KPCC's Frank Stoltze wouldn't have put Sarah Palin and feminist together until he saw one of N.O.W.'s local chapter presidents Shelly Mandell introduce Sarah Palin at the recent Carson rally. The local chapters operate independently from the National NOW office.

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks during a campaign rally at the Home Depot Center in Carson on October 4, 2008.
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