August 29, 2008

UNDATED (AP) -- John McCain has tapped little-known Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (PAY'-lin) to be his running mate on the eve of the Republican National Convention.

In an announcement, the campaign says that Palin, who has been governor less than two years, "has the record of reform and bipartisanship that others can only speak of."

The campaign goes on to say: "Her experience in shaking up the status quo is exactly what is needed in Washington today."

McCain is introducing his running-mate at a rally in Ohio.

Palin is a self-styled hockey mom and political reformer.

She was chosen over several more prominent prospects including Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge.