Palin spent $50,000 to re-do Wasilla Mayor's Office - illegally

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Wednesday October 22, 2008 · 10:51 AM PDT

2008/10/22 · 10:51

In light of some older stories, no one should be surprised that Palin hearts spending sprees.

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Sunday September 21, 2008 · 11:33 AM PDT

2008/09/21 · 11:33

Buying illiquid mortgage-backed securities from financial firms might make sense - if the institutions are forced to include equity positions or stock options as part of a package deal.

Sopranos Translation: if we're going to bail these crooks out, at least let's get a piece of their action.

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Friday September 19, 2008 · 9:52 AM PDT

2008/09/19 · 09:52

MSM, in the form of the Wall Street Journal, presents a slanted, deceptive, much abridged version of Palin's shutdown of a state-owned dairy.

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Sunday September 14, 2008 · 12:49 PM PDT

2008/09/14 · 12:49

There's been a lot of chatter here about how much focus should be given to Sarah Palin, ranging from "she should be mercilessly attacked on every front" to "she should be ignored".

What's the word on the ground?

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Thursday September 11, 2008 · 3:41 PM PDT

2008/09/11 · 15:41

Sarah Palin turned over more than 7 years worth of tax returns to the McCain camp during the vetting process. Why haven't those tax returns been released to the public?

Correction to prior Update: According to Politico, Biden is putting out 10 years of tax returns Fri morning. The Obama campaign are going after McCain and Palin on the transparency issue big time!

Obama to Pressure McCain on Openness

Update #2: Some question the importance of a potential VP's tax returns. Selecting Sarah Palin was John McCain's first presidential-level decision. The VP has little to do officially but be a president-in-waiting. Palin was a total unknown two weeks ago. Knowing Palin's finances are above board is critical to knowing if she is an honest person who can be trusted with high office. We know how corrupt the polticial culture of her state is. We know about a very specific instance where she may have violated the law. From a strictly partisan standpoint, why would you not demand to see the returns that every other candidate has dutifully supplied?

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Sunday September 07, 2008 · 1:37 PM PDT

2008/09/07 · 13:37

The chef Palin takes credit for firing was simply moved to other assignments, while Palin managed to rack up most of her "impressive" executive experience 567 miles away from Alaska's capital.

Update #1: altered title to emphasize that Palin is not only a liar, she has a lot less experience than you would think.

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Saturday September 06, 2008 · 12:37 PM PDT

2008/09/06 · 12:37

Mysterious third parties, very helpful politicians, terrible eBay salesmanship, chartered $10,000 hunting trips to Russia, and stuffed Elephants in Valdez(really) - just another day in Alaskan politics.

More simply: once again, an attempt at "reform" ends up costing the state money and helping out a few friends.

update #1: I had the state's original purchase price as $26 mill, not $2.6 mill. Now fixed.

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Thursday September 04, 2008 · 11:43 AM PDT

2008/09/04 · 11:43

A real nugget from the Vetting Roundup that shouldn't be missed - Palin used substantial Wasilla resources to run for Lt. Governor in 2002, after accusing her mayoral opponent in 1996 of doing the same thing.

Vetting Roundup

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Wednesday September 03, 2008 · 6:59 AM PDT

2008/09/03 · 06:59

An unpublicized scandal in Alaska is something voters should know about.

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Tuesday September 02, 2008 · 1:03 PM PDT

2008/09/02 · 13:03

An examination of Sarah Palin's conversion to the cause of good government suggests more personal motives.

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Monday September 01, 2008 · 11:27 AM PDT

2008/09/01 · 11:27

What does Sarah Palin's executive experience at Wasilla City Hall tell us about her management style and political philosophy?

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Sunday August 31, 2008 · 11:02 AM PDT

2008/08/31 · 11:02

Further research has revealed just how blatantly sleazy Alaskan politics can be.

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