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WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain said Sarah Palin remains a formidable force in the Republican Party despite widespread criticisms of his 2008 running mate.
McCain said he has great affection for the former Alaska governor.
One of McCain’s top advisers from his presidential campaign has said Palin would be a catastrophe for the GOP if she’s its presidential nominee in 2012.
McCain, speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” said tensions are to be expected among campaign officials during and after a tough election.
The Arizona senator said he’s happy to have good Republicans eyeing the 2012 presidential race, and he added, “Sarah is one of them.”
