A popular figure with the Republican grassroots and mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2012, she has become ensnared in a series of ethics scandals that have dimmed her star appeal.

• 在共和党草根阶层她非常受欢迎，并作为可能2012的总统候选人被提及，她陷入了一系列的道德丑闻中去，使她明星效应黯然失色。