Senator John McCain praised Rep . Palin is the youngest person elected governor of Alaska and the first woman to hold the job . Sarah Palin 's ` ` honesty , integrity , good sense '' Palin , 44 , has been governor of Alaska since 2006 . Before becoming governor , Palin was mayor and council member of a small town . Palin known for backing tough ethical standards , focus on energy , natural resources .
Senator John McCain praised Rep . Sarah Palin 's ` ` honesty , integrity , good sense '' Palin , 44 , has been governor of Alaska since 2006 . Before becoming governor , Palin was mayor and council member of a small town . Palin known for backing tough ethical standards , focus on energy , natural resources .