Palin mocks Obama's experience; McCain claims nomination

Thursday, September 4, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot on the Republican ticket Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, slashing attack on Barack Obama and vowing to help presidential candidate John McCain bring real change to Washington. Scarcely known a week ago, she drew tumultuous cheers from the Republican National Convention.

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