Media Icon

In recent years Sarah Palin has become somewhat of a media icon. She was the first republican woman to run for vice president in 2008 and that gave her a lot of attention. During the campaign, Palin evoked a more strongly divided response than Joe Biden among voters and continually evokes strong division and emotion. It is a mystery as to why she evokes such responses, but she does. Sarah Palin could post something on facebook and the very next day the national media has picked up on what she has said. Many people, regardless of political affiliations like Sarah Palin because she is essentially representing the “common man.” She is not afraid to speak out about controversial issues that are brought about in the media. Recently she has published the book, Going Rogue, and it has been hard to keep the book on the shelf and her book tour has been so packed that not everyone can actually get in to see her. Her popularity is continually growing, and people want the same glasses she has, and style their hair the way she does. Sarah Palin is revered and liked because of her family values and way of life. Many people like that she rises above the stereotypical political figure.