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Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:52 PM
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Hanna Rosin
This is what happens when you try to turn your VP pick into someone, as Betty Friedan used to say, "fluffy."
“I am honored to meet you,” Ms. Palin said.
“You are even more gorgeous than you are on the (inaudible),” said Asif Ali Zardqari, new president of Pakistan.
“You are so nice,” Ms. Palin replied. “Thank you.”
“Now I know why the whole of America is crazy about you,” Mr. Zardari continued. At which point an aide told the two to shake hands.
“I’m supposed to pose again,” Ms. Palin said.
“If he’s insisting,” Mr. Zardari said, “I might hug.”
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