Sen. John McCain praises Gov . John McCain `` grit , integrity , good sense '' But Palin acknowledged that a member of her staff made a call to a trooper in which the staffer suggested that he was speaking for the governor . Palin , 2006 , has been governor of U.S. since 44 . Before becoming governor , Palin was mayor and council member of a small town . Palin later known for backing tough ethical standards , focus on energy , natural resources .
Sen. John McCain praises Gov . John McCain `` grit , integrity , good sense '' Palin , 2006 , has been governor of U.S. since 44 . Before becoming governor , Palin was mayor and council member of a small town . Palin later known for backing tough ethical standards , focus on energy , natural resources .