The Sarah Palin National Interactive Blogosphere Report Card

What grade does Sarah Palin get as a Mother?:

A-Palin had five children, more than double the national average.

B-Breastfeeds her infant as recommended by the WHO.

C-Meets the baseline, Palin has kept her kids alive (cumulatively about 57 years) and son must not be a felon since he got into army.

D-Did not teach morality of abstinence to daughter, who is now statistically at risk of dropping out of high school

F-Palin took 7 hour plane ride after her water broke during her last high-risk pregnancy

How does Sarah Palin rate as a Moosehunter?:

A-According to her father, Palin was just 10 when she had her first kill (not a moose).

B-Offered special hunting opportunities to the troops while on leave.

C-While campaigning for Governor, she promised to preserve 2nd amendment rights to bear arms.

D-Has not made right to bear arms against moose a campaign pledge.

F-Supports aerial hunting of wolves, but not moose.

What grade does Palin get as a maverick and reformer? :

A-Came out of nowhere surprising the entire world.

B-Took on corruption in her party, bringing down two powerful officials.

C-Beyond making bidding more competitive, Palin has not changed Alaska that much.

D-Despite ethical image, Palin appoints many high school classmates to important posts.

F-Palin and her staff use personal emails for state business to avoid future subpoenas.

How does Palin rate as a working mother? :

A- She has managed a career and large family, had two children while in office and says "women can think and work and hold a baby at the same time".

B- Palin puts work-family issues in the public eye by incorporating her children into her job.

C-Sets a bad example for other working mothers by not insisting on mat-leave, child care

D-Does not protect her children's privacy but seems to use them for politcal gain

F- Let go the Governor's chef which no working woman in her right mind would do--unless she never cooked in the first place.

How good a feminist is Sarah Palin?:

A-As feminism is defined as seeking social, political and economic rights for women, Palin has excelled in achieving all these for herself.

B-Belongs to Feminists for Life, a group that advocates that women should not have to choose between children and education or career.

C-Credits Title IX for her success

D-Breaking from current feminist thinking, Palin wants to overturn Roe v. Wade and has attended anti-abortion rallies.

F-Palin was not outraged by the sexist pillorying of HIllary and referred to any complaints of sexism as "whining".

What grade does Palin get as a woman's advocate?:

A-Recognizes the importance of programs for women, such as Title IX which she credits for her success.

B-Signed into law Alaska's Childcare Provider Appreciation Day--a nice gesture to daycare workers.

C-As governor, Palin passed no legislation that would be seen as helping women.

D-Palin has not publicly advocated any women's issues such as child care, maternity leave, pay equity, or sick leave.

F-Vetoed funding for breast-pumps for a WIC program as Governor and did not fix the pay as you go rape kits as mayor.

How good a fiscal conservative is she?:

A- Cut Federal earmarks for Alaska last year by $50 million, reduced state budget by $124 million.

B-Used budget surplus to give rebate of $1,200 to each Alaskan and suspended motor,marine and aviation fuel tax for one year.

C-Used budget surplus to give rebate of $1,200 to each Alaskan and suspended motor,marine and aviation fuel tax for one year

D-Hired lobbyists to procure $27 million in federal monies for town of Wasilla--amounting to about $1,000 per resident.

F-Alaska has highest federal spending per capita--$13,000 in 2006, or $9.2 billion total

How does she rate as an evangelical Christian?:

A-Attended pentecostal churches for 20 years and is endorsed by Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family, a Christian lobbying group

B- Palin has said that creationism should be taught in schools, believes in abstinence sex ed, has cited God's will in speeches and has prayed publicly for a pipeline.

C-Refuses the evangelical or pentecostal label, calling herself a "bible-believing Christian.

D-Palin has said she won't be "preaching and forcing my views on someone else.

F-.Refused to sign bill banning benefits for gay couples based on constitutional qualms.

What Grade should Palin get in Foreign Policy?:

A-The governor invited 30 Canadian officials to Alaska to discuss trade and border security in 2007.

B- Recognizing the importance of an American presence abroad, Palin signed Peace Corps week into law in 2007 to honor the 800 plus Alaskans who have volunteered.

C-Has not invaded Russia despite its great oil stores, nor has Russia invaded resource-rich neighbor Alaska.

D-Has no academic or on-the-job training in international affairs

F-Palin did not recognize the phrase "Bush Doctrine" and remains to be quizzed on Monroe's.

How does she rate as a life partner (formerly known as wife)?:

A-The Palins seem to have a more equitable relationship than most dual income couples.

B- Palin has managed to stay married despite the demands of her career and public life.

C-The Palins own property and businesses in both their names which indicates commitment.

D-She uses her husband's last name like an old fashioned Mrs.

F-Palin's partner is not her educational or social equal.

How good a friend to Big Oil is Palin?:

A- Promotes drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Reserve.

B-Palin offered a $500 million subsidy to TransCanada to build their pipeline.

C-About 80-90% of the state's revenues come from oil and gas.

D-Created Alaska Petroleum Systems Integrity Office to oversee management of oil and gas industry.

F-Palin increased taxes to oil companies by $1.5 billion and made BP pay a disputed tax bill of $397 million.

How does she rate as a Walmart mom?:

A-Palin actually married a couple inside a Walmart store.

B-Her home town has a large Walmart

C-Palin might conceivably be a customer and pick up ammo, guns and fishing gear at the store.

D-Her trademark $400 glasses do not come from Walmart

F-Unlike most Walmart families, Palin's husband and children are some of the 8000 shareholders in billion dollar holding company Bristol Bay Native Corporation which pays yearly dividends.

How good a hockey mom is she?:

A-While Mayor, Palin built a $15 million rink and community center.

B-Her son did play hockey.

C-There is no evidence that Palin plays hockey

D-Her daughters do not appear to play hockey

F- Alaska has no NHL team

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