Palin Didn't Fire the Chef

Good God, next we'll find out her name's not Sarah. Can she tell the truth about anything?

What Palin said (in her convention speech)::

While I was at it, I got rid of a few things in the governor's office that I didn't believe our citizens should have to pay for.

That luxury jet was over the top. I put it on eBay.

I also drive myself to work.

And I thought we could muddle through without the governor's personal chef - although I've got to admit that sometimes my kids sure miss her. I came to office promising to control spending - by request if possible and by veto if necessary.

From the Anchorage Daily News:

CHOW HOUNDS ... Remember the long-time executive chef who lost her job at the Mansion when Sarah decided to live mostly in Wasilla instead of Juneau? Stefani Marnon was first reassigned as a "constituent relations assistant" in the governor's office and later to the state museum.

Earwigs report she's finally landed where they really appreciate a good chef: the Legislative Lounge.

Palin did her cutesy line about saving Alaskans money in her convention speech - something touted specifically by her spokeswoman:

And the decision to downsize chef time at the Governor's Mansion will save $45,000 between salary and benefits, Stapleton said.

It wasn't true. Alaskans are still paying that chef $45,000 a year - to cook for politicians.