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Biden and Palin were selected by the presidential nominees of their respective parties, the Democratic party and the Republican party. Biden was chosen by Barack Obama and Palin was chosen by John McCain. Both accepted the vice presidential nomination. In the general election in November, the president and vice president are elected together on a single ballot.

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