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RNC co-chair mistakes name of McCain's running mate

 

Published 9/3/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

The 2008 GOP Ticket ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) – Republican National Committee co-chair Jo Anne Davidson mistakenly referred to the party's presumptive vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, as "Sarah Pawlenty" at the Republican National Convention Tuesday. Palin, the governor of Alaska, was a surprise choice to join Sen. John McCain on the Republican ticket. Minnesota Gov. Tim [...] (link)

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