Palin Makes Controversial Appearance at Stanislaus

Sarah Palin made her controversial appearance Friday at a fund-raising dinner of the foundation of California State University at Stanislaus. Pro-Palin and anti-Palin protesters held rallies outside, but she spoke without incident, the Los Angeles Times reported. Critics said that Palin was too divisive a figure and too expensive ($75,000 plus expenses) to be the focus of a university fund-raising event. University officials defended the selection, saying she would draw a (paying) crowd, which she did. After expenses, the university has at least $200,000 from the event for scholarships and other programs.