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On ‘The View,’ McCain Falsely Claims Palin Never Requested Earmarks As Governor Of Alaska
Think Progress —
Appearing on “The View” today, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) falsely claimed that Sarah Palin never requested earmarks as the governor of Alaska. “Not as governor she didn’t,” McCain told Barbara Walters after she noted Palin “took some earmarks”:
WALTERS: What is she going to reform specifically, senator?
MCCAIN: Well, first of all, earmark spending, which she vetoed a half a billion dollars worth in the state of Alaska.
WALTERS: She also took some earmarks there.
BEHAR: A lot.
MCCAIN: No, not as governor she didn’t, she vetoed…
WALTERS: ...
Positive Reenforcement
Matthew Yglesias —
Good story from the Associated Press:
Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Friday running mate Sarah Palin has never asked for money for lawmakers’ pet projects as Alaska governor when in fact she has sought nearly $200 million in earmarks this year.
As I’ve said before, though, the big question isn’t about whether the press writes some good individual stories. The big question is about whether the press creates a narrative. John McCain keeps saying things that aren’t true. So does his running mate. So do his campaign ads. So do his surrogates on television. When does that become a ...
Chutzpah Watch
Political Animal —
CHUTZPAH WATCH.... On the campaign trail, John McCain and Sarah Palin characterize a $3 million earmark to study bear DNA in Montana as "evil" and "corrupt." Calling the Montana congressional delegation and Gov. Schweitzer! Calling the Fish and Wildlife Department! Posted by: Jeff II ...
McCain’s $200 Million Lie About Palin’s Earmarks
Firedoglake —
John McCain used his appearance on ABC's "The View" to lie about Sarah Palin's record on earmarks.
McCain claimed that Palin had never requested earmarks for pet projects. In fact, as governor of Alaska, Palin requested $200 million in earmarks this year alone.
It's good to ...
