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Palin puts 'brutal' 2008 behind her, looks to 2012 (AP)

 
AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has put the "brutal" 2008 campaign behind her and has the next presidential race in her sights. John McCain gave her a hearty thumbs-up, saying Palin didn't damage his own White House bid. (link)

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