During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.
Sarah Palin
Steve Schmidt
John McCain
Rick Davis
Mark Salter
Nicolle Wallace
Mark Wallace
Todd Palin
Chris Edwards
Bexie Nobles
Tucker Eskew
Fred Davis
Steve Biegun
Randy Scheunemann
A.B. Culvahouse
Senator Joe Lieberman
Lindsey Graham
Bill McInturff
Bristol Palin
Piper Palin
Willow Palin
Trig Palin
Alaskan Constituent
Ted Frank
Cindy McCain
Matthew Scully
Meghan McCain
Lisa Kline
Attacking Reporter
Attacking Reporter
Attacking Reporter
Attacking Reporter
St. Paul Reporter
St. Paul Reporter
Maria Comella
Track Palin
Levi Johnston
Phone Volunteer
Phone Volunteer
Phone Volunteer
Jeannie Etchart
Reader (uncredited)
Cameraman (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Campaign Staffer (uncredited)
