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Alaska Senator Warns Palin: Mitts Off My Seat

Palin could make Senate run on road to presidency

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 2, 2008 9:50 AM CST

(Newser) – Sarah Palin may consider a 2010 Senate run as a stepping stone to a 2012 presidential bid—but the current occupant of said seat isn't about to make way for the GOP rock star. Fellow Republican and Alaska's newly senior senator Lisa Murkowski “can... Read full story »

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