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...Alaskans. But for many independent observers, this heady populism was more effective in getting her elected than it was in actually getting things done once she was governor. No initiative illustrates that better than the natural-gas pipeline project, which Palin pushed the big oil companies out of--a popular but ultimately unrealistic gambit, considering that those producers control the gas that the pipeline would eventually ship south. Her critics say that when it comes to oil and gas, Palin has little appetite for dissenting views. "I've never seen a governor with the door so closed," says Bruce Richards...
...producers to build a pipeline across Canada--a move that critics feared would give too much away. Palin doubled down on her support for her friend's "all-Alaska gas line," and she soon appeared in full-page newspaper ads across the state, standing between a pair of popular former GOP governors who were also wary of Murkowski's ties to the Big Three. "There was Sarah Palin running with the big dogs," recalls John Bitney, a longtime GOP operative in the state. "It elevated her in stature...
...garner support and promote their platforms, many of which promise improvements to Harvard’s facilities. Many are calling for dorms with cable television, common rooms with plasma televisions, and even sidewalks that aren’t covered in puddles when it rains. Food is also a popular topic, with many UC-hopefuls calling for extended brain breaks, longer dining hall hours, and more options for spending Crimson Cash...
Drawing on more than 18 years of experience in Asia and at research institutes in the United States, Overholt said he wanted to “debunk some myths that are popular in this country” about America’s relation to China...
...Senate passing a newer version of the financial stabilization bill Wednesday night - bailout is all but a banned word on Capitol Hill now - the uncomfortable spotlight is once again focused on Boehner's ability to deliver enough Republicans. The sweeteners added to the basic plan - including an extension of popular energy and business tax cuts and an increase to $250,000 in the amount in individual bank accounts that the FDIC will insure - should help. But if Boehner is once again unable to deliver the necessary votes, it could cost him his leadership job and further damage McCain's chances...