In this Feb. 11, 2009 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, responds to questions during a news conference, in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska Director of the Office of Management and Budget Karen Rehfeld look on. Palin, the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee, has avoided the spotlight amid complaints in her state that she had been too focused on developing her national profile. AP Photo logo AP Photo 12 months ago

In this Feb. 11, 2009 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, responds to questions during a news conference, in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska Director of the Office of Management and Budget Karen Rehfeld look on. Palin, the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee, has avoided the spotlight amid complaints in her state that she had been too focused on developing her national profile.

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  1. This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, left, a note to her mother on Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the words "eggs", "milk", "bread" crossed out, "hope" and "change" on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' hand on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 during his daily briefing.
  2. This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, left, a note to her mother on Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the words "eggs", "milk", "bread" crossed out, "hope" and "change" on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' hand on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 during his daily briefing.
  3. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.
  4. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.
  5. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.
  6. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.
  7. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.
  8. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.
  9. This undated photo provided by Playgirl magazine shows the cover featuring Levi Johnston, the teen father of Sarah Palin's grandson on an upcoming print version of Playgirl magazine. The 19-year-old former finance of Palin's daughter was a huge hit on the magazine's Web site, and the publisher expects the same results with the newly resurrected print version hitting newsstands Feb. 22.
  10. CYPRESS, TX - FEBRUARY 7: Texas Gov. Rick Perry comments during a campaign rally for February 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas. Perry is running against Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Debra Medina for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy.
  11. CYPRESS, TX - FEBRUARY 7: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (L) speaks during a campaign rally for Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) February 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas. Perry is running against Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Debra Medina for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy.
  12. CYPRESS, TX - FEBRUARY 7: Texas Gov. Rick Perry comments during a campaign rally for February 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas. Perry is running against Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Debra Medina for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy.
  13. CYPRESS, TX - FEBRUARY 7: Texas Gov. Rick Perry comments during a campaign rally for February 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas. Perry is running against Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Debra Medina for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy.
  14. CYPRESS, TX - FEBRUARY 7: Texas Gov. Rick Perry comments during a campaign rally for February 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas. Perry is running against Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Debra Medina for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy.
  15. CYPRESS, TX - FEBRUARY 7: Texas Gov. Rick Perry comments during a campaign rally for February 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas. Perry is running against Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Debra Medina for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy.
  16. CYPRESS, TX - FEBRUARY 7: Texas Gov. Rick Perry comments during a campaign rally for February 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas. Perry is running against Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Debra Medina for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy.

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  1. Former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin (L) appears as a FOX News Channel contributor on The O�Reilly Factor during its taping in New York January 12, 2010. The conservative firebrand has signed a multi-year deal to serve as a Fox News contributor, the cable channel's executive vice president for programming, Bill Shine, said in a statement.
  2. FRANKFURT, GERMANY - DATE UNSPECIFIED: In this handout image supplied by MOVE GmbH Tracy Plester as Sarah Palin performs during a rehersal of 'HOPE - the Obama Musical Story' held at Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The musical, which celebrates its world premiere on January 17, 2010 is about US President Barack Obama on his successful way to the White House.
  3. Sarah Palin, left, shakes hands with Kyle Anderson, of Phoenix, as he gets an autographed copy of Palin's book "Going Rogue" at a book signing at a Costco Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz. Hundreds of Palin supporters showed up to buy her book and meet the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate.
  4. Sarah Palin, left, waves to supporters as she holds her son Trig Palin as she arrives for a booking signing to autograph copies of her book "Going Rogue" at the Costco Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz. Hundreds of Palin supporters showed up to buy her book and meet the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate.
  5. Sarah Palin, left, greets people at booking signing to autograph copies of her book "Going Rogue" at the Costco Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz. Hundreds of Palin supporters showed up to buy her book and meet the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate.
  6. FORT BRAGG, NC - NOVEMBER 23: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) shakes the hand of a supporter while signing her memoir 'Going Rogue' at the North Post Exchange on November 23, 2009 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hundreds of people turned out for Palin's appearance.
  7. FORT BRAGG, NC - NOVEMBER 23: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (L) talks with a guest while signing her memoir 'Going Rogue' at the North Post Exchange on November 23, 2009 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hundreds of people turned out for Palin's appearance.
  8. Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives at the Asheville, N.C. airport on Sunday afternoon Nov. 22, 2009, for a visit with the Graham family. At left is Franklin Graham, who was there to meet her at the airport.
  9. Republican members of the Legislature stand up and clap after listening to Gov. Ed Rendell criticize the length of time it took to pass last year's 101-day-late state budget as Rendell delivers his executive budget address for the fiscal year 2010-2011 to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  10. Republican gubernatorial candidate for governor and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, thanks his family and supporters after the voting results had come in late night Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan was at his after election party in Lombard, Ill.
  11. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, thanks his family and supporters after the voting results had come in late night Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan was at his after election party in Lombard, Ill.
  12. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, thanks his family and supporters after the voting results had come in late night Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan was at his after election party in Lombard, Ill.
  13. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, right, talks with the media after the polls had closed on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan had just arrived at the Westin Hotel in Lombard, Ill., to attend his party.
  14. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, center, talks with the media after the polls had closed on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan had just arrived at the Westin Hotel in Lombard, Ill., to attend his party.
  15. Moderator David Gregory (L) and Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) House Republican Leader, appear on "Meet the Press" in Washington, January 31, 2010.
  16. Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown, center, takes a photo with supporters in Foxborough, Mass., at the final stop of his three-day "thank you" tour across the state Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Brown was elected Tuesday, Jan. 20 to the Senate seat once held by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.

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