ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: (FILE PHOTO) Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin accepts the nomination on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. According to reports, Palin is expected to announce she will not run for re-election as Governor of Alaska. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: (FILE PHOTO) Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin accepts the nomination on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. According to reports, Palin is expected to announce she will not run for re-election as Governor of Alaska.

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  8. ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 14: Celebrity impersonators Vernetta Jenkins as First Lady Michelle Obama (L) meets Patsy Gilbert as former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin during the Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Tribute Artists August 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The annual convention offers the artists an opportunity to perform for agents and other talent buyers.
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