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Palin 2012?
Governor Sarah Palin is by far one of the newest faces on the national stage in American politics. One of the reasons voters may be reluctant to vote for John McCain this November however is his V.P. pick of Sarah Palin. But that doesn't mean we won't be seeing her again in the future.
Sarah Palin has been criticized many times and come under scrutiny from potential voters and media pundits. She was thrust onto the national stage and has been the subject of many debates all across the country.
Saturday Night Live's ratings have soared as a result of this year's election, and Tina Fey has undoubtedly made millions more laugh uncontrollably at her portrayal of Palin.
Despite the criticism, this is the governor that went against her own party for reform. It's the same governor who negotiated serious deals with big oil companies on behalf of her state. It's also the same governor whose résumé impressed a presidential nominee enough to ask her to be his running mate for the White House. Keep that in mind.
Yes, many winced at her interviews; some even called for her removal from the ticket. Yet, she's energized a huge Republican base and has four years to really hone her skills on the national stage and give the 2012 candidates a run for their money.
If she can learn to take the scrutiny of the press, become even more comfortable on the national stage and garner support from a strong Republican base, Sarah Palin may be back before you know it. After being thrust to the national stage, this could very well be a practice run for governor of Alaska.
Will Sarah Palin run for president in 2012?