McCain Picks Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as Running Mate

Photo: AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato

By RUSSELL BERMAN 12:18 pm EDT

Updated 2:56 p.m. DENVER — Senator McCain's choice of a first-term governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, as his running mate brings the Republican ticket the youth and historic aspects that Senator Obama showcased at the Democratic convention just…

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