Palin to Reject Federal Stimulus Funds?

by Deb Cupples |   A blogger at the Alaska Daily News ran this headline yesterday: "Palin Rejects Federal Stimulus Money,"  which certainly gives the impression that Gov. Sarah Palin is standing John-Wayne tough against the stimulus package.  Here's what the first paragraph (below the updates) says:

"Gov. Sarah Palin just told reporters that she’s accepting only 55 percent of the federal economic stimulus money being offered to Alaska. The governor said that she will accept only about $514 million of the $930 million headed to the state."

In what universe does accepting half a billion dollars qualify as "rejecting" federal aid?  Yes, she is rejecting some of the funds, but even a half-full-type person with a simple calculator can figure out that she's accepting more federal funds than she's rejecting.

The more accurate headline would be "Palin Accepts Federal Stimulus Money."  What is it with some so-called journalists these days? 

Apparently, Gov. Palin is determined to continue reappearing on the national stage and spotlight her hypocrisy, double talk, and near-complete lack of principles.  Memeorandum has commentary.