On Aug. 29, 2008, Sarah Palin, Alaska's first female governor, leaped onto the national stage as GOP presidential candidate John McCain's surprise choice for a running mate.
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Republican U.S. Vice Presidential Candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at a campaign rally Sept. 13, 2008, in Carson City, Nev.
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