Sarah Palin

Sarah Louise Palin /ˈpeɪlɨn/ (née Heath; born February 11, 1964) is an American politician, commentator and author. As the Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 presidential election, she was the first Alaskan on the national ticket of a major party and first Republican woman nominated for the vice presidency. Her book Going Rogue has sold more than two million copies. Since January 2010, she has provided political commentary for Fox News, and hosted a television show, Sarah Palin's Alaska. Five million viewers tuned in for the first episode, a record for TLC. She was elected to Wasilla City Council in 1992 and became mayor of Wasilla in 1996. In 2003, after an unsuccessful run for lieutenant governor, she was appointed Chairman of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, responsible for overseeing the state's oil and gas fields for safety and efficiency. The youngest person and first woman to be elected Governor of Alaska, Palin held the office from December 2006 until her resignation in July 2009. She has since endorsed and campaigned for the Tea Party movement, as well as several candidates in the 2010 midterm elections. From the time of her Vice

LATEST STORIES
  
Controversy Over FOX Show Canceling Joan Rivers

Controversy Over FOX Show Canceling Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers has been canceled from a scheduled appearance on FOX & Friends -- she says it's all over a comment she made to TMZ blasting Sarah Palin ... but FOX denies that's the reason. This… READ MORE >

Sarah Palin -- My Stalker Is VERY Dangerous

Sarah Palin -- My Stalker Is VERY Dangerous

Sarah Palin believes her stalker still poses a very serious threat ... and now she's begging a judge to NOT lift the restraining order against him because she's afraid he'll attack her family.… READ MORE >

- 851 days ago
Joan Rivers -- Sarah Palin Is 'Stupid and a Threat'

Joan Rivers -- Sarah Palin Is 'Stupid and a Threat'

Sarah Palin deserves criticism -- and BLAME -- for the horrifying shooting in Tucson, AZ ... this according to Joan Rivers. Joan was at the Critic's Choice Awards party in Hollywood this weekend… READ MORE >

- 852 days ago
Palin on Shooting: Stop Mindless Finger Pointing!

Palin on Shooting: Stop Mindless Finger Pointing!

Sarah Palin has just posted an 8 minute video about the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords -- slamming critics who say she may be to blame for the event. Palin says "We must reject the… READ MORE >

- 858 days ago
Sarah Palin's Alleged Stalker -- She Texted Me First!

Sarah Palin's Alleged Stalker -- She Texted Me First!

The teenager ordered to stay away from Sarah Palin -- or else -- wants the world to know he's innocent ... in fact, his dad tells TMZ, he'd never be in this stalker mess to begin with ... if Sarah… READ MORE >

- 858 days ago
New Fears Over Sarah Palin's Stalker

New Fears Over Sarah Palin's Stalker

A man who's been legally ordered to stay away from Sarah Palin is causing a new wave of concern in Alaska -- after federal agents learned he plans to visit Sarah's home state in the very near… READ MORE >

- 859 days ago
Sarah Palin's Crosshairs Map Still on Facebook

Sarah Palin's Crosshairs Map Still on Facebook

Sarah Palin still has not removed the controversial target list map from her Facebook page -- the one that was posted back in March and features crosshairs all over a map ... and the name of Rep.… READ MORE >

- 859 days ago
Sarah Palin's Big Decision -- Payday vs. Politics

Sarah Palin's Big Decision -- Payday vs. Politics

If Sarah Palin's TLC reality show comes back for a second season, it's a sign she's choosing a big payday over a run at the White House ... Palin sources tell TMZ. Network sources say TLC "would… READ MORE >

- 860 days ago
Arizona Shootings -- Take A Stand

Arizona Shootings -- Take A Stand

The Arizona shootings raises serious issues .... from Sarah Palin telling people to "reload," to banning automatic weapons. So we're taking your temperature.  READ MORE >

-
Sarah Palin Gives Statement on Giffords Shooting

Sarah Palin Gives Statement on Giffords Shooting

Sarah Palin just posted a statement to her Facebook page on the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona today. UPDATE: Huffington Post did a story in March 2010 about certain Democrats… READ MORE >

- 861 days ago

The Week's Best Stuff