Palin's TV Series a Stage for Political Future?
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In this July 2, 2010 publicity image released by TLC, former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is shown by the family boat in Dillingham, Alaska, in a scene from the reality series "Sarah Palin's Alaska," which premieres on TLC on Nov. 14. (AP)
"Sarah Palin's Alaska" portrays the show's heroine as an adventure-loving wife and mother enjoying a whirlwind of activities amid spectacular settings in her home state.
There are no overt clues to her future political ambitions in the first episode of the eight-part TLC documentary series that begins Sunday.
However, Palin's outdoorsy image against the stunning scenery often plays nicely with her familiar political message.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There are scenes that are sure to suggest to some viewers that the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee is positioning herself for a 2012 presidential run.
There are contrary messages, too. In a promo for the show with a montage of outdoor scenes, she says would rather "be being doing this than in some stuffy old political office."