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Palin’s hometown residents hail choice as McCain’s VP

Wasilla Alaska mayor Dianne M. Keller

mayor Dianne M. Keller

Residents of ’s hometown, , , are “ecstatic” about her choice as McCain’s . I was rather surprised to find nothing negative in this AP article.

, (AP) — Residents in ’s hometown were surprised by her selection as ’s running mate, but they say the straight-talking Alaskan could give Washington a dose of what it needs.

Besides growing up here, she served as mayor to the growing suburban community — now with about 7,000 residents, large by standards — about 40 miles north of .

What the residents say offers much insight into what kind of Palin is - and it’s not your typical
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