Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, right, hugs Theresa Thomas after giving her a flag in appreciation for her dad, Mark Thomas, with the National Guard serving in Iraq during the governor's picnic in Wasilla, Alaska Friday, July 24, 2009. Palin handed out the flags to residents who have family members serving in the armed forces. This is one of three governor's picnics Palin is attending before she resigns as governor in Fairbanks on Sunday, July 26, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, right, hugs Theresa Thomas after giving her a flag in appreciation for her dad, Mark Thomas, with the National Guard serving in Iraq during the governor's picnic in Wasilla, Alaska Friday, July 24, 2009. Palin handed out the flags to residents who have family members serving in the armed forces. This is one of three governor's picnics Palin is attending before she resigns as governor in Fairbanks on Sunday, July 26, 2009.

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