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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Chuck Heath Jr., brother of Sarah Palin, rally campaign workers at a McCain-Palin regional headquarters office in this file photo.

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Chuck Heath Jr., brother of Sarah Palin, rally campaign workers at a McCain-Palin regional headquarters office in this file photo.

Sarah Palin’s Brother: From Alaska, He Can See a Third, `American Party’

There’s a new voice in the Palin family making the call for political upheaval, with Sarah’s brother — Chuck Heath Jr. — calling for “the disgruntled citizens of the United States… Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians… persons of every race, religion, economic status,...

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A supporter wears a Sarah Palin T-Shirt as Gov. Mitt Romney campaigns in Pueblo, Colo., on Sept. 24, 2012.

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A supporter wears a Sarah Palin T-Shirt as Gov. Mitt Romney campaigns in Pueblo, Colo., on Sept. 24, 2012.

Palin’s PAC Donates to Romney and Republican Freshmen

Sarah Palin has backed up her support for Mitt Romney with a donation from her political action committee. Sarah PAC, the political organization of the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, sent $5,000 to Romney’s campaign on Oct. 17, according to...

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As in 2000 and 2004, the vice presidential nominees will be seated at a table rather than standing at separate podiums.

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As in 2000 and 2004, the vice presidential nominees will be seated at a table rather than standing at separate podiums.

Biden, Ryan Won’t Stand For it

Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan will meet in debate tonight. But this won’t be a stand-up debate. As in 2000 and 2004, the vice presidential nominees will be seated at a table rather than standing at separate...

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Vice President Joe Biden and Paul Ryan will debate tonight.

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Vice President Joe Biden and Paul Ryan will debate tonight.

Vice-Presidential Debates Replayed (Part 2)

Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Rep. Paul Ryan meet tonight at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, for their only debate, continuing a tradition of one No. 2 encounter every four years. Our retrospective of previous vice-presidential debates focuses on...

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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to supporters on October 2, 2012 at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to supporters on October 2, 2012 at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Biden-Ryan: Split Expectations — Less Popular than Palin in 2008

Vice President Joe Biden heads into his sole debate with Romney running mate Paul Ryan this week with a worse public image than the one he carried into his debate with Republican Sarah Palin four years ago. And Ryan, the...

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Members of the media work on laptops during the third day of the Republican National Convention.

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Members of the media work on laptops during the third day of the Republican National Convention.

Press Fairness for Obama, Romney

Let’s be fair: There is no consensus about the fairness of the press when it comes to coverage of President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney — the Pew Research Center’s survey finds. Nearly half of those surveyed — 46...

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People hold signs wishing Sen. John McCain a Happy Birthday as he speaks at the Republican National Convention.

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People hold signs wishing Sen. John McCain a Happy Birthday as he speaks at the Republican National Convention.

Storybook Ticket: Fox Pre-empts Palin’s Birthday Wish for McCain

Sarah Palin got a chance to wish her former running mate a happy birthday today, just not on the venue she wanted. Palin, in a Facebook post late this afternoon, said Fox News cancelled her appearances tonight — the same...

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Sarah Palin in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Sarah Palin in The Woodlands, Texas.

Palin Won’t Take Convention Podium

Mitt Romney’s convention planners may be breathing a sigh of relief today — the question of what to do about Sarah Palin no longer confronts them. The polarizing 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee issued a statement last night to her...

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A supporter holds a photo of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Wisconsin.

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A supporter holds a photo of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Wisconsin.

Ryan Finds Little Enthusiasm in Polls

The first numbers are out and it appears that presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney’s choice of U.S. Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate is not a game changer. A slim plurality of Americans weren’t moved by Republican Mitt...

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Sarah Palin at the 'Patriots in the Park' Tea Party rally at the Wayne County Fairgrounds July 14, 2012 in Belleville, Michigan.

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Sarah Palin at the 'Patriots in the Park' Tea Party rally at the Wayne County Fairgrounds July 14, 2012 in Belleville, Michigan.

Palin’s Perfect Game Gone: 1 Loss

There went the game. Republican chances of taking back the Senate became a bit tougher last night in Missouri, as Representative Todd Akin was selected by Republicans to oppose Senator Claire McCaskill this fall. The implications of the nomination are...

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