Palin's Posture Reveals Her Self-Doubt: Expert

Posture, clenched hands reveal lack of confidence

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 12, 2008 6:12 PM CDT

(Newser) – Sarah Palin’s performance in her first television interview pales when compared to her commanding convention speech, an expert told CBS News. The Alaska governor’s poor posture and hand-wringing in the ABC interview reveal insecurity, according to body language pro Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, who gave the Republican veep pick an overall score of 5 out of 10.

“She's not erect,” Dimitrius said. “Most people look at body posture as being a sign of credibility, or professionalism. The way she's hunched over, it also shows a bit of insecurity and a lack of confidence.”

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Palin is greeted by her daughter, Piper. (AP Photo)

A Sarah Palin action figure. (AP Photo)

ABC News anchor Charles Gibson talks to Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin in Fairbanks, Alaska in an interview, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. (AP Photo)

Palin listens to questions during an interview in her office in 2007. (AP Photo)

ABC News anchor Charles Gibson talks with Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, in Fairbanks, Alaska. (AP Photo)

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