Hypocrisy Factor: Debicella Slurped The Pork He Now Trashes

Can State Senator Dan Debicella have it both ways? He had no problem kicking out news releases caressing the federal stimulus money that aided his district, but as opponent to Congressman Jim Himes now condemns it.

From the CT Mirror:

WASHINGTON–In his congressional campaign, Republican Dan Debicella has blasted the 2009 federal stimulus package, saying the $787 billion measure is the ultimate example of out-of-control spending and should be repealed.

“The pork-barrel stimulus bill has done next to nothing to create jobs in Connecticut,” Debicella declares on his campaign website. A state senator from Shelton, Debicella is now in a tight race against Democratic Rep. Jim Himes for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district.

But when the “pork” was flowing into his district, Debicella’s take wasn’t always so harsh. In about a half-dozen news releases last year, Debicella cheered the infusion of federal dollars into Shelton and Stratford, saying the money could reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and even boost the economy.

“Stimulus Funds To Benefit Franklin Elementary School in Stratford,” the headline on one Debicella press release announced last summer. The release touted a $3,459 grant to the elementary school for new lunchroom equipment.

“This program has allowed Franklin Elementary and other schools across Connecticut to purchase needed equipment for their cafeterias without imposing tax increases on local property owners,” Debicella is quoted as saying in the statement.

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  1. The Oracle of Omaha Steaks!

    I know that pork is the other white meat, but this is disturbing news about Dan. One might say its downright not kosher.

    I think he’s going to be like that GEICO commercial and go wee-wee-wee-all-the-way-home!

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  2. Hey, EVERYONE was lied to by our regime in DC and led to believe the stimulus crap sandwich was GOOD for everyone. NOW WE SEE it didn’t do anything they claimed it would do. Dan is smart to demand that the slime in DC STOP THE SPENDING.

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