Infrastructure can be funded through the regular appropriations process.
"The other part she is against, but I don’t think she can do a damn thing about it."
Like I said, the stimulus plan is truly dangerous and destructive and should be fought by every conservative in any way possible. What she can do is speak against it in the strongest possible terms, which does not include being "for" the part of the bill that benefits her.
"She is just a Governor..."
Okay. I'll keep that in mind from here on out. I was previously led the believe that she was a leader that was prepared to step into the oval office, if necessary.
Someone on another forum has a very interesting theory as to what might be going on..
So who is FOX’s source for saying she is lobbying Senators to vote yes - Obama’s people, a primary rival - or maybe Lisa Murkowski.
I’m firmly convinced the Cuda’s going to take her on in the primary. One of the reasons the Cuda has been vague on the stimulus bill is to wait until Murkowski is forced to vote on the final package.
The Cuda will then fully clarify her position - which surprise surprise - will be critical of Murkowski’s vote.
Lisa knows what the the Cuda is up to so she leaks to FOX that the Cuda is lobbying for a yes vote.
The Cuda will now be forced to issue a press release clarifying exactly where she stands - before Murkowski has to cast her Senate vote.
Good political moves by both women
I believe that any money that would normally go to states for infrastructure and so on, is all lumped into the stimulus bill. The money that Gov. Palin is asking for was already approved it has just been moved to the stimulus bill.
You're exactly right -
Governor Palin Notes Limits on Stimulus Package
January 12, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today emphasized that the stimulus package pending in Congress likely will be based largely on existing federal formulas for appropriations and will not be the vehicle for earmarked spending on specific projects for states.