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McCain Introduces Alaska Governor Palin as Running Mate

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Republican presumptive presidential nominee John McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential choice here Friday at a raucous rally before thousands of his supporters, saying she is the "running mate who can best help me shake up...

 

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McCain Prepares to Announce His Running Mate (By Michael D. Shear, Aug. 29, 2008; Page A21)
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Labor Leaders Stress Unions' Importance for Obama (By Alec MacGillis, Aug. 29, 2008; Page A27)
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