This is important because in the interview she's claiming that, prior to running for VP, her main expertise was energy policy. Yet, she's unaware of the date concerning her own state. She's off by a factor of 7. And she's made this mistake before, but refuses to correct it. From Media Matters:
CHRIS WALLACE (HOST): Would you say you're more knowledgeable about domestic and foreign affairs now than you were two years ago?
PALIN: Well, I would hope so. Yes, I am. Two years ago, my engagement was on the state of Alaska, largest, most diverse state in the union. 20 percent of the U.S. domestic supply of energy coming from our state, desiring to and working towards ramping up that domestic energy production. That was my focus and now of course my focus has been enlarged. So I sure as heck better be more astute on these current events, national issues than I was two years ago.
