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John McCain and Sarah Palin, Republican Candidates for President and Vice President of the United States

It was the morning after the close of the Democratic National Convention and Barack Obama's grand speech when Republican presidential candidate John McCain took over the spotlight with the announcement of his choice for running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. What a surprise to the nation, most of whom replied, "Sarah who?"

The Republican National Convention is over, Sarah Palin has made her bring-the-house-down speech, and "Sarah" is the name on everyone's lips as the candidates hit the campaign trail.

As the campaign progresses, the McCain-Palin ticket popularity has risen and fallen (depending on whose poll you believe) as the candidates have continued to campaign - and to debate.

How do you feel about all this? What do you think of McCain's choice and the chance for the GOP ticket in November? Undecided? Read more about both Sarah Palin and John McCain here, then vote in our polls and leave your comments below.

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Who is Sarah Palin? 

(From Wikipedia)

Sarah Louise Palin (; née Heath; born February 11, 1964) is an American politician who served as Governor of Alaska from 2006 until her resignation in 2009. She was the Republican candidate for Vice President of the United States in 2008.

Palin was a member of the Wasilla, Alaska, city council from 1992 to 1996 and the city's mayor from 1996 to 2002. After an unsuccessful campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska in 2002, she chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission from 2003 until her resignation in 2004. She was elected Governor of Alaska in November 2006. Palin became the first female governor of Alaska and the youngest person ever elected governor of that state.

In 2008, Republican presidential candidate John McCain chose Palin as his running mate in that year's presidential election, making her the second female candidate and the first Alaskan candidate of either major party on a national ticket, as well as the first female vice-presidential nominee of the Republican Party. Since the defeat of the McCain?Palin ticket in the 2008 election, there has been speculation that she may run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.

On , Palin announced she would not seek reelection as governor and that she was resigning, effective , eighteen months prior to the completion of her first term. She cited ethics complaints that had been filed following her selection as running mate to John McCain as the reason for her resignation, saying the resulting investigations had affected her efficacy to govern the state.?Governor Palin Announces No Second Term, No Lame Duck Session Either,? Press Release, Office of the Governor, Via Anchorage Daily News (2009-07-03).[http://community.adn.com/adn/node/142175 ?Gov. Palin's resignation announcement,?] Audiovideo from MSNBC via Anchorage Daily News.

The Announcement: Meet Sarah Palin 

John McCain announces his VP selection at this rally in Dayton, Ohio.

Interestingly, the announcement was made on John McCain's birthday and Todd and Sarah Palin's 20th wedding anniversary.

McCain-Palin Rally in Dayton, Ohio

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The Speech: Hear Sarah Palin 

The speech that knocked 'em dead at the Republican National Convention

September 3, 2008.

Remarks by Sarah Palin

Remarks by the Presumptive Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin to the 2008 Republican National Convention

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Sarah Palin's Biography 

Did you hear the one about the book that became a bestseller?

This one did, overnight. As soon as John McCain put Alaska's governor, Sarah Palin, on the map and in the news, everyone has wanted to learn more about her. This bio, written after Sarah Palin became governor, is now available in paperback or get the Kindle edition here.

Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down

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n 2006 an angel-faced but tough 42-year-old former small-town mayor named Sarah Palin became a long-shot candidate for Alaska governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. The timing of her reform message and a widening scandal produced a tornado that reshaped the political landscape. Surprising everyone, Palin thumped by wide margins both a sitting governor in the Republican primary election and a former governor in the general election to become Alaska's first female chief executive and its youngest ever.

Sarah Palin: Model for a New Kind of Leader  

Sarah Palin's new biography by Joe Hilley

Here's a synopsis of this new book, set to be released in October. (Preorder now to lock in the lowest price!)

Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader

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The present era demands a new style of leadership. In an age that values relationship over authority and one that is overwhelmed by a tidal wave of information, breadth of familiarity and depth of conviction are prized commodities. Sarah Palin brings both of those qualities to her new role as candidate for the vice presidency of the United States. Those qualities, her familiarity with a broad range of issues and her strong moral center, are just two of the leadership traits that have allowed her to organize and focus her efforts in office.

Using themes from her career in politics, Joe Hilley explores the leadership traits that made Palin successful and why those traits are an example of kind of leadership that will guide our nation through the 21st century.

Sarah Palin's Speeches 

Get to know Sarah Palin in her own words.

Includes the text of her vice-presidential nominee acceptance speech.
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Watch the Vice Presidential Candidates Debate 

Only one vice presidential debate during this campaign.

Governor Sarah Palin meets Senator Joe Biden for the first time at the vice presidential debate, October 2, 2008, in St. Louis.

Full Vice Presidential Debate with Gov. Palin and Sen. Biden

Full 2008 Vice Presidential Debate with Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden.

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Who is John McCain? 

Meet the Republican candidate for President of the United States.

John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936) is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election.

McCain followed his father and grandfather, both four-star admirals, into the United States Navy, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. He became a naval aviator, flying ground-attack aircraft from aircraft carriers. During the Vietnam War, he nearly lost his life in the 1967 USS Forrestal fire. In October 1967, while on a bombing mission over Hanoi, he was shot down, badly injured, and captured by the North Vietnamese. He was a prisoner of war until 1973. McCain experienced episodes of torture, and refused an out-of-sequence early repatriation offer. His war wounds left him with lifelong physical limitations.

He retired from the Navy as a captain in 1981, moved to Arizona, and entered politics. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, he served two terms, and was then elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986, winning re-election easily in 1992, 1998, and 2004. While generally adhering to conservative principles, McCain at times has had a media reputation as a "Category: wiktionary - :maverick|maverick" for his willingness to disagree with his party on certain issues. After being investigated and largely exonerated in a political influence scandal of the 1980s as a member of the Keating Five, he made campaign finance reform one of his signature concerns, which eventually led to the passage of the McCain-Feingold Act in 2002. He is also known for his work towards restoring diplomatic relations with Vietnam in the 1990s, and for his belief that the war in Iraq should be fought to a successful conclusion. McCain has chaired the Senate Commerce Committee, has opposed spending that he considered to be pork barrel, and played a key role in alleviating a crisis over judicial nominations.

McCain ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2000, but lost a heated primary contest to George W. Bush. He secured the nomination in 2008 after coming back from early reversals, but lost to Democratic candidate Barack Obama in the general election.

Hear John McCain: The Acceptance Speech 

From the 2008 GOP National Convention

Senator John McCain: Nomination Acceptance Speech

U.S. Senator John McCain accepts the Republican nomination for President at the 2008 Republican National Convention

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Faith of His Fathers - John McCain's Story of his Family and His Life 

John McCain's biography, in his own words.

(Preorder this updated version to lock in the lowest price possible on amazon.com)

Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir

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This isn't the complete story of John McCain's life, but the story of his grandfather and father, the first father-son Admirals in the history of the United States Navy, and the impact they had on McCain during his time as a POW. The book ends with John McCain's release from that Vietnamese prison camp.

A very readable book that gives great insight into what has gone into the makings of the character of now presidential candidate John McCain.

John McCain - Father 

The bestselling book by his daughter, Meghan McCain

Even children are interested in this year's election and this is a wonderful book written especially for children. John McCain's oldest daughter has penned a beautiful biography of an American war hero, a senator, a presidential candidate - and a dad.

My Dad, John McCain

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This picture book biography, written with great love and insight by his oldest daughter, writer Meghan McCain, shows us the public John McCain and the personal John McCain in a way we've never seen before -- making this American hero come to life before young eyes.

Watch the Presidential Candidates Debate 

Three debates have been held between John McCain and Barack Obama. Watch the full debate videos here.

Video of the three presidential debates from September 26, October 7, and October 15, 2008.


First 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)

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Second 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)

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John McCain Makes "Joe the Plumber" an Instant Celebrity 

What's this about spreading around the wealth??

If you haven't heard about Joe the Plumber, then you must not have watched the third presidential debate, listened to the news, or talked to anyone around the water cooler. Joe is a real person, a plumber, who asked Obama what would happen to his taxes if his plumbing business made more than $250,000 a year. Here's the original discussion between Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher from Ohio and Barack Obama, followed by the discussion that took place during the presidential debate on October 15, 2008.

Did Barack Obama really say he wanted to spread around the wealth? Yes, he did, and he said it's a good thing for everybody. What do you think? Do you want Barack Obama to spread your wealth around or do you think you might be able to take care of that yourself, like maybe by creating more jobs as you expand your business. You can register your opinion on that by voting on November 4th.

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Joe the Plumber for John McCain and Sarah Palin 

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McCain-Palin Online 

Links to interesting and informative websites.

Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin
The Governor of Alaska's official website.
John McCain for President
The official campaign site for Republican presidential candidates John McCain and Sarah Palin.

McCain-Palin in the News 

News as it happens.

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VICE PRESIDENTIAL POLL: Did John McCain make the right choice? 

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PRESIDENTIAL POLL: Who will you be voting for on November 4? 

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Tell Us What You Think 

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    john john Oct 20, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
    Say no to the angry old man & the redneck from Alaska.
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    badmsm badmsm Oct 16, 2008 @ 8:25 pm
    Great lens. I was not going to vote Republican this time, but changed my mind when McCain chose Sarah Palin. The Washington DC network is shaking in its collective boots right now. 5 Stars!
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    phun guy phun guy Oct 8, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
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    Sarah Palin is here to stay. She ain't going anywhere whether the Republicans win or lose.
    Watch and Hillary may have to start getting used to that fact.
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    Oct 5, 2008 @ 6:57 pm
    OBAMA IS LYING

    OBAMA STARTED THIS ECONOMIC MESS

    MCCAIN & REPUBLICANS TRIED TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING

    BUT THE DEMOCRATS STOPPED THEM EACH TIME

    AND NOW HERE WE ARE $825 BILLION LATER.

    PUTTING OBAMA IN CHARGE OF AMERICA

    WOULD BE LIKE PUTTING A WOLF IN CHARGE OF THE HENHOUSE!

    WATCH FOR YOURSELF...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RZVw3no2A4

    VOTE MCCAIN/PALEN OR WE ALL LOSE!
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    SideSplitters SideSplitters Sep 24, 2008 @ 7:53 am
    Great lens, great work! It's been flip flopping lately between who is on top, but it hasn't been a boring race, that's for sure.
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    mosdiva mosdiva Sep 22, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
    For McCain to throw this inexperienced, unqualified woman in the race is an insult to every woman in the United States. To assume that women are this gullible, and cannot see through this ruse to get the "Hillary" votes is unforgivable. Wake up!
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    Spook Spook Sep 22, 2008 @ 3:37 pm
    I think it's about a black President or a woman Vice-President and think it was a prophetic choice by McCain but having said that I can't call this election. Great lens by the way.
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    Jack Jack Sep 22, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
    I don't think I could stand another four years of the same thing that put us in this mess.They are worried about the financial giants and are not looking at the cause.People can not pay their Mortages because the republicans have sent our good jobs overseas for cheap labor and are importing cheap labor for our Tec.Jobs.
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    bigqin bigqin Sep 19, 2008 @ 8:45 am
    Nice lens! I think Palin will win finally .
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    Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Sep 17, 2008 @ 2:33 am
    http://www.squidoo.com/palin_for_president

    What about this thought?

    great lens! 5*
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    SideSplitters SideSplitters Sep 16, 2008 @ 8:23 am
    Really great work on this lens. I think if McCain plans on winning, he made a great choice...whether she's qualified enough, that's a different story!
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    StephenC StephenC Sep 15, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
    Enjoyed your lens. Nice going.
    Sarah Palin Facts and Trivia
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    JimH JimH Sep 15, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
    On the lighter side Sarah Palin Jokes
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    KariAndersen KariAndersen Sep 13, 2008 @ 11:28 am
    Awesome lens and thanks so much for your Squid Blessing on my lens! You are featured on my Moms for Sarah Palin lens!!
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    JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Sep 13, 2008 @ 7:53 am
    Well, it will be an interesting election this year for sure -- my mother is the political 'activist' in our household ... she kept hammering her point, 'wait and see who McCain chooses as a running mate.' Well, I'm wondering--do you also wonder--how do you feel should something happen to McCain [maybe die?] and then Palin is President. Are you 100% comfortable with that notion? 5***** and blessings my dear for a very TOPICAL lens worthy of attention. ;)
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    GreenRevolution GreenRevolution Sep 12, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
    Hi Susan, great lens on a very hot topic! This has certainly been an exciting year for politics. Excellent work!
    5 *****, faved, and a fan

    ~Bruce~
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    Louis_Dubois Louis_Dubois Sep 11, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
    What a nice page! Well done.It's so sad to hear outright lies by the republican party. Karl Rove is hard at work again. Its comical to see them try and pass themselves off as agents of change. My head is spinning. Learn to spot the hippocracy!
    Mind boggeling. The spin, the spin. http://www.squidoo.com/double_speak
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    Grumpy 68 Grumpy 68 Sep 10, 2008 @ 10:44 pm
    I would rather have McCain/Palin experience than a power hungry inexperienced little Obama/Biden
    any day. No one has a clue what Obama can do, he's
    done nothing so far. He has NO record to stand on
    like Mc/Palin. GOP ROCKS!!!!
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    Lorna Elliston Lorna Elliston Sep 10, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
    Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air.
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    JigsawForte JigsawForte Sep 9, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
    There is no way I want Palin OR McCain anywhere near the White House.

    The fact that her selection has now made my "If you ever get pregnant I'm yanking you out of College!" Father suddenly thinking it's okay to play the "sexist media" card just pisses me off all the more.
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    Michey Michey Sep 8, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
    Senator McCain introduce an element of surprise, he turns around the dynamics of White House race. Sarah Palin was the best possible choice, I really admire McCain he knows people, diplomacy and politics better then anybody else. With McCain and Sarah Palin I feel more secure, more optimistic, and more proud to be an American.
    Regards
    Michey
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    Robert M Robert M Sep 7, 2008 @ 1:59 am
    I grew up in Arizona and I have seen first hand the hard work MaCain puts in to every thing and , far as Palin it is about time we a women in office plus the fact they are hard working AMERICANS we may have a Country to be proud of again Thank God for MaCain & Palin
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    MarM MarM Sep 6, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
    Palin is a great choice. She is 'for' life and thankfully not one of those extremist, socialist liberals with their high taxes on hardworking people, handouts to the lazy, and racist views. She is against the country club Democrats and Republicans. It's wonderful to see a true conservative again.
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    stargazer00 stargazer00 Sep 6, 2008 @ 1:03 am
    I like her. Great lens! 5* faved and a lensroll to my Palin lens.
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    vps vps Sep 5, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
    Talk about party unity, this is what the Dems wanted, just don't know how to do it this time around
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