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 five years . ` ` She has always gone after what she wants with great determination , '' family friend says . Praise and criticism followed Bush 's election to the governor 's office .
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 . Praise and criticism followed Palin 's ascendance to the governor 's office .