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Alaska inquiry finding: Palin abused power
The Associated Press, in an article by Matt Apuzo, just reported that an Alaska legislative panel decided GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin unlawfully abused her power as governor in the investigation of a trooper who used to be her brother-in-law.
Here’s the just released AP story…
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 panel 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.
“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.
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By navy vet
October 13, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
If a person of sound mind vote’s republican this year, after watching 8 year’s of Jr, they must really enjoy torture.By Leslie
October 13, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
McCain was so right to pick Palin. Palin is an average American citizen, like the rest of us. The way you know she was a really good pick is all of the nasty mean vile things the Democrats keep saying about her. She has been the victim here, but she does not play the victim and she keeps taking it. Saying anything negative about Obama and wow the democrats take off with racism. But look they have gutted Palin. There are no boundaries for the democrats their attacks on Palin started the day she was announced and they just get nastier and lower by the minute. The democrats have been so threatened by her that it is funny! I appreciate Palin for being a strong woman and through these couple of months this woman has shown just how tough she is. In the meantime you democrats just keep whining and crying for how mean people are to Obama!!! Boo! Hoo!By Jim
October 12, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
Deny, Deny, Deny. Haven’t we had enough of this type of attitude and behavior the last eight years? It’s time to clean house. Obama 08By Ethel S.
October 12, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
Whoever is using mwm’s blog name, please show respect and maturity. We should all be allowed to express ourselves no matter what party we support. So far I mostly disagree with mwm’s posts, but freedom of speech needs to flourish in the media in our country, our state, and our cities. It is one of those precious rights that makes our country so great! Sarah is not playing up the “bimbo” card, but as a woman, there is no place for that kind of language or attacks on any of the candidate’s children in our discussions. No one has perfect children except maybe my grandchildren! As far as the findings of that legislative committee in Alaska, Hollis French, a Dem who endorsed Sen. Obama, headed the Committee and made an off-the-record comment that she had an “October surprise.” If Hollis French had any ethics, she would have excused herself for the bias and making such a comment. So this report was flawed. Mutual respect, fairness, and good manners should always prevail.By torp
October 12, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
Palin will never admit that she abused her power as Governor of Alaska. The panel found she did. She then proceeded to lie about her involvement. We do not need another Cheney. And certainly, we do not need more of Bush policies. Even if McCain were to win, he would not have unified support of the american people. In effect, McCain loses either way. Palin will never have respect in DC. She is way over her head.By truth
October 12, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
To the Dayton Daily News Blog master, Someone is taking over the blog and using other peoples names, then posting erroneous entries. Suggest that this stop. Also note that untrue and off color material is being added.By mwm
October 12, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
mwm seeks hot republican stud. meet me at the msp aiport, stall #69.By jsr
October 12, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this
Seems that marijuana is somewhat legal in Alaska. Perhaps that’s where Palin gets her motivation.By mwm sdf abc lqd and 100 other names
October 12, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
Since we have a nut posting under other peoples names, watch out! mwm will now go nuclear against the republican attack machine. And, will show up with different names. mwm will no longer be used.By sdf
October 12, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
Palin abused her power, an ethics violation. Then lied. Typical republican. Do something wrong, then lie about it. this blog has turned hateful with people using others names. Seems that now, the honesty of the blog has been compromised. Several people are experiencing this. Obviously, a conservative got insulted and is attempting to distort public opinion. Best course of action is anonymity on every entry and change names/email on every entry.By js
October 12, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
meganwilliammonroe@miami.edu Seems that we have someone that will use other peoples names. appears to be the above listed email address: That has to stop.By js
October 12, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
meganwilliammonroe@miami.edu quit using an alias!!!By mwm
October 12, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
I encourage all to vote for John McCain and his wonderful running mate Sarah Palin. Unlike the Dems, Senator McCain will reform Washington. He will abolish gay marriages. He will bring honor to us internationally. He will make certain our barve men come home from Iraq with honor. He will not negotiate with rogue nations. I think anyone who wants socialism should move to France and live with the 80% Muslins there now. The economy is entirely the fault of the Democratic party. We all know that. The Dems lie, lie, lie. They blame, blame, blame. I was for Hillary, but now I proudly support John McCain. Please join me!By anghiari
October 12, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
If you can’t click on lnk to view the Sarah Palin recommendation letter for Wooten on this forum…I left a similar message on message board on this website and you CAN click on that link to actually see the letter. Good luck. I am sorry Palin did not have the good sense and integrity to tell us that she recommended Wooten for his job at the State Troopers and she talked about him in glowing terms. Wonder if he had ever held a safety officer’s job before ? Or if getting a letter from the Mayor of Wasilla prempted him needing a background in police work?By anghirari
October 12, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
One of the important things one find when reading the Troopergate report is what a smart cop Walt Mongehan is. In the report Mr. Moneghan who had been the top cop in the Anchorage Police Department was hired by Palin. A former Marine, Walt was beloved by his employees and the community. After his first encounter with Todd Palin about firing Wooten, Moneghan began getting calls from Palin, the Attorney General and a couple of other Palin state appointees and employees. Moneghan knew that it was against the law for him and any of them to discuss Wooten’s case. So when he began to get the calls before anybody could say anything…he reminded them they were at risk of creating “discoverable conversations” which means if Wooten ever sued the state for wrongful firing, he could require Moneghan to repeat these conversations which would have been illegal had Moneghan let them continue. Now even when Moneghan was getting the picture that his new job was probably on the line because he would not fire Wooten without cause, he still did his job and truth be told he saved every body’s bacon by really warning they were about to do something illegal. If he had been more like Palin, he would probably have allowed them to talk themselves into a ditch. But he was a smart, ethical man and he gave them a warning. Nobody seems to get that if he had allowed them all to talk their heads off about Wooten, he would have had more ammunition to support his allegation that Palin only fired him because he wouldn’t fire Wooten. And the other irony is we have found a glowing letter of recommendation written on behalf of Mike Wooten for a job at the State Troopers and guess who wrote it? then Mayor Sarah Palin in 2000. And she wrote what should have been a personal letter since is was for her brother in law on official Mayoral letterhead. Wrong. You do not use the power of your office to get your brother in law a job nor do you use it to get him fired!By anghiari
October 12, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately this paper does not reproduce links so that you can click on them …probably for security reasons- you might copy this post to your empty email page and see if the link recreates itself and click on it then.By anghiari
October 12, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately this paper does not reproduce links so that you can click on them …probably for security reasons-the. you might copy this post to your empy email page and see if the link recreates itself and click on it then.By anghiari
October 12, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this
last night I was posting on the newspaper, the Anchorage Daily News’ website. I saw this post and copied it. I also clicked on the link in the post and lo and behold I found a letter written by the then Mayor of Wasilla, Sarah Palin on behalf of Mike Wooten for a job at the state troopers. Now we have an elected offical using official letterhead stationary from the office of the Mayor to get her sister’s husband a job and several years later using her power (now that he has divorced her sister) to try and get him fired. Click on the link. I removed the poster’s username because he did not give permission to use his name. The poster wrote on 10/11/2008 06:49:08 PM: You Sarah Failin IDIOTS read for yourself why Trooper Wooten got his Job with the State Police. She is the reason…TO SEE THE TRUTH CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE SARAH IN HER OWN WORDS ABOUT TROOPER WOOTEN http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site163/2008/0721/20080721111415PalinLetterofRecomend.pdf All the nice stuff she wrote in her Letter of Recommendation went down the tubes when he left her sister for another woman, which is the real reason she wanted him fired. And when monegan wouldn’t play her game he became a bad guy as well. Blame the victim the Sarah Failin way. PLEASE RECOMMEND THIS POST THIS DOCUMENT IS SOMETHING THEY WOULDN’T ALLOW TO COME OUT IN THE INVESTIGATVE DOCUMENT PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC BUT PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR THE TROOPERS WANT TO PUT THE TRUTH OUT AND LET PEOPLE KNOW THAT HE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN HIRED IF SHE DIDN’T WRITE THIS LETTER. A CLOSE FRIEND ON THE FORCE SENT ME A COPY OF THIS LETTER…By mwm
October 12, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
We have an individual who is using other peoples handles and posting inflammatory lies. A-typical of the hate filled rhetoric coming from the right wing/McCain campaign, since they can’t handle losing. To all other bloggers, this type of identity theft will cause damage to the separate opinions of individuals.By mwm
October 12, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
Seems that someone attempted to steal my handle. Obviously the other “mwm” aka m.aol is attempting to use others handles. To all bloggers, be aware that some are using others handles. Probably right wing liars.By sigh
October 12, 2008 1:56 AM | Link to this
connie, obama paid acorn to get out the vote for the primary elections. he is not using them in the general elections (the upcoming election). it is true that acorn has endorsed obama for president. again, obama has no connection to acorn in regards to the upcoming election. i think acorn should have the book thrown at them.By Jim
October 11, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this
Connie, It’s not about Palin being a woman. It’s about the fact that she’s clueless. Have you listened to her interviews? She’s like a deer caught in the headlights. Her educational background is very weak too. This lady has no business in Washington.By NOTOPALIN
October 11, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
I am in no way for Palin. She doesn’t represent what I believe in in any way. But, we have all been teenagers. We all know what it is like to be impulsive and full of hormones. Since we all know how babies get here, then we all know that Palin’s daughter didn’t make the baby on her own. Maybe if her parents didn’t teach abstinence only she might have know what contraceptives were and how to use them. Also, why make a situation worse by trying to force teenagers to marry. You can be a good parent and not be married. Instead, they should support the teen parents by helping them through college so that the baby can have a bright future.By ark
October 11, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this
Fox news is about as “fair and balanced” as the diary of adolph hitler. Fox news is one sided, pro republican and anti-american. Most educated people will look at a variety of news sources, both domestic and foreign. Both left, centrist and right wing. Then, formulate opinions. The problem with Fox is that it is controlled and manipulated by Murdoch. And, Murdoch is an extremist right wing neocon. Fox news is no better than the tabloids at the checkout. Now, Palin’s ethics are in question. And, she has lied. She also agrees with Cheney’s VP powers. She is wrong and scary.By CONNIE
October 11, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
TO DARRELL TERRELL I AM NOT IN MY OWN WORLD BUT I HAVE BEEN AROUND THIS WORLD AND EVERYTHING I HAVE SAID IS THE TRUTH SO I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU PROBLEM IS ACCEPT YOU MUST BE A FREELOADER OR DRUG DEALER THAT IS ALL DAYTON HAS ISN’T IT. AT ONE TIME DAYTON WAS A GREAT CITY BUT IT HAS GONE TO HELL AND I DON’T SEE IT COMING UP ANYTIME SOON.YOU MUST LISTEN ONLY TO CNN OR MSNBC OTHERWISE YOU WOULD HAVE HEARD OBAMA TALK ABOUT IT. THEY WON’T LET AMERICA HEAR THE TRUTH LISTEN TO FOX AND YOU WILL GET A FAIR AND BALANCE INFO. NOT JUST ONE SIDEDBy seriously concerned
October 11, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
This presidential election is a soap opera. I have some wholesome advice for Ms. Palin. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. It would be much more impressive if she would take care of her own homelife first before attempting to rule the United States. Does anyone remember her unwed, pregnant teenage daughter ? Where was Palin when her daughter was running around ? She has offered nothing but condoling excuses for this atrocity. She is excellent at throwing mud pies, perhaps she should consider putting her soccer mom apron back on and being a real mother. She cannot rule our nation if she can’t rule her own house. Obama deals with the issues and is obviously beyond the childish name calling and slandering that this woman specializes in. May God have mercy on this nation !!By mwm
October 11, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
Palin abused her power and her office and got caught. Palin today denied any wrongdoing. She now not only is unethical, she is a liar.By elephant ears
October 11, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
Someone on here ask Palin to step up and accept responsibility. Okay then can we ask Obama to do the same with the poeple he has associated himself with and that he refuses to talk about? Sounds like he needs to accept responsibility too.By Randy
October 11, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
She left that small town 20 million in debt.She is now under investigation for billing the state when she was working from her home.That sounds like someone we need to keep in Alaska.By dag1312
October 11, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
This is par for the course. Abuse of power….by the same person who thinks the Constitution allows for extented powers of the vice president. Perfect! Will someone please convince her and McCain to go burry their head in the sand w/ the current adminitration…PLEASE!!!!By david k
October 11, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
She should fit in nicely with the current corrupt outfit in power. Sarah can swap abuse of power stories with Dick.By Blah
October 11, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
That doesn’t sound like a maverick. That sounds like a crony.By Stephen'sKimberly
October 11, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
What a bunch of bitter republicans! It’s time for change! AND it’s coming….God has truly BLESSED America!!!*!!!By Richard Nixon
October 11, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Vote for my granddaughter Sarah Palin in this election. She is not a Crook I tell you.By simple facts
October 11, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
This legislative inquiry started before she was tapped to run as VP with McCain She was willing to cooperate Then when tapped as VP the lawyers and ‘campaign’ changed and said no.. don’t cooperate.. request it to go to personnel board. The legislative council is mostly republican.. how can they claim it is a partisan ploy by the democrats? Wake up, accept responsibility…By Darrell Terrell
October 11, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
Connie, you are lost in everything………I don’t think there is any hope for you. To bad you don’t open your eyes and look around; you would see a whole different world, but, if you want to stay in your own little world, then so be it.By jamis
October 11, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
This is further proof that Palin, like Bush, confuses good government with political cronyism. Not only did she use her office to pursue personal vendettas, she also hired high-school pals to high-paying state positions. That’s the kind of thing McCain has usually been against, and I suspect he is privately kicking himself.By CONNIE
October 11, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
Remember when Obama gets elected because those who vote for him wants a hand out we he cancels Bush’s tax cut because it will expire, that his tax cut for 95% of the people but only 45% does not pay taxes and those are the one who will benefit but receiving a $1000.00 check but to those who pay taxes won’t get anything.Why is it that the people who do the right thing but living and working get screwed by the people who don’t work. I have worked all my life and I wasn’t stupid enough to buy a house that I can’t afford or jack up all my credit cards so that I can’t pay for,but I will be paying for these people houses that they will stay in and I will still be renting a house or apt.By you betcha
October 11, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
yes, that’s right people magically went back in time to make Palin do unethical things like trying to get her bother-in-law fired and get illegal variances on her house so that she could sell it knowing that McCain would pick her as his running mate. What a bunch of lunatics. You betcha!By CONNIE
October 11, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
Ask Obama why he donated $800,000.00 to ACORN. As far as Palin she isn’t stupid or dumb. it just blows my mind that it is 2008 and men still can’t handle a woman being in charge (in which we are anyway even though men are to stupid to realize)or even smart. She is just a good christian loving mom and wife (women have you check out her husband what a neat guy he is to bad most men aren’t like him, he supports his wife and shows how much he loves her and respects her).By mankind
October 11, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Oh yeah Palin is bad, let us not forget Hanging out and endorsing terrorist W. Ayers, and the association with ACORN and illegal voter registration, and hiding his cocaine usage(he admitted in his book. But wait, that is about Obama, so the Dayton Daily rag won’t tell people about that, I would even bet my post gets deleted.By Movin on up
October 11, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
“I need you to go out and talk to your friends and talk to your neighbors,” Barack Obama told a crowd in Elko, Nev. “I want you to talk to them whether they are independent or whether they are Republican. I want you to argue with them and get in their face.” Actually, Obama supporters are doing a lot more than getting into people’s faces. They seem determined to shut people up. That’s what Obama supporters, alerted by campaign emails, did when conservative Stanley Kurtz appeared on Milt Rosenberg’s WGN radio program in Chicago. Kurtz had been researching Obama’s relationship with unrepentant Weather Underground terrorist William Ayers in Chicago Annenberg Challenge papers in the Richard J. Daley Library in Chicago — papers that were closed off to him for some days, apparently at the behest of Obama supporters. Obama fans jammed WGN’s phone lines and sent in hundreds of protest emails. The message was clear to anyone who would follow Rosenberg’s example. We will make trouble for you if you let anyone make the case against The One. Other Obama supporters have threatened critics with criminal prosecution. In September, St. Louis County Circuit Attorney Bob McCulloch and St. Louis City Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce warned citizens that they would bring criminal libel prosecutions against anyone who made statements against Obama that were “false.” I had been under the impression that the Alien and Sedition Acts had gone out of existence in 1801-02. Not so, apparently, in metropolitan St. Louis. Similarly, the Obama campaign called for a criminal investigation of the American Issues Project when it ran ads highlighting Obama’s ties to Ayers. These attempts to shut down political speech have become routine for liberals. Congressional Democrats sought to reimpose the “fairness doctrine” on broadcasters, which until it was repealed in the 1980s required equal time for different points of view. The motive was plain: to shut down the one conservative-leaning communications medium, talk radio. Liberal talk-show hosts have mostly failed to draw audiences, and many liberals can’t abide having citizens hear contrary views. To their credit, some liberal old-timers — like House Appropriations Chairman David Obey — voted against the “fairness doctrine,” in line with their longstanding support of free speech. But you can expect the “fairness doctrine” to get another vote if Barack Obama wins and Democrats increase their congressional majorities. Corporate liberals have done their share in shutting down anti-liberal speech, too. “Saturday Night Live” ran a spoof of the financial crisis that skewered Democrats like House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank and liberal contributors Herbert and Marion Sandler, who sold toxic-waste-filled Golden West to Wachovia Bank for $24 billion. Kind of surprising, but not for long. The tape of the broadcast disappeared from NBC’s Website and was replaced with another that omitted the references to Frank and the Sandlers. Evidently NBC and its parent, General Electric, don’t want people to hear speech that attacks liberals. Then there’s the Democrats’ “card check” legislation, which would abolish secret ballot elections in determining whether employees are represented by unions. The unions’ strategy is obvious: Send a few thugs over to employees’ homes — we know where you live — and get them to sign cards that will trigger a union victory without giving employers a chance to be heard. Once upon a time, liberals prided themselves, with considerable reason, as the staunchest defenders of free speech. Union organizers in the 1930s and 1940s made the case that they should have access to employees to speak freely to them, and union leaders like George Meany and Walter Reuther were ardent defenders of the First Amendment. Today’s liberals seem to be taking their marching orders from other quarters. Specifically, from the college and university campuses where administrators, armed with speech codes, have for years been disciplining and subjecting to sensitivity training any students who dare to utter thoughts that liberals find offensive. The campuses that used to pride themselves as zones of free expression are now the least free part of our society. Obama supporters who found the campuses congenial and Obama himself, who has chosen to live all his adult life in university communities, seem to find it entirely natural to suppress speech that they don’t like and seem utterly oblivious to claims that this violates the letter and spirit of the First Amendment. In this campaign, we have seen the coming of the Obama thugocracy, suppressing free speech, and we may see its flourishing in the four or eight years ahead.By mwm
October 11, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this
The worst thing for Palin to do is to claim that people are being “sexist”. If she wants to play in the big leagues, she would have to stand tall and take the abuse. She abused her power and her office and got caught. Typical republican.By Me
October 11, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
To TRS……”Its what you expect from Democrats because thats just who they are. One only need to read their posts to see what a angry and nasty bunch of folks some are;”…..What a load of horse crap. Angry and nasty? One only has to read YOUR post to see who is angry and nasty. What’s worse is you slam some of your own party for going against Palin. On this board I have read “biased liars”, insinuations of DDN trying to get Obama elected, people saying Ayers is Obama’s boss, voter fraud,…..I’ll say one thing for some Republicans…..they can get very creative when they find themselves without a leg to stand on.By Me
October 11, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this
“What does this have to do with Ohio politics”????? What planet are you living on “Publicus”? Last time I looked, Ohio was in the USA. Unless I’ve missed something, McCain and Palin are running for President and Vice President of the USA. You sound as dumb as Palin.By Andy
October 11, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this
The Associated Press is nothing but a bunch of biased liars who have the sole purpose to get Democrats elected to as many public offices as possible. The next “investigation” should be in to the Ohio Secretary of State for election rigging.By John Bettinger
October 11, 2008 5:51 AM | Link to this
If the DDN is successful in getting Obama elected as their leader for my 19 Grand Kids, I will relocate to Alaska and work to SECEDE Alaska from the U.S. so as Sarah will be my PRESIDENT. What a way to spend Christmas. Snow Machining with Todd Palin with all 19 of the G’Kis and there families. Todd will help the younger kids start their Machines. Todd’s dad told him “anything you can start you can drive. I doubt that Sarah would have diplomatic relations with PAWN Obama or his boss Bill Ayers.By Raul
October 11, 2008 5:09 AM | Link to this
The Troopergate investigation was done by Alaska panel comprising of 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. This seems to be a FAIR investigation to me. How can we TRUST PALIN? Sounds like Dick Cheney to me here.By Raul
October 11, 2008 5:09 AM | Link to this
The Troopergate investigation was done by Alaska panel comprising of 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. This seems to be a FAIR investigation to me. How can we TRUST PALIN? Sounds like Dick Cheney to me here.By obama is going to WIN
October 11, 2008 4:57 AM | Link to this
It’s time to face reality. The Republicans made a poor choice in picking McCain just like the Democrats pick of Kerry in ‘04. To make matters worse McCain took a calculated risk with Palin. Looks like that is going to bite him in the backside.By ralph
October 11, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this
This is in the Ohio politics section/ I did not know Alaska is in Ohio.No stories on A.C.O.R.N activies on registering voters in Ohio. Illegal activies that will probably help Obama win Ohio. Voter fraud. That hot line from the democratic party to cox news service must be burning up.By Marblehead
October 11, 2008 12:20 AM | Link to this
So John McCain “the maverick” picked (without vetting) another maverick, Sarah Palin, and now she’s dragging down the ticket. If this is the kind of leadership we can expect from McCain, then no wonder Obama is leading.By Pots 4 Sale
October 10, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this
Ah heck TRS, I guess, as the saying goes, you aint got a pot to p**s in.By Luke
October 10, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this
Forget Ayers. McCain associating with Palin is as dangerous and scary as it gets. Picking her for his VP is the dumbest political move of the century, well, other than picking up dudes in the airport john.By TRS
October 10, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this
A quote from the article disputing the decision which the DDN conveniently forgot - “In order to violate the ethics law, there has to be some personal gain, usually financial. Mr. Branchflower has failed to identify any financial gain.” Now, lets see what the statute says - “any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is a violation of that (public) trust.” So, where is the personal or financial gain? Suppose you were aware of a trooper who was drinking in his patrol car, illegally shot an animal and tasered his 10 year old step son? I sure would wonder why such a person was still on duty. Same guy files a workman’s comp claim and then goes snowmobiling? I’d want my elected official to do whatever possible to get this guy canned just like Todd Palin did. The issue in the report said Sarah should have stopped him from making those inquiries. Thats about as weak as it gets. Why didn’t the committee recommend further action? Because they know they have nothing - they just wanted to get this out there to try and embarass. You will note that it wasn’t unanimous - one lawmaker recommend reviewing the report with a jandiced eye. This is an attempt at a political lynching by both parties in Alaska. Its what you expect from Democrats because thats just who they are. One only need to read their posts to see what a angry and nasty bunch of folks some are; but, because Palin went against Republicans they too were gunning for her. It shows just how corrupt the political system is. Actually this somewhat enhances her credentials as someone who will buck the system and try to do the right thing. The E mails released showing Monegan going behind her back seeking funds he had been denied reflects a just cause for dismissal. Now, based on the comments here, I realize in the eyes of some trying to get a rotten egg who claims to be a law enforcement officer canned is a bad thing but promoting the corruption which is seen in ACORN, Fannie and Freddie is OK. Why, well of course because Democrats are involved in the ACORN, Freddie and Fannie stuff and that can be overlooked. What harm did it do except drop the DJIA some 35% or so; but, heaven forbid we say anything bad about someone who tasered his adolecent step son.By Stephen'sKimberly
October 10, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Yep…that’s absolutely correct! Hurray for President Elect Barack Obama and Vice-President Elect Joseph Biden. That guarantees it! God has Blessed the USA!!!By Ethel S.
October 10, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
Are the avid Obama supporters playing the “bimbo” card? Shame on you. I hope Gov. Palin goes and gives a major speech on the subject on “sexism.” The inquiry by the Dem legislature is as flawed as the ACORN voting program. Good for Sarah, if you are going to have a ethics complaint in your file, I am glad she got it for defending her 10 year old step son who got tasered by someone unfit to be a police officer and his boss who was not accountable for the incident. At least, we are not talking about billions of US taxpayers dollars lost at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac!By mwm
October 10, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
The McCain campaign has now blamed Obama supporters for Palin being found to have abused her power. It just shows how insane the McCain campaign is. Get real, Palin abused her power and got caught.By warren
October 10, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
McCain had so many capable women to pick…why he selected this bimbo is a mystery. I hope the right wing idiots are satisfied. And shame on McCain for pandering to these lunatics.By warren
October 10, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
McCain had so many capable women to pick…why he selected this bimbo is a mystery. I hope the right wing idiots are satisfied. And shame on McCain for pandering to these lunatics.By warren
October 10, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
McCain had so many capable women to pick…why he selected this bimbo is a mystery. I hope the right wing idiots are satisfied. And shame on McCain for pandering to these lunatics.By Publicus
October 10, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
What does this have to do with “Ohio Politics”?By mwm
October 10, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
Typical. A republican that abuses their power. Very typical.