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PALIN'S PARTY

GOLDBERG, MICHELLE | October 13, 2008 issue

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The author of the article discusses the nomination of U.S. vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin by U.S. presidential candidate John McCain, stating that Palin's nomination is a Christian right-wing success story, featuring the girl from Wasilla, Alaska's Assembly of God Church who made good. The author describes how this church became political in the 1990s, putting pressure on local politicians in regards to homosexuality, abortion, and censorship issues.

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PALIN, Sarah, 1964-; VICE-Presidential candidates; CHURCH; POLITICS, Practical; CHRISTIANS; WASILLA (Alaska); ALASKA; UNITED States
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