I am a bit surprised that there aren’t some Alaskan lawyers who are willing to represent her pro bono. It’s common for lawyers to devote a portion of their practice to helping those who cannot afford to pay, and given her expenses, Palin would certainly qualify. Perhaps she has not asked the local bar association to help her. She’s certainly well liked in Alaska, and I assume she would have no problem getting free legal aid.
By the way, I have a friend who lives in Fairbanks, and he saw governor Palin recently and says that she is even more impressive in person than on the telly.
I saw her in person at the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, rally on October 28, 2008, and your friend is absolutely right. She sets crowds on fire and can command a huge audience. She definitely has the "X-Factor" and a personal charisma level that is off the chart. The cameras do NOT do her justice, and unlike Zero, she can think on her feet and speak without a teleprompter.
I was fortunate enough to see her speak twice & yes she is impressive! She speaks from the heart; she knows what her principles are; she doesn’t need “no sticken” teleprompter.