Sarah Palin became a national figure in 2008 when John McCain chose the little-known Alaska governor as his running mate. Known for her confident, down-to-earth style, she later stepped back into a life that in recent years drew more attention for personal struggles than politics. Born in Sandpoint, Idaho, and raised in Wasilla, Alaska, Palin excelled in basketball before meeting her future husband, Todd, during high school. The couple eloped in 1988 with only two witnesses, building a large family with their five children—Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper, and Trig—while living a modest life in Alaska. Palin worked in journalism, helped...
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