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Conservatives young and old give their take on Sarah Palin
Series: 2008 Republican National Convention
From: Y-Press
Length: 00:04:09
When Sen. McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running it raised more then a few eyebrows. Y-Press reporters interview youth and adult republicans about their through on Americans next possible VP.
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When Sen. McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running it raised more then a few eyebrows. Y-Press reporters interview youth and adult republicans about their through on Americans next possible VP.
