There are two main political parties in the United States. The Democratic Party has nominated Barack Obama for President and Joe Biden for Vice President.

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There are two main political parties in the United States. The Democratic Party has nominated Barack Obama for President and Joe Biden for Vice President. The Republican Party has nominated John McCain for President and Sarah Palin for Vice President.

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