Palin's Most Controversial Moments

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  • Following Palin's campaign for vice president, many questioned where the $150G worth of clothing, purchased by the Republican National Committee, went. Her spokesperson insisted it was donated to charity amid rumors that the clothing was sitting in trash bags in D.C. | Click here to read the full story.
  • In late June, Palin paid Alaska over $8,000 to reimburse state for costs associated with nine trips taken with her children. An ethics complaint had alleged Palin abused her power by charging the state when her children traveled with her. | Click here to read the full story.
  • In September, Palin made many cringe with her interview with CBS News' Katie Couric, where the vice presidential candidate was questioned to explain why Alaska's proximity to Russia gives her foreign policy experience. | Click here to read the full story.
  • In November, Palin officially pardoned a turkey — but then conducted a television interview as another bird was clearly seen being slaughtered in the background. | Click here to read the full story.
  • Tina Fey appeared as Palin in numerous stints on 'Saturday Night Live,' mocking the vice presidential candidate's Alaskan accent. | Click here to read the full story.
  • In May, Palin met with the stars of 'American Chopper' while sitting on a sofa draped with a massive grizzly bear hide that her father killed. | Click here to read the full story.
  • Palin's eldest daughter, Bristol, announced shocking news that she was pregnant, days after her mother announced her vice presidential bid with McCain. Shortly after giving birth, Bristol broke up with her boyfriend, Levi Johnston. | Click here to read the full story.
  • Palin publicly criticized late night host David Letterman making a joke that her daughter got "knocked up" by New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez during their recent trip to New York. The feud lasted nearly two weeks, until Letterman issued an apology. | Click here to read the full story.