Palin, the Republican vice presidential candidate, came back to Wasilla to vote in her hometown before flying to Phoenix to join her running mate, Republican presidential candidate John McCain, to watch election night returns.
Palin made history in Alaska when McCain chose her as his running mate Aug. 29.
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Wasilla resident Rebecca Dargis said she was very optimistic Palin would be the next vice-president.
“It’s already in the bag,” Dargis said.
It was 12 hours later — about 7 p.m. Alaska time — that Obama was declared the next President of the United States and McCain conceded the election.
But it was nothing but optimism as the polls prepared to open and Palin to cast her ballot Tuesday morning.
Down the line of supporters, Tracey Porreca, also a Wasilla resident, took pictures to commemorate the moment.
Porreca said when McCain picked Palin it solidified her vote.
“When he brought Sarah on board that sewed it up,” she said.
The occasion of Palin voting also brought media from all corners of the earth. Dutch and Japanese reporters stood by waiting for a glimpse.
When Palin finally arrived at Wasilla City Hall, supporters, mostly led by a cheering Linda Jo Klapperich, couldn’t contain their enthusiasm.
Chants of “Sarah, Sarah, Sarah” echoed off surrounding houses, with a few cheers for Todd Palin thrown in the mix.
Palin shook hands the entire way down the line of assembled supporters.
“I’m feeling good today,” Palin said, adding she was proud to take part in the voting process like millions of other Americans.
Since being picked as McCain’s running mate, the little known governor from an often misunderstood state has renewed interest in Alaska and put Wasilla on the map.
Critics and supporters closely followed Palin’s every move since she joined the campaign, and Tuesday’s election culminatd nearly two straight months of campaigning for Palin.
Ardent fans of Palin braved the chilly morning air to tell passing motorists and news crews who they were supporting.
Jeannie Erickson, who drove up from Eagle River, said there’s one simple reason she voted for McCain-Palin.
“Because I love Sarah,” she said.
No matter the outcome, Palin told well-wishers at city hall that she’ll always be the same person she’s been no matter where she is.
“I’ll always be Sarah from Wasilla,” Palin said.
Contact Michael Rovito at michael.rovito@frontiersman.com or 352-2252.


Comments
45 comment(s)jack wrote on Nov 13, 2008 3:57 PM:
and then we have todd who files false reports about people .wasnt it nice of him to get bitney fired
because he was going out with a friends x wife
thats true maturity id say.
where i come from theyd be so wrapped up in lawsuits they couldnt breath !!!
any healthy person would drop there prejudice outlook and move on with there lives "
jgray wrote on Nov 9, 2008 12:55 PM:
katy wrote on Nov 8, 2008 1:29 PM:
Luby wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:49 AM:
tyler wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:37 AM:
DaveLower48 wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:31 AM:
Mara wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:06 PM:
SOUTHERN MAN wrote on Nov 7, 2008 4:44 AM:
Dan wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:52 PM:
Muffin wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:01 PM:
Sarah was not sufficiently educated for the job. If you were all honest you would have to agree. It is an awesome responsibility, and requires knowledge of the whole world not just the boundaries
of Alaska "
To To Give Me a Break wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:20 PM:
Albert Crepeau wrote on Nov 6, 2008 5:16 PM:
kristi from pennsylvania wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:47 PM:
Andy wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:56 PM:
sam wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:55 PM:
Mister Jenkins wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:12 PM:
Why do you fault Sarah Palin for speaking the truth? Obama IS a socialist, an anti-american, and a friend of terrorists. Perhaps you should investigate the definitions of these words if you think any of them are too simplistic. "
Give me a break wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:20 AM:
scott s wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:43 AM:
Don wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:39 AM:
I wish she was our Governor.
The Richmond Times and National F.O.P. endorsed McCain-Palin.
We will not forget her. "
Russ wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:43 PM:
Go AK "
somone wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:49 PM:
here to ak
stopid oboma won ,i hate it!
spankie she will NOT where the same thing dum dum "
Bob A. wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:32 PM:
Bob A. "
Mike wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:50 PM:
Palin would have gotten America working towards energy independence. Now with Obama we will just keep spending billions to buy foreign oil. No jobs will be created and our economy will suffer. "
Dani Lucero wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:45 PM:
Patrick S - Richmond VA wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:20 PM:
Dont Blame Me wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:47 AM:
Get ready BO said at a rally on 7/2/08 that we need a Civilian Security Force what could that mean (shades of Nazi Germany)
Thank God Sarah didn't win ..you're not worthy of her and John McCain.
BTW you are all a bunch of whiners get over yourselves! "
Arod wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:35 AM:
Oops wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:02 AM:
Sorcha wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:38 AM:
Pray for America wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:20 PM:
Patriot wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:13 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:23 PM:
Alpenglo...I'm not an "outsider" when yer girl steps on a national stage. It becomes a free for all. Can't take the heat, don't accept Johnny boy's invite to the kitchen. Else, don't cry as you goose is cooking.
Repubs are dyin'. Losin' 60-40 in suburbs they should be owning. Back to the drawing board guys. Come up with somthing more inclussive. "
AK Voter wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:57 PM:
John Tuebnor wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:32 PM:
Joe wrote on Nov 4, 2008 3:36 PM:
wrkgmom.mn wrote on Nov 4, 2008 3:07 PM:
Spankles wrote on Nov 4, 2008 2:43 PM:
Sweet Carhart wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:43 PM:
More junk wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:41 PM:
Alpenglo wrote on Nov 4, 2008 11:18 AM:
Joseph Durocher wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:15 AM:
Sarah Palin has her biggest supporter here in Toronto. I was tempted to approach ACORN about possibly voting - many times - for her. Sure, I'm not an American, but if I did vote, I'm sure I wouldn't be the only non-citizen voting. Although I'd probably be the only one voting Republican.
Joseph Durocher "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:45 AM:
khbalaska wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:19 AM:
Dynahog wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:13 AM:
It was raining when I left at 6:30am to vote; stopped raining at 6:45am; and I was 5th in line for the 7:00am opening.
Done within 1/2 hour using the Electronic Voting Machine in Orange County, California USA. "
Undecided Voter. wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:10 AM:
How Can a Convicted felon be on a ballot running for PUBLIC OFFICE while a main street convicted fellon (and has served his or her time in jail) CANNOT VOTE? Pliz answer me.
in regards to Alaska Sen. 7 guilt Charges.
Thankyou. "