Sarah Palin on Abortion

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• $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

• 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

• 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

• 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 Local Issues

Sarah Palin on Principles & Values

• 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

• Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program. (Nov 2006)
• Home-based assistance more cost-effective than institutions. (Nov 2006)

Sarah Palin on Tax Reform

• 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 War & Peace

• 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

• 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)