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Sarah Palin's Relaxing Debate Prep at John McCain's Sedona Ranch

September 30, 2008 06:23 PM ET | Paul Bedard | Permanent Link | Print

This just in from Sen. John McCain's Arizona ranch, where his top aides are prepping McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, for Thursday's debate with Sen. Joe Biden. It's been a fact of recent political life that when candidates seek debate prep sites, they choose calm over convenience and that's certainly the case here. Check out Meghan McCain's photos of the ranch. Here's what the campaign just told us about the Sedona, Arizona scene:

The Governor's debate prep today is taking place outdoors near a creek on the scenic McCain ranch in Sedona. The serenity and beauty of this setting has contributed to what can be characterized as a relaxed environment. Her family (Todd, Willow, Piper, and Trig) are also at the ranch. Several advisors are participating.

Tags: debates | Joseph R. Biden, Jr. | John McCain | Meghan McCain | Sarah Palin

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I was wondering WHY they aren't in school also. Even if they are home schooled they are paraded around on the campaign trail too much. If you ask me it's just a publicity thing.Most politicians do not want their kids in the for front that often.

Tonights Debate

Expand the OBama tie to Marxist/Socialist Bill Ayres and ties to Radical/ Socialist Pastor Wright and Radical/Socialist Fr. Flager to Barry's Socialistic plan for our Economic future.... "SHARE THE WEALTH" a very Marxist and Socialistic Philosophy. Biden's statement that the wealthy should be willing to pay more to "EQUALIZE" our financial being. All these thoughts are against our reason for being and the reason for our sucess as a free and Independent Society, still and will always be the envy of not just the free world, but all Nations.

Trig Palin

I just hope someone is doing right by Trig. His early development is crucial to help him have the best possible life. He needs structure, consistency, physical therapy, intellectual stimulation and language and attention. The Palins haven't been a parent of a special needs child for very long, certainly not long enough to know what he really needs. Sarah Palin is young and could have had it all at the national level a little later, but right now it is probably at the expense of her youngest child. I guess I hoped it was Bristol's child and the Palins were nobly trying to protect her.

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