Sarah Palin


Sarah Palin, The governor of Alaska, whose guard stands as the U.S. best defense against possible attack by the resurgent Russian menace across the Bering Strait. (NewYorkTimes, 30 August 2008)

Palin gives McCain a partner with a record of challenging the establishment in her own party and in Anchorage, reinforcing the case that he would be more fearless and effective than Obama in taking on special interests in Washington. (Washington post 30,Aug)

The choice of Palin, the first woman named to a Republican presidential ticket, adds another chapter to a campaign that, mostly on the Democratic side, has been about breaking down racial and gender barriers in America. (Washington post 30,Aug)