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McCain picks Palin as surprise No. 2
DAYTON, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican John McCain made a surprise choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate on Friday, adding a political unknown to the presidential ticket who could help him appeal to women voters. Palin, 44, a self-described "hockey mom," is a conservative first-term ...
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Video: John McCain Introduces Sarah Palin
(Obsolete Feed) — ... The Governor came out strong: “Senator, I am honored to be chosen as your running mate. I will be honored to serve next to the next president of the United States,” Palin said, joined on stage by her husband and five children ranging in age from 18 years to five months. “As governor, I’ve stood up to the old politics as usual,” she said. “This is a moment when principle and political independence matter.” More on Sarah Palin Governor of Alaska Home Page Wikipedia ...

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Six Meat Buffet — ... There is so much going around the net right now about Palin, but the best stuff has already come from the Obamessiah’s slobbering supporters. With this pick, their true colors are going to come shining through like never before. ...

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