Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the first female vice presidential candidate representing the Republican Party. She is also the first politician from Alaska to be nominated for vice president. Palin was born in Idaho and raised in Alaska. After working as a sports reporter at an Anchorage television station, she served two terms on the Wasilla, Alaska, City Council and was elected mayor of Wasilla in 1996. Palin was elected governor in 2006 by defeating incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in the Republican primary and former Democratic Alaskan Gov. Tony Knowles in the general election.10-22-08
Dr. Dobson Talks with Gov. Sarah Palin
The Republican vice presidential candidate talks about her family, the sanctity of human life and the pressures of the election season. Dr. Dobson encourages listeners to pray for our country as the election draws near.
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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the first female vice presidential candidate representing the Republican Party. She is also the first politician from Alaska to be nominated for vice president. Palin was born in Idaho and raised in Alaska. After working as a sports reporter at an Anchorage television station, she served two terms on the Wasilla, Alaska, City Council and was elected mayor of Wasilla in 1996. Palin was elected governor in 2006 by defeating incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in the Republican primary and former Democratic Alaskan Gov. Tony Knowles in the general election.
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