December 2, 2008 8:50:26 PM CST
(Newser) – Contrary to earlier claims by campaign aides, Sarah Palin has never visited Iraq, a spokesman has conceded. The Alaska governor visited state troops in Kuwait and Germany and also stopped in Ireland last year. But she did not cross the Kuwait border into Iraq as previously claimed—and Ireland was just a refueling stop, aides have told the Boston Globe.
Representatives changed their version of events after the Globe raised questions about Palin's travel. Palin has come under criticism for her lack of international experience. Spokesmen recently revealed that Palin has taken family vacations in Canada and Mexico.
Sources Boston Globe, CNN
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Jun 23, 08 4:25 PM CDT In a post-Hillary age, a female candidate comes as less of a surprise on the national stage. Here are three women who could stand for John McCain’s vice-presidential slot, per Politico:
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Mar 19, 08 6:17 PM CDT Barack Obama laid into both presidential rivals on the Iraq war today, chiding John McCain for misspeaking about terror groups there and criticizing Hillary Clinton for voting to authorize the conflict. "We heard Sen. McCain confuse Sunni and Shi'ite, Iran and al-Qaeda," Obama said, pouncing on McCain for errantly accusing Iran of training Sunni Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Iran is known to train Shi'ite extremists. More »
Election 2008 • Iraq • Sarah Palin • foreign policy • Ireland • campaign issues • Kuwait
