McCain picks Alaska governor as running
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McCain picks Alaska governor as running
| Fri, 08-29-2008 - 11:02am |
McCain picks Alaska governor as running mate
- Story Highlights
- Sarah Palin, 44, has been governor of Alaska since 2004
- Before becoming governor she was mayor and council member of a small town
- Palin known for backing tough ethical standards, focus on energy, natural resources
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/29/palin.republican.vp.candidate/index.html



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"She is not the
"What Sen. Obama lacks in foreign political experience, Sen. Joe Biden more than makes up for, anyway.
I've been there. I personally know and work with many people who have been there or who have spouses there (Iraq/Afghanistan). I don't know anyone who does not support what we are accomplishing.
I also know that those who work in "finance" and other such rear support roles are located in very large and very well protected areas set up as small cities complete with recreation, churches, Burger Kinds, McDonalds, Taco Bell, banks, shopping, internet cafe's etc.....being well fed is certainly not an issue.
They are away from their families and this is hard of course. But living in the trenches or conditions anywhere near resembling those of Vietnam or WWII? Not even close.
Are there some jobs/activities that are more dangerous or physically challenging? Yes. But it's not the majority of them.
Nope, you're probably a lot smarter than a lot of people you know.
I don't know what experience you're counting, but his 8 years in the IL senate, doing a LOT of good work for that state, certainly qualify.
I think very highly of both of the these women.
You do realize your comments comparing the two are much more appropriate when comparing the two presidential nominees now don't you?
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