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Arizona Senator John McCain was the 2008 Republican candidate for president of the United States. He lost the election to Sen. Barack Obama.
Arizona Senator John McCain was the 2008 Republican candidate for president of the United States. He lost the election to Sen. Barack Obama.
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Palin's surprising resignation in Alaska leaves questions over potential 2012 presidential run
Associated Press WriterWASILLA, Alaska (AP) — Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. Supporters and critics alike say the former GOP vice presidential...Tags: Tim Pawlenty, Local Elections, Government, Twitter, Inc., Mitt Romney
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Palin's popularity holds steady in GOP
Tribune Washington BureauWASHINGTON - 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...Tags: Tim Pawlenty, Government, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, National Government
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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. The news rattles a Republican Party plagued with...Tags: Local Elections, Government, Newt Gingrich, Republican Party, Values
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Details of events in Palin's political career
— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. — 1996-2002 — Palin is elected Wasilla mayor, serves two terms until term limits force her from office. — 2002 —...Tags: Local Elections, Government, Frank Murkowski, Republican Party, Executive Branch
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Sarah Resigns as Alaska Governor; Leaves Any Future Presidential Run Shrouded in Mystery
Associated Press WriterAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. Palin, 45, and her...Tags: Local Elections, Government, Newt Gingrich, Republican Party, Don Young
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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to resign
Tribune NewspapersAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she is quitting her job at the end of the month, unleashing a torrent of speculation about her plans and the political wisdom of the decision. Speaking from the backyard of her lakefront home in Wasilla,...Tags: Baseball, Government, Alex Rodriguez, National Government, Republican Party
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Palin leaving Alaska office
Tribune NewspapersSarah Palin chose a slow news day before a holiday to shake up the political world, saying she will step down as governor of Alaska but leaving open the question of her political future. "We've got to put first things first. I love my job, and I love...Tags: Local Elections, Executive Branch, Government, Republican Party, Regional Authority
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Sarah Palin finished in Alaska, but DC?
The Swampby Mark Silva and updated Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is stepping down, announcing suddenly today that will she pursue other means of having an impact in the public arena, fueling speculation about her intentions for another bid for national office.......Tags: Tim Pawlenty, Local Elections, Government, Massachusetts, Mitt Romney
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Sarah Palin career timeline
-- December 2006 -- Gov. Sarah Palin, a former mayor of Wasilla City, Alaska, becomes governor of her state after defeating an incumbent governor of her own party in the primary and then beating a former governor in the general election. -- August 2008...Tags: Local Elections, Executive Branch, David Letterman, U.S. Presidential Election (2008), Government
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White House rural tour: Battlegrounds
The Swampby Peter Nicholas The White House bills it as a "listening tour," a chance for President Obama's Cabinet to get out of Washington and hear what's on the minds of rural voters around the country. En route, the White House......Tags: Government, Republican Party, Heads of State, Ken Salazar, Global Change
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George W. Bush to visit small Oklahoma town for 4th of July
When the middle-of-nowhere town of Woodward invited George W. Bush to its Fourth of July celebration, no one really expected the former president to accept. But he did. Now this community of 12,000 is scurrying to get ready for what some locals are...Tags: Pennsylvania, Tanya Tucker, Executive Branch, Oklahoma City, Democratic Party
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Palin in Vanity Fair magazine
WGNTV WEBThe August issue of "Vanity Fair" magazine paints a not so nice picture of former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. The article speculates about Palin's mental status during the campaign, painting her as an unfit candidate. A long time friend of...Tags: Alaska, Sarah Palin
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