At long last, have they no shame?
Bush administration officials, stung by complaints from Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius that National Guard heavy equipment needed by tornado-stricken Greensburg, Kan., is in Iraq, are putting out word that she was two days late at the disaster scene because she was attending a jazz festival in New Orleans.
Wichita Eagle:
Sebelius was in New Orleans with her family when the tornado hit that Friday evening. But she was notified that night about the tornado, and she and her staff in Kansas immediately began trying to assess the damage. When the scope of the disaster became clear, they began making arrangements for her return.
Sebelius didn’t attend any of the jazz festival and left her family in New Orleans, flying back Saturday afternoon using a plane arranged by Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco. Sebelius didn’t go to Greensburg until Sunday, Corcoran said, because Kansas National Guard Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting told her it would be best to wait until then. That way she wouldn’t disrupt ongoing rescue efforts.
1 comment:
No shame???? Care to recall who first injected politics into this disaster...could it be....Democrats??!??
Yes, it was. Sebelius made an unfortunate comment which she quickly backed off on. That's what kicked off this whole shebang.
In reality, Bush and other officials from both parties fell all over themselves offering help within hours of the tornado.
I have no doubts that Sebelius did everything she could to return to Kansas from N.O. when she heard of the disaster. I would expect nothing more from any elected official. They're supposed to serve us.
Unless proof is offered, reports to the contrary are nonsense.
Shame? Shame is why this has become a political issue AT ALL. Operatives from both sides should be kicked in the nuts for this.
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