Lyndon Johnon

August 30, 2008 - 9:30am

Getting to know you

When Richard Nixon announced his running mate was Spiro Agnew, the largely unknown, two-year governor of Maryland, the campaign had 89 days to introduce him to the American public.

Yesterday's announcement of Sarah Palin, the largely unknown, two-year governor of Alaska, as John McCain's running mate came only 67 days before Election Day. It will be the shortest vice presidential candidacy in modern history.

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