Trig Palin -
Sarah Palin's newest son

Trig Palin was born April 18, 2008. He is the newest addition to the Palin family. Trig's mom is Alaska Governor and Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Sarah went into labor while she was in Texas to speak to the Governor's Energy Conference. She traveled back to Alaska to give birth to her fifth child.

Trig Palin - Son of Sarah Palin

Trig Palin
Son of Sarah Palin

Trig was born at 6:30 in the morning and weighs six pounds and two ounces. His full name is Trig Paxson Van Palin. How did Trig get his name? Trig is named after a great uncle who was a Bristol Bay fisherman. Paxson is the name of a popular snowmachining area in Alaska.

At the time of Trig's birth, his family released this statement:

"Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed."

Trig Palin - A Down Syndrome baby

Trig Palin was born with a condition called Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic defect caused by the presence of an additional chromosome. Most human beings have 46 chromosomes, but a Down Syndrome baby has 47. People with Down Syndrome often have some cognitive and learning disabilities, as well as some unique physical conditions.

Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin

Sarah and Todd Palin were aware of Trig condition before he was born. About 80% of babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome in America are aborted by the parents. Sarah and Todd chose to allow their baby to live and consider him a gift from God.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a child with Down Syndrome? Have you wondered what difficulties and challenges they would face? You can learn about them by reading this personal story of the mother of a child with Down Syndrome.

Sarah Palin - Trig's mom

Trig's mom is former Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin. Sarah Palin was also the vice-presidential running mate of Republican Presidential candidate, Senator John McCain, in 2008. After Sarah Palin became McCain's running mate, the family came under intense criticism and scrutiny by the national media. Please pray that the Palin family will be able to stay strong and happy in spite of their media detractors, and pray that Trig will grow up to be happy and healthy!

Trig Palin pictures

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Trig Palin with mom and dad, Sarah Palin and Todd Palin

Trig with mom and dad
Sarah Palin and Todd Palin.

Willow Palin holding Trig Palin

Trig being held by his sister
Willow Palin.

Sarah Palin holding Trig Palin

Trig and mom, Sarah Palin.

Piper Palin holding Trig Palin

Trig Palin and his sister
Piper Palin

Trig Palin video

Piper Palin got everyone's attention during her mother's acceptance speech at the RNC Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, as she was holding her baby brother, Trig.


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Sarah Palin Biography

Sarah Palin

Read about Sarah Palin's upbringing in Alaska, her start in politics on the Wasilla town council and her eventual rise to Governor of Alaska.

"Sarah Palin was born Sarah Louise Heath in Sandpoint, Idaho on February 11, 1964. She was the third of four children born to Charles and Sally Heath, a science and track teacher and a secretary. When Sarah was just an infant, Charles moved the family to Alaska to enjoy the great outdoors..."

Sarah Palin Biography

Sarah Palin's book
Going Rogue

Sarah Palin's autobiography describing her upbringing in the state of Alaska, her earliest political endeavors as councilwoman and mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, her rise to Governor and nomination for the vice-presidency. Learn the intimate details that earned her reputation as a maverick and caused her to be noticed by the McCain campaign as well as the inside story behind the campaign.

More about Going Rogue here!

Sarah Palin's 2nd book
America By Heart

Sarah Palin's second book, America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag, rose to #2 on the New York Tiems Bestseller list in its second week of publication. Sarah shares her favorite stories, quotes and vignettes from American historical figures and relates the inspiring stories of regular people she met on her travels across America.

More about America By Heart here!

Sarah Palin #34 on Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women List

Sarah Palin makes #34 on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women, beating out Diane Sawyer, Queen Elizabeth and Nancy Pelosi, but falling behind Hillary Clinton, Michele Bachmann and Michelle Obama?

Forbes' List of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women

Commentary on The World's 100 Most Powerful Women

Caroline Howard, Forbes, August 24 2011

Eight Reasons Sarah Palin should run and 8 reasons she shouldn't

"Iowa GOP politics watchers hashed over reasons why, from a political strategy point of view, a Sarah Palin campaign could work - or might fall flat..."

Eight reasons why Palin should run. Eight reasons why she shouldn't

Jennifer Jacobs, Des Moines Register, August 28, 2011

Not Afraid of Life

Not Afraid Of Life by Bristol Palin

From the Publisher of Bristol Palin's New Book:

"The oldest daughter of Sarah Palin and single mother goes beyond the headlines, offering readers an inside look at her life, her world, and the things that matter most, including her family and the faith that keeps her centered. When her mother became the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate in 2008, Bristol Palin was instantly propelled into the national spotlight, becoming the focus of intense public and national media scrutiny at the age of seventeen."

More about Not Afraid of Life here!

Sarah Palin more respected than Al Gore

"One is a former vice presidential candidate who has been vilified in much of the press. The other is a former two-term vice president who has been celebrated in much of the press. So which is more respected by the public..."

Who is more respected, Sarah Palin or Al Gore?

Byron York, Washington Examiner, December 20, 2009

Track and Britta Palin welcome a son!

"Sarah Palin has become a grandmother again, Track Palin, her oldest child, and his wife, Britta, welcomed a baby girl named Kyla Grace Palin on Sunday night. The high school sweethearts were married in May..."

Track Palin & Wife Britta Welcome a Girl

Liz Raftery, People, August 8, 2008

Speculation Continues About Palin's Political Future

"I think we are seeing a great awakening of the American public, the individual Americans who want the exceptional-ism put back into our country." - Sarah Palin.

Speculation Continues About Palin's Political Future

Jim Malone, Voice of America, August 30, 2011

Track Gets Married!

"Sarah Palin's eldest son, Track, 22, recently married his high school sweetheart, Britta Hanson, 21, in a small ceremony in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. The Hansons and Palins tell PEOPLE in a joint statement, 'These are two hard working, humble, active, studious young adults who grew up together. We're tickled that after two decades of friendship we proudly witnessed their marriage, knowing their new life together will be blessed...'"

Track Gets Married!

Lorenzo Benet and Sandra Sobieraj Westfall, People, May 19, 2011

Bristol Palin's reality show

"Footage taken of Palin, son Tripp and co-star Kyle Massey on their new BIO channel reality show features the trio in a number of Los Angeles-area locales. They go in and out of a baby supply store..."

Huffingtonpost

When is Bristol Palin's Reality Show

Twitter When will Bristol Palin's new reality tv show air? She tweeted on August 21:

"@hailes0910 @simplyorganicT I'm hearing Nov. or Dec."

Go to Bristol Palin's Tweets

Jim Malone, Voice of America, August 30, 2011

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