Federalism By Republicans Is A Joke

If Republicans believe in federalism, or States' rights to govern themselves, why is the McCain campaign trying to run Alaska right now? Can't the state do it's own business or investigations?

What do Republicans do when they have a problem with abuse of power?

• They aggressively try to shut down all means of inquiring into the reality and record of the mystery that is Sarah Palin.
• They insert yourself into the Alaska legislature's Troopergate investigation in order to stymie transparency before the election.

The only way to curb abuse of power is to abuse power, but on a higher level. Orwellian doublespeak = GOP logic!

Via the Juneau Empire:

"The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin has taken effective charge of the Alaska state government's response to the legislative investigation into abuse of power allegations against Palin. An investigation that began on a bipartisan basis with several pledges from Palin to participate, is now being manipulated to protect Palin by campaign attorneys who appear to be directing the Palin administration's response, top legislators say."

Federalism is just lip service. Republican national power trumps all local or state institutions. Add this to the long list bullshit principles the conservatives pretend to have.