5 Things About The Palins You May Not Know

Thalia Assuras On Elements That Have, For The Most Part, Escaped Public Attention

(CBS)  When Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage in August when John McCain named her as his running mate, close by her side was her husband of 20 years, Todd Palin.

And, despite an intense media spotlight on Alaska's first couple, many things have slipped mostly under the radar, as CBS News correspondent Thalia Assuras pointed out Tuesday:

No. 5: Surely, you've heard that Sarah Palin competed in the Miss Alaska contest in 1984, when she was still single, and her last name was Heath. But did you know -- she played the flute in the talent portion of the competition?

As for Todd, Sarah almost always introduces him at campaign rallies as "My husband, Alaska's first dude, Todd Palin," signaling just how "cool" she thinks her rugged outdoorsman is.

No. 4: Todd Palin really is one tough dude. The country knows by now that he's a four-time champion of the Iron Dog, a grueling, 2000 mile, weeklong snowmobile race. What's not so commonly known is that, earlier this year, Todd Palin raced 400 miles with a broken arm, and that he uses a common household product to avoid frostbite, according to his father-in-law.

"They take duct tape," says Chuck Heath, "and duct tape as much of their face as possible, 'cause they'll be going 100 miles an hour at maybe 40 below."

No. 3: Did you know there's a soft side to that macho dude, that includes household chores and parental duties to the couple's five children while mom is on the road?

"Todd," says Heath, "is uh, Mr. Mom. Todd takes care of those kids so well so many times. I go to their house. Their house is always clean. Todd is just like an old maid there, uh, cleaning up the house and taking care of the kids!"

And taking care of business: It's well-known that Todd Palin works in Alaska's oil fields and is a commercial fisherman. What you might not know is that Sarah Palin has helped pull in the fish, too, once breaking three fingers while working days-on-end, revealing something even her dad finds surprising.

"The thing that I don't understand about Sarah," says Heath, "is her ability to go without sleep. She works 20 hour days many days. She told me once, 'I can sleep when I die.' "

And No. 1: Before comedian Tina Fey ever played Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," Sarah Palin played Fey -- on Halloween! She dressed as Fey for Halloween, apparently realizing she and Fey were lookalikes!

A bonus item: Todd Palin is a member of the United States Steel Workers Union. But the union is backing Barack Obama for president, and has sent Todd Palin an official letter explaining that he can, if he wants, opt out of having that portion of his dues go to the rival presidential ticket.

[jeepsuper]

what''s with the headline?

[cbs_tom]

Sounds like a great American Family.

[o_the_potus]

what''''s with the headline?

Posted by jeepsuper at 09:30 AM : Oct 21, 2008

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You know it''s a load of bull if they can''t even get the headline correct.

What I want to know is if they think this kind of trite information will effect anyone''s vote. If she wasn''t so inept, would this story have and merit at all?

[deep_jeepn]

How about five things you didn''t know about barrack? I bet that would be some interesting discoveries since we know hardly anything about him right now. Oh that''s right, the media can''t talk about that.

[o_the_potus]

"No. 1: Before comedian Tina Fey ever played Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," Sarah Palin played Fey -- on Halloween!"

Yeah right. Who are you supposed to be Sarah? Oh gosh, I''m Tina Fey from Saturday Night Live because I look just like her.

Who do you think you''re kidding, CBS? Tina Fey contributed greatly to blowing the McCrash/apPalin'' bid out of the water. No hard feelings though.

[pr_boxer]

Well, all that confirms that she is clearly ready to return to Alaska (post election) and obscurity.

[mtngurl8]

Here are a couple of other things you may not know:
1. Todd is/was a member of AIP Alaskan Independence Party- working for independence from America( is that patriotic? I don''t think so but I''m not a republican)
2. She was once annoited by a witch doctor- yes a witch doctor
3. She believes the Iraq war is some sort of "holy war" according to her we are in Iraq to do God''s bidding.
4. She is for abstinence only ***-ed (I won''t even go there)
5. There are suspicions that she is involved in the same sort of scandel Ted Stevens is (there are questions about her house being built by the same contracting co. that built a multi-million dollar complex for Wasilla while she was mayor)
6. IT TOOK HER OVER 6 YEARS TO GRADUATE FROM A STATE COLLEGE (geez that makes me confident in her abilities to go head to head with world leader)
AMERICA YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

[bildix-2009]

It''s strange how so many look for a hidden agenda. I found it all very interesting. And I''m an Obama supporter.

[bildix-2009]

It''s strange how so many look for a hidden agenda. I found it all very interesting. And I''m an Obama supporter.

[bildix-2009]

It''s strange how so many look for a hidden agenda. I found it all very interesting. And I''m an Obama supporter.

[o_the_potus]

Here are a couple of other things you may not know:
1. Todd is/was a member of AIP Alaskan Independence Party- working for independence from America( is that patriotic? I don''''t think so but I''''m not a republican)
2. She was once annoited by a witch doctor- yes a witch doctor
3. She believes the Iraq war is some sort of "holy war" according to her we are in Iraq to do God''''s bidding.
4. She is for abstinence only ***-ed (I won''''t even go there)
5. There are suspicions that she is involved in the same sort of scandel Ted Stevens is (there are questions about her house being built by the same contracting co. that built a multi-million dollar complex for Wasilla while she was mayor)
6. IT TOOK HER OVER 6 YEARS TO GRADUATE FROM A STATE COLLEGE (geez that makes me confident in her abilities to go head to head with world leader)
AMERICA YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

Posted by mtngurl8 at 10:06 AM : Oct 21, 2008

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Funny how they avoided this kind of information.

[o_the_potus]

Here are a couple of other things you may not know:
1. Todd is/was a member of AIP Alaskan Independence Party- working for independence from America( is that patriotic? I don''''''''t think so but I''''''''m not a republican)
2. She was once annoited by a witch doctor- yes a witch doctor
3. She believes the Iraq war is some sort of "holy war" according to her we are in Iraq to do God''''''''s bidding.
4. She is for abstinence only ***-ed (I won''''''''t even go there)
5. There are suspicions that she is involved in the same sort of scandel Ted Stevens is (there are questions about her house being built by the same contracting co. that built a multi-million dollar complex for Wasilla while she was mayor)
6. IT TOOK HER OVER 6 YEARS TO GRADUATE FROM A STATE COLLEGE (geez that makes me confident in her abilities to go head to head with world leader)
AMERICA YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

Posted by mtngurl8 at 10:06 AM : Oct 21, 2008

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"4. She is for abstinence only ***-ed (I won''''''''t even go there)"

Do you mean except for her own daughters?

[abbe91]

"1. Todd is/was a member of AIP Alaskan Independence Party- working for independence from America( is that patriotic? I don''''''''''''''''t think so but I''''''''''''''''m not a republican).
Posted by mtngurl8 at 10:06 AM : Oct 21, 2008"

It is extremely patriotic, in some sense. Depends whether you consider yourself a US citizen or regard
the "48" as a foreign country (a boost in her credibily about foreign business, not only she can see Russia from her window, but also the US at the backdoor). Alaska first, Alaska always.
For the record ...


"The fires of hell are frozen glaciers compared to my hatred for the American government", "and I won''t be buried under their d*a*m*n flag."

"I''m an Alaskan, not an American. I''ve got no use for America or her damned institutions."

Jo Vogel, Founder of AIP

Sarah Palin addressed the Alaskan Independence Party Convention a little over 6 months ago, happily telling its attendees that she shared its "vision of upholding the Constitution of our great state", curiously not mentioning the Constitution of the United States. She encouraged AIP to "keep up the good work".

[fzy1hc]

Nice infomation on Sarah Pain!

Now bring up Obama''s Wfie how she stated "I''m Proud to be a American becuase my Husband is running for President.

What happen previous years!! SHe wasn''t proud to be a American!!

[asamiller]

Digging up the dirt on the Palins is fair game since the entire Palin contribution to the campaign is trying to taint Obama as a terrorist and a socialist. It is interesting that the Obama campaign has left out Palins very recent and very cozy relationship with the seditious, anti-American Alaska Independence Party. While Obama is clearly trying to take the high road, its only fair that Sarah take the same sort of medicine she''s so fond of dishing out.

[jockyshifter]

Just keep bashing Sara Palin. That is what both Republicans and Democrats did in Alaska, underestimated her, and now she is the most popular Governor in America (80% approval). You lefties just don''t get why she is popular with so many Americans. It''s a Conservative thing.
It wouldn''t matter who the Republicans put up for office the Democrats are soooooo predictable. They invented character assination. Oh, and before you get too wound up, I am not a Republican, I am a Libertarian, the original right wing wackos.

[DCropp]

You forgot to mention that Palin was ecstatic this summer when the US Government extended the export license of an Alaskan Natural Gas company to export Natural Gas to Japan.

Less than a month ago, Palin was saying it was a disgrace that America was importing energy.

Which is it Governor Palin? Do you think energy companies using American land should help lower energy for Americans or do you think they should export to foreign countries while Americans struggle with heating bills this winter?

[yongamerica]

There is no "dirt" in this article. I think it describes the Palins in a positive light. I think the comment about always having a clean house is out of line, I mean one would expect a governors home to be always clean and open for political events. Sarah Palin might be an Okay person in some circles. But she does not have the right stuff to be a Vice President! Beauty Pagents, Moose skinning and Salmon fishing are not the right skill set for someone in the middle of the worlds strongest political setting. It''d be like the Beverly Hillbillys!

John McCain derailed his own presidential campaign by choosing Sarah as a running mate. There were a number of far more qualified Republican Women he could have chosen. It is a shame the "conservatives" in the Republican party have the clout to undermine a potentially successful presidential campaign. And if a man bows to pressure, especially a "maverick", and makes that poor of a decision out of the box, what other big mistakes is he going to makes as president?

[dj0114]

I believe the thing about her not getting enough rest- it is apparent whenever she answers questions from a journalist or in a debate.

[opedanderson]

O_The_POTUS

You''ve distorted and twisted each one of your points. But nonetheless, you have nothing to worry about Obama/Biden will win and we will have to see how the Messiah does......

Here''s a warning, however. The media that has so embraced the Messiah will turn on him as his term goes on. It will be vicious to say the least. This is because the expectation level is soooooo incredibly high right now, that no one not even the Messiah can live up to it....

[cariboubarbi]

One more tidbit about Palin, she can see Russia from her house.

But who''s keeping an eye on Putin while she''s campaigning?

[G H M]

Alaska!!!!
Is there a lot of LEAD in your water??

Is there too many long dark days???

This Bimbo is a empty vessel.

Horrible voice is like nails on a caulk board

Palin and dude Palin want Alaska to Secede from the USA!- members of the Alaska Independence Party
God help us if this dingbat become President.
Poor McPoorJudgment The dirty old man!

Vote straight Democrat!

[jockyshifter]

Lead...what''s a caulk board?.....Hmmmmmmmmm

[bm6005]

FromTexwLove

Repeat after me, "President Obama"!!!

[simonette2]

All I read was the headline. I am so over seeing and hearing about any of the Palins. Can''t they just go home? They are like bad dinner guests who will not leave.

[dbor77]

President Obama...yeah I like it. Sounds good. President Obama. Vice President Biden. Oh that sounds good too. Either way I''m not taking any risks. I already voted and I''m going into my local Obama Headquarters in a few minutes to put in some volunteer time. Not sure what they''ll have me do but I''m up for whatever. I want to do what I can. I keep putting it off but there''s no more time to keep putting it off. I have to do everything I can so that I know that I did everything I could after the election.

[veteran22]

You forgot one thing in this article - Both Palin''s have courted a party that wants Alaska to secede and is on record as having d@mned our flag....

[jwhite449]

You guys are to stupid to undrestand that with Obama, you are going to end up poorer than you are now.

[jockh]

Sarah Palin is a communist because she can see Russia from her house, which means that McCain palls around with communists.

[tscc2]

Who cares?

[pjc27]

Oh, yeah, a black guy, a socialist, a terrorist, a commie...

Get your uneduacted heads out of those KKK hats, you are cutting off your own oxygen supply.

[keljacks2]

# 6 would be the Palins are part of a successionist group who hates the United states so bad they want to break Alaska off from the U.S. A. is that how much they love America. CNN researched the story and aired it

[deep_jeepn]

Question: What is America''s first line of missile interceptor defense that
protects the entire United States ?

Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard.


Question: What is the ONLY National Guard unit on permanent active duty?

Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard


Question: Who is the Commander in Chief of the 49th Missile Defense
Battalion of Alaska National Guard?

Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska


Question: What U.S. governor is routinely briefed on highly classified
military issues, homeland security, and counter terrorism?

Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska


Question: What U.S. governor has a higher classified security rating than
either Presidential/VP candidate of the Democrat Party?

Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska

[pjc27]

Oh, the media is mean and liberal and is so sexists because they expect a girl to answer really hard questions like what she read. Duh, she''s a girl, she can''t read, she sews.
Yeah, she''s ready for the White House.

[mmo3]

I beleive in this country and those who have worked and died for it. what I don''t beleive is that we listen to the promises candaiates give and not remember their history and how they voted and who they associated with in the past. Also that this race is trying to be bought(Who needs a running TV show to say what you history should.) and if you look at polls of who the other countries want it tells me definatly not to support Obamma they would like to have him where ever he was born. I have seen both of their sides by what they have done and not what they say they will do. Buy AMERICAN Build AMERICAN Vote AMERICAN Thats the way to put our econmy back not give us handouts that won''t last!

[yongamerica]

There is no "dirt" in this article. I think it describes the Palins in a positive light. I think the comment about always having a clean house is out of line, I mean one would expect a governors home to be always clean and open for political events. Sarah Palin might be an Okay person in some circles. But she does not have the right stuff to be a Vice President! Beauty Pagents, Moose skinning and Salmon fishing are not the right skill set for someone in the middle of the worlds strongest political setting. It''''d be like the Beverly Hillbillys!

John McCain derailed his own presidential campaign by choosing Sarah as a running mate. There were a number of far more qualified Republican Women he could have chosen. It is a shame the "conservatives" in the Republican party have the clout to undermine a potentially successful presidential campaign. And if a man bows to pressure, especially a "maverick", and makes that poor of a decision out of the box, what other big mistakes is he going to makes as president?

[jockyshifter]

I guess all the womens rights activists only support lefties. Funny how that works isn''t it.
Lets see:

Revernd Wright Anti American anti whitey Pastor
Bill Ayers Weatherman Radical Terrorist
Frank Marshall Davis Communist
Raila Odinga PM of Kenya, bloody ruler
Saul Alinsky communist
A.C.O.R.N. ''nuf said
Louis Farrakhan Nation of Islam leader,
radical anti American Muslim
Tony Rezko Chicago political fundraiser,
convicted for fraud & bribery
George Soros Open Society Intitute
Mazan Asbahi resigned as muslim liason in his
Senate race after membership in the
Muslim Brotherhood was revealed
Cynthia K Miller Former Treasurer of Senate campaign
Nation of Islam member
Jennifer Mason works in his Senate office and
Nation of Islam member

But that''s OK. He wants change for America. No kidding.

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.
Benjamin Franklin

[sj_tom]

CBS, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
It''s about time somebody in the main stream media said something good about the Palins.

[Gary Kempf]

None of this has any value to Palin being vice president of the U.S.

[riptide213]

1. Sarah Palin is more popular than her current running mate in many circles.

2. Sarah Palin is more a down to earth, straight shooting, and straight talking person, who is a politician; rather than a trite DC metamorphose politician masquerading as a person.

3. Sarah Palin will be a serious contemporary Presidential contender in 4 or 8 years.

4. Sarah Palin will be the biggest winner from this election; regardless of who wins top job slot.

5. Sarah Palin has reawaken the American dream; of the people, for the people, by the people! Thanks.

[mtngurl8]

Republicans STOP DRINKING THE PRETTY RED KOO-AID!! McCain associated with Liddy, and his wife is a drug addict- where are your morals Traitorous Liddy was convicted-ayers was not- also what exactly did little Cindy-Lous daddy do? wasn''t something involving mob connections? Where is the outrage?
Hypocrisy is a terrilbe thing to witness.
God Bless-Obama

[bracemic]

I didn''t know CBS was capable of reporting something neutral about Palin.

[mtngurl8]

The republicans have so eroded education that we have whole segments of society unable to think for themselves. They had 8 yrs. to dominate and make us the most powerful, well respected, richest and greatest country on the face of the earth.And they threw it all away to line their pockets-and some would re-elect them. I do not understand that kind of ignorance.

[bracemic]

Palin has at least one trait of leadership that all of the other candidates lack this year: ORIGINALITY

[divitius]

Wow, what a puff piece, I''m surprised at CBS. I was hoping for something at least on Mr. "First Dude''s" membership in the militant secessionist Alaska Independence Party. "Real America?" Gimme a break.

[tangouniforn]

Question: What is America''''s first line of missile interceptor defense that
protects the entire United States ?

Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard.


Posted by deep_jeepn at 01:23 PM : Oct 21, 2008
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If you think that our "missile defense system" would stop even one of Russia''s missiles, I can only hope that you are standing at ground zero when they are launched. That system is so pathetic that it can seldom bring down a target missile when that missile is transmitting "here I am, Here I am". The only thing that it has successfully accomplished, is to transfer a lot of money from taxpayers to defense contractors.

[mnsamuels]

Sarah Palin is not qualified for the office of vice president, let alone the office of president. Your article looks as if it belongs in People Magazine.

[biggcheese1]

John McCain graduated next to the bottom of his college class, crashed 5 planes, and took bribe money from Charles Keating.
Sarah Palin took 6 years and went to 6 different colleges to get a 4 year degree in Journalism and in just 16 months as a Governor, managed ethics violations.
Barack Obama has a law degree from Harvard, taught constitutional law for 12 years, was a state Senator and is a US Senator. He is qualified to be on the Supreme Court, for Heaven''s sake!
Joe Biden has a law degree, has been a US Senator for a thousand years and is Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Now, pretend that instead of electing a President, you''re hiring a heart surgeon. Which two of the above four would you want opening your chest cavity. Well, that chest cavity is the good ol'' US and that bad heart is the US economy, world image and general well being.

[lewiston14]

Everybody is worked up about that natural gas company exports and everybody should be. The amazing thing is Alaska is a state of the US and that export license can be revoked at any time for most any reason. Call it national security if you want. Energy export as well as a few other things needs to stop.

[abigails3]

I agree with a previous commenter. This article belongs in People not CBS.