an appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner....

Palin Popularity Plunging in Polls

Shannyn Moore | Posted 06.06.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

Alaskans are starting to get it. Palin's job approval numbers have dropped consistently since she came back from the Straight Talk Express tour. Neglect doesn't play well here.

For Sarah Palin, A Rough Return To Her Day Job: New York Times

New York Times | WILLIAM YARDLEY | Posted 05.16.2009 | Politics


Before Tina Fey and "Drill, baby, drill," there was mud season here in the Alaskan capital. This soggy, socked-in spring has been no exception, but it...

Palin Popularity Still High Despite Spate Of Negative News

CBS News | Posted 05.07.2009 | Politics


Sarah Palin insists she's been focusing on one thing -- governing Alaska -- since the presidential election. But, observes Early Show national corres...

Palin, Forced Into A Corner, Names Pro-Choicer To Alaska Supreme Court

Washington Times | Posted 04.16.2009 | Politics


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin had to make a tough choice in filling a vacant slot on her state's Supreme Court: Appoint a woman who once served on the board...

Americans Can Do Anything: Jindal's Lack of Faith in Democracy (Part 1)

William K. Black | Posted 04.03.2009 | Politics


William K. Black

One of the essential ways in which Americans work together is through the government programs that produced each of the triumphs Governor Jindal urges us to celebrate.

Palin Pallin' with Preacher

Shannyn Moore | Posted 03.22.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

Outrageous fuel prices, inflated food costs, low subsistence harvests and low or no incomes aligned to create the perfect storm of a devastating reality in Western Alaska.

Middle Americans Are Not Just White, Christian, Working Class Folk

Tami Winfrey Harris | Posted 11.20.2008 | Home


Tami Winfrey Harris

There is nothing wrong with being Joe the Plumber. I just disagree that Joe is a symbol of the authentic American. And I say this as a Middle American.