Well ladies and gentleman, the US now has its second-ever female VP candidate — Sarah Palin. Here are some crucial facts [1] you should know about the number two on the GOP ticket. She's the 44-year-old governor of Alaska, who up until two years ago served as mayor of Wasilla, an Alaskan city of 5,400 people.

Palin is pro-life, and a lifetime member of the NRA. She enjoys sky-high approval ratings and came onto the national scene as a reformer. Palin has five children [2], including a newborn who has Down syndrome, and a son ready to deploy to Iraq.

Do you think Sarah Palin will give John McCain, who turned 72 today, the White House as his belated birthday present?

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