Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin voted on election day, November 4, 2008, in Wasilla, Alaska. After casting her ballot in a private booth, Palin spoke to reporters outside the polling station, with her husband by her side. She said, "I hope, pray, believe I will be able to wake up as vice president elect, and be able to get to work in a transition mode..." and added that she was "anxious to get to work for the American people."Politico.com: Palin votes in Wasilla, talks to reporters (November 4, 2008)
"My Right to Privacy"
Upon being asked who she voted for, Palin replied, "I am also exercising my right to privacy and I don't have to tell anyone who I voted for, nobody does, and that's really cool about America, also."Gawker: Election Day: Rogue Palin Won't Say Who She Voted For (November 4, 2008)Politico.com: Palin votes in Wasilla, talks to reporters (November 4, 2008)
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John and Cindy McCain voted on the morning of November 4, 2008 at the Albright United Methodist Church, in PhoenixUPI.com: Sen. McCain casts vote in Phoenix (November 4, 2008)
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McCain did not address reporters outside of the polling stationUPI.com: Sen. McCain casts vote in Phoenix (November 4, 2008)
