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Once billed as the most popular governor in America, Alaska Republican Sarah Palin has seen her popularity take a dive. According to a recent Hays Research poll, 54% of Alaskans have either a very or somewhat positive view of the governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee while 42% have a very or somewhat negative view. The results are vastly different than a similar poll taken by Hays Research about a year ago which gave Palin an 86% positive rating and a 9% negative rating.

Captain Ed Morrissey points out that, according to her Twitter feed, Meghan McCain has found the comedic Holy Grail: (Tweet #1 and #2) To the people at current that created this, I am flattered beyond words. I can officially die a happy woman. Officially the funniest thing I have ever seen in my entire life (and I have seen my fair share). Thanks for correctly animating my bootylicious body :-) LOVE IT!!!

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina legislators will see a plan to get around Gov. Mark Sanford's opposition to the federal stimulus money. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman of Florence says he'll introduce a resolution Thursday to allow the legislature to spend the money that Sanford opposes. Leatherman says he isn't happy about the need to use the stimulus money, but says the state has no choice. He says without the stimulus money, key state programs would be cut.

Holder confirmed as attorney general, 75-21

<p>Carl Cameron just said McCain campaign shocked to discover Sarah Palin did not realize Africa was a continent, believing instead that it was a country. She did not know the countries in NAFTA. She refused offered preparation for the Couric interview and threw temper tantrums over adverse press.</p>