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Sarah Palin - 2008 Republican Vice Presidential Candidate

Sarah Palin became the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate when John McCain tapped the relatively unknown Alaska governor as his running mate on August 29, 2008, making her the first woman ever on the Republican ticket.
Negative Media Coverage of Sarah Palin
Historic choice notwithstanding, Sarah Palin's superstar status following her selection as the GOP VP began to dim in the first month of her campaign. From shaky media interviews with network anchors to oddball stories about her life in Alaska, her inexperience has had many in the Republican party concerned about her staying power on the ticket or her ability to serve effectively as Commander in …
Sarah Palin's Appearance On Saturday Night Live - The Parody Was Funnier
Parodied by Tina Fey on SNL, Sarah Palin finally makes an appearance on Saturday Night Live.
Sarah Palin, 'Girl' Candidate - Restricted Access Feeds Gender Bias in Coverage
Emphasis on the femininity and cuteness of Sarah Palin as a 'girl' candidate is due in part to McCain's enforcement of restricted access to Palin, which feeds the media's gender bias and diminishes the candidate's credibility.
What's the meaning behind Sarah Palin's children's names
What's the meaning behind Sarah Palin's children's names? Why do they have such unusual names?
Profile of Sarah Palin - Biography of Sarah Palin, 2008 VP Candidate
A profile of Sarah Palin - her childhood, influences, education, political career.

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