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Sarah Palin gets into live TV clash over Donald Trump civil war comments

Sarah Palin gets into live TV clash over Donald Trump civil war comments

The former governor of Alaska appeared on "Good Morning Britain" to speak out against Trump's criminal conviction.

By Ryan Smith On 5/31/24 at 7:54 AM EDT

Trump ally Sarah Palin floats theory about 2024 election

Trump ally Sarah Palin floats theory about 2024 election

The former Alaska governor thinks the left is strategizing to keep President Joe Biden off the 2024 ticket.

By Jon Jackson On 8/31/23 at 12:44 PM EDT

Trump ally Sarah Palin makes ominous prediction after Georgia arrest

Trump ally Sarah Palin makes ominous prediction after Georgia arrest

"What has taken place here is a travesty of justice. We did nothing wrong," the former president said following his arrest in Georgia.

By Matthew Impelli On 8/25/23 at 11:20 AM EDT

Sarah Palin comparing Trump supporters to a cult raises eyebrows

Sarah Palin comparing Trump supporters to a cult raises eyebrows

"She literally called Trump and his supporters cult members," one Twitter user said of Palin's attempt to defend MAGA.

By Giulia Carbonaro On 6/15/23 at 6:05 AM EDT

Sarah Palin hints about wanting to be Trump's next running mate

Sarah Palin hints about wanting to be Trump's next running mate

Palin offered up a description of the ideal candidate to run with Trump. The description sounded conspicuously like she was talking about herself.

By Jon Jackson On 2/15/23 at 12:47 PM EST

Bristol Palin posts graphic photo after ninth breast reconstruction surgery

Bristol Palin posts graphic photo after ninth breast reconstruction surgery

"The whole situation has honestly made me feel very self-conscious my entire adult life," Palin said about her surgeries.

By Ryan Smith On 1/26/23 at 9:57 AM EST

Sarah Palin's loss "never gets old": Alaska defeat sparks memes, jokes

Sarah Palin's loss "never gets old": Alaska defeat sparks memes, jokes

Mary Peltola defeated the Donald Trump-endorsed former Alaska governor for the second time in just a few months to win the state's sole House seat.

By Ewan Palmer On 11/24/22 at 4:26 AM EST

Palin and Tshibaka losses in Alaska add to Trump's midterm failures

Palin and Tshibaka losses in Alaska add to Trump's midterm failures

U.S. Representative Mary Peltola and Senator Lisa Murkowski, who voted to impeach Trump, defeated Trump-backed candidates Sarah Palin and Kelly Tshibaka.

By Aila Slisco On 11/23/22 at 11:09 PM EST

U.S. Midterms News Updates: Early vote tally jumps to 30 million

U.S. Midterms News Updates: Early vote tally jumps to 30 million

Candidates make their final campaign push with just six days left until the 2022 midterm elections.

By James Bickerton On 11/2/22 at 8:16 AM EDT

Lisa Murkowski chances against Kelly Tshibaka as Alaska GOP backs Trump

Lisa Murkowski chances against Kelly Tshibaka as Alaska GOP backs Trump

The moderate Republican lacks the support of the former president, who won the state by 10 points just two years ago. That doesn't necessarily point to defeat.

By Nick Reynolds On 10/28/22 at 11:02 AM EDT

Trump's candidates falter in Alaska despite his 2020 double-digit margin

Trump's candidates falter in Alaska despite his 2020 double-digit margin

A poll shows Senator Lisa Murkowski and Representative Mary Peltola ahead of Trump-backed candidates Sarah Palin and Kelly Tshibaka in a hypothetical election.

By Xander Landen On 10/27/22 at 5:27 PM EDT

Democrat Mary Peltola endorsed by allies of Alaska's former GOP congressman

Democrat Mary Peltola endorsed by allies of Alaska's former GOP congressman

Letter signatories include Zack Brown, GOP Congressman Don Young's last director of communications and former chiefs of staff Colin Chapman and Pamela Day.

By Fatma Khaled On 10/22/22 at 2:53 PM EDT

Sarah Palin says Alaska is keeping Putin in check, shooing Russians away

Sarah Palin says Alaska is keeping Putin in check, shooing Russians away

The former vice presidential candidate also said she agreed the U.S. should send Ukraine weapons.

By Gerrard Kaonga On 10/13/22 at 6:41 AM EDT

Can a New Voting System in the U.S. Save Moderates in Congress?

Can a New Voting System in the U.S. Save Moderates in Congress?

An analysis released this week found that moderate members of the House are leaving office at twice the rate of their colleagues on the left and the right.

By Katherine Fung On 9/16/22 at 1:03 PM EDT

Sarah Palin Softened Ground for 'Extreme' Donald Trump: Mary Trump

Sarah Palin Softened Ground for 'Extreme' Donald Trump: Mary Trump

The niece of the former president discussed how the 2008 vice presidential candidate's rhetoric eventually paved the way for Donald Trump.

By Ewan Palmer On 9/16/22 at 7:43 AM EDT

Kathy Griffin, Nancy Sinatra Mock Sarah Palin Over Election Loss

Kathy Griffin, Nancy Sinatra Mock Sarah Palin Over Election Loss

"I think the entire country should be angry at what's going on with this establishment system," Palin told Steve Bannon after her loss—sparking derision online.

By Ryan Smith On 9/8/22 at 7:03 AM EDT

Nick Begich Could Flip Alaska Back to Red But Needs GOP to Ditch Palin

Nick Begich Could Flip Alaska Back to Red But Needs GOP to Ditch Palin

Polls suggest that if Begich was to earn more votes than Palin in Alaska's ranked-choice voting, the GOP has a better chance of recapturing the House seat.

By Katherine Fung On 9/2/22 at 10:03 AM EDT

'SNL' Fans Want Tina Fey To Reprise Role as Sarah Palin After Alaska Defeat

'SNL' Fans Want Tina Fey To Reprise Role as Sarah Palin After Alaska Defeat

The Republican former governor lost to Democrat Mary Peltola in the special election for Alaska's single House seat.

By Shannon Power On 9/1/22 at 12:40 PM EDT

Palin's Chances of Beating Peltola in Midterm After Special Election Loss

Palin's Chances of Beating Peltola in Midterm After Special Election Loss

Republicans may have a better chance of taking back Alaska's only House seat if they vote for another GOP candidate, polls suggest.

By Katherine Fung On 9/1/22 at 11:43 AM EDT

Republicans Blame Ranked-Choice Voting for Sarah Palin Loss: 'A Scam'

Republicans Blame Ranked-Choice Voting for Sarah Palin Loss: 'A Scam'

Most observers cited the former Alaska governor's unpopularity as the main reason for her election defeat to represent the state in Congress.

By Nick Reynolds On 9/1/22 at 11:02 AM EDT

What Democrats' Staggering Alaska Win Means for The Midterms

What Democrats' Staggering Alaska Win Means for The Midterms

Mary Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in the race for Alaska's lone House seat in a contest decided using the state's new ranked choice voting system.

By Darragh Roche On 9/1/22 at 7:16 AM EDT

How Sarah Palin Was Thwarted in Alaska Election by Ranked-Choice Voting

How Sarah Palin Was Thwarted in Alaska Election by Ranked-Choice Voting

Alaskans in 2020 approved a system that allows voters to indicate their second and third choices.

By Darragh Roche On 9/1/22 at 4:36 AM EDT

Sarah Palin Defeated as Doubts Grow over GOP Plans to Capture House

Sarah Palin Defeated as Doubts Grow over GOP Plans to Capture House

Palin lost the Alaska special congressional election to Democrat Mary Peltola, who will become the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress.

By Aila Slisco On 9/1/22 at 12:16 AM EDT

Alaska Election Update: Sarah Palin Trails Mary Peltola at Half Way

Alaska Election Update: Sarah Palin Trails Mary Peltola at Half Way

The former vice presidential candidate is facing voters for the first time in more than a decade.

By Brendan Cole On 8/17/22 at 3:30 AM EDT

Sarah Palin's Former In-Laws Hold Election Eve Party for Republican Rival

Sarah Palin's Former In-Laws Hold Election Eve Party for Republican Rival

The endorsem*nt of Palin's rival comes two years after Palin split with her husband of over 20 years.

By Nick Reynolds On 8/16/22 at 3:31 PM EDT

Lisa Murkowski's Chances of Beating Trump-Backed Challenger Day Before Vote

Lisa Murkowski's Chances of Beating Trump-Backed Challenger Day Before Vote

A new ranked-choice voting system in Alaska is predicted to help the incumbent Republican senator in Tuesday's primary.

By Nick Mordowanec On 8/15/22 at 11:41 AM EDT

Sarah Palin Zoom Meeting Interrupted by Penis Drawing on Screen

Sarah Palin Zoom Meeting Interrupted by Penis Drawing on Screen

"Somebody is messing with this," said the Republican candidate, commenting on the appearance of the drawing.

By Giulia Carbonaro On 8/12/22 at 8:56 AM EDT

Kevin McCarthy 'Siding With Insurrectionists' to Become Speaker: Kinzinger

Kevin McCarthy 'Siding With Insurrectionists' to Become Speaker: Kinzinger

The GOP congressman said Friday that McCarthy will "do whatever he has to do" to become the next Speaker of the House.

By Andrew Stanton On 7/30/22 at 1:35 PM EDT

Trump Rips Ranked-Choice Voting in Alaska—a 'Moderating Force' in Australia

Trump Rips Ranked-Choice Voting in Alaska—a 'Moderating Force' in Australia

Trump bashed the voting system on Saturday, which has been hailed as a superior alternative to traditional forms of voting by election reform advocates.

By Thomas Kika On 7/10/22 at 12:32 PM EDT

Trump Avoids Word 'Vaccine' at Alaska Rally After Boos in Alabama

Trump Avoids Word 'Vaccine' at Alaska Rally After Boos in Alabama

Touting the vaccine rollout as one of his accomplishments, the ex-president often finds himself at odds with segments of his base.

By Andrew Stanton On 7/10/22 at 11:37 AM EDT