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McCain defends vetting of Palin

 

Published 9/2/2008 by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney at CNN Political Ticker

McCain is defending his choice of Palin. (CNN) – Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain defended his campaign's vetting of newly named VP candidate Sarah Palin Tuesday, amid a stream of revelations about the Alaska governor that could potentially harm the GOP presidential ticket. "My vetting process was completely thorough and I'm grateful for the results," McCain told [...] (link)

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