Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says Barack Obama will bring higher taxes, bigger government and retreat during war.

Palin says the Democratic presidential candidate is promoting a "left wing agenda" disguised as "Main Street policies." She made the remarks at a rally in Ohio today, attended by hundreds of supporters.

Palin, who is running with John McCain, said Obama has committed to nearly $1 trillion in new spending, but doesn't explain how he will come up with the money.

Palin's 30-minute speech, made in an area bracing for the potential loss of 8,000 jobs, focused largely on the economy.

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