Alaska's 'first dude' digs into job creation

[Terri]

By DINA CAPPIELLO
Associated Press
September 5, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Todd Palin -- oil worker, champion snowmobiler, hunter and commercial fisherman -- also has been boning up on mining lately in his role as Alaska's first spouse.

On two separate occasions last fall, the husband of the Republican vice presidential candidate boarded planes chartered by mining companies that want to dig for gold, zinc and lead in remote Alaska valleys.

The trips cost $1,005, according to Gov. Sarah Palin's financial disclosure forms, which described them as gifts. The travel showcased the niche Palin has filled in his wife's administration -- helping find jobs for Alaskans who, like him, didn't graduate from college.

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[Love my Texas]

Todd Palin may not have a college education, but he probably has more common sense and is better educated than those that have a college degree. At least he has more integrity than the Bill Clintons of this world.

I'll bet he did a great job hosting tea with the former first ladies of Alaska. Kudos for Todd Palin.

[yrret]

what the hell does this have to do with Sarah being vice-president.if Todd or anyone could be of any help creating job's WHY THE HELL NOT. FROM YRRET. NOT AFRAID OF ABC, CBS,NBC, FOX ARE ANYONE ELSE THAT DON'T LOVE AMERICA!

[welder4]

It has all to do with it, the man and woman are workers and they know people need jobs it is apparent that they do care about the people and want good jobs in their state ,that is what we need in Washington a desire for good jobs for the American people . I believe that Todd Palin will be active in job creation as the husband of our next Vice president. Time spent on making sure that the jobs will be there for people that want them is as important as anything we have to do for our country. When was the last time a politician went about making jobs for people ? I can't remember.

[Charie]

He does participate in the ceremonial duties of a first gentleman and recently hosted a tea at the governor's mansion in Juneau for former first ladies of the state.

I'll bet all the former first ladies loved it.