Conversation so far:
What was Sarah Palin's public image?
she was viewed both more favorably and unfavorably among voters than her opponent.
What were some things that people liked about her?
her religious perspective on public life, her socially conservative views.
What were some negative thoughts about her?
others have said that Palin is a "friend of Big Oil" due to her advocacy of oil exploration and development.

Question: Did she ever say anything that hurt her image?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Sarah Palin ever say anything that hurt her image?