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Published 8/29/2008 by emilyes at CNN Political Ticker

(CNN) — The White House is "energized" over John McCain's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for the No.2 spot on the Republican presidential ticket, White House press secretary Dana Perino told reporters Friday. Perino also said President Bush phoned Palin earlier Friday morning to congratulate the Alaska Republican for being selected for the position. President Bush [...] (link)

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