Originally posted by Connector
The reality is congress had already made their decision in 2005, a year before she was even in office. No one had to be told anything.
I want to make clear that what really happened was Congress changed the earmark language freeing Alaska to spend the money on anything they wanted-- not just the bridge. (Link.) Palin used that blank check authority, abandoned the project and spent the money elsewhere.
I agree the "told congress" language is a ridiculous embellishment.


