by Mike Krumboltz Long before she was the scourge of liberals across the country, Sarah Palin was just another contestant in the Miss Alaska beauty pageant. Despite rocking the sash with typical Palin confidence, the future vice presidential candidate was denied the tiara. Maryline Blackburn took home the title in 1984. Flash forward 26 years and Ms. Palin is the poster woman for conservative politics. But her old rival is looking to join the game,