This from ABC News: Palin's record contradicts her claims that she supported a proposition to divest Alaskan holdings in Sudan-linked investments. The Democratic member of a bipartisan team who were pushing for the bill actually credits Palin's administration with killing it.
"The [Palin] administration killed our bill," said Alaska state representative Les Gara, D-Anchorage. Gara and state Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage, co-sponsored a resolution early this year to force the Alaska Permanent Fund – a $40 billion investment fund, a portion of whose dividends are distributed annually to state residents – to divest millions of dollars in holdings tied to the Sudanese government.
More after the jump.
A member of Palin's administration opposed the measure at a hearing on the bill earlier this year.
"The legislation is well-intended, and the desire to make a difference is noble, but mixing moral and political agendas at the expense of our citizens' financial security is not a good combination," testified Brian Andrews, Palin's deputy treasury commissioner, before a hearing on the Gara-Lynn Sudan divestment bill in February. Minutes from the meeting are posted online by the legislature.
In other words: Sorry, but we can't support this because it might mean less money for our citizens, and that 80% approval rating might take a dive.
Later, the Palin administration apparently changed it's tune, and half-heartedly supported the measure. However, according to the same state rep. quoted above, it was too late, and the legislative session ended without the bill being passed. The Alaskan state government still has investments in Sudan.
The Alaska Permanent Fund currently holds $22 million in Sudan-linked investments, according to the non-profit Sudan Divestment Task Force. Divestment advocates say the fund does not need an act of the state legislature to divest itself of those holdings.
The fact that this woman can so blatantly lie about this and other things, and do it with a smile on her face shows a supreme lack of conscience! She cannot get away with this!
I'm sorry if this has already been discussed. I didn't see it anywhere. McCain's pick of Palin was certainly a hail mary. Having her continue to LIE, day in and day out, is an even bigger risk. They certainly are bold. I'll give them that much.