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I am a retired college English instructor, and retired weekly Op-Ed columnist for my local paper. I now spend most of my time as a political activist, writing for progressive publications and working for candidates and causes that I believe in.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Alaskan Independence Party and Palin's Connection
Will Sarah Palin's alleged association in the Alaskan Independence Party be too tough a hurdle to overcome with the base of the Republican Party? She may have been able to energize the conservatives, but it looks like she may be just a bit too extreme, even them.