Sarah Palins first term in office was a popular one
If I were to describe a typical Republican, I would say he (or she) would be against same sex marriage, against abortion, for preemptive military action, eager to explore untapped wilderness regions for fossil fuels, and a card carrying member of the NRA.
I have just described Sarah Palin, John McCain’s choice for running mate in the upcoming Presidential elections. Sarah Palin has, in the past, claimed that she is as pro-life as any candidate, and she has described abortion as an atrocity.
These views are undoubtedly not going to make her popular with a good chunk of the population, but apart from their individual merits, they show that Sarah Palin is a woman who has the will and ability to stick by her convictions. Sarah Palin has demonstrated these qualities throughout her relatively short political career; it is these qualities that have so endeared her to her constituents; it was these qualities that helped, as Governor of Alaska, gain circa 90% approval ratings in polls in 2007.
In a world where politicians are prone to change their mind on a subject if it will win them more votes, Sarah Palin’s direct approach to the things she believes in is refreshing and new.
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