The Matanuska Colony Or How Sarah Palin Got That Funny Accent

In the relative isolation of an Alaskan valley, the immigrants were genuine accent. Sure enough, someone in Minnesota Public Radio (I would recall that could) identified the accent, and made a reference to a colony of Minnesotans who settled in Palmer, Alaska, the next town over Palins Wasilla. Some commentators referred to it as his accent Alaska, but who does not have a tin ear could hear it in Minnesota rates. Of all the issues of the presidential election just past, one of the less consequential to receive a large amount of press comment was Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palins distinctive accent.