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LaHood Likes McCain VP Pick
U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Peoria) says it's "classic McCain" -- the choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the vice presidential candidate. LaHood says it's an "out-of-the-box" selection that balances the ticket while bringing someone who is pro-life, pro-gun, and who has some chief executive experience.

LaHood adds once people at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul get to know more about Palin, they'll agree it's a great choice. LaHood says McCain obviously did not consult a poll or listen to advisors in choosing Palin; LaHood chose not to answer a question about whom he would have suggested.

LaHood says while U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) gave a good speech at the football stadium in Denver Thursday, he notes neither the selection of Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) as a running mate nor the party's convention gave the Democrats a bump in the polls.

(Source: Illinois Radio Network)
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