| Sarah Palin opened a celebration of Ronald Reagan this weekend by declaring that the United States was lurching toward a "road to ruin," saying the nation had become so weighed down by debt and excess government that a new direction was urgently needed in Washington. The dinner, which was at a far smaller venue than the big rallies Ms. Palin often attends, had tight security and rigid rules. She entered the room just before she spoke -- forgoing the ritual of sitting through dinner and mingling with guests -- and exited before the applause ended. |
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