Palin increased taxes on the oil industry in Alaska and used the money to increase state payments to the each citizen.
Is that what you want from your government?
Palin restructured the taxes to close sweetheart deal loopholes created by previous corrupt governments. The increased revenue led to a huge budget surplus, plus the payments that went to Alaskan citizens because it's their oil, virtue of the Alaskan Constitution, a situation unique in the 50 states.
On the other hand, you have Paul who puts earmarks into legislation to benefit his district, knowing they will pass, and then votes against his own earmarks, decrying the whole system.
Which one do I have more faith in to reverse the mess the federal government has gotten the economy into? Hmmm... tough choice...