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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (45751)9/10/2008 1:42:15 PM
From: JakeStraw1 Recommendation  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 224749
 
Per the link to the article you posted Kenneth -

"On the other hand, the disingenuousness in this debate is breathtaking. Both candidates suggest that eliminating earmarks would have a significant impact on the federal budget deficit, which is simply false. And all but one of the presidential and vice presidential candidates have sought earmarks."

"The notable exception is McCain, who has long been a crusader against earmarks,... "



To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (45751)9/10/2008 1:46:00 PM
From: JakeStraw1 Recommendation  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 224749
 
"As for the Democrats, Obama avoided earmarks this year, but last year he requested $311 million worth for his home state of Illinois, or about $25 for every state resident. Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, Obama's running mate, sought 70 earmarks worth almost $120 million this year, according to Citizens Against Government Waste."


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