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Video: The jet to nowhere
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... . It probably doesn’t pay to make an ad out of it since it risks reminding voters that the issues Palin’s dealt with in the past are penny ante compared to Biden’s record. But it’s still my favorite reform credential of hers, partly because it’s so vivid, partly because of the goofy eBay detail , and of course partly because it harmonizes so well with the “ordinary woman” narrative. What do you think? 15 seconds of this plus 15 seconds of footage of ...
Not selling on eBay
Ben Smith's Blog —
... jet was over the top. I put it on eBay.
And she did put it on eBay, which seems like a good piece of symbolism and a clever stunt, even if she wound up selling it through more traditional channels.
But McCain, retelling the story, misstated it today:
"You know what i enjoyed the most? She took the luxury jet that was acquired by her predecessor and sold it on eBay -- made a profit," he said, introducing Palin.
Well, no. And the state sold it at a loss of half a million dollars.
They Lie About Everything (Edition gabillion and one)
If I Ran the Zoo —
... luxury jet was over the top. I put it on eBay. And she did put it on eBay, which seems like a good piece of symbolism and a clever stunt, even if she wound up selling it through more traditional channels. But McCain, retelling the story, misstated it today: "You know what i enjoyed the most? She took the luxury jet that was acquired by her predecessor and sold it on eBay -- made a profit," he said, introducing Palin. Well, no. And the state sold it at a loss of half a million dollars. ...
Does Anything Check Out?
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
McCain reveals the extent of his knowledge of Palin: "You know what I enjoyed the most? She took the luxury jet that was
acquired by her predecessor and sold it on eBay -- made a profit," he
said, introducing Palin.
Nope. The state sold it at a loss of half a million dollars - and not on eBay. McCain picked her on thinly sourced anecdotes. At best. ...
Sarah Palin Can Buy 35175 iPhones
Politics Daily —
... Sarah PalinAccording to Times Online (via HuffPo) Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin is looking at a likely book deal that will get her upwards of $7 Million. That is a lot of walking around money for a simple hockey mom from Wasilla, and will likely give her the confidence she needs to make it through another Katie Couric interview. But what would someone like down-to-earth Sarah Palin do with $7 Million? Here are a few things she can now afford: 3 Alaskan Governor's jets 23 of those crazy ...
