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Published 8/29/2008 by Shailagh Murray at Wash Post Elections
MONACA, Pa., Aug. 29 -- Sen. Barack Obama told reporters Friday that he has never met Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the new GOP vice presidential candidate, but "she seems like a compelling person . . . with a terrific personal story."
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