What are Sarah Palin's political positions?

Answer 1

Politically, she's a neocon or social conservative. She was the former mayor of Wasilla, Alaska and the former Governor of Alaska. She was John McCain's running mate for President, the Republican candidate for Vice President.

More recently, she authored a book called, "Going Rogue" and toured the nation in promotion of it. It did well amongst fans, though received less than glowing reviews critically. She has since signed a multi-year deal with Fox News to be a contributer and commentator.

Political Positions

• She was in favor of oil drilling, and developing natural gas in Alaska.
• She was in favor of drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
• Recognizes the need to fight terrorism.
• Pro life (includes opposition to late term, partial birth abortions).
• Supports age appropriate sex education, including promoting abstinence.
• She has promoted bi-partisanship to solve problems, appointing both Republicans and Democrats to executive positions.

Past Political Offices

• Mayor of a middle class community
• Energy commissioner for the most energy rich state
• Governor, had at one time an amazing 80% approval rating

Explanation of changes:

Sarah Palin is a figure of some controversy. She is a strong minded woman who while ordinarily would attract the support of various women's groups, does not. This is due to her strongly conservative beliefs.

She is also subject to many jokes, and this forum itself has seen many acts of vandalism to her pages. Those who like her would claim this is due to her political beliefs, and in many cases that may well be true. Others would say that anti-Palin behavior is due to her being very unintelligent. That she has not shown herself in a very good light in interviews may well make that claim true - that some hate her for that.

However, when it is all said and done, her intelligence and consistency are little better or worse than any politician of the left or right. She has in her disfavor a stunning lack of preparation for interviews. But she has in her favor that she has performed the duties of several responsible offices, and has won the support of a whole state in a free election.