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From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico MontanaroST. PAUL, MN -- Last night’s speech by Palin made one thing very clear: Conservatives have found their Obama. Win or lose, Palin has already established herself as the future star of the party. She stayed within her comfort zone, avoiding issues she's not up-to-speed on just yet. The only question is whether her tough sarcastic words for Obama played well with swing voters, who were hearing her for the very first time. Republican strategists believe...( read more ) (link)

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