Posted on 09/09/2008 5:52:27 PM PDT by Anti-Hillary
Here is the transcript: SMITH: Molly, we understand you have some new information about the so-called Governor Palin ‘Troopergate’ case. First give us a back story on that case if you can and tell us what’s up now.
HENNEBERG: Right, ‘Troopergate’ is the investigation into when Sarah Palin as governor – if – as her critics say, she fired her public safety commissioner because he wouldn’t in turn fire a state trooper, who was Palin’s ex-brother-in-law. Some Democrats and her critics are saying she was involved here and may have abused her power, but the McCain campaign today is out with a new picture of the three lead state legislators who are investigating this whole ‘Troopergate,’ and it shows the three of them at Obama headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska in July, which the McCain campaign says shows the whole investigation is politically tainted and compromised, something you will hear more from the McCain campaign as the investigation continues.
it is Steve Schmidt !
A guy that is not afraid to kick some butt and chew some people out around the campaign office. No BULL.
OBAMA FOR ALASKA UNVEILS PLAN FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR ALASKA’S WORKING WOMEN
ANCHORAGE, AK – Senator Barack Obama's campaign today unveiled a plan to provide economic security for Alaska's working women. Obama's plan directly addresses the challenges that women and families face affording quality child care, juggling personal and professional commitments, and coping with soaring prices.
"I don't accept an America where a woman earns less than a man for the same work, or an America that makes women choose between their kids and their careers. It's unacceptable that women are denied jobs or promotions because they've got kids at home. It's unacceptable that 22 million working women don't have a single paid sick day," Senator Obama said. "When I'm President, we'll take these critical issues head-on and help women and families thrive in a changing economy."
Besides French, who are the other two?
You'd be astonished at what a bag full of cash can do to change someone's mind...
From what I understand though, this guy is a real creep that did some very bad things. For this story to really work for Obama, they would have to make the supposed target into a victim that people would have sympathy for. Even if true, I can't imagine this "scandal" going anywhere.
You got that right. Team McCain/Palin is pulling no punches whatsoever.
The new tone is “you screw me and I’ll kill you”.
Excellent post. You might want to have the moderator have a look at your title...
Huh. First I heard of “troppergate”.
Good point.
I have to admit, I was confused and disappointed early on when McCain was talking about running a "respectful campaign" and chastising state GOPs for running tough ads against Hussein Obama.
That stuff, however, was just the beginning of a "long view" campaign strategery. McCain is running a brilliant campaign while Obama seems to be in a free fall. It's all about timing.
Wow!
Great find!
What "web page"? It's a bunch of You Tube videos.
For more on Obama's Chicago mobster-style election behavior, I recommend David Freddoso's new book, "The Case Against Barack Obama."
Got it! thanks. I am forwarding the link to Newsbusters.
I think you can do something with this:
"I don't accept an America where a woman earns less than a man for the same work, an America that makes women choose between their kids and their careers. It's unacceptable that women are denied jobs or promotions because they've got kids at home.
FRegards,
LH
(PS I hope somebody can save this because it would not surprise me to see the scumbag Obama campaign remove it.)
(Here’s the whole thing, for posterity):
Obama for Alaska Press Release
By Emily Bokar - Jul 14th, 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT
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OBAMA FOR ALASKA UNVEILS PLAN FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR ALASKA’S WORKING WOMEN
ANCHORAGE, AK – Senator Barack Obama’s campaign today unveiled a plan to provide economic security for Alaska’s working women. Obama’s plan directly addresses the challenges that women and families face affording quality child care, juggling personal and professional commitments, and coping with soaring prices.
“I don’t accept an America where a woman earns less than a man for the same work, or an America that makes women choose between their kids and their careers. It’s unacceptable that women are denied jobs or promotions because they’ve got kids at home. It’s unacceptable that 22 million working women don’t have a single paid sick day,” Senator Obama said. “When I’m President, we’ll take these critical issues head-on and help women and families thrive in a changing economy.”
“Barack Obama and his wife Michelle come from a working class background and understand what families need,” said Obama Alaska spokesman Jeff Giertz. “Given the tough times we are facing economically, Senator Obama’s economic plan is essential for families already juggling higher prices for food, housing, and the fuel needed for their cars and trucks. Senator Obama is the clear choice as the President who will provide Alaska’s working women with the economic relief they need.”
Obama’s Plan for Economic Security for America’s Working Women
Tax cut for working women. Barack Obama will provide 71 million working women with a tax cut of up to $500—or $1000 per family—to help offset the impact of stagnant wages and skyrocketing costs. 200,000 Alaska women would benefit from this tax break.
Balancing work and family. Obama will help address the challenge of balancing work and family by guaranteeing seven days of paid sick leave to the 22 million working women who currently have none. Obama will also expand child care tax credits, double funding for afterschool programs to serve 1 million more children, and will create a summer learning program to serve an additional 1 million young people. 13,000 Alaska working women would benefit from the expanded child care tax credits and 5,183 Alaska children will benefit from this expansion of afterschool programs.
Health care for every American. As President, Obama will reduce health care costs by $2,500 for a typical family, while providing affordable health care for every American.
A secure retirement guaranteed. Obama will strengthen retirement security for working women, who currently enter retirement with less than half the retirement savings of men. Obama’s plan will automatically enroll workers in retirement accounts (with the option to opt-out) and make these accounts portable to help working parents save while balancing their family obligations.
Equal Pay. Obama will fight for paycheck equity and to close the pay gap that leaves women earning only 78 cents for every dollar earned by men. The pay gap is even more pronounced for minority working women—with Hispanic women earning only 53 cents and African American women only 62 cents for every dollar of male earnings.
Affordable college. Obama will put the cost of college in reach for by providing a $4,000 refundable tax credit available at the time of enrollment in exchange for community service.
Raise the minimum wage. Obama will help low-wage working women move into the middle class by increasing the minimum wage to $9.50 by 2011, and indexing it to inflation—and expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). 176,000 Alaska women would directly benefit from the minimum wage increase.
Support Women-Owned Small Businesses. Obama will help women-owned small businesses innovate, grow and create jobs by cutting their capital gains tax rate to zero, and implementing the Women Owned Business contracting program that has been abandoned by the Bush Administration. 22,169 Alaska women small business owners would benefit from the Zero Capital Gains proposal.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2008
I think some of McCain's team WAS Bush's team...Then the problem was Bush, not the team.
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