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Could 'Palin factor' save McCain?

Oct. 21, 2008
As the presidential campaigns enter their final days, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is getting getting the rock star treatment, drawing much bigger crowds than her running mate, Sen. John McCain.
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McCain won't endorse Palin

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Sunday said he would not necessarily support his former running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, if she runs for president.
Palin stumps for Georgia's Chambliss

Palin stumps for Georgia's Chambliss

ATLANTA, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has joined the list of Republican figures to campaign in Georgia for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, observers said.

Obama, McCain did not give to campaigns

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- As a Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama did not donate to his campaign, which is not uncommon for presidential candidates.
Palin still a polarizing figure

Palin still a polarizing figure

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A political action group that formed to try to defeat the presidential bid of Barack Obama began running ads Tuesday praising Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Palin spares 1 turkey, others not so lucky

WASILLA, Alaska, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin saved one turkey from becoming Thanksgiving dinner but that goodwill didn't extend to others in the flock.
Ethics complaint filed against Palin

Ethics complaint filed against Palin

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- A complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin charges she violated state ethics rules by publicly discussing her political future from the governor's office.

Absentee ballot case to go forward

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 17 (UPI) -- The legal wrangling over the counting of absentee military ballots will go forward in Virginia, a federal judge in Virginia ruled Monday afternoon.
GOP failed on money matters, Palin says

GOP failed on money matters, Palin says

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- A failure by Republicans to protect U.S. consumers' pocketbooks contributed to the party's losses on Election Day, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said.

Poll: Palin shouldn't be national figure

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 13 (UPI) -- The majority of Americans say they would not like to see Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin become a national political figure, a poll indicates.

Governors can set example, Palin says

MIAMI, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Republican governors can be a model for demonstrating how to stimulate growth and provide economic opportunities, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Thursday.

Palin makes interview circuit

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she might run for president in 2012 if a presidential bid would be "good for my family, for my state, for my nation."

Palin remains in political forefront

WASILLA, Alaska, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she relishes the national spotlight and won't rule out running for a spot on the 2012 Republican presidential ticket.

Palin: Won't be partisan as governor

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Sarah Palin, resuming her job as Alaska governor after her unsuccessful bid to become U.S. vice president, says she'll keep her bipartisan approach.
Palin: McCain aides 'jerks'

Palin: McCain aides 'jerks'

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday McCain campaign aides who pushed negative stories about her after the election are "jerks."
Palin returns to day job as governor

Palin returns to day job as governor

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Gov. Sarah Palin returned to Alaska, telling a group of supporters she would reach out to President-elect Barack Obama on a number of issues.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch