Alaska's Palin facing polarizing problems

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30243307/

It's not getting any easier for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who is becoming a more polarizing figure at home while she tries to maintain a national profile from one of the most remote states in the union.

Palin was once praised for her ability to work with Alaska Democrats to push through major initiatives, but in the wake of a bruising national campaign she's more likely now to reach across the aisle to pick a fight.

Seems like she feels she needs to reach out to the very base of the party and in its wake, she is hostile to people she once worked with.

McCain seems ambivalent about her nowadays.

Then there is the issue of stimulus. She signed on for it and some Republicans are upset with her although I don't know too many times where Alaska refuses federal dollars.