August 29th, 2008 10:24 AM - (AP) — In just two short years, Sarah Palin moved from suburban hockey mom and small-town mayor to vice presidential contender. The 44-year-old Republican, Alaska's first female governor, arrived at the Capitol in 2006 on an ethics reform platform after defeating two former governors in the primary and general elections.
On Friday she was ready to leap to the national stage as GOP presidential candidate John McCain's surprise choice for running mate. His campaign made the announcement midmorning Friday.

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