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    Palin Injects Excitement but Questions Still Remain

    Governor Sarah Palin could not be more popular in Alaska, but how is she playing in the lower 48?  Post-convention polls indicate a surge in Republican enthusiasm for the McCain-Palin ticket , but will Palin strengthen Republican appeals to the all important swing voters who will decide this election?

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    KCRW placeholderBy Lawrence O'Donnell • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Governor Sarah Palin could not be more popular in Alaska, but how is she playing in the lower 48? Post-convention polls indicate a surge in Republican enthusiasm for the McCain-Palin ticket, but will Palin strengthen Republican appeals to the all important swing voters who will decide this election?

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      MSNBC

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      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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