MIAMI, FL- NOVEMBER 13: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stands with Texas Governor Rick Perry (3rd to left), and Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt (2nd to left) along with other governors during a press conference at the Republican Governors Association conference November 13, 2008 in Miami, Florida. Palin delivered remarks about her feelings on the future of the Repulican party. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

MIAMI, FL- NOVEMBER 13: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stands with Texas Governor Rick Perry (3rd to left), and Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt (2nd to left) along with other governors during a press conference at the Republican Governors Association conference November 13, 2008 in Miami, Florida. Palin delivered remarks about her feelings on the future of the Repulican party.

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  1. FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2009 file photo, former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, center, arrives at the check-in counter at Hong Kong airport. Palin emerged from a two-month absence from public view in an unlikely manner: With a closed-door speech, heavy on foreign policy, to a group of investors in Hong Kong.
  2. Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin arrives at the check-in counter at Hong Kong airport Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 as Palin is leaving Hong Kong for the U.S. In her first trip to Asia, the former Alaska governor addressed an annual conference of investors in Hong Kong in what was billed as a wide-ranging talk about governance, economics and U.S. and Asian affairs.
  3. Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, center, arrives at the check-in counter at Hong Kong airport Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 as Palin is leaving Hong Kong for the U.S. In her first trip to Asia, the former Alaska governor addressed an annual conference of investors in Hong Kong in what was billed as a wide-ranging talk about governance, economics and U.S. and Asian affairs.
  4. Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin arrives at the check-in counter at Hong Kong airport Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 as Palin is leaving Hong Kong for the U.S. In her first trip to Asia, the former Alaska governor addressed an annual conference of investors in Hong Kong in what was billed as a wide-ranging talk about governance, economics and U.S. and Asian affairs.
  5. Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (R) stands beside CLSA's CEO Jonathan Slone during the annual CLSA Investors' Forum in Hong Kong September 23, 2009.
  6. ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 14: Celebrity impersonators Vernetta Jenkins as First Lady Michelle Obama, Dale Leigh as former US President Bill Clinton, and Patsy Gilbert as former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (L-R) pose for a photo 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.
  7. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 22: Vladan Stransky of Australia is defended by Rick Parry of New Zealand in the trans-Tasman match between New Zealand and Australia during day one of the Winter Games NZ at Dunedin Ice Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  8. DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 22: Casey Minson of Australia shots at goal as Rick Parry and Corey Down of New Zealand defend in the trans-Tasman match between New Zealand and Australia during day one of the Winter Games NZ at Dunedin Ice Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  9. Texas Gov. Rick Perry talks with Dr. W. Roy Smythe, chairman of surgery for Scott and White Hospital, as Ralph Sheffield, Texas state representative for district 55, walks with them while leaving the hospital to a press conference Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Ten victims of mass shooting at Fort Hood military post were treated at the hospital.
  10. Texas Gov. Rick Perry addresses the media outside of Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas during a press conference Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Ten victims of the mass shooting at Fort Hood military post were treated at the hospital.
  11. Texas governor Rick Perry addresses the media after visiting with victims from Thursday's mass shooting at Fort Hood, in front of Scott & White hospital, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Temple, Texas.
  12. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, center left, and Dr. W. Roy Smythe, Chief of surgery at Scott & White Hospital approach the podium to address the media, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Temple, Texas. Gov. Perry visited with victims from Thursday's mass shooting at Fort Hood, who are receiving treatment at the hospital.

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