 BBC News | Palin’s Hometown Friends Enjoy the Show New York Times - By KIM SEVERSON WASILLA - The folks who had settled in on the couch to watch little Sarah Palin, now the pit bull in lipstick running for vice president, give the most important speech of her short career were ones who know her best. Video: Palin Takes Slap at Obama in Convention Speech Analysis: McCain risks being eclipsed by Palin |