Yes, Palin Did Stop That Bridge

by Jim Demint - September 10th, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

Mrs. Palin used her veto pen to slash more local projects than any other governor in the state's history. She cut nearly 10% of Alaska's budget this year, saving state residents $268 million. This included vetoing a $30,000 van for Campfire USA and $200,000 for a tennis court irrigation system. She succinctly justified these cuts by saying they were "not a state responsibility."

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Mrs. Palin also killed the infamous Bridge to Nowhere in her own state. Yes, she once supported the project: But after witnessing the problems created by earmarks for her state and for the nation's budget, she did what others like me have done: She changed her position and saved taxpayers millions. Even the Alaska Democratic Party credits her with killing the bridge.

Or at least they did before this campaign started. You won't find a Democrat being consistent though. After all, the voters are stupid as far as Democrats are concerned. So what if she killed the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. It is election time and we can lie and say she supported it and insist she flip flopped and those voters will never know the difference. When it is about getting elected Democrats are liars first.