Gov. Palin's VP candidacy raises eyebrows in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's reputation as a crusading reformer after pushing through higher taxes on oil companies has been tarnished by revelations that members of her staff tried to have her former brother-in-law fired from his job as an Alaska state trooper. | Video | Illinois GOP surprised | McCain's VP choice is historic | Obama camp hits, then praises |