Though many favored her no-nonsense attitude and open door policy , Wasilla substitute teacher Anne Kilkenny compared the atmosphere surrounding Palin to a popularity contest . Gov . Sarah Palin 's family moved to Alaska in 1964 , when she was 2 months old . Palin rose from Wasilla City Council to Alaska 's governorship in 14 years . `` She has always gone after what she wants with great intensity , '' family friend says . The Palins have been a source of controversy for the past few years.
Gov . Sarah Palin 's family moved to Alaska in 1964 , when she was 2 months old . Palin rose from Wasilla City Council to Alaska 's governorship in 14 years . `` She has always gone after what she wants with great intensity , '' family friend says . The Palins have been a source of controversy for the past few years.