boomantribune.com - 8/29/2008
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John McCain has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. Gov. Palin was first elected to the position in 2006 and previously served as the mayor of Wasilla (pop. 5,470). She also served on the town's city council. She has a degree from the University of Idaho where she minored ...
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What was McCain thinking? He should have picked Christine Todd-Whitman!
culturekitchen - fresh dissent served daily —
Go to Martin and read his mini-assessment of Governor Sara Palin, John McCain's pick as his running mate. Here's the money quote
Considering John McCain's age and history with cancer, this pick has extra importance. It's hard to envision Gov. Palin becoming president on short notice. It also undermines McCain's focus on foreign policy and experience. But, McCain had to do something bold. He is going to try to narrow the gender gap. Will women follow?
When I first read her name ...
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The Reaction —
... does a Vice President do?" Bonus Sarah Palin Proxy Posts Think Progress: McCain’s VP Choice Is Under Ethics Investigation For Abuse Of Power In Alaska Steve Benen: A CONFOUNDING CHOICE.... Attytood: It's Palin! (Ed. Note: Will Bunch beat me to the punch on the Monty Python reference) BooMan: On Sarah Palin Is John McCain Buggering ...
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politico.com 8/29/2008 — McCain and Palin's first and only meeting came last February at the National Governors Association meeting in DC. See also: Palin dissed veep job
Gergen: Talk about a bold gamble! —
CNN Political Ticker 8/29/2008
Palin is making activists on both sides of the aisle smile.
John McCain's selection of a running mate represents the first one I can remember that has brought smiles to activists on both sides of the aisle.
Among conservatives, one hears nothing ...
Obama-Biden commend McCain's VP pick —
CNN Political Ticker 8/29/2008
Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden praised McCain's choice of a female for his VP.
(CNN) – Touring a bio-diesel plant in Monaca, Pennyslvania Friday afternoon, Barack Obama and Joe Biden reacted to news that the opposing ticket is now complete, ...
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