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Updated: 1:31 PM Aug 29, 2008
UPDATED: Alaska Governor McCain's Pick For Vice President
John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a first-term Republican, as his pick for vice president. Click story to read McCain campaign news release on selection. Posted: 9:43 AM Aug 29, 2008 |
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Saying she's "exactly" what he and the country need, John McCain has picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.
McCain introduced Palin during a raucous rally in Dayton, Ohio. The Arizona senator said he made his pick after looking for a political partner who can best help him "shake up Washington."
Palin, a conservative with a maverick reputation, thus becomes the first woman named to a spot on a Republican ticket. She declared herself "honored" to be chosen as she stood by a beaming McCain in her first few seconds in the national spotlight.
Unlike Barack Obama's running mate Joe Biden, who attacked McCain sharply in his debut last week, Palin was indirect in her initial attempts to elevate McCain over Obama.
Palin told the crowd, "There is only one candidate who has truly fought for America and that man is John McCain."
McCain Campaign News Release
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain today announced that he has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate and to serve as his vice president.
Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration and has a record of delivering on the change and reform that we need in Washington.
Governor Palin has challenged the influence of the big oil companies while fighting for the development of new energy resources. She leads a state that matters to every one of us -- Alaska has significant energy resources and she has been a leader in the fight to make America energy independent.
In Alaska, Governor Palin challenged a corrupt system and passed a landmark ethics reform bill. She has actually used her veto and cut budgetary spending. She put a stop to the "bridge to nowhere" that would have cost taxpayers $400 million dollars.
As the head of Alaska's National Guard and as the mother of a soldier herself, Governor Palin understands what it takes to lead our nation and she understands the importance of supporting our troops.
Governor Palin has the record of reform and bipartisanship that others can only speak of. Her experience in shaking up the status quo is exactly what is needed in Washington today.
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Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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The liberals are revolting. McCain outsmarted them with a brilliant move with Palin. Sorry, I don't buy that mama caused her daughter to get pregnant. Kids in college make mistakes. Liberals take your poster children, Michael Moore, Pelosi, Reid, Biden and Obama and reorganize. With the internet, Fox news and even ABC sometimes, the lies are being exposed you spew. Sorry, we don't buy it. Palin is awesome and now you hate her due to her driving you canidate back into the gutters. Democrats for McCain Palin.
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rest assured; palin's daughter will have a child that WILL NOT increase the welfare rolls, WILL NOT grow up in a day care center, never know what food stamps are, more than likely become a productive member of society, pay unrealistic taxes to support the democrats and their programs AND the child will know who the father is. don't complain democrats, it's to your advantage when republicans have children.
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Sarah Palin should've taken a shot at Michelle Obama by saying she has always been proud to be an American.
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