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    The Dems’ Denver Surge; McCain’s Palin Surprise

    John McCain exploded the news agenda today with his surprising choice of running mate Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska. The news nearly blew Obama's speech and the Democratic Convention right out of the headlines. Is she "Hillary's worst nightmare" or was her selection a brilliant move to wrest those alienated blue-collar women away over to the Republicans? Also, the Democrats' week in review.

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    By Arianna Huffington • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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