Lyda Green

Lyda Green is an Alaskan State Senator, originally from Texas. She has been publicly critical of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin since the announcement of her nomination. She has said that when she was first informed of Palin's nomination, she thought it was a joke.Anchorage Daily News: Choice stuns state politicians

In January 2008, Palin appeared on morning radio show "The Bob and Mark Show." Host Bob Lester referred to cancer-survivor Green as a "cancer and a bitch," to which Palin laughed in response.The Huffington Post: Palin Laughs as Opponent is called "Bitch"

Palin and Green have disagreed on a tax increase to oil companies, which Palin supported despite opposition from Republican colleagues.Anchorage Daily News: Choice stuns state politicians

• "She's not prepared to be governor. How can she be prepared to be vice president or president? Look at what she's done to this state. What would she do to the nation?"Anchorage Daily News: Choice stuns state politicians

• "I would have preferred the McCain folks to have done a little more homework and chosen another candidate."Telegraph: Sarah Palin poses 'Troopergate' risk...