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More on Sarah Palin from the ground in Alaska

Started by CIM Network · 10 months ago

Laura McGann from the Washington Independent watched Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s speech to the Republican National Convention from a bar in the governor’s home state:
The crowd — on TV and in the bar — was on her side. Then, 10 minutes in, Palin swung ha ... Continue reading »

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  • Palin also knew how to work the earmark system. In 2000, while mayor of Wasilla, she approved the hiring of Steven W. Silver, a federal lobbyist who had served on Sen. Ted Stevens’ staff. Over the course of three years, Silver secured $26 million for projects in the small town 45 miles northeast of Anchorage. Palin has already requested $197.8 million in earmarks for next year, according Stevens’ website.


    She sure sounds like a outsider. Now about that Troopergate.LOL
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