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Gov. Sarah Palin is putting political ambition above Alaska’s interest by rejecting federal stimulus funds, Democrats said Friday.
Bob Poe, a Democratic candidate for governor, suggested Palin is grandstanding because the legislature can overrule her — and is considered likely to — CNN reported. Poe, in a conference call with reporters, suggested the governor is “narcissistic.”
“It’s outrageous that Palin wants to turn down Alaskans’ fair share of federal stimulus money for education, public safety, unemployment services and health programs,” said State Democratic Party Chair Patti Higgins. “It’s very clear that Palin is sacrificing the needs of Alaskans for her national political ambitions.”
Palin said she is willing to take federal dollars for construction projects but not $288 million for schools, energy assistance and social services, the Anchorage (Alaska) Daily News reported…
Anchorage School Superintendent Carol Comeau said she was “shocked and very disappointed” that Palin would reject funds for schools.
The Dems aren’t the only pols in Alaska who thinks Palin is playing this game as part of her future plans.
Don’t like Palin. At all. But since when does not taking federal money = not being patriotic?
Each state can decide. Look at how the Feds hang highway funds in front of the states.
Accepting this “bailout” comes with so many long term strings it ain’t funny.
This is a complete power grab/war by Congress and the White House financed by the taxpayers.
Top welfare states in America
1. D.C. ($6.17)
2. North Dakota ($2.03)
3. New Mexico ($1.89)
4. Mississippi ($1.84)
5. Alaska ($1.82)
6. West Virginia ($1.74)
7. Montana ($1.64)
8. Alabama ($1.61)
9. South Dakota ($1.59)
10. Arkansas ($1.53)
If Palin had an ounce of integrity as a conservative, Alaska would send more than it takes.
http://tinyurl.com/yhxoh5
# 22 Greg Allen – Does #1 D.C. include all of the “earnings” and “bonuses” in Congress? Sure looks like it…
This StimPack Q1’09 is nothing more than Blackmail disguised as a helping hand. If this were a Godfather movie, it would be the same thing as “an offer he can’t refuse.”
The Federal Government no longer cares about “the people.” Individuals may, but the monolithic political engine in Washington does not. It is all about power and who gets to control it.
FYI: I don’t like Palin. I don’t think she made the decision out of patriotism. I think she is trying some political game and will end up with the money anyway. People may think she is small government but she isn’t. She wants the power just like any of the others.
#18, So what’s your point? The government (those elected by the people) has run this country into the ground. The current administration is in the process of covering up the hole.
Maybe it is time for a R3VOLUTION.
#22, ‘If Palin had an ounce of integrity as a conservative, Alaska would send more than it takes.’
yet here she is, being bashed for not taking stimulus funds. Why aren’t you praising her integrity?
This is the game liberals play. You didn’tpraise Bush for his higher spending, you bashed his deficits. Anytime a Republican tries to cut the deficit you whine about being heartless, cutting X,Y,Z.
“This is just wealth transfer…”
Right, pal. I got the real wealth transfer that’s killing the nation right here for ya!
Talk about money for nothin’.
http://www.kyklosproductions.com/articles/wages.html
Alaska gets the most money per capita for any state, but it is WASHINGTON DC that gets way more money per capita than any state. DC is basically it’s own welfare state.
Number two, since only one percent of Alaska is privately owned and the rest is owned by the state and the federal government, it’s kind of a horse of a different color. The fed is essential stimulating itself.
Number three, if the freak extremist environmentalist democrats would get their hands off of Alaska and let them drill for petroleum, Alaska could send stimulus money to the rest of us.
It’s easy to accuse Palin of political grandstanding, but one of the platforms she ran on as governor was to get Alaska off the federal dole and to do so by opening up restrictions on economic development. Unfortunately the dems are too busy “lowering the ocean” of climate change, which is the biggest ruse that has been foisted on the public since telling people the earth was flat.
#22 – The people that we elected to represent us – DO NOT. They represent the money that gave them the megaphone. They are not being held accountable by the people for their actions against the common man. Elected officials have created a system where there is no accountability to anyone but themselves.
#27
I agree that the real wealth transfer is going from the working person to the capitalist.
Listen to the idiotic and short-sighted far right nutjobs in here defending Palin.
Either all of the money is good or none of it is. To neglect education and accept construction money is the height of hypocrisy. I guess the bridge to nowhere needs more roads leading up to it?
Yup, a true republican. Enjoy what you got Alaska, because it’s all downhill from here.
#28, Vicki,
… but it is WASHINGTON DC that gets way more money per capita than any state. DC is basically it’s own welfare state.
Not quite. Bad comparison.
Washington DC is a National Capitol City. They have no industrial base for tax revenues. Federal buildings don’t pay taxes. They must supply policing and support services to all the government entities. So, yup, all the costs normally born by State agencies are now born by the City.