FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2008 file photo, Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin blows a kiss to supporters after speaking at a rally at the Silver Spurs Arena, in Kissimmee, Fla. A day after abruptly announcing she would soon give up her job as governor, Palin on Saturday July 4, 2009 indicated on a social networking site that she would take on a larger, national role, citing a "higher calling" to unite the country along conservative lines. AP Photo logo AP Photo 12 months ago

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2008 file photo, Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin blows a kiss to supporters after speaking at a rally at the Silver Spurs Arena, in Kissimmee, Fla. A day after abruptly announcing she would soon give up her job as governor, Palin on Saturday July 4, 2009 indicated on a social networking site that she would take on a larger, national role, citing a "higher calling" to unite the country along conservative lines.

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  1. In this book cover image released by HarperCollins, Sarah Palin's "America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag," is shown.
  2. Teen mother Bristol Palin, the daughter of former U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, Levi Johnston, and their son Tripp are pictured on the cover of Us Weekly magazine released to Reuters on July 14, 2010. The 19-year-old Palin, whose previous engagement to Levi Johnston, 20, was called off after giving birth to their son in December, 2008, told Us Weekly they recently reconnected and got engaged two weeks ago.
  3. In this magazine cover image released by Us Weekly, Bristol Palin, daughter of 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, poses with Levi Johnston and their son Tripp on the cover of the July 26, 2010 issue of "Us Weekly" magazine.
  4. In this combination of two photos, former President Bill Clinton, left, gestures before the World Cup group C soccer match between the United States and Algeria at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on June 23, 2010, and Georgia democratic gubernatorial candidate Thurbert Baker speaks during a debate at the University of Georgia on April 17, 2010 in Athens, Ga. Sarah Palin and Bill Clinton shook up the race for governor in Georgia on Monday, offering high-wattage endorsements as the clock ticks down to the state's July 20 primary. Clinton endorsed Attorney General Thurbert Baker in the Democratic race, providing his underdog campaign with a shot of adrenaline. (AP Photo.
  5. In this combination of photos, Sarah Palin, left, speaks to the crowd at an event on June 29, 2010 in Duluth, Ga., and Republican candidate for Georgia Governor Karen Handel, right, appears at an event in an undated photo. Sarah Palin and Bill Clinton shook up the race for governor in Georgia on Monday, July 12, 2010 offering high-wattage endorsements as the clock ticks down to the state's July 20 primary. Palin threw her support behind Handel, the lone woman running for the state's top job. (AP Photo.
  6. CHICAGO - JULY 06: Mary O'Sullivan protests against BP on July 6, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Shares of BP have climbed over 10 percent from their low after losing about half their value following the start of the April 20 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
  7. In this photo taken Thursday July 1, 2010, a woman walks in front of the Mocha Moose coffee shop where a Palin Fever banner hangs in Wasilla, Alaska. A year after Sarah Palin's abrupt resignation as governor, interest in her and the small Alaska town she put on the map hasn't gone away. While it's not at the fever pitch it reached during Palin's run for vice president, there remains a steady stream of pilgrims. At least one tour company builds old Palin haunts into a trip that includes a musk ox farm visit.
  8. In this photo taken Thursday July 1, 2010, Lyn Carden, right, executive director of the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, stands behind a cutout of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in in Wasilla, Alaska. The chamber keeps the cutout in the chamber office so tourists can have their picture taken with it. A year after Palin's abrupt resignation as governor, interest in her and the small Alaska town she put on the map hasn't gone away. While it's not at the fever pitch it reached during Palin's run for vice president, there remains a steady stream of pilgrims. At least one tour company builds old Palin haunts into a trip that includes a musk ox farm visit.
  9. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to the crowd at the P.U.R.E. Ministries event on Tuesday, June 29 , 2010 in Duluth, Ga.
  10. FILE - In this June 29, 2010 file photo, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks in Duluth, Ga. Palin has endorsed Joe Miller, a tea party backed candidate who wants to turn fellow Republican, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, out of office.
  11. FILE - In this June 29, 2010 file photo, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to the crowd at the P.U.R.E. Ministries in Duluth, Ga. Palin has put her money where her mouth is, contributing at least $87,500 to candidates she's endorsed in the last few months.
  12. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin examines a therapeutic tricycle she was presented for her family, before speaking at the P.U.R.E. Ministries event on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Duluth, Ga.
  13. Laura and Matt Odell of Cleveland, Tenn., listen to the Christian music before former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at the P.U.R.E. Ministries event on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Duluth, Ga.
  14. In this June 25, 2010 file photo, Sarah Palin holds out her palm to show the notes on it while speaking at a fundraising dinner at California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, Calif. The foundation arm of a cash strapped California public university paid Sarah Palin $75,000 to speak at a 50th anniversary gala, officials said Friday, July 16, 2010.
  15. Calling it a "poor man's teleprompter" former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin holds out her palm to show the notes on it while speaking at a fundraising dinner at CalifornIa State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, Calif., Friday, June 25, 2010. Palin's speech has generated intense scrutiny since the nonprofit foundation holding the event first announced her visit in March. University officials have refused to divulge the terms of her contract or her speaking fee.
  16. Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin smiles as she is introduced by Californa State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani at fund raising dinner at the schoo's campus in Turlock, Calif., Friday, June 25, 2010. Palin's speech has generated intense scrutiny since the nonprofit foundation holding the event first announced her visit in March. University officials have refused to divulge the terms of her contract or her speaking fee.

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  9. In this book cover image released by HarperCollins, Sarah Palin's "America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag," is shown.
  10. In this combination of photos, Sarah Palin, left, speaks to the crowd at an event on June 29, 2010 in Duluth, Ga., and Republican candidate for Georgia Governor Karen Handel, right, appears at an event in an undated photo. Sarah Palin and Bill Clinton shook up the race for governor in Georgia on Monday, July 12, 2010 offering high-wattage endorsements as the clock ticks down to the state's July 20 primary. Palin threw her support behind Handel, the lone woman running for the state's top job. (AP Photo.
  11. Teen mother Bristol Palin, the daughter of former U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, Levi Johnston, and their son Tripp are pictured on the cover of Us Weekly magazine released to Reuters on July 14, 2010. The 19-year-old Palin, whose previous engagement to Levi Johnston, 20, was called off after giving birth to their son in December, 2008, told Us Weekly they recently reconnected and got engaged two weeks ago.
  12. CHICAGO - JULY 06: Mary O'Sullivan protests against BP on July 6, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Shares of BP have climbed over 10 percent from their low after losing about half their value following the start of the April 20 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
  13. In this magazine cover image released by Us Weekly, Bristol Palin, daughter of 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, poses with Levi Johnston and their son Tripp on the cover of the July 26, 2010 issue of "Us Weekly" magazine.
  14. In this combination of two photos, former President Bill Clinton, left, gestures before the World Cup group C soccer match between the United States and Algeria at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on June 23, 2010, and Georgia democratic gubernatorial candidate Thurbert Baker speaks during a debate at the University of Georgia on April 17, 2010 in Athens, Ga. Sarah Palin and Bill Clinton shook up the race for governor in Georgia on Monday, offering high-wattage endorsements as the clock ticks down to the state's July 20 primary. Clinton endorsed Attorney General Thurbert Baker in the Democratic race, providing his underdog campaign with a shot of adrenaline. (AP Photo.
  15. In this photo taken Thursday July 1, 2010, a woman walks in front of the Mocha Moose coffee shop where a Palin Fever banner hangs in Wasilla, Alaska. A year after Sarah Palin's abrupt resignation as governor, interest in her and the small Alaska town she put on the map hasn't gone away. While it's not at the fever pitch it reached during Palin's run for vice president, there remains a steady stream of pilgrims. At least one tour company builds old Palin haunts into a trip that includes a musk ox farm visit.
  16. In this photo taken Thursday July 1, 2010, Lyn Carden, right, executive director of the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, stands behind a cutout of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in in Wasilla, Alaska. The chamber keeps the cutout in the chamber office so tourists can have their picture taken with it. A year after Palin's abrupt resignation as governor, interest in her and the small Alaska town she put on the map hasn't gone away. While it's not at the fever pitch it reached during Palin's run for vice president, there remains a steady stream of pilgrims. At least one tour company builds old Palin haunts into a trip that includes a musk ox farm visit.

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