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Sarah Palin Discusses Tax Cuts, Presidential Ambitions in Exclusive Interview

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In an extensive and exclusive interview with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts, former Alaska Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin shared her thoughts on tax cuts, her new book "America by Heart," and her potential 2012 presidential run. Palin expressed concerns about the current tax bill, citing concerns about increased taxes and the temporary nature of the cuts. She also discussed the challenges of being a woman in politics, describing how she is held to a higher standard than her male counterparts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Palin expressed opposition to the current tax bill, citing concerns about increased taxes and the temporary nature of the cuts. (7:06 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)
  • She criticized President Obama's decision to extend the Bush tax cuts, calling it a "flip-flop" on his previous stance. (7:10 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)
  • Palin acknowledged that there may be a double standard for women in politics, citing the example of John Boehner crying in a speech and being given a pass for his emotions. (7:19 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)
  • She acknowledged that she has made comments in the past about being asked to answer questions that a male candidate would not be asked. (7:21 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)
  • Palin is considering a possible presidential run, stating that it is a "prayerful consideration" and that she will not make a decision for several months. (7:25 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)
  • She acknowledged that polls show her trailing President Obama significantly, but stated that she is "in it to win it" if she decides to participate in the Republican primary. (7:30 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)

Statistics:

  • Polls show President Obama leading Palin by 22 points in a hypothetical election. (Source: New poll, not specified in the interview)
  • 70% of job creators are considered "rich" in the United States, according to Palin. (7:12 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)
  • The current tax bill increases taxes on the estate tax. (7:08 a.m. EST, December 17, 2010)

Sources:

  • Federal News Service, Inc. (2010). Transcripts of Good Morning America interview with Sarah Palin.
  • Palin, S. (2010). America by Heart. HarperCollins.

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