Sarah Palin

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been named one of Barbara Walter's 10 Most Fascinating People of 2010. During the special, set to air December 9, Palin said she has a shot at becoming the first female US president.

"I'm looking at the lay of the land now," Palin said. "Trying to figure that out, if it's a good thing for the country, for the discourse, for my family, if it's a good thing."

When asked by Walters if she could beat President Barack Obama in the 2012 election, Palin replied, "I believe so."

Political daughter Bristol Palin has made it to the "Dancing with the Stars" finale -- leaving many viewers to wonder if she got this far because of her mother Sarah Palin's fame.

"I know it's not a Tea Party thing," the single mom told "Extra." "I know Americans are relating to me. I'm working my butt off and I think they see that."

Bristol Palin made it through to week nine on "Dancing with the Stars" and continued to be amazed and thankful to fans for keeping her in the competition. "Thank you guys so much for voting for us. I know they're loyal and they've been backing us the majority of this thing."

Dancer Tony Dovolani joked, "It makes me want to come back next season as a Republican!"

"Extra" and PopEater.com want to know: Do you think Bristol is still in the competition because her mom is Sarah Palin?

Former Alaska Governor and soon-to-be reality TV star Sarah Palin wasn't exactly amused by a rumor that she and husband Todd were reportedly on the verge of $20-million divorce, but the former First Gentleman of Juneau just laughed.

"I call Todd on the cell phone [from the grocery checkout] and I say, 'Todd, you won't believe this cover!' And he says, 'Twenty million? Write me a check,'" Palin told People magazine. "He's good about laughing some of that stuff off."

Former teen mom (she's 20 now!) Bristol Palin and partner Mark Ballas monkeyed around Monday night on "Dancing with the Stars," and the received the lowest score of the evening -- with an 18.

The pair tried to swing a jive number to the theme from "The Monkees" TV show, wearing gorilla suits. After stripping their costumes, it was obvious Bristol didn't feel as confident. "Yeah, I wanted to put my monkey mask back on!" Bristol told "Extra."

The infamous progeny was in good spirits last night, celebrating her 20th birthday. "I'm gonna walk out of this with a smile on my face," Bristol said, in anticipation of getting the boot.

It's possible that teen mom Bristol Palin may be regretting her barely-there outfit and sexy dance moves from Monday night's "Dancing with the Stars" performance.

The political daughter showed some serious skin in her rumba with partner Mark Ballas, and she may think twice next time. "I go around and I talk about abstinence, then I'm out here in my underwear," she told "Extra." Her hindsight is getting clearer.