Women stirred by Palin build political network

Discussion on the Web-site can become zealous at times. Members talk about what they're doing to keep Palin's name going as well as their concerns about President-elect Barack Obama's Hawaiian birth certificate - its authenticity disputed by some persistent critics, though officials in Honolulu have vouched for it. Just as quickly, talk can shift to personal, often mom-centric, topics such as raising teenagers.

Through relationships that Siciliano built on the Web site, she has decided to get more involved and call on voters in battleground states.

McGinley, who coordinated volunteer nights and debate-watching parties through TeamSarah.org, believes these connections will be valuable in helping women meet other like-minded women.

On Nov. 5, after their candidate lost, some found a new cause in the Georgia Senate runoff that Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss faced Dec. 2. Dannenfelser worked with others in assembling telephone banks and volunteers on the ground.

With Chambliss' victory, the fall contests are mainly finished. But, for now, the team still is talking.