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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin talks about the state's health initiatives during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska on Thursday Dec. 4, 2008 as Chief Medical Officer Jay Butler listens. (AP Photo/Al... (Associated Press)

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin talks about the state's health initiatives during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska on Thursday Dec. 4, 2008 as Health and Social Services Commissioner Bill Hogan, left,... (Associated Press)

This Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 file photo shows then Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as she waves to fans after speaking at a rally at the Silver Spurs Arena, in Kissimmee,... (Associated Press)

In this photo taken on June 30, 2008, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, right, standing next to her daughter, Piper, left, and holding her son Trigg, with North Slope Borough Mayor Edward S. Itta, back, speaks... (Associated Press)

In this photo taken June 30, 2008, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, right, standing next to her daughter, Piper, center, and holding her son Trigg, talks to a resident at a whaling festival in Barrow, Alaska... (Associated Press)

In this Dec. 1, 2008 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, center, waves to a crowd during a campaign stop for Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga, in Savannah, Ga. Palin has added to her financial disclosure... (Associated Press)

In this photo released by Duracell, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, right, joins newly named Duracell Holiday Ambassadors, Grace N., left, of Dallas, Alaska, and Nikay W., center, of Albuquerque, N.M., in... (Associated Press)

This undated photo released by the Army shows Army Sgt. Evan Minnear. The Army military police was shot and killed on Sunday Nov. 30, 2008, after an altercation outside of the Woodshed Lounge in downtown... (Associated Press)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, are seen during a news conference at the bipartisan meeting of the National Governor's Association at Congress Hall, in Philadelphia,... (Associated Press)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, center, speaks with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, second left, during a news conference at the bipartisan meeting of the National Governor's Association at Congress Hall,... (Associated Press)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman are seen during a news conference at the bipartisan meeting of the National Governor's Association at Congress Hall, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Dec.... (Associated Press)

As Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, left, makes remarks, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, third left, speaks with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, second left, during a news conference at the Bipartisan meeting... (Associated Press)

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, left, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman are seen during a news conference at the bipartisan meeting of the National Governor's Association at Congress Hall,... (Associated Press)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, center, listens to President-elect Barack Obama at the Bipartisan meeting of the National Governor's Association at Congress Hall, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP... (Associated Press)

President-elect Barack Obama, center front, speaks at the Bipartisan meeting of the National Governor's Association at Congress Hall, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pa. Watching with her back... (Associated Press)

In this Sept. 9, 2008 file photo, Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten answers questions about the Troopergate investigation during an interview in Anchorage, Alaska. Wooten is now embroiled in a power struggle... (Associated Press)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at a campaign stop for Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. Palin urged Georgia voters to back Chambliss in Tuesday's runoff in an election eve... (Associated Press)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, at podium, campaigns for Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., right, in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. Palin urged Georgia voters to back Chambliss in Tuesday's runoff in an election... (Associated Press)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to a crowd during a campaign stop for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 in Savannah, Ga. Chambliss and Democratic challenger Jim Martin are in a Tuesday... (Associated Press)

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Seattle's Shaun Burl, right, dives for the ball against Portland States' Jeremiah Dominguez during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.... (Associated Press)

Western Carolina's Jake Robinson, left, drives past Northern Illinois' Najul Ervin during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Al... (Associated Press)

Western Carolina's Brigham Waginger, left, tries to steal the ball from Northern Illinois' Darion Anderson during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday,... (Associated Press)

Western Carolina's Greg Avery (5) shoots over Northern Illinois' Lee Fisher during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Al Grillo) (Associated Press)

Northern Illinois' Lee Fisher (30) grabs the rebound against Western Carolina's Kenadll Russell, left, and Keaton Cole (4) during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska,... (Associated Press)

Louisiana Tech's Magnum Rollie(15) drives past Alaska Anchorage's Kyle Doerr during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Al... (Associated Press)

Louisiana Tech's Magnum Rollie(15) shoots over Alaska Anchorage's Lonnie Ridgeway (3) during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP... (Associated Press)

Louisiana Tech's Olu Ashaolu (5) shoots over Alaska Anchorage's Kevin White (1) and Kyle Doerr during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.... (Associated Press)

Alaska Anchorage's Brandon Walker, center, fights for the ball against Louisiana Tech's Magnum Rollie (15) and James Guyton (3) during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage,... (Associated Press)

Portland State's head coach Ken Bone watches as his team trails Hampton in the final seconds of overtime during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday, Nov.... (Associated Press)

Portland State's head coach Ken Bone, right, sits next to Portland State's Andre Murray, center, and Tyrell Mara after their 77-71 loss in overtime to Hampton during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college... (Associated Press)

Portland State's Dominic Water (11) recovers a ball tipped by Hampton's Vincent Simpson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Great Alaska Shootout on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008,... (Associated Press)

Portland State's Julius Thomas (1) attempts to block a shot by Hampton's George DeGroat during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Great Alaska Shootout on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008,... (Associated Press)

Western Carolina's Brandon Giles, right, drives past Louisiana Tech's Olu Ashaolu during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game against in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. (AP... (Associated Press)

Western Carolina's Adrian Gailliand, (31) looks to shoot past Louisiana Tech's Kyle Gibson (22)during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008.... (Associated Press)

Alaska Anchorage's Brandon Walker, left, and Lonnie Ridgeway grab the rebound during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game against Northern Illinois in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday, Nov. 28,... (Associated Press)

Northern Illinois' Lee Fisher, left, and Alaska Anchorage's Jeremian Trueman chase the rebound during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday Nov. 28, 2008.... (Associated Press)

Northern Illinois' Sean Kowal, right, shoots the basket over Alaska Anchorage's Jeremiah Trueman during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday Nov. 28, 2008.... (Associated Press)

Northern Illinois' Ante Dzepina, of Croatia, grabs the rebound against Alaska Anchorage's Chris Neal during a Great Alaska Shootout NCAA college basketball game in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday Nov. 28, 2008.... (Associated Press)

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