Governor Palin today posted on Facebook:

In “America By Heart” folks will get a feel for some of my favorite writers and thinkers. One of them is the great economist Thomas Sowell. Some of you may recall that in “Going Rogue” I mentioned Sowell’s famous book “A Conflict of Visions” to explain the way the liberal or “progressive” world view and philosophy differs from the conservative view. Sowell’s articles are always worth reading, and his most recent column is no exception. He reminds us where our attention needs to be during this lame-duck session of Congress. He notes that the Democrats have articulated their tired class warfare argument about “tax cuts for the rich,” but conservatives have still not articulated our proven time-tested argument that tax cuts spur economic growth, which in turn helps everyone from all income levels and increases tax revenue as the economy grows. Sowell reminds us:

“These are not new arguments on either side. They go back more than 80 years. Over that long span of time, there have been many sharp cuts in tax rates under presidents Calvin Coolidge, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and George W. Bush. So we don’t need to argue in a vacuum. There is a track record.

“What does that record say? It says, loud and clear, that cuts in tax rates do not mean cuts in tax revenues. In all four of these administrations, of both parties, so-called “tax cuts for the rich” led to increased tax revenues — with people earning high incomes paying not only a larger sum total of tax revenues, but even a higher proportion of all tax revenues.

“Most important of all, these tax-rate reductions spurred economic activity, which we definitely need today.”

But as Sowell later points out, having a proven time-tested policy isn’t enough if we don’t articulate it. We need to remind people that tax cuts help everyone. And we should also remind the Democrats that many of the so-called “rich” they’re dismissing are our small business owners who account for 70% of all job creation in this country. At a time when we need job growth, we should not target job creators with tax hikes. Closing our deficit gap requires us to cut spending, but we also need to spur economic growth. With that in mind, the last thing we should do is hamper our economic innovators and entrepreneurs with excessive taxes, overly burdensome regulation, and more uncertainty. This is not a difficult argument to make. It’s common sense. 

- Sarah Palin

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SarahPAC has raised $3 million for 2010 thus far and $469,000 from October 13 to November 22, Conservatives4Palin reported today. SarahPAC spent $581,000 during the same period, however, the PAC had raised $300,000 in the first half of October. The $469,000 raised came in exclusively online and via direct mail. SarahPAC had only two fundraisers this year.

Gov. Palin had endorsed 81 candidates, of whom 55 won, representing a success rate of 67.9% or 68%. Her "Take Back the 20" initiative resulted in 18 wins or a 90% success rate.

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Gov. Palin briefly stopped her book signing in Baton Rouge, LA to spend a few special moments with three members of the Celadrin Tigerettes senior women basketball team. As with all prior book signing stops, supporters waited overnight in long lines to have their copies of America by Heart signed.

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Gov. Palin yesterday received a hero's welcome in New Orleans and Houston where supporters waited 27 and 16 hours respectively to have their copies of America by Heart signed.

Governor Palin today posted on Facebook:

The “America By Heart” book tour continues today in Baton Rouge, LA and Little Rock, AR. Click here for details. 

I got a chance to speak with Jedediah Bila from Human Events last week. You can check out her great column about it here.

Last May I had the honor of meeting radio show host Hugh Hewitt at an event we both spoke at in Denver. He’s a great patriot, and I’m humbled by his kind words about “America By Heart.” You can read his review here.

I mention in “America By Heart” that National Review is one of my favorite magazines, and I used excerpts of articles by a number of NR writers. Among them is Kathryn Jean Lopez, who always has such wonderful insight into cultural issues, particularly in regard to building a culture of life. I’m honored by her thoughtful review of “America By Heart” and especially by her including it in the same review with Pope Benedict’s new book. You can read her article here.

Fox & Friends interviewed Luigi Zingales, the University of Chicago economist whose work I mentioned in “America By Heart.” You can see the interview here.

I look forward to seeing you in Baton Rouge and Little Rock today and signing your books!

- Sarah Palin

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The Anchorage Daily News (ADN) tonight reported that Alaska judge Douglas Blankenship moved Joe Miller's vote count lawsuit to Juneau on the grounds that it is "inconvenient" to the state to be held in Fairbanks. Judge Blankenship did not rule on Sen. Murkowski's attempt to intervene in the case. Another judge will rule on the intervention attempt.

Joe Miller is seeking to have Alaska's Division of Elections (DOE) follow state law which requires that the oval next to a write-in candidate's name be filled in and the candidate's name spelled correctly and legibly on the ballot. Lt. Gov. Campbell and the DOE chose to interpret "voter intent" in counting the write-in votes. An injunction halting the certification of the Alaska Senate election is part of the lawsuit and is in effect. The certification was to have been done today.

Sen. Murkowski led Miller by over 10,000 write-in votes; Miller contested over 8,100 of these. The incumbent senator declared victory with the backing of the state's Republican Party, chaired by Randy Reudrich of Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) infamy. The AOGCC chairman from 2003 to 2004 - Sarah Palin - uncovered numerous ethics issues leading to Reudrich's payment of the highest civil fine in Alaska's history.

Gov. Palin's endorsement of Joe Miller propelled him to victory over Sen. Murkowski in the primary election.

State Raises Concerns About Ballot Security; Court Transfers Case to Juneau Anchorage, Alaska. November 29, 2010 -- Today, Superior Court Judge Doug Blankenship issued a ruling transferring the election standards case to Juneau. The judge ruled that venue was proper in Fairbanks, Alaska, but he raised concerns about the many possible questions of fact that could be raised that would require a judge to personally review hundreds of ballots. In a somewhat troubling argument, the State of Alaska argued that it could not guarantee the chain of custody and security of the ballots if they were shipped from Juneau to Fairbanks. “We all paused when the state Attorney General admitted to having security concerns about the ballots. We simply assumed the same security measures used to transport the ballots from Fairbanks (and from throughout the state of Alaska) to Juneau after they were cast would be used to transfer ballots from Juneau to Fairbanks, if that were necessary,” said Joe Miller. “But there was a noticeable quiet in the courtroom when the state’s attorney questioned their own ability to secure these ballots. We don’t know what to make of this at the moment,” Miller concluded. In light of the State’s admitted security concerns, and its concerns about leaving the ballots in Juneau, the Miller campaign will not seek any review of the court’s decision today. “I think the important issue here is a question of law. Our main concern is a fair and accurate vote count, consistent with state law, is the outcome of these legal proceedings, whether in Fairbanks or Juneau,” said Miller campaign counsel Thomas Van Flein. A status conference has been set for Wednesday afternoon in Juneau. ### P.S. Help us ensure a fair vote count in Alaska. Please click here to donate a gift of $100, $75, $50, or $25. Paid for by Joe Miller for US Senate Recount

Governor Palin today posted on Facebook:

We all applaud the successful thwarting of the Christmas-Tree Bomber and hope our government continues to do all it can to keep us safe. However, the latest round of publications of leaked classified U.S. documents through the shady organization called Wikileaks raises serious questions about the Obama administration’s incompetent handling of this whole fiasco.

First and foremost, what steps were taken to stop Wikileaks director Julian Assange from distributing this highly sensitive classified material especially after he had already published material not once but twice in the previous months? Assange is not a “journalist,” any more than the “editor” of al Qaeda’s new English-language magazine Inspire is a “journalist.” He is an anti-American operative with blood on his hands. His past posting of classified documents revealed the identity of more than 100 Afghan sources to the Taliban. Why was he not pursued with the same urgency we pursue al Qaeda and Taliban leaders?

What if any diplomatic pressure was brought to bear on NATO, EU, and other allies to disrupt Wikileaks’ technical infrastructure? Did we use all the cyber tools at our disposal to permanently dismantle Wikileaks? Were individuals working for Wikileaks on these document leaks investigated? Shouldn’t they at least have had their financial assets frozen just as we do to individuals who provide material support for terrorist organizations?

Most importantly, serious questions must also be asked of the U.S. intelligence system. How was it possible that a 22-year-old Private First Class could get unrestricted access to so much highly sensitive information? And how was it possible that he could copy and distribute these files without anyone noticing that security was compromised?

The White House has now issued orders to federal departments and agencies asking them to take immediate steps to ensure that no more leaks like this happen again. It’s of course important that we do all we can to prevent similar massive document leaks in the future. But why did the White House not publish these orders after the first leak back in July? What explains this strange lack of urgency on their part?

We are at war. American soldiers are in Afghanistan fighting to protect our freedoms. They are serious about keeping America safe. It would be great if they could count on their government being equally serious about that vital task.

- Sarah Palin
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“America by Heart” in Andover, Kansas – Nov 28, 2010 retrieved from PalinTV

While signing copies of America by Heart in Andover, KS yesterday, Gov. Palin took a bracelet off her wrist and gave it to Sarah Kester, 5. Young Sarah's grandmother Jane Keliher, brought her to Dillon's to see her hero and was first in line.

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Gov. Palin yesterday received a hero's welcome in Des Moines, IA, as she signed copies of America by Heart for hundreds of eager supporters who waited up to 24 hours to bond with her.

H/T Sheya for videos, story lead, and Dynamic Content Gallery Photo

Following the pattern established in prior book-signings, hundreds of people camped out overnight awaiting the arrival of Gov. Palin to sign copies of America by Heart in Norfolk, NE. Her next stop is Des Moines, IA.

H/T Ian Lazaran, Conservatives4Palin

Bristol Palin will be heading home to Alaska to spend time with her family and reload, after finishing Dancing with the Stars in third place, according to People Magazine. Bristol, however, will not be fading into obscurity. "The show 'gave me a lot more confidence...there's a lot of things I want to accomplish,'" she said.

As we wrote in our coverage of the DWTS final episode,

"[h]aving been a finalist on DWTS will open new doors for her on new stages, including possible commercials and product endorsements. Though Bristol said she does not intend to become a professional dancer, her making the finals could earn her a subsequent season on DWTS. Whether Bristol realizes it or not, DWTS will change her life in ways yet to be seen."

H/T Misty Harris for People Magazine story lead.

H/T Ian Lazaran, Conservatives4Palin

Governor Palin yesterday signed copies of America by Heart in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Supporters waited over 20 hours in the cold starting Thanksgiving night and found the wait well worth it. Many regard Gov. Palin as their hero and found her to be sweet, gracious and one of them. Her husband, Todd, as well well as daughters Willow and Piper were present. The next stop on the tour is Norfolk, Nebraska.

Joe Miller's campaign counsel Thomas Van Flein yesterday filed a brief opposing Sen. Lisa Murkowski's attempted intervention in his vote counting case and her attempt to move the case from Fairbanks to Juneau. Case law precedent is against third party intervention in state activities. Furthermore, Juneau being accessible only by plane or boat provides the public with few opportunities to monitor the court case. The court will hear the motions on November 29, 2010 at 1315 (1:15 PM) AKST.

Two months and one day after Bristol Palin established her official Facebook page, she secured 30,000 Facebook friends, with the 30K milestone being achieved last night at 0204 (2:04 AM) EST. In a record-breaking 30-hour 6,000-friend spike, her numbers hit 21,000 on November 18, 2010 at 1938 (7:38 PM).

Bristol, who is Gov. Palin's eldest daughter, launched her page on Tuesday, September 21 at 1442 (2:42 PM) EDT. She was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, and finished the competition in third place. She is an advocate against teen pregnancy for the Candies Foundation, which released a public service announcement featuring her and "The Situation" promoting abstinence. Bristol also cut "Inside This World of Mine," with Static Cycle, an Alaskan rock band.

A comprehensive dossier of Bristol's accomplishments can be found at US for Palin's dedicated Bristol page.