CNN, a reputable news organization, has a story about Gov. Sarah Palin’s tax woes.
Here is an excerpt from the story:
(CNN) –Alaska officials have told Gov. Sarah Palin she must pay back taxes on the thousands of dollars she received in state per diem funds while living at her home in Wasilla.
The Washington Post first reported last September that Palin had billed the state for nearly $17,000 worth of meals and other living expenses while staying in her own home during the first 19 months of her administration, even though the official governor’s residence is in Juneau.
The news clouded Palin’s self-styled image as a small government reformer, just weeks after she was tapped as John McCain’s running mate. At the time, Palin’s office said the governor was entitled to the payments.
I wonder when conservative commentators like Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity and Greta Van Susteren will report on this issue. Van Susteren was just up there, but I wonder if she asked the good governor about her tax issues? I doubt it. O’Reilly and Hannity have been ripping on the Democrats who have had recent tax issues, but I am betting they will be fairly silent on Gov. Palin’s tax issues. Last I checked the Fox News Web site, there was next to nothing about te story. I even did a search of the site and could not find anything. Can you imagine how aggressively O’Reilly, Hannity and others would be on this issue if it was Vice President Joe Biden rather than Sarah Palin?
CNN:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/02/18/palin-told-to-pay-back-taxes/
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