Published 12/31/2008
by sarahbethparker
at CNN Political Ticker
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(CNN) — Barack Obama won the White House, Sarah Palin appeared on the national political stage, Joe the Plumber stole the campaign spotlight, and sex scandals claimed political careers: just some of the most memorable moments of 2008. What else topped the list of [...]
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