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In today's media environment, being against illegal immigration is akin to being against mixed marriages. The moment she stakes out a position against illegal immigration, she will be looking for a new job. I don't blame her for looking out for her family - she does need to pay the bills, and TV gigs are well-remunerated. But anyone who thinks this gives her a platform for talking about immigration may end up being sorely disappointed.

May, 2010--"Sarah Palin Takes Stand on Immigration"

"Arizonans have the courage to do what the Obama administration has failed to do in its first year and a half in office, namely secure our border and enforce our federal laws," she wrote. "And as a result, Arizonans have been subjected to a campaign of baseless accusations by the same people who freely admit they haven't a clue about what they're actually campaigning against." The former Alaska governor sparked controversy Saturday with her comments at a campaign event for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer.

"Now this state has enacted a law -- it mirrors the federal law -- which allows police to ask those they otherwise have stopped to provide a driver's license or other verification of legal presence. I think for most American people the reaction to this would be, 'Why haven't the police already been doing that?'" Palin asked the crowd.