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Palin Drone: McCain's VP Pick Even More Bullish on Drilling

Posted on August 29, 2008

What does Sen. John McCains choice of Alaska governor Sarah Palin bring to the Republican ticket? A penchant even bigger than John McCains for more oil and gas exploration.Gov. Palin, one of the GOPs rising stars, has long been a vocal proponent of opening the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge for more drilling. She'll have his ear on ANWR (AP)That horrifies many environmentalists. And, to a certain extent, Sen. McCain, who reversed his long-held opposition to offshore drilling this summer but still hesitates at opening up ANWR, though hes recently said he would consider it. Gov. Palin says Alas...

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clean water , natural gas