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What Biden, Palin must accomplish in their debate

Stakes particularly high for Palin after once-favorable rating plummeted.

WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin can't sound like comedian Tina Fey.

Joe Biden can't sound like, well, Joe Biden.

The two vice-presidential contenders square off in their only debate Thursday with supporters on both sides watching nervously - worried that their candidate will flub their last best chance to score points with voters.

The stakes are particularly high for Palin. She has...

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