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Palin A "Whack Job," Top McCain Adviser Says

Oct. 28, 2008
One of John McCain's advisers recently called his running mate Sarah Palin a "diva" after she went off-script at a...
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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 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: McCain was great on 'SNL'

Palin: McCain was great on 'SNL'

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin gives her running mate, Sen. John McCain, high marks for his weekend performance on "Saturday Night Live."
Personality Spotlight: Sarah Palin

Personality Spotlight: Sarah Palin

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin rose from relative political obscurity to superstar when Republican presidential nominee John McCain made her his running mate.
McCain spoofs McCain on 'SNL'

McCain spoofs McCain on 'SNL'

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain spoofed his own campaign in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch featuring Tina Fey as Sarah Palin.
Palin impacts voters' decision, poll says

Palin impacts voters' decision, poll says

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. voters increasingly say Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin isn't qualified to be to be vice president and is dragging the Republican ticket down, a poll indicates.
John McCain to appear on 'SNL'

John McCain to appear on 'SNL'

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. presidential hopeful John McCain has agreed to appear on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, a source told Usmagazine.com.

Palin in 2012? Sure, GOP strategist says

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has earned the right to run in 2012 regardless of the 2008 election outcome, a party strategist said.
Palin says Obama would raise taxes

Palin says Obama would raise taxes

LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Elect John McCain president and the United States will have a balanced federal budget four years from now, his running mate Sarah Palin promised Monday.
McCain vows to bring change to Washington

McCain vows to bring change to Washington

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Republican presidential nominee John McCain Sunday told supporters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that if elected he will change Washington.

Graham, Emanuel trade campaign barbs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- The media is treating Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin unfairly, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday, noting she is accomplished.
Report: GOP internal tension showing

Report: GOP internal tension showing

ALBUQUERQUE, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Tension within the camp of Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain has reached the point that it is starting to show publicly, CNN reported Saturday.
McCain, Palin campaign against Bush

McCain, Palin campaign against Bush

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Republican presidential nominee John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, began running hard against President George W. Bush this week, analysts say.

McCain ad uses Biden's words

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- A new ad for Republican presidential nominee John McCain uses Sen. Joe Biden's words to suggest that Democratic candidate Barack Obama is a risky choice.
Obama, Palin ranked as better leaders

Obama, Palin ranked as better leaders

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- An online poll rated Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama ahead of GOP rival John McCain on leadership qualities, a U.S. consulting firm said.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler