As mayor of Wasilla, she fired the town police chief and librarian because she didn’t think they were loyal enough to her politically.

However, it would be irresponsible not to speculate.

And much like blowjob-gate, the issue is not so much about the fact that it happened (if it did in Palin’s case) as that she would be shown to be a liar and both willing and able to hide things that are private until you become a presidential or vice presidential contender.

When will you finally learn that dark colors can be very slimming?

“ST. PAUL – The selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate has electrified conservative activists, providing a boost of energy to the GOP nominee-in-waiting from a key constituency that had been previously had been lukewarm – at best – about him.

“Republicans say the primary source for the passion can be found in Palin’s example and authenticity.

“Not only is the 44-year-old governor opposed to abortion rights — but she carried and gave birth to a child with Down syndrome earlier this year, a profound and powerful motivating force to both opponents of abortion rights and the parents and relatives of special needs children.

“And not only is she a supporter of the right to bear arms – but she’s a life member of the NRA and an avid hunter and fishermen whose gubernatorial office couch is adorned with a massive Grizzly bear pelt.

“She’s lived it!” exulted Yoest “It’s so satisfying as a conservative woman. When she walked out on that stage there was just this moment. It was really emotional for a lot of us.”

“After hearing the news Yoest, who was in St. Paul preparing for the convention, said she and other Republican women here “were grabbing each other and jumping up and down.”

“Steve Duprey, a former New Hampshire GOP chairman and top McCain backer who hails from the moderate wing of the party, was also in the Twin Cities when the news broke.

“I was in the Rules Committee with about 150 people in the room. They had TVs set up and we took a break to watch the announcement. For a second after she came out, it was silent. Then there was a gasp and everybody stood up and started cheering and clapping. We stayed standing the whole speech.”

“After Palin finished, he said, the emotion set in.

“There were 10 or 12 women, party stalwarts, in tears, using napkins and handkerchiefs.””

Dumb ta-tas indeed. Was that sufficiently sexist? Don’t know about y’all, but I hate dumb broads as much as I hate stupid bastards.