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Washington Independent digs up example of Palin crowing about bagging a pricey earmark .
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Sarah, Sarah, Sarah: Earmarks, earmarks, earmarks
The Latest on Air America —
By GottaLaff
I'm breaking away from the convention. Via TPM:
(click on image to enlarge) Washington Independent digs up example of Palin crowing about bagging a pricey earmark. This earmark, of course, was one John McCain singled out as egregious pork.
McCain v. Palin on Wasilla Earmarks
Angry Bear —
... . But I should let McCain’s trolls that hang out at this blog know I learned about this from Josh Marshall so they can complain that Josh is a liberal. After all – reality has such a liberal bias!
Attn: Media: Earmark-loving Sarah Palin is not a reformer
Crooks and Liars —
... The LA Times reported that McCain was criticizing Palin’s earmarks at the time that his now-running mate was securing them. It’s revelations like these that can quickly erode candidates’ maverick reputations.
When will the media start scrutinizing Palin’s real record? The McCain campaign is going to attack them as being unfair/sexist/liberal/etc. no matter what they do. Might as well report the real story.
(HT: Josh)
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Ten Post Round-Up: Superwoman Edition
The Democratic Daily —
... portions, today’s Ten Post Round-Up will not disappoint. But, before you proceed, you might want to indulge in a little musical interlude and remember that you are (or may very likely know) a Superwoman.
Going for gold? Palin earns her compassionate conservative credentials.
When all else fails, blame a Clinton!
Remember kids: IOKIYAR (sexism edition).
Palin: The gift that keeps on giving.
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