From adult films to faux press conferences at strip clubs, Lisa Ann’s career has soared after the 2008 election thanks to the Tea Party favourite, a notable absentee from the 2012 convention line-up set to crown Mitt Romney the Republicanu00a0US presidential nominee next week.

Dazzling doppelganger: Porn star and exotic dancer Lisa Ann has made a living impersonating (inset) former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin after the latter’s unsuccessful vice presidential run. Pic/AFP

“I don’t think she’s as thrilled with me as I am with her,” said Lisa Ann at The Dollhouse club, which is hoping for a big week as tens of thousands of Republicans descend on Tampa for the convention that runs through Thursday.