THE father of Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and US vice-presidential nominee, says his daughter is steering clear of the media spotlight to focus on writing a book of memoirs.

The father of Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and US vice-presidential nominee, says his daughter is steering clear of the media spotlight to focus on writing a book of memoirs.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin blamed Bush administration policies for the Republican presidential defeat and prayed she would not miss “an open door” for her next political opportunity.

GOVERNOR Sarah Palin spent part of the weekend going through her clothing to determine what belongs to the Republican party after it spent $150,000-plus (€118k) on a wardrobe for the vice-presidential nominee, Palin’s father has said.