Alaska Governor Overcome By Searing Minnesota Heat

ST. PAUL - Republican Vice Presidential nominee and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was treated for heat prostration last night after she collapsed on her way back to her hotel at the conclusion of the Republican National Convention.  The temperature was officially recorded at 74 degrees. 

Governor Palin’s hospitalization marked the fifth time she was overcome by the heat in the continental United States since John McCain tapped her to serve as his running mate last Friday.

“I don’t know you people stand this hellfire,” Governor Palin moaned as she was lifted into an ambulance.  Some aides held ice bags to her head while others fanned her.  “I’m burning up!  Can somebody please, please rub snow on my forehead?” she cried. 

Senator McCain, who hails from Phoenix, Arizona, was seen walking outside the convention center wearing an overcoat.  McCain said he thinks “the cold air is invigorating.”

Sep 5

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