Posted by Jed Lewison on Sun Sep 14, 2008 at 1:10 PM Pacific

Another Lie Exposed: Palin DID Single Out Library Book

Ben Smith catches the most interesting episode in the New York Times profile of Sarah Palin: it turns out that Palin did in fact single out a specific book during her censorship inquires to the Wasilla librarian back in 19956.

Her inquiries about the book, which dealt with the issues involved in homosexual parenting, not only illustrate her radical and divisive social agenda, but also expose another flat-out lie by McCain-land.

On September 8, the McCain campaign categorically denied that Palin had ever mentioned a specific book. According to a memo distributed by campaign spokesman Brian Rogers (emphasis added):

When first elected, Mayor Palin asked a rhetorical question of the Wasilla Library Director about the library's book-challenge policy. It was a rhetorical question -- nothing more...

Mayor Palin NEVER mentioned any specific books...

Palin Had No Particular Books Or Other Material In Mind When She Asked The Questions Of The Librarian.

Now each of those statements are directly contradicted by the New York Times account.

Witnesses and contemporary news accounts say Ms. Palin asked the librarian about removing books from the shelves. The McCain-Palin presidential campaign says Ms. Palin never advocated censorship.

But in 1995, Ms. Palin, then a city councilwoman, told colleagues that she had noticed the book "Daddy's Roommate" on the shelves and that it did not belong there, according to Ms. Chase and Mr. Stein. Ms. Chase read the book, which helps children understand homosexuality, and said it was inoffensive; she suggested that Ms. Palin read it.

"Sarah said she didn't need to read that stuff," Ms. Chase said. "It was disturbing that someone would be willing to remove a book from the library and she didn't even read it."

"I'm still proud of Sarah," she added, "but she scares the bejeebers out of me."

So the McCain campaign is not only a bunch of pathological liars, but they are also social extremists hell bent on achieving their divisive agenda for America.

It's hard to say which is worse.