McCain and Palin have accused Obama of requesting nearly $1 billion in earmarks for his state. In reality, this year, Obama has requested $0.
Obama hasn't asked for any earmarks this year. Last year, he asked for $311 million worth, about $25 for every Illinois resident. Alaska asked this year for earmarks totaling $198 million, about $295 for every Alaska citizen.
How is that distorting McCain's Remarks? Sound more like McCain and Palin are just outright liars. How stupid does McCain and Palin think the American people are?
Distorting McCain's Remarks
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