[Question Liberal Authority]

In fact, while Palin has significantly reduced the state's earmark requests,

That's what McCain and Palin have been saying. Thanks for the fact check, AP.

[boroman]

The AP only writes “liberal” facts.

[torchthemummy]

tried searching AP’s site with “Fact Check: Obama” and came up with no direct match. ‘Nuff said.

[DaveyB]

As governor, Palin has asked for 31 earmarks worth $197 million for the 2009 fiscal year. State budget documents show that the state requested 52 earmarks worth $256 million for the 2008 budget year.

31 is less than 52 and $197 million is less than $256 million. Sure sounds like a cut to me!

[Canedawg]

i’m confused. i heard mccain say on The view (heard a clip of it on the radio) unequivocally that she didnt engage in earmarks as a governor. it would seem that that statement is inaccurate. (It will probably make a soros 527 ad soon).

But i am willing to become unconfused here.

How is what Mac said correct?

[CharlesWayneCT]

While that is what they HAVE been saying, sometimes McCain leaves out some words. Apparently this time he said she asked for NO earmarks, which is incorrect.

They are really quick to correct him, though.