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• 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.Chicagotribune.com: Source: Sarah Palin is John McCain's pick... (August 29, 2008) McCain made the official announcement during a rally in Dayton, Ohio, at approximately 12:30 p.m. EST.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: February 11, 1964
  2. First woman and youngest governor in Alaskan historyCNN: McCain Picks Alaska Gov. Palin as Running Mate (August 29, 2008)
  3. Has had approval ratings as high as 90%Washington Times: Editorial: McCain and History (August 28, 2008)
  4. Has pro-life stance on Abortion
  5. Lifetime member of the NRA
  6. Was the mayor and a council member of a small town in Alaska before becoming governorCNN: McCain Picks Alaska Gov. Palin as Running Mate (August 29, 2008)

• 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.Michelle Malkin: Palin for America: A True Conservative (August 29, 2008)

  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.Clinton Democrats: Sarah Palin - Mccain’s Vp = Game Changer!! (August 29, 2008)

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