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Edited by
Winx
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Alaska panel finds Palin abused power in firing
By MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writer 12 minutes ago ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sarah Palin unlawfully abused her power as governor by trying to have her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper, the chief investigator of an Alaska legislative panel concluded Friday. The politically charged inquiry imperiled her reputation as a reformer on John McCain's Republican ticket. Investigator Stephen Branchflower, in a report by a bipartisan panel that investigated the matter, found Palin in violation of a state ethics law that prohibits public officials from using their office for personal gain. The inquiry looked into her dismissal of Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan, who said he lost his job because he resisted pressure to fire a state trooper involved in a bitter divorce with the governor's sister. Palin says Monegan was fired as part of a legitimate budget dispute. The report found that Palin let the family grudge influence her decision-making even if it was not the sole reason Monegan was dismissed. "I feel vindicated," Monegan said. "It sounds like they've validated my belief and opinions. And that tells me I'm not totally out in left field." Branchflower said Palin violated a statute of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. Palin and McCain's supporters had hoped the inquiry's finding would be delayed until after the presidential election to spare her any embarrassment and to put aside an enduring distraction as she campaigns as McCain's running mate in an uphill contest against Democrat Barack Obama. But the panel of lawmakers voted to release the report, although not without dissension. There was no immediate vote on whether to endorse its findings. "I think there are some problems in this report," said Republican state Sen. Gary Stevens, a member of the panel. "I would encourage people to be very cautious, to look at this with a jaundiced eye." The nearly 300-page report does not recommend sanctions or a criminal investigation. The investigation revealed that Palin's husband, Todd, has extraordinary access to the governor's office and her closest advisers. He used that access to try to get trooper Mike Wooten fired, the report found. Branchflower faulted Sarah Palin for taking no action to stop that. He also noted there is evidence the governor herself participated in the effort. |
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i almost feel sorry for her. Just a few weeks ago she was fine. just chillin on a snow mobile and running Alaska on cruise control. Then she is snatched up and cant remember if she reads news papers. its like she is being asked to pass a college trigonometry test and if she fails they will deport her children... a rough spot for anyone.... and now ... Read Moreshe has been found giulty of abuse of power... the trig test is getting harder
i hope she gets a D- |
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Edited by
Winx
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Fri 10/10/08 06:35 PM
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I am disgusted by this: "Palin and McCain's supporters had hoped the inquiry's finding would be delayed until after the presidential election to spare her any embarrassment and to put aside an enduring distraction as she campaigns as McCain's running mate."
Spare her any embarrassment? WT?! Shouldn't the voters know that she unlawfully abused her power as Governor? |
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I am disgusted by this: "Palin and McCain's supporters had hoped the inquiry's finding would be delayed until after the presidential election to spare her any embarrassment and to put aside an enduring distraction as she campaigns as McCain's running mate." Spare her any embarrassment? WT?! Shouldn't the voters know that she unlawfully abused her power as Governor? not if you only care about partisanship and not the facts and issues. i mean we see that right here on this website everyday |
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the Stepford wife has shown her true colors....
interesting 
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I don't feel sorry for her in the least.
She obviously is ambitious and driven to achieve her own goals.No matter the cost. |
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I don't feel sorry for her in the least. She obviously is ambitious and driven to achieve her own goals.No matter the cost. No matter who she steps on to get there. 
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Alaska panel finds Palin abused power in firing By MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writer 12 minutes ago ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sarah Palin unlawfully abused her power as governor by trying to have her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper, the chief investigator of an Alaska legislative panel concluded Friday. The politically charged inquiry imperiled her reputation as a reformer on John McCain's Republican ticket. Investigator Stephen Branchflower, in a report by a bipartisan panel that investigated the matter, found Palin in violation of a state ethics law that prohibits public officials from using their office for personal gain. The inquiry looked into her dismissal of Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan, who said he lost his job because he resisted pressure to fire a state trooper involved in a bitter divorce with the governor's sister. Palin says Monegan was fired as part of a legitimate budget dispute. The report found that Palin let the family grudge influence her decision-making even if it was not the sole reason Monegan was dismissed. "I feel vindicated," Monegan said. "It sounds like they've validated my belief and opinions. And that tells me I'm not totally out in left field." Branchflower said Palin violated a statute of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. Palin and McCain's supporters had hoped the inquiry's finding would be delayed until after the presidential election to spare her any embarrassment and to put aside an enduring distraction as she campaigns as McCain's running mate in an uphill contest against Democrat Barack Obama. But the panel of lawmakers voted to release the report, although not without dissension. There was no immediate vote on whether to endorse its findings. "I think there are some problems in this report," said Republican state Sen. Gary Stevens, a member of the panel. "I would encourage people to be very cautious, to look at this with a jaundiced eye." The nearly 300-page report does not recommend sanctions or a criminal investigation. The investigation revealed that Palin's husband, Todd, has extraordinary access to the governor's office and her closest advisers. He used that access to try to get trooper Mike Wooten fired, the report found. Branchflower faulted Sarah Palin for taking no action to stop that. He also noted there is evidence the governor herself participated in the effort. |
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McCain must be ruing the day he let the Republican establishment force Palin on him when he wanted Joe Lieberman.
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Edited by
madisonman
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Fri 10/10/08 07:27 PM
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Palin will just have to spend her time shootimg wolves and Moose from her helicopter
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Where's the John McCain who made his own choices?
Where is the one that called the religious right dangerous? Where's the one who roundly criticized negative campaigning after being fodder of the Rove/Bush strategy? Where's the McCain who championed campaign funding reform? Where's the man who condemned torture? There are alot more where's the man questions that I could ask here. The man John McCain once was isn't the one running for the presidency now. He betrayed his principles and abandoned all that was good in this rush to obtain power. A man that can betray so many of his long held principles is not a man I can trust to govern this county let alone this country. |
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 Feel sorry for Palin? Don't think so.
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"So I guess its ok to tazer a little kid and nothing should be done to you?"
Please don't give me that happy horse****. Mom...so'n'so did this so I shouldn't be punished for doing that. |
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the Stepford wife has shown her true colors.... interesting Stepford wife..that's good. 
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Acorn
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Acorn Oak Tree. This is word association correct. |
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Acorn Oak Tree. This is word association correct.  They are all F*cking Nuts |
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the Stepford wife has shown her true colors.... interesting Stepford wife..that's good. thanks 
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Acorn Keating 5. |
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Acorn Oak Tree. This is word association correct. 
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