But this author is engaging in some massive trolling. This is what Palin said in the very interview he links to but conveniently leaves out of his reporting --
Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 or 13 million undocumented immigrants?
PALIN: No, I do not. I do not. Not total amnesty. You know, people have got to follow the rules. Theyve got to follow the bar, and we have got to make sure that there is equal opportunity and those who are here legally should be first in line for services being provided and those opportunities that this great country provides.
Sounds to me like she was basically fence sitting-trying to give a answer that would not offend either side. It’s probably not uncommon among politicians.