London, Sep 4 : Alaska Governor and John McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, launched a counterattack on her critics, and said the Republican convention hall that she had accepted the No. 2 slot on the ticket to serve the people, not to win “the good opinion” of her detractors.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I would be honoured to accept your nomination for vice president,” The Telegraph quoted Palin, as saying.

Washington, Sept. 4 : Alaska Governor and Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s honeymoon with the American media appears to be over, for if latest reports are to be believed, coverage of her has turned personal and invasive.

According to the Washington Times, Palin was at first treated with giddy curiosity by the media, and was also portrayed as a conservative "dream girl" in high heels.

However, news soon morphed into speculation about her family circumstances and lifestyle - and the possible effect on her suitability for office.

Washington - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has made her name as a politician unafraid of fighting corruption, challenging party bigwigs and offering a staunchly conservative perspective on social issues.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain's pick of the 44- year-old Palin as his running mate has energized a Republican base skeptical of McCain's moderate positions on domestic issues and his history of clashing with the religious right leaders.

St Paul, Minnesota - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the handpicked running mate of presidential candidate John McCain, will introduce herself to US voters in a primetime address on Wednesday night.

Earlier in the evening, 2,380 national convention delegates will formally nominate Palin and McCain as the centre-right Republican Party's presidential ticket.

Washington, Sept. 3 : The lad expecting a baby with the teen daughter of Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has labelled himself “a ******* redneck”.

High school ice hockey player Levi Johnston, 18, who is engaged to Bristol Palin, 17, used his MySpace web page to declare: “I don’t want kids.” He adds: “Ya **** with me I’ll kick your ass.”

According to The Sun, Johnston’s comments will pour more embarrassment on John McCain, who denies claims he had failed to look into Sarah Palin’s background before naming her as his running mate.

Washington, Sept. 3: The bad-boy image of Levi Johnston, 18, the boyfriend of Bristol Palin, 17, has reportedly added to Senator John McCain’s woes in choosing Sarah Palin as a running mate in the Republican bid for the White House.

Some Republicans linked to the attacks on Palin believed that McCain had sacrificed thoroughness in the vetting process so that secrecy could be maintained, the Telegraph reports.

The surprise choice of Palin could make or break McCain's battle for the White House.