Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin’s background influences, and will continue to influence her decisions and core of beliefs, as she begins to take her role as the republican, vice president nominee. Sarah Louise Heath Palin was born on February 11, 1964 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Sarah moved to Alaska at the age of three month’s, when her parents went to teach school there. In High school, Sarah was an amazing basketball player, she never gave up, especially when her team needed her most. After high school, Sarah wore the crown for Miss. Wasilla and was a runner up for Miss. Alaska. Then in 1987, Sarah went to Idaho University and earned her bachelor degree in journalism.
In 1992, Sarah entered the world of politics, winning a seat in the Wasilla City Council. Four years later, she was elected mayor and she changed Alaska a great deal. Not only did she cut property taxes, but she also reduced spendings. Then in 2006 Sarah ran for governor of Alaska, eventually winning. While governor, Sarah focused on education, transportation, and public safety. Then in 2008, Sarah was nominated second woman to run for vice president, and the first republican, alongside McCain. Sarah joked about herself saying that she was just an average hockey mom. She also said that the only difference between a hockey mom and a Pit Bull is lipstick.