Alaska: National Association Of Newspaper Columnists

From Bill White in Anchorage --

The National Association of Newspaper Columnists has named Gov. Sarah Palin the winner of its Sitting Duck Award.

The group said the award is "an honor bestowed each year on the crème de la crème of the most ridiculed newsmakers in America."

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich finished second.

Winners in recent years include former President Bill Clinton and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

The association gives the award tongue in cheek, noting "The award’s title originates from the fact that these figures are easy targets — sitting ducks — during the most perilous of times a columnist can face: the slow news day. The award may be given to a person, animal, group or thing, but the point is to poke a little fun."

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