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Tuesday, September 9, 2008 12:00 AM

The dominatrix

Sarah Palin is trying to seduce independent voters. But she comes across like a whip-wielding mistress who wants to discipline a naughty America.
By Gary Kamiya

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  • Tuesday, September 9, 2008 07:22 AM

    For Palin or against her?

    Gary actually makes a better case for Palin, in the first half of the article, than he does against her in the second half. Never mind the dominatrix angle, which is weak - and yeah, probably sexist.

    Also, Palin doesn't rhyme with pain.

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