Talking Points: Sarah Palin on the Issues
A Guide to Deconstructing the Republican Vice Presidential Nominee
Hilliard Area Democratic Club Political Action Committee www.hilliard‐dems.org
On Civil Rights
Vetoed bill denying bene-its to gays, as un constitutional
On Energy and Oil
Lift moratorium on offshore drilling
Source: CNBC "Kudlow & Company" Interview Jul 31, 2008
Source: New York Times, pp. A1 & A10, "An Outsider Who Charms" Aug 29, 2008
Ok to deny bene-its to homosexual couples
Source: Anchorage Daily News, "Little play," by K. Hopkins Aug 6, 2006
Convinced McCain to drill offshore
Source: CNBC "Kudlow & Company" Interview Jul 31, 2008
No spousal bene-its for samesex couples
Source: Eagle Forum 2006 Gubernatorial Candidate Questionnaire Jul 31, 2006
Unlock ANWR
Source: Fox News Channel "Your World" with Neil Cavuto Jun 27, 2008
On the Environment
Global warming affects Alaska, but is not manmade
Source: Q&A with Newsmax.com's Mike Coppock Aug 29, 2008
On Health Care
Health care must be marketand business driven
Source: Governor's of_ice press release, "Health Care Transparency" Jan 19, 2008
Opposed protections for salmon from min ing contamination
Source: New York Times, pp. A1 & A10, "An Outsider Who Charms" Aug 29, 2008
Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas
Source: State of the State Address to the 25th Alaska Legisla‐
ture Jan 15, 2008
Sued US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered
Source: Governor's of_ice press release, "Polar Bear" Aug 4, 2008
More affordable health care via private mar ket competition
Source: Palin‐Parnell campaign booklet: New Energy for Alaska Nov 3, 2006
On Education
Supports charter schools
Source: Palin‐Parnell campaign booklet: New En‐ ergy for Alaska Nov 3, 2006
On Principals and Values
Before selection, questioned role of vice president
Source: News Journal Online, "Fresh Talk", by Pamela Hasterok Sep 1, 2008
Let parents opt out of schoolbooks they -ind offensive
Source: Eagle Forum 2006 Gubernatorial Candidate Questionnaire Jul 31, 2006
Currently being investigated for -iring ex brotherinlaw in custody battle
Source: Associated Press, "Raises eyebrows", by Dan Joling Aug 29, 2008
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