Bristol Palin said recently that she might be taking the path of her mother, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, by seeking political office at some point. During an interview with E! Online, the former "Dancing With the Stars" runner-up and possible future author said that she would "probably" run for office some day, but that the day would be "further down the road." In an interview with E!, Bristol Palin  reportedly talked about plans to run for office.  Palin is also reportedly penning a memoir.

When you get caught red-handed doing something, how you respond can tell a great deal about your character. Now, here are others that didn’t quite work for some high profile people.

Sarah Palin's husband, Todd Palin, may have had an extramarital affair, according to the National Enquirer. The alleged mistress, who is a massage therapist and reportedly was arrested last year on prostitution charges, provided free massages to an anonymous person working on Palin’s gubernatorial campaign, according to documents the tabloid found.

From the 88-year-old who hosted "Saturday Night Live" to the QB who uplifted his team and town, several people have come back bigger than ever in 2010. Meet the following folks (and one company) who overcame adversity to achieve dramatic success.

The year was filled with buzz-worthy sound bites, tweets and gaffes. Some had us seeing red, some made us laugh, and others had us scratching our heads. Let's review who said what in 2010.

Obama's Promises

Presidents and promises have been comrades since the birth of our nation. Sometimes, the vows have been bold: Lyndon B. Johnson pledged to eliminate poverty in his 1964 State of the Union Address.

Self-proclaimed maverick Sarah Palin blazed her own beauty trail during the 2008 campaign with her chestnut pouf and rimless glasses. In honor of her new reality show, "Sarah Palin's Alaska," InStyle examines how the former governor has changed over the years.