"Sarah Palin's meteoric rise to political stardom seemed to have developed overnight. In reality, her ascent had been in the making for all of her forty-four years. In the pages that follow, you will find a survey of her life and career revealed in ten principles of leadership -qualities taken from the story of her life that offer a glimpse of who she is and how she thinks. These are the traits that have not only stood the 2008 election on its head, but have provided a model for the innovative style required of politicians by the current demands of American culture."

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Civil Rights    Sarah Palin: First female mayor of Wasilla; first female governor of AK.

Principles & Values    Joe Biden: Familiarity & experience balances Obama's inexperience.    John McCain: Identified with Wright brothers, for tenacity & resolve.    Sarah Palin: Named first female GOP VP candidate on suffrage anniversary.

Technology    Sarah Palin: After selection, scant info on her life, even on Internet.

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