Who Says Sarah Palin Doesn’t Know Important People?

bons mots Sept. 22, 2008

Who Says Sarah Palin Doesn’t Know Important People?

By Chris Rovzar

“One reason I’m glad Sarah Palin is on the ticket: I’m a huge Deadliest Catch fan, and [the Palins] know them! I can’t wait to meet them!” —Cindy McCain, appearing with husband John just now on The Rachael Ray Show.

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