Published 3/24/2009
by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
at CNN Political Ticker
Both parties are trying to use Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to fundraise.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Congressional Democrats and Republicans disagree on just about everything — except for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's fundraising potential.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee asked supporters Tuesday to make a donation to help stop the former vice presidential candidate and her fellow Republicans [...]
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