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New York, Nov 28 (ANI): Sarah Palin visited a book signing event in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday and autograph a few hundred copies of her latest work “America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag” that was released last week.

The line of autograph seekers that snaked around the bookstore buzzed with the same two questions that trail Palin to all public appearances these days: would she and should she?

Those expecting some additional clarity regarding her intentions, however, would leave disappointed.

“Thank you for your encouragement,” the New York Times quoted her as telling her more enthusiastic supporters.

During the three-hour visit Palin was kept insulated from both the crowd and the news media.

She arrived and exited from a separate entrance and spent her time behind a black curtain at the back of the store, though two of her daughters wandered freely, passing out bookmarks and signing their own autographs.

People were required to leave their phones, cameras, purses and coats behind before approaching Palin. Reporters were prohibited from asking questions.

Those waiting in line ranged from curious fans to devoted political supporters. Outside, two people collected signatures on behalf of the Web site Organize4Palin.com. But there was a mix of strong opinions as to whether Palin should declare herself a candidate.

This is her third visit to the state since the presidential campaign. The previous visits were last December for an earlier book tour and last September for a fund-raiser for the state Republican party. Palin will return to the state on Thursday at the end of her nine-day, 13-state book tour for an appearance in Spirit Lake.

With a beaming smile she signed books, posed for photos and urged the crowd to watch her show the next night. But she sidestepped a question from a reporter about when she would decide to run.

“Oh my goodness!” she said.

Then another person asked for her autograph.

“Thanks for changing the subject for me,” she added. (ANI)