She burst on the scene with winks, props to Joe Six-Pack, and a bright and bubbly personality that made many women gush, "She's just like me!" But Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's meteoric rise was followed by an equally rapid downfall due to Troopergate, her $150,000 shopping spree, and her negative campaigning, not to mention several disastrous media interviews. Athough many regard her as well-positioned to run for 2012, women were not her strongest supporters.
Sarah Palin - Republican Game-Changing VP Choice Took the Country By Storm
From Hockey Mom to Pit Bull With Lipstick, She Was Appealing...and Polarizing
By Linda Lowen, About.com Guide
Sarah Palin, the first female Republican VP candidate, was a polarizing figure who initially won over women and later alienated many independent voters.
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
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