Maine TV anchor is Sarah Palin lookalike

Boston Globe ^ | 9/23/08 | staff

[pissant]

BANGOR, Maine—A Maine TV news anchor who bears a resemblance to the Republican vice presidential nominee says she's been getting "hate mail and nasty phone calls" from viewers who think she's trying to copy Sarah Palin's signature style.

Cindy Michaels from WVII-TV has long brown hair that she sometimes wears up in a style similar to Palin's, and she also wears glasses on occasion.

Michaels says viewers recently began accusing her of trying to copy Palin's style or, even worse, somehow trying to subliminally sway votes. She says one viewer criticized her as "the Kmart version of Sarah Palin" because she wasn't wearing her glasses, which by the way, aren't the clear-rim style favored by Palin.

While smarting over accusations of bias, Michaels told the Bangor Daily News that she's generally flattered by the comparisons to Palin.

"It's a compliment. She's a beautiful woman, and I respect her and what she's done. That doesn't bother me," she said. "What bothers me is that people somehow think I'm being a biased journalist. It's really just a huge coincidence."

Michaels is enjoying her 15 minutes of fame. "Inside Edition" is sending a crew to film her, and "The Ellen Degeneres Show" has contacted her as well, she said Tuesday.

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[pissant]

Her is one.

[TaraP]

Persoanlly the Best *Do* ever was Farrah everyone wanted her hair....I know it so 70’s! :)

[ViLaLuz]

I've always worn my hair piled up and have glasses, and because of this my coworkers have been saying lately I'm trying to look like S.P. My reply is that no, S.P. is trying to look like me.

[pissant]

We need to see you sans the cap. ;o)

[ak267]

Darn...you’re married (I see the ring).

I’m a sucker for a smart, patriotic, attractive women!!!

[Fawn]

Who’s a chubby little thing?

[fr_freak]

I've always worn my hair piled up and have glasses, and because of this my coworkers have been saying lately I'm trying to look like S.P. My reply is that no, S.P. is trying to look like me.

I'm afraid that, in order to give you proper feedback on this issue, we're going to need to see you in the glasses and an evening dress. Please ping me when you post that picture.

[afortiori]

Good Lord, we could have done without that one.

[LucyJo]

Well, it looks good on you, and on Sarah...lotta envy goin’ on out there. ; )

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

Thank you for your service to our country, pretty soldier.

[NormsRevenge]

There is more than one Sarah lookalike wannabe out here. not sure what channel but I saw some other gal this morning somewhere, had chubby cheeks tho.

[Fawn]

Oh. I thought you were going to call Tina Fey chubby....I was about to walk over and slap you.

[NormsRevenge]

lol.. I haven’t watched SNL in years..

[ViLaLuz]

Thank you for your kind comments!

[ViLaLuz]

I don't own an evening dress, but here's one of me in my bathing suit:



And without my cap:



;)

[MHGinTN]

So YOU are the most beautiful woman in the world. Well, I’ve always wanted to meet you ...

[pissant]

LOL

[jokyfo]

You just had to show off that wedding ring in your picture huh? My dreams are dashed!

[ViLaLuz]

Yes, showing the wedding ring in the photo keeps the old retired brown shoe at home happy!

Love your tag line and your bubblehead info page, too!