Although John McCain did not win the Presidency this November, his running mate Sarah Palin left a mark on the election and hopefully opened the door for women to fight for their spot in politics and their place in the White House. Sarah Palin is currently Governor of Alaska and has worked to eliminate senseless spending and even removed the private jet, chef and driver designated for the Governor from the state’s expenses (About Sarah Palin, 2008).
Governor Palin has been married to Todd Palin for 20 years and is a mother of five. Her oldest son recently joined the military, her daughter became pregnant and her youngest son has special needs (About Sarah Palin). While dealing with various family issues in the public eye she handled herself in professional and strong manner that showed she was not one to back down over a little criticism.
In recent news Governor Palin recognized and honored fallen soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq (News & Announcements, 2008). While these two soldiers were from different states they were stationed in Wainwright, Alaska (News & Announcements). Last week she also appointed people to several government boards including the Mental Health Board and the Natural Resources Conservation and Development Board and recognized that the unemployment tax rate for Alaska has been decreased (News & Announcements).
The work that Governor Palin has done for Alaska is remarkable and she sets a great example of what someone can do when they are determined to make changes and works to accomplish them one step at a time. Hopefully this will encourage other young women to make their mark in their community and eventually obtain a position such as Governor and possibly even President.
References:
About Sarah Palin. (2008). Retrieved on November 18, 2008 from http://www.johnmccain.com/about/governorpalin.htm
News & Announcements. (2008). Retrieved on November 24, 2008 from http://www.gov.state.ak.us/news.php?id=1550
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