''I am pro-life and I believe that marriage should only be between and man and a woman.''

Selection from the 2006 election website Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who has become John McCain's choice for Vice President even though her political experience appears quite short at both national and international levels. (On The Issues) Her record appears mixed at best. (365 Gay)

''Alaska Governor Sarah Palin can help Sen. McCain win this election by appealing to independent and young voters. She's a mainstream Republican who will unite the Party and serve John McCain well as Vice President. Gov. Palin is an inclusive Republican who will help Sen. McCain appeal to gay and lesbian voters.''

Statement from Patrick Sammon, President of the gay political group Log Cabin Republicans, showing support for Presidential candidate, Senator John McCain [R-AZ], and his newly chosen candidate for Vice President, Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Governor of Alaska. (Log Cabin)

''America may not know much about Sarah Palin, but based on what our community has seen of her, we know enough. Sarah Palin not only supported the 1998 Alaska constitutional amendment banning marriage equality but, in her less than two years as Governor, even expressed the extreme position of supporting stripping away domestic partner benefits for state workers. When you can't even support giving our community the rights to health insurance and pension benefits, it's a frightening window into where she stands on equality.''

Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese responding to the choice of Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin. (HRC)