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Commissioner named one of Olbermann’s “worst people”

Kilburn says he's "amazed" by reaction, does what he feels is right.

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Kilburn says he's "amazed" by reaction, does what he feels is right.

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By Marie Rossiter, Staff Writer Updated 3:31 PM Thursday, April 23, 2009

Keith Olbermann of MSNBC criticized Warren County Commissioner Mike Kilburn Wednesday night on his national TV show about the politician’s refusal to spend federal stimulus money.

During his April 22 “Countdown” broadcast, Olbermann included Kilburn on his “Worst Persons in the World” list, a regular feature on his nightly show. The cable news commentator slammed the commissioner on his recent statements against using stimulus money for county transit and energy efficiency improvements.

On April 21, Kilburn defended the county’s rejection of $373,000 for new buses and vans and other transit upgrades.

“I’m tired of paying for people who don’t have,” he said. “As Reagan said, ‘government is not the answer, it’s the problem.’”

Olbermann didn’t mince words in his response to Kilburn’s statement.

“Mr. Kilburn, Reagan is dead and he was a lousy president.”

Kilburn said he was surprised that the stimulus debate has become such a big story.

“I’ve been working in government for 27 years,” he said. “It’s the easiest job in the world. I’ve never lost a minute’s sleep at night over a single decision I have made. I just do what I think is right.”

Kilburn said he got a number of calls from friends about his “appearance” on Olbermann’s show.

“I didn’t realize I had so many liberal friends,” Kilburn said. “It’s kind of amazing where this has gone.”

The county commissioners are looking for a way to turn down another $1.8 million in stimulus funding available

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