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VA Gubernatorial Candidate: Palin Welcome to Campaign for Me


The Republican candidate for governor of Virginia indicated that he remains open to having Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, campaign for him -- but said no plans for such an event are in the works.

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Palin Hasn’t Spoken to McCain in ‘Weeks’; Says ‘Department of Law’ Would Protect Her in White House


A few more tidbits from ABC News’ interview with Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, shed light on her thinking surrounding her decision to announce her resignation -- and on her relationship with her former running mate.

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July 7, 2009 in Gov. Sarah Palin, John McCain | Permalink | User Comments (91)

The Note: Palin’s Gone Fishing -- for a Future Role


She wasn’t gone long: Sarah Palin is off fishing -- for salmon, yes, but also for her future role in the party, as Republicans ponder a way to come back when one of their most polarizing yet popular figures declines to go away, ABC News senior political reporter Rick Klein writes Tuesday in The Note. And pressure builds for a second stimulus package -- giving President Obama another political battle that he’d rather put off until long after his return home.

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July 7, 2009 in GOP, Gov. Sarah Palin, Obama Agenda, President Obama, The Note | Permalink | User Comments (89)

The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday, July 7, 2009


The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ CARRIE HALPERIN, JAYCE HENDERSON and CLAUDIA MORALES, GEORGIA...

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