Thursday, September 22, 2005
Contact: Spence Jackson, 573-751-0290
Carnahan Hate Blog Posts Another Lie about Blunt Administration
JEFFERSON CITY—A left-wing blog site created at the behest of former U.S. Senator Jean Carnahan and best known for posting scurrilous attacks on Gov. Blunt, his wife and infant son, has posted yet another lie about the governor and his administration.
Carnahan’s hate site inaccurately claims that the "Blunt administration" is seeking to purchase a new state airplane. The truth is that the state, under Gov. Blunt’s direction, is in the process of selling two airplanes and one aircraft hanger owned by the state.
The bid referenced by "Cole" and "Jefferson Thomas" two of Carnahan’s Internet hit men who are too frightened to give their real names, has been put forth by the Department of Conservation which is governed by a commission appointed, with one exception, by Blunt’s predecessors.
As governor, Blunt has never flown on state owned airplanes and has discouraged his cabinet directors from doing so as well. This cost savings move has saved taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. Other independent agencies, like the Missouri Department of Transportation, have responded to Blunt’s call to cut transportation expenses in the midst of serious state budget challenges.
The Blunt administration discussed with the Department of Conservation its plans for reducing the state aircraft fleet several months ago but the department elected to pursue other options.
"The Carnahan family’s twisted obsession with attacking the governor is bordering on being clinical," said Blunt spokesman Spence Jackson. "For the good of their own legacy and public reputations they should set aside their visceral hatred of the governor and his family and start engaging in positive discussions on how best to move Missouri forward."
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