McCain's addition of a woman to the Republican ticket has altered the landscape of the presidential race. Her presence at campaign rallies, like the one in Lebanon, Ohio, above, has served to generate huge enthusiasm for the party and its nominees.

Sarah Palin Hits the Campaign Trail

TIME photographer Brooks Kraft travels with the Alaska Governor during her first week as the official GOP vice-presidential nominee

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