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Vote 2008: Presidential Election Coverage

August 29, 2008

In Surprise Move, McCain Chooses Palin as Running Mate

Sen. John McCain revealed Friday that he has chosen little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. McCain said he was looking for a political partner "who can best help me shake up Washington and make it start working again for the people who are counting on us."

Palin, 44, is a mother of five and a political reformer who has been governor of her state less than two years.

The news comes on the heels of Sen. Barack Obama's speech accepting the Democratic nomination in front of or roaring crowd of thousands at a Denver stadium.

Full Coverage: The Republican Convention
MP3: Listen to McCain's Remarks Introducing Palin
MP3: Listen to Palin's Speech at the Ohio Rally
MP3: Anchorage Daily News Editor on Reaction to Palin in Alaska
Profile: Palin Has 'Maverick' Credentials Similar to McCain
Background: Learn About Sarah Palin's 2006 Run for Governor




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	Native American Students Concerned over Federal Education Funding
As minority communities weigh which presidential candidate would best represent them on key issues, some Native Americans are focused on whether the next president will continue to fund tribal schools that form the bedrock of their education. Rhonda LeValdo of the National Minority Consortia reports.


	August 29, 2008 Republican Convention by the Numbers Republican Convention by the Numbers August 29, 2008 Palin Has 'Maverick' Credentials Similar to McCain Sarah Palin, elected in 2006 as Alaska's first female governor, arrived in Juneau on an ethics reform platform after defeating two former governors in the primary and general elections. August 28, 2008 Obama's Acceptance Speech a Mix of Politics and Policy Sen. Barack Obama delivered his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president before a crowd of thousands at Denver's Invesco Field. A panel of NewsHour analysts and historicans react to Thursday night's event. August 28, 2008 Obama Accepts Democratic Nomination on Historic Night Sen. Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination to the cheers of tens of thousands at Denver's Invesco Field, becoming the first black American to lead a major political party into the fall elections. Following is the text of his address.
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