Two nights ago, Gov. Sarah Palin gave an historic speech in front of the Republican National Convention.

20 years ago, Sarah Heath (as she was then known) was a weekend sports anchor on a low-budget Alaska television station.

Video has surfaced of Palin’s stint on KTUU-TV in Anchorage, Alaska, and it’s embedded below. Watch it now, before Karl Rove and the Republican politicking machine get it taken down.

I’m not sure what dates this clip more: Palin’s hilariously 80’s hair, or how many of those NHL teams no longer exist. Also, notice how the lead story is on the Iditarod. Only in Alaska, I suppose. The aspiring VP is a pretty awkward sports anchor, as it turns out, but at least she’s better than this guy.

This got me thinking, though: how long before we see the legendary Tom Messner running for public office? And isn’t “Marselis for President” a brilliant slogan to campaign by?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=WiOIEGM7XEs%26hl%3Den%26fs%3D1

This article appears in Sep 3-9, 2008.

Tyler Machado was the digital media manager at Seven Days. He mostly worked behind the scenes making sure the website, email newsletters and social media feeds stayed in tip-top shape.