Love her or hate her, Sarah Palin has entered the American history books. In 2006, Palin became the first woman (and youngest person) to serve as Governor of Alaska (resigning her post in 2009). She rose to prominence (infamy or popularity – you conclude) during the Presidential elections of 2008 as running mate to Republican candidate McCain (also the first female vice-presidential candidate ever for the Republican Party). Today she is a political pundit and a bestselling author.