Sarah Palin emails: Ron Paul supporters saw governor as perfect VP
Long before Sarah Palin emerged as John McCain’s running mate, political junkies contemplated a different 2008 ticket: Paul-Palin.
Fans of libertarian Texas congressman Ron Paul emailed Palin to suggest she join his presidential campaign.
“I thought you might be interested to know that your name surfaced in a discussion of possible vice presidential picks for Ron Paul should he prevail in the primaries,” wrote Jim McClarin of Nashua, New Hampshire, on Dec. 20, 2007.
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That same day, an Alaska-based Paul supporter, David Doyle, chimed in, suggesting Palin endorse Paul in hopes of being his VP.
“I think Sarah would be a perfect match for Dr. Paul!” he wrote.
No sign of much interest from the governor, however. In both cases, the response was a standard form letter.
A search through the “Daily Paul,” a website for Ron Paul supporters, reveals that Palin was floated as a potential VP pick as early as September 2007.
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