Thousands line up to see Palin in Springfield

Thursday, December 3, 2009 | 8:41 a.m. CST; updated 9:20 a.m. CST, Thursday, December 3, 2009

SPRINGFIELD — They stood huddled in winter coats, scarves and Gore-Tex gloves. Some knitted to pass the time, others listened to a hillside preacher recite Bible verses using a megaphone.

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