Click here for 112 full quotes on Principles & Values OR other political leaders on Principles & Values. Don't rebrand the party; rebuild the country. (Mar 2013)

Mayor is like community organizer but actually responsible. (Nov 2011)

Troopergate's one merited charge: shot moose without permit. (Sep 2011)

OpEd: Won election as fresh, feisty, girl-next-door. (Sep 2011)

2008: TrooperGate replacement asked to resign for harassment. (Sep 2011)

OpEd: Her energy is the fuel of grassroots politics. (Jan 2011)

"Mama Grizzlies": tough candidates also raising families. (Nov 2010)

Tea Partiers love America & dislike what's happening to her. (Nov 2010)

American exceptionalism based on idea of right to be free. (Nov 2010)

Elites in "lame stream media" consider Americans alien. (Nov 2010)

I label myself a "Commonsense Constitutional Conservative". (Nov 2010)

McCain is a genuine American hero for enduring Vietnam. (Nov 2010)

Everything worthwhile comes through effort. (Nov 2010)

OpEd: Rural roots treated harshly by urban elite. (Sep 2010)

Competitive GOP primaries are good for voters, not civil war. (Feb 2010)

I'm a big supporter of the Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)

Republican Party should absorb Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)

Support those who understand the foundation of our country. (Feb 2010)

Tea Party is not just hard-core registered Republicans. (Feb 2010)

2008: Unruffled throughout process because "It's God's plan". (Jan 2010)

Resigned because relentless tabloidizing prevented work. (Nov 2009)

OpEd: Darling of the Democrats for taking on GOP incumbent. (Nov 2009)

Dressed up as Tina Fey before Saturday Night Live show. (Nov 2009)

Commonsense Conservative: respect for history & tradition. (Nov 2009)

Followed Reagan's advice of sticking to core agenda. (Nov 2009)

FactCheck: Autobiography sounds like presidential ambition. (Nov 2009)

OpEd: Press accused all of Palin's family of iniquities. (Nov 2009)

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)

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)

Decries “politics as usual” of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)

Endorsed by United Fishermen of Alaska (commercial group). (Oct 2006) Mayorship & Governorship

2002: Ran for Lieutenant Governor; came in close second. (Sep 2011)

2006 & 2008: Addressed convention of secessionist AIP. (Sep 2011)

Fought each Xmas as mayor to keep Jesus manger in Wasilla. (Nov 2010)

Let's not be afraid of contested primaries. (Feb 2010)

Even before nomination, "Most popular governor in America". (Jan 2010)

2005 gubernatorial race: Ambition drives; purpose beckons. (Nov 2009)

2002: Ran for governor to take on political back-scratching. (Nov 2009)

2002: Lost unenergetic campaign for lieutenant governor. (Nov 2009)

2006 ad campaign: Little House on the Tundra. (Nov 2009)

Known to Wasilla residents as personable multi-tasker. (Sep 2008)

Embraced “City of Character” religious program as mayor. (Sep 2008)

Underestimating Sarah always proved to be a big mistake. (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)

Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget. (Mar 2007)

Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens. (Oct 2006) McCain Campaign

Resounding response to 2008 nomination: "Who?". (Jun 2014)

OpEd: McCain's moribund campaign pulsed with Sarah's energy. (Sep 2011)

2008 V.P. debate sparked more curiosity than substance. (Oct 2010)

OpEd: Palin made most sense in election about change. (Sep 2010)

Katie Couric interviews were edited to show worst moments. (Nov 2009)

Election day speech: thank you for honor of a lifetime. (Nov 2009)

McCain chose me to shake things up. (Nov 2009) Personal History

Son, Track, so named because born during spring track season. (Nov 2009)

Father rejected Hollywood upbringing for sports & outdoor. (Nov 2009)

Family moved to Alaska when Sarah was an infant. (Nov 2009)

First interest in politics was Watergate, at age 10. (Nov 2009)

Invaluable life lessons from running a 3:59 marathon. (Nov 2009)

Fell for Todd at first sight; clinched when he was baptized. (Nov 2009)

Proud of Bristol but not happy that she's an unwed teen mom. (Nov 2009)

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

Duck Dynasty: fired for expressing devout Christian views. (Mar 2014)

As child, joined "Missionettes" at Assembly of God church. (Sep 2011)

OpEd: Feels called by God; chosen to do certain things. (Sep 2011)

We are free as consequence of being made in image of God. (Nov 2010)

We are a prayerful country. (Nov 2010)

Member of Pentecostal church; world's fastest-growing church. (Sep 2010)

Raised as Assembly of God member; then nondenominational. (Nov 2009)

Decided at youth camp to put life into God's hands. (Nov 2009)

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

Relieved when sister Molly divorced state trooper husband. (Nov 2009)

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)