"We need to see her more!"

ST. LOUIS -- Now the seclusion of Sarah Palin can end.

After her successful debate performance, McCain aides say that Palin will take on the aggressive regimen of public and media appearances typical of a vice-presidential candidate but that Palin has largely avoided since being named to the ticket one month ago.

"She's passed her first hurdle," said campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds. "Just as a matter of course, as we approach Election Day, there will be more opportunities for her."

While not being specific, aides suggested that would include more interaction with the press, perhaps beginning as early as tomorrow with a round of morning-television interviews.

"We need to see her more," said South Carolina Lindsey Graham, a close McCain ally. "We're crazy if we don't use her more."