Anne Kilkenny

CLAIMS VS FACT

"Hockey mom": true for a few years
"PTA mom": true years ago when her first-born was in elementary school, not since
"NRA supporter": absolutely true
Social conservative: mixed. Opposes gay marriage, BUT vetoed a bill that would have denied benefits to employees in same-sex relationships (said she did this because it was unconsitutional).
Pro-creationism: mixed. Supports it, BUT did nothing as Governor to promote it.
"Pro-life": mixed. Knowingly gave birth to a Down's syndrome baby BUT declined to call a special legislative session on some pro-life legislation.
"Experienced": Some high schools have more students than Wasilla has residents. Many cities have more residents than the state of Alaska. No legislative experience other than City Council. Little hands-on supervisory or managerial experience; needed help of a city administrator to run town of about 5,000.
Political maverick: not at all
Gutsy: absolutely!
Open & transparent: ??? Good at keeping secrets. Not good at explaining actions.
Has a developed philosophy of public policy: no
"A Greenie": no. Turned Wasilla into a wasteland of big box stores and disconnected parking lots. Is pro-drilling off-shore and in ANWR.
Fiscal conservative: not by my definition!
Pro-infrastructure: No. Promoted a sports complex and park in a city without a sewage treatment plant or storm drainage system. Built streets to early 20th centurystandards.
Pro-tax relief: Lowered taxes for businesses, increased tax burden on residents.
Pro-small government: No. Oversaw greatest expansion of city government in Wasilla’s history.
Pro-labor/pro-union. No. Just because her husband works union doesn't make her pro-labor. I have seen nothing to support any claim that she is pro-labor/pro-union.

Source: Comment stream at the WashingtonIndependent

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Palin's Moment ? "Unbridled Ambition and Predatory Ruthlessness" Wasilla Resident's E-Mail Goes Viral ! The e-mail that went 'round the world . Anne's been taking quite a bit of crap over this, but it's well-written, informative, and delightful. Two caveats: NewSpreadit says it was an e-mail written to Sarah. Huh? Did you read the story, Spreadits? Second, I have done NO fact-checking or e-mail checking. I cut and paste it directly from Spreadit. ABOUT SARAH PALIN I am a...Read Full Story

Anne Kilkenny on CFRB’s John Moore Show

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Anne Kilkenny Alaska Email

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Here's a copy of the Anne Kilnenny email that's been circulating virally for the last few days. Anne claims to be a Wasilla Alaska resident. Snopes.com and others have verified her identity. Judge for yourself: The Anne Kilkenny Email: ABOUT SARAH PALIN I am a resident of Wasilla, Alaska. I have known Sarah since 1992. Everyone here knows Sarah, so it is nothing special to say we are on a first-name basis. Our children have attended the same schools. Her father was my child's favorite...Read Full Story

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