Sarah Palin for VP
On the morning of August 29 it was confirmed by a Republican source that Sarah Palin was chosen to be the running mate of John McCain in the 2008 Presidential Election.1 McCain made the official announcement during a rally in Dayton, Ohio, at approximately 12:30 p.m. EST.
Fast Facts
- Born: February 11, 1964
- First woman and youngest governor in Alaskan history2
- Has had approval ratings as high as 90%3
- Has pro-life stance on Abortion
- Lifetime member of the NRA
- Was the mayor and a council member of a small town in Alaska before becoming governor2
The Ticket
Supporters of a McCain-Palin ticket for the Republican Party feel that Palin could bridge the gap between McCain and some of the conservative base he has been unable to reach.4
At the same time, they also feel like she would present a viable option for disenfranchised Clinton supporters following Clinton's loss of the Democratic Party nomination.5
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