Sarah Palin Swimsuit

No matter your politics, everyone can agree that the Sarah Palin swimsuit pictures are causing a bit of controversy.

It is always a bit controversial when pictures of a politician in a swimsuit emerge. We saw this when photographs of a smiling and dancing Hilary Clinton, along with her husband Bill, were splashed across many of the daily newspapers in 2007.

However, the Sarah Palin bikini pictures, many of which have been around for years, may be the first time a Vice Presidential candidate has been photographed in a bikini. It's time to take an in-depth look at those photos, and list some of the best online sites where you can find a similar look!

The first Sarah Palin swimsuit picture features the VP candidate in a two-piece bikini. The bikini bottom is dark blue and features stars, while the bikini top is of a red and white pattern.

The entire swimsuit seems to be an ode to the US American flag. Additionally, Ms. Palin is also holding a rifle. You can find similarly styled bikinis at the American Bikini Shop.

There, you'll have the choice of a triangle top and thong bottom, or a triangle top and hip hugger bottom. Both swimsuits feature a stars and strip motif for about $18.95 each. Other pride infused styles include:

• Stars and Strips
• Camouflage
• America
• Rebel Flag
• Texas Flag
• US Flag
• Mexican Flag
• Puerto Rican Flag

The Funky boutique also features a fetching stars and strip look. This bikini comes with triangle slide cups, a halter neck tie, a tie back and a Brazilian-cut bikini bottom for a price of $32.95. Men, you don't have to feel left out either! For the male take on the US flag, try ABC Underwear. There you'll find a wide array of patriotic looks to choose from.

In 1984, Sarah Palin took part in the Miss Alaska Pageant. There she wore a fuchsia one piece with a criss-cross back. A similar look can be found at J.Crew. A solid underwire glamor tank in neon fuchsia is available that features a similar high-cut leg and tie around the neck option. This look is available for $80.00.

One should also try Victoria's Secret, a site that offers several one piece options that are similar to the Sarah Palin swimsuit. Two such choices worth investigating are The Miracle Bra push-up twist halter one-piece and the Magicsuit firm control, twist front, one-piece. Prices range from $74.00 for the Miracle Bra suit to $134.00 for the Magicsuit.

Sarah Palin, nee Sarah Louise Heath Palin, was born on February 11, 1964 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She is the third of four children, and her mother was a school secretary, while her father was a science teacher and track coach. The family moved to Alaska while Sarah was still a baby.

Much has been made of Ms. Palin’s nickname, Sarah Barracuda. She earned the moniker in 1982 by hitting a critical free throw during the last few seconds of a championship basketball game, despite having an ankle stress fracture.

That tenacity clearly served the future Governor well as she went on to compete in two beauty pageants (she won the Miss Wasilla pageant, and placed third in the Miss Alaska Pageant). She also became the two-term Mayor of Wasilla which led to her post today as the first female Governor of Alaska. On August 29, 2008, Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced the Governor as his running mate.

For more information on finding similar styles of swimwear that Ms. Palin wore in her swimsuit pictures, please click on the resources below:

• The American Bikini Shop

• ABC Underwear

• The Funky Boutique

• Victoria's Secret

You can also view that 1984 swimsuit competition footage at YouTube.com.

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