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McCain asked Culvahouse if, based on what he unearthed, he was confident the little-known Alaska governor's background would withstand scrutiny.
CNN: After revelations, McCain gives assurances on Palin vetting
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Then Culvahouse, along with a few associates, interviewed Palin for three hours.
CNN: After revelations, McCain gives assurances on Palin vetting
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Culvahouse, had his first extensive interview with Palin on August 27, one day before McCain made his decision to tap her as his running mate.
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Sources told CNN that Culvahouse, one of Washington's widely respected lawyers, was called by McCain one last time before McCain officially asked Palin to join him on the Republican ticket.
CNN: After revelations, McCain gives assurances on Palin vetting
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But it is unclear whether Culvahouse gave McCain any political advice on whether Palin was a qualified or wise choice, or left that to the small group of political advisers involved.
CNN: After revelations, McCain gives assurances on Palin vetting
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Culvahouse gave McCain a confident go-ahead, the sources said.
CNN: After revelations, McCain gives assurances on Palin vetting