Isle of Palms woman knows Palin as a friend and fellow leaderBy Robert Behre (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
When LaVerne Smith of the Isle of Palms first heard about Republican presidential contender John McCain's running mate, she was excited partly because a woman has a chance to make history as the nation's first female vice president. But she also was excited because that pick — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin — is an old friend. "When I learned the news, I said, 'Wow.' I'm probably going to go over to the dark side and vote for McCain," said Smith, a former Nome City Council member who conversed with Palin for years during Alaska Municipal League meetings. Palin served as a council member and mayor in Wasilla, Alaska before getting elected governor. "She (Palin) was a very bright woman. I was very impressed with her organizational skills, and she has a great sense of humor," Smith said. Read more in tomorrow's Post and Courier. |
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Posted by HighDef on September 3, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
she is a "real life" women who obviously gets things done...just like johnny Macain.