(FILE) McCain Chooses Alaskan Gov. Palin As Running Mate

WASILLA, AK - JULY 21: Sarah Palin (C) and daughters Bristol, Piper and Willow model purchased 'Proud to be Valley Trash' t-shirts as the result of State Senator Ben Stevens (son of Ted Stevens) comments that people living in the Mat-Su Borough are 'just Valley trash' as seen July 21, 2004 in Wasilla, Alaska. Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate at a campaign rally August 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Robert A. Baker/Getty Images)