Sarah Palin, 2008

John McCain stands with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Aug. 29, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio. McCain announced Palin as his vice presidential running mate at the rally. "She's got the grit, integrity, common sense and fierce devotion to the common good that is exactly what we need in Washington today," McCain said.

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