Sarah Palin on the Issues

From her 2008 campaign.

Sarah Palin on Abortion
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* Use my daughter Bristol as a teaching tool for others. (Oct 2008)
* Constitution does offer an inherent right to privacy. (Oct 2008)
* Abortion should be states� issue, not federal mandate. (Oct 2008)
* While mayor, Wasilla charged rape victims for rape kits. (Sep 2008)
* Rejected sympathy for Down�s Syndrome son, as gift from God. (Aug 2008)
* Opposes embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2008)
* Every baby is created with a future and potential. (Aug 2008)
* Safe Haven bill: allow surrendering newborns without penalty. (Feb 2008)
* Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids. (Oct 2007)
* Pro-life. (Nov 2006)
* Choose life, even if her own daughter were raped. (Nov 2006)
* If Roe v. Wade got overturned, let people decide what�s next. (Oct 2006)
* Opposes use of public funds for abortions. (Oct 2006)
* Pro-contraception, pro-woman, pro-life. (Aug 2006)
* Only exception for abortion is if mother�s life would end. (Jul 2006)

Sarah Palin on Budget & Economy
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* Vetoed $25M stimulus earmark; Alaskans don't desire "help". (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Praised Bush $700B bailout; opposed Obama's $787B. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: No, Alaska doesn't deny federal stimulus help. (Nov 2009)
* Restraint of last two years should continue in tough times. (Jan 2009)
* We suspended campaign to work on economic reform. (Oct 2008)
* Predatory lenders got us into the housing crisis. (Oct 2008)
* We should not reward poor financial decisions. (Sep 2008)
* McCain�s experience makes him best judge in economic crisis. (Sep 2008)
* Program of $1,200 to every Alaskan: spent on consumer goods. (Sep 2008)
* Workforce fundamentals are strong; economy needs oversight. (Sep 2008)
* Taxpayers cannot be looked to as Wall Street bailout. (Sep 2008)
* Control spending by request if possible; by veto if needed. (Sep 2008)
* $7 billion savings plan for education & transportation. (Dec 2007)
* Reduced general fund spending by $124 million. (Mar 2007)
* Aim to reduce general fund spending by $150 million. (Jan 2007)
* Firm believer in free market capitalism. (Nov 2006)
* Coordinate state tourism marketing but no additional funding. (Oct 2006)

Sarah Palin on Civil Rights
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* First female mayor of Wasilla; first female governor of AK. (Oct 2008)
* Non-support of anything but traditional marriage. (Oct 2008)
* I�m a feminist; equal rights for women. (Sep 2008)
* Equal pay for equal work; but not Ledbetter Act. (Sep 2008)
* Hillary put 18 million cracks in glass ceiling. (Sep 2008)
* Would like support from women�s groups, but won�t woo them. (Sep 2008)
* Vetoed bill denying benefits to gays, as unconstitutional. (Aug 2008)
* ADA brings expanded freedom to Americans with disabilities. (Jul 2008)
* Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
* HIV/AIDS among Alaska Natives is public health crisis. (Mar 2008)
* Recognize Martin Luther King holiday. (Jan 2008)
* Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement. (Dec 2006)
* Marriage only be between and man and a woman. (Nov 2006)
* Value our cultural diversity. (Nov 2006)
* Prefers term �anti-rural� to �anti-Native�. (Nov 2006)
* Special legislative session on same-sex health benefits. (Nov 2006)
* Ok to deny benefits to homosexual couples. (Aug 2006)
* No spousal benefits for same-sex couples. (Jul 2006)
* Top priorities include preserving definition of �marriage�. (Jul 2006)

Sarah Palin on Corporations
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* Small businesses have to be brave enough to fail. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: No, Obama�s plan won�t tax millions of businesses. (Oct 2008)
* Wall Street violated public trust & caused mortgage crisis. (Sep 2008)
* Governor must act as effective CEO on behalf of Alaskans. (Nov 2006)
* Encourage small business growth by reducing business taxes. (Nov 2006)

Sarah Palin on Crime
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* Establish �FBI Day� to support fighting global crime. (Jun 2008)
* Register sex offenders; & investigate internet sex crimes. (Jun 2008)
* Victims� rights are critical to �justice for all�. (Mar 2008)
* We are tough on crime and beefing up law enforcement. (Jan 2008)
* Collect DNA samples from felons. (Jun 2007)
* Gang members on probation must wear electronic monitors. (Jun 2007)
* Maximum sentence for first-degree murder by police. (Apr 2007)
* If legislature passed death penalty law, I would sign it. (Nov 2006)
* Strong public safety presence, via police, courts & prisons. (Nov 2006)
* Death penalty for adults who murder children. (Oct 2006)
* No special hate-crime laws; all heinous crime is hate-based. (Jul 2006)
* No expansion of gambling in Alaska. (Jul 2006)

Sarah Palin on Drugs
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* Rejected making Wasilla bars close earlier than 5 AM. (Sep 2008)
* Highway fatalities down because of strict drunk driving laws. (Aug 2008)
* Maintain alcohol sale database; bar giving alcohol to minors. (Jun 2007)
* Questions cruise ship gambling, under casino gambling ban. (Oct 2006)
* Opposes legalizing marijuana, but meth is greater threat. (Aug 2006)
* Smoked marijuana when it was legal under Alaska law. (Aug 2006)
* Top priorities include gangs & drugs; they harm family life. (Jul 2006)

Sarah Palin on Education
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* 3-year plan: $1B for early learning, vo-tech, accountability. (Jan 2009)
* We need more flexibility in No Child Left Behind. (Oct 2008)
* Never tried to ban books in the Wasilla Library. (Sep 2008)
* Science teacher as dad; believes in teaching evolution. (Sep 2008)
* Teach creationism alongside evolution in schools. (Aug 2008)
* Supports teaching intelligent design in public schools. (Aug 2008)
* 294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB. (Aug 2008)
* School debate should focus on accountability. (Jan 2008)
* Committed to providing strong education, including morals. (Jan 2008)
* Budget funds education, but will to work is also critical. (Jan 2008)
* Court ruling against NEA: state adequately funds education. (Jun 2007)
* Fully fund K-12 and support early funding of education. (Jan 2007)
* Supports $20 million needs-based aid for U. Alaska. (Nov 2006)
* Forward-fund K-12 schools to allow better planning. (Nov 2006)
* Supports charter schools, home schools, & other alternatives. (Nov 2006)
* Target early education programs to at-risk groups. (Nov 2006)
* Alignment between parents, teachers, schools, & business. (Nov 2006)
* Faith-based materials ok in homeschooling. (Nov 2006)
* ABC method: back to basics, plus patriotism & ethics. (Nov 2006)
* Supports parental choice for what is best for their children. (Nov 2006)
* Don�t push school boards on creationism but allow discussion. (Oct 2006)
* I believe we have a creator; and many theories of evolution. (Oct 2006)
* Support charters & home schools; not private school vouchers. (Oct 2006)
* Let parents opt out of schoolbooks they find offensive. (Jul 2006)
* Parents know best, about school spending & school age. (Jul 2006)
* Pledge of Allegiance with �Under God� is good enough. (Jul 2006)

Sarah Palin on Energy & Oil
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* 2006: Replace secret gasline deal with open competition. (Nov 2009)
* Open gasline process, but $500M inducement to oil company. (Nov 2009)
* Cap-and-Trade is a Cap-and-Tax program. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Gas pipeline deal was not open & competitive. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Yes, Obama climate law costs consumers $145/year. (Nov 2009)
* Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act. (Jan 2009)
* FactCheck: No, Obama has always supported clean coal. (Oct 2008)
* Exxon & Conoco are not my biggest fan. (Oct 2008)
* Nonsensical to leave domestic supply untapped. (Oct 2008)
* First and foremost, we must become energy independent. (Sep 2008)
* Energy is inherently linked to security and prosperity. (Sep 2008)
* Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security. (Sep 2008)
* More pipelines; more nukes; more coal; more alternatives. (Sep 2008)
* Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year. (Aug 2008)
* To win, GOP must push energy independence. (Aug 2008)
* Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment. (Aug 2008)
* Lift moratorium on offshore drilling. (Jul 2008)
* Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill. (Jul 2008)
* Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas. (May 2008)
* Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office. (Feb 2008)
* $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro. (Jan 2008)
* National energy policy not an either/or proposition. (Nov 2007)
* Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill. (Oct 2007)
ANWR & Alaska Energy
* Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources. (Jan 2009)
* Drill, baby, drill. (Oct 2008)
* Crowning achievement: Alaska Gas Inducement Act. (Sep 2008)
* McCain wants healthy deliberation on disagreements like ANWR. (Sep 2008)
* Gas pipeline:history�s largest private-sector infrastructure. (Sep 2008)
* Claimed major triumph: $500 million subsidy for gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
* Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
* Commercialize Alaska�s North Slope natural gas. (Aug 2008)
* Appointed an Alaska oil and gas commissioner. (Aug 2008)
* Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production. (Aug 2008)
* Convinced McCain to drill offshore; not yet on drilling ANWR. (Jul 2008)
* Unlock ANWR; we�re ready, willing and able to contribute. (Jun 2008)
* Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies. (Apr 2008)
* Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska�s needs. (Jan 2008)
* Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline. (Mar 2007)
* Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies. (Nov 2006)
* Get ANWR open. (Nov 2006)
* Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Nov 2006)
* Pursue gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans. (Nov 2006)
* Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal. (Oct 2006)
* Firm start date as part of gasline incentive offer. (Oct 2006)
* Opposes natural gas reserves tax--it�s not earned income yet. (Oct 2006)
Global Warming
* I do support capping carbon emissions. (Oct 2008)
* Cyclical temperature changes affect climate change. (Oct 2008)
* All-of-the-above approach to deal with climate change. (Oct 2008)
* Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made. (Aug 2008)
* Analyze potential costs associated with climate change. (Oct 2006)

Sarah Palin on Environment
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* Exxon Valdez spill was environmental & economic disaster. (Nov 2009)
* 20 years to recover Exxon Valdez damages for people of AK. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Praised $500M for Valdez victims; but wanted $2B. (Nov 2009)
* Opposed protections for salmon from mining contamination. (Aug 2008)
* Sue US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered. (Aug 2008)
* We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing. (Jan 2008)
* Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters. (Sep 2007)
* Feds shouldn�t list beluga whales as endangered. (Aug 2007)
* Provide stability in regulations for developers. (Jan 2007)
* Convince the rest of the nation to open ANWR. (Jan 2007)
* Fish platform: �Resource First� philosophy. (Nov 2006)
* Rail provides critical link for business development. (Nov 2006)
* Supports �Roads to Resources�: subsidized access to mines. (Oct 2006)
* Don�t duplicate effort in monitoring cruise ship emissions. (Oct 2006)
* Don�t amend AK constitution for rural subsistence fishing. (Oct 2006)

Sarah Palin on Families & Children
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* Caring for special needs kids is part of culture of life. (Jan 2009)
* V.P. role would include helping special-needs children. (Sep 2008)
* Special-needs children will have her as a friend & advocate. (Sep 2008)
* 17-year-old unmarried daughter is 5 months pregnant. (Sep 2008)
* Praised by pro-life groups for keeping Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
* Recognize the vital role of family child care homes. (Mar 2008)
* Opposes explicit sex-education programs. (Jul 2006)

Sarah Palin on Foreign Policy
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* Some dictators hate America & what we stand for. (Oct 2008)
* Two-state solution for Israel/Palestine is a top priority. (Oct 2008)
* When Putin rears his head he goes into Alaskan airspace. (Sep 2008)
* We cannot meet rogue leaders without conditions. (Sep 2008)
* Would not second guess Israel if they attack Iran. (Sep 2008)
* Agrees with Reagan that US is �beacon of light� for world. (Sep 2008)
* OpEd: Didn�t comment on foreign policy as mayor or governor. (Sep 2008)
* Cold War with Russia is off the table. (Sep 2008)
* Rising democracies look to America as a leader. (Sep 2008)
* Visiting injured soldiers in Germany was trip of a lifetime. (Sep 2008)
* Get Ukraine into NATO, and maybe Georgia. (Sep 2008)
* Peace Corps strengthens US ties abroad & enriches US at home. (Jan 2007)

Sarah Palin on Free Trade
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* Bothered by China's bid to control Alaska gasline. (Nov 2009)
* Establish viable commercial fisheries in international seas. (Jan 2009)
* Trade important to Alaska, but keep Alaska residents first. (Sep 2008)
* Allow wineries to ship by mail within state. (Jun 2008)
* International markets and companies trust Alaska. (Apr 2008)
* Exempt Alaskan cruise ships from customs rule changes. (Dec 2007)
* Record-high exports; growth of 12.6% since last year. (Feb 2007)

Sarah Palin on Government Reform
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* Conflict of interest in fellow Councilor's garbage proposal. (Nov 2009)
* 2006: Small donors;returned checks with conflict of interest. (Nov 2009)
* Refused per diem expenses for housing and First Family. (Nov 2009)
* As Gov., avoided "high-end, robe-and-slippers" hotels. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Yes, usually chose frugal travel, but not always. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Over half of her campaign funded by large donors. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Criticized conflict of interest, but did the same. (Nov 2009)
* Overall reduction of 7% spending, plus state hiring freeze. (Jan 2009)
* Agrees with Cheney that VP as executive is flexible. (Oct 2008)
* Many Supreme Court rulings are better addressed by states. (Oct 2008)
* No state-mandated religion, but public faith is ok. (Oct 2008)
* McCain is maverick who wants to reform government. (Sep 2008)
* Alienated legislators by line-item-vetoing their projects. (Sep 2008)
* Regulate for people & against cronyism & lobbyists. (Sep 2008)
* Only independent mavericks can reform Washington. (Sep 2008)
* Small town mayors are on front lines of accountability. (Sep 2008)
* Never been part of an Alaska secessionist party. (Sep 2008)
* Shook up the good-ol� boys network with major ethics reform. (Sep 2008)
* Vetoed nearly half a billion dollars in wasteful spending. (Sep 2008)
* McCain: She�s a soul-mate who implemented ethics reform. (Aug 2008)
* Individuals make better decisions than government. (Aug 2008)
* VECO scandal & Stevens indictment shows need for GOP cleanup. (Jul 2008)
* Comprehensive ethics reform: change politics as usual. (Jul 2007)
* Presented comprehensive ethics bill in early 2007. (Mar 2007)
* Sell previous governor�s jet on eBay--it�s impractical. (Dec 2006)
* Attended numerous debates & did not avoid any unnecessarily. (Oct 2006)
Bridge to Nowhere
* Replaced �Bridge to Nowhere� with improved ferry system. (Sep 2008)
* Killed �bridge to nowhere� project as unneeded. (Aug 2008)
* Supported infamous �Bridge to Nowhere�; now criticizes it. (Aug 2008)
* Fight �bridge to nowhere� and all earmarks. (Jul 2008)
* Supports state funding for Gravina Island bridge. (Oct 2006)

Sarah Palin on Gun Control
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* Shot her first rabbit at age 10; freezer filled with game. (Sep 2008)
* Hunts and fishes, as did her father. (Aug 2008)
* Hunts as much as she can; freezer-full of wild game. (Aug 2008)
* Supports ending D.C.�s 32-year-old ban on handguns. (Jun 2008)
* Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms. (Feb 2008)
* Supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Nov 2006)

Sarah Palin on Health Care
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* Greater competition, more choices, and less litigation. (Jan 2009)
* Health Care Commission recommends habits against obesity. (Jan 2009)
* $5,000 tax credit for families to buy their own coverage. (Oct 2008)
* FactCheck: Obama�s plan does not remove private insurance. (Oct 2008)
* FactCheck: McCain�s plan costs $14B/year; not budget-neutral. (Oct 2008)
* Signed up as organ donor; Alaska leads the states. (Apr 2008)
* Health care must be market-and business-driven. (Jan 2008)
* Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas. (Jan 2008)
* Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies. (Jan 2008)
* Personal responsibility & choices key to good health. (Jan 2008)
* Flexibility in government regulations to allow competition. (Nov 2006)
* More affordable health care via competition. (Nov 2006)

Sarah Palin on Homeland Security
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* Economic sanctions on North Korea for nukes. (Oct 2008)
* Terrorists in Iraq are the biggest threat to Americans today. (Oct 2008)
* Pakistani people & leaders want to get rid of terrorists. (Sep 2008)
* Fight terrorism to spread democratic ideals in world. (Sep 2008)
* Any country that houses Islamic terrorists is a danger to US. (Sep 2008)
* Energy is a foundation of national security. (Sep 2008)
* Only a very small percent of Islamic believers are extreme. (Sep 2008)
* Agrees with Bush Doctrine, if enough legitimate intel. (Sep 2008)
* Focus on fighting Al-Qaeda terrorists, not on reading rights. (Sep 2008)
* Strong military and sound energy. (Aug 2008)
* Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom. (Jan 2008)
* Ask all candidates �Are you doing all you can for security?�. (Oct 2007)
* Visits Kuwait; encourages Alaska big game hunting to troops. (Sep 2007)
* Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war. (Jun 2007)
* Proclaim �Loyalty Day� to reaffirm loyalty to America. (Apr 2007)
* Promote from within, in Alaska�s National Guard. (Nov 2006)
* Let military personnel know how much we support them. (Nov 2006)

Sarah Palin on Immigration
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* Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals. (Oct 2008)
* Never supported Pat Buchanan for president. (Sep 2008)
* Has not often expressed views on illegal immigration. (Aug 2008)
* OpEd: Palin is sick to death of this immigration nonsense. (Mar 2008)
* Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges. (Jan 2007)
* Immigrants want more vocational training & senior assistance. (Oct 2006)
* Took no action on Alaska�s �sanctuary cities�. (Sep 2006)
* Tightened restrictions on illegal alien�s drivers licenses. (Sep 2006)

Sarah Palin on Jobs
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* Closed last factory in Wasilla in 2007. (Sep 2008)
* Alaska Construction Academy: 2,520 students learn skills. (Aug 2008)
* Leverage job-training dollars thru voc-tech curriculum. (Nov 2006)
* Focus Workforce Investment Board on vocational careers. (Nov 2006)
* Praised the Red Dog zinc mine for bringing rural jobs. (Oct 2006)
* Department of Fish and Game is under-funded. (Oct 2006)
* Unions should get member permission for political donations. (Jul 2006)

Sarah Palin on Principles & Values
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* 2005 gubernatorial race: Ambition drives; purpose beckons. (Nov 2009)
* Resigned because relentless tabloidizing prevented work. (Nov 2009)
* FactCheck: Autobiography sounds like presidential ambition. (Nov 2009)
* Named first female GOP VP candidate on suffrage anniversary. (Oct 2008)
* By working with all parties, never had to compromise. (Oct 2008)
* Admires Geraldine Ferraro & George Bush Sr. (Oct 2008)
* Favorite movie: �Hoosiers�, for underdog tenacity. (Oct 2008)
* Shares McCain world view of US as shining city on the hill. (Oct 2008)
* Officiated a marriage in the aisle of Wal-Mart. (Sep 2008)
* OpEd: Vetting process for V.P. included no one in Alaska. (Sep 2008)
* Proud of being a Washington outsider. (Sep 2008)
* Good-old-boy networks are created by both parties. (Sep 2008)
* Americans are just getting sick & tired of politics as usual. (Sep 2008)
* When I hear our National Anthem, I get a lump in my throat. (Sep 2008)
* Came of age in the era of Reagan; thinks about him daily. (Sep 2008)
* There is a plan for this world and that plan is for good. (Sep 2008)
* Underestimating Sarah always proved to be a big mistake. (Sep 2008)
* Small towns produced Harry Truman as V.P.; and produced me. (Sep 2008)
* OpEd: shores up McCain as a conservative AND as a maverick. (Sep 2008)
* Before selection, questioned role of vice president. (Sep 2008)
* Gained political prominence as a whistleblower. (Aug 2008)
* Shatter that glass ceiling once and for all. (Aug 2008)
* Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow. (Jan 2008)
* Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget. (Mar 2007)
* Decries �politics as usual� of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)
* Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens. (Oct 2006)
* Endorsed by United Fishermen of Alaska (commercial group). (Oct 2006)
Mayorship & Governorship
* Known to Wasilla residents as personable multi-tasker. (Sep 2008)
* Embraced �City of Character� religious program as mayor. (Sep 2008)
* Signed up for PTA; then ran for City Council; then Mayor. (Sep 2008)
* Trounced incumbent governor in 2006 on platform of reform. (Aug 2008)
Personal History
* Sarah Heath born in Idaho; moved to Alaska at age 2 months. (Sep 2008)
* Entered beauty contests to help pay for college. (Sep 2008)
* Family emphasized education; read newspapers as child. (Sep 2008)
* Miss Congeniality in statewide beauty pageant in 1984. (Aug 2008)
* Star high school athlete in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Aug 2008)
* Voted �Miss Wasilla� in local beauty contest; eloped at 24. (Aug 2008)
* Husband left oil job to avoid conflict; now works for BP. (Aug 2008)
* Husband is part Eskimo; won Iron Dog snowmobile races. (Aug 2008)
* Raises kids with network of relatives, plus Todd as Mr. Mom. (Aug 2008)
* Had 6 months to adapt & prepare for Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
* Studied journalism; ran for office to make a difference. (Aug 2008)
Religion
* OpEd: Core values defined by political ambition plus church. (Sep 2008)
* I�m one of those bitter people clinging to guns & religion. (Sep 2008)
* Religion: non-denominational Bible-believing Christian. (Aug 2008)
* Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska. (Apr 2008)
* The Bible has profoundly influenced America. (Oct 2007)
* Recognize America�s historic and founding Christian heritage. (Sep 2007)
* Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression. (Oct 2006)
Troopergate
* OpEd: Popularity hurt by Troopergate and at-home per-diem. (Sep 2008)
* Troopergate: brother-in-law tasered child, but still trooper. (Sep 2008)
* Fired controversial state trooper for threatening family. (Aug 2008)
* Investigated for firing ex-brother-in-law in custody battle. (Aug 2008)
* Independent prosecutor probing Cabinet firing. (Jul 2008)
* Replaced Public Safety commissioner based on lack of results. (Jul 2008)
* Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair. (Jul 2008)

Sarah Palin on Social Security
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* Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program. (Nov 2006)
* Home-based assistance more cost-effective than institutions. (Nov 2006)

Sarah Palin on Tax Reform
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* FactCheck: No, Reagan didn't end 1980s recession by tax cuts. (Nov 2009)
* Under Obama plan, small businesses will see tax increases. (Oct 2008)
* FactCheck: Undoing Bush tax cut only hits families over $83K. (Oct 2008)
* No Alaska sales tax; and $3,200 payments annually. (Sep 2008)
* Everybody benefits when government takes less. (Sep 2008)
* Raising taxes hurts small business and hurts jobs. (Sep 2008)
* Elected mayor based on tax cut promise. (Aug 2008)
* As mayor, cut property taxes & increased sales tax. (Aug 2008)
* $60M annually for municipal revenue sharing. (Mar 2008)
* Eliminate taxes that inhibit business. (Jan 2008)
* Repeal �nuisance taxes� including the tire tax. (Jan 2007)
* Mitigate impact of new $50M annual cruise ship tourism tax. (Oct 2006)
* No income tax; no taking the people�s dividends. (Oct 2006)
* Would support a seasonal sales tax, but no income tax. (Oct 2006)

Sarah Palin on Technology
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* After selection, scant info on her life, even on Internet. (Oct 2008)
* OpEd: Neglected Wasilla infrastructure; left with $22M debt. (Sep 2008)
* Supports $130M in research investment in U. Alaska. (Nov 2006)
* Efficient transportation system is vital to our economy. (Nov 2006)
* Alaska needs a state funded highway program. (Nov 2006)

Sarah Palin on War & Peace
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* FactCheck: Disputed that Obama tried to delay Iraq deal. (Oct 2008)
* No white flag of surrender on Iraq. (Oct 2008)
* Divest from Sudan; enforce no-fly zone in Darfur. (Oct 2008)
* FactCheck: No, we�re not back to pre-surge troop levels. (Oct 2008)
* FactCheck: No, Afghan general did not say a surge would work. (Oct 2008)
* Surge needed in Afghanistan; we cannot afford to lose. (Sep 2008)
* Retreat is defeat in Iraq. (Sep 2008)
* Nuclear Iran is dangerous to whole world. (Sep 2008)
* Russia�s invading Georgia, unprovoked, is unacceptable. (Sep 2008)
* No new Cold War with Russia. (Sep 2008)
* Don�t go to war over Georgia, but pressure Russia. (Sep 2008)
* Don�t second-guess Israel if they act against nukes in Iran. (Sep 2008)
* Keep option to go into Pakistan to go after terrorists. (Sep 2008)
* McCain: She has right judgment on Iran and the surge. (Aug 2008)
* Visited Alaska National Guard troops in Kuwait. (Aug 2008)
* We don�t know what the plan is to ever end the war. (Aug 2008)
* Wants exit plan; also assurances to keep our troops safe. (Mar 2007)
* We have not been attacked since 2001; so support our troops. (Oct 2006)
* I support the mission of our troops in Iraq. (Oct 2006)
* Our troops in Iraq keep us safe at home. (Oct 2006)
* I support President Bush�s efforts to stop terrorism. (Oct 2006)

Sarah Palin on Welfare & Poverty
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* EITC moves thousands of welfare recipients into workforce. (Jan 2008)
* Recognize Salvation Army and encourage charity to them. (Nov 2007)
* Funding for faith-based initiatives is adequate today. (Oct 2006)