the sudden rise and brutal education of a new conservative superstar Conroy, Scott. creator Walshe, Shushannah. text bibliography biography nyu New York PublicAffairs c2009 2009 1st ed. monographic eng

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301 p. ; 24 cm. Reveals in riveting detail how Palin's vice presidential campaign became as dysfunctional as it was secretive, explores the circumstances behind her triumphs and baffling missteps, and provides new context for understanding her values, her political successes in Alaska, and her abrupt resignation from the governorship. Introduction: Lights out -- Frozen paths -- Seeing red -- Honeymoon in Juneau -- Sharp elbows -- Plucked -- The Iron Curtain -- Taking the reins -- The final limp -- Can't let go -- Only in Alaska -- Alaska outgrown -- The next chapter. Scott Conroy and Shushannah Walshe. Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-292) and index. n-us-ak Palin, Sarah 1964- Women governors Alaska Biography Women politicians Alaska Biography Vice-Presidential candidates Alaska Biography Presidents United States Election 2008 F910.7.P35 C66 2009 973.931092 B 9781586487881 1586487884 2009032659 DLC 090807 20230410143427.0 82562