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Old 03-06-2010, 09:08 PM   #31
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Yes he did. He had several choices like Pawlenty or Romney that would've been somewhat rational. His selection of Palin was what sealed the deal for an Obama victory.
Rove and a bunch of others basically told him they would walk out of the national convention unless he picked her. McCain wasn't 'right wing' enough for a large portion of the republican party.

McCain had met her once for about 15 minutes before he chose her as VP, he wanted to pick Lieberman
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