Coming soon to a TV near you: Sarah Palin, reality star

The Upshot

In what will no doubt spark more "will she or won't she?" questions about 2012, Sarah Palin tells prospective viewers of her new reality show that she'd rather be in Alaska "than in some stuffy old political office."

The quote comes from the just-released trailer of the former governor's new show, "Sarah Palin's Alaska," which premieres Nov. 14 on TLC. The 30-second trailer, first reported by the Hollywood Reporter, includes footage of Palin hiking up a snow-covered mountain, kayaking an Alaskan river near fighting (mama?) grizzlies, riding an all-terrain vehicle and commanding a dog sled.

The trailer also offers a peek into Palin's domestic life, showing her holding son Trig and cuddling with husband Todd.

"How come we can't ever just be satisfied with tranquility?" Palin asks, the phrases "no lobbyists" and "family adventure" flashing on the screen. "I'd rather be doing this than in some stuffy old political office. I'd rather be out here being free."

You can watch the trailer below, courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter:

The footage premieres as Palin kicks off a campaign swing on behalf of Republicans. On Saturday, she's scheduled to headline a Republican National Committee fundraiser and rally in Anaheim, Calif. At her side will be embattled Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele.

Other major California GOP candidates, including gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman and Senate candidate Carly Fiorina, are avoiding the event.

The prominent no-shows are largely because Fiorina and Whitman are trying desperately to appeal to moderates and independents in their campaigns—voting blocs that could be alienated by Palin, who polls find is one of the nation's most polarizing political figures.

That's not to say Palin isn't trying to help the candidates, in her own way. At a speech Thursday in San Jose, Calif., Palin made no mention of Whitman or Fiorina--but she did attack their Democratic rivals, Jerry Brown and Barbara Boxer. According to the San Francisco Chronicle's Joe Garofoli, Palin said the two Democrats act like "they're permanent residents of a unicorn ranch in Fantasyland."

(Screenshot of "Sarah Palin's Alaska" trailer)