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Palin's popularity holds steady in GOP

July 3, 2009 By MARK SILVA Tribune Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is stepping down, fueling speculation about her intentions for another bid for national office - one that would be difficult for the self-styled hockey mom to achieve. The Republican former mayor of Wasilla remains popular among the most conservative base of the party that nominated her for vice president in 2008. She carries high negative ratings among the general...

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