(Not in Alaska)

We’ve been running a lot of items on Alaskan governor Sarah Palin here at the Times.  Max has given a pretty good run down of her lies out on the stump.  This story came out before the blog, but I think it’s important to reiterate the point.  Palin’s record is a lot thinner than her talking points indicate.  Take the gas pipeline.  Palin says that Alaska, under her tenure, “began a nearly $40 billion natural gas pipeline to help lead America to energy independence.”  That sounds great, but once again, that pesky reality thing gets in the way.  The International Herald Tribune reports:

The pipeline exists only on paper. The first section has yet to be laid, federal approvals are years away and the pipeline will not be completed for at least a decade. In fact, although it is the centerpiece of Palin’s relatively brief record as governor, the pipeline might never be built, and under a worst-case scenario, the state could lose up to $500 million it committed to defray regulatory and other costs.

Gas pipelines going in across this state are creating problems with property owners.  If you’ve experienced any trouble due to pipeline construction, drop me a line at gerard@arktimes.com

Advertisement

50 years of fearless reporting and still going strong

Be a part of something bigger and join the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times. For 50 years, our progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock has been tackling powerful forces through our tough, determined, and feisty journalism. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 email subscribers, it's clear that our readers value our commitment to great journalism. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating – as little as $1 –, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Take a stand with the Arkansas Times and make a difference with your subscription or donation today.

Previous article More mush from the wimp on DHS Next article Deseg travails