I don't think the Obama campain is going to make a big deal about this but it is impeachable.
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.
Idiots!!! NOT RACISM.
can you say lame duck? this might be enough to get Obama the W but never underestimate the power of racism.
Racism? How about stupidity, hypocrisy??? Obama is such a flip flop, some maybe half maybe most of his followers are wooed by his BIG empty PROMISES of change.
He's so empty and vague its amazing that so many people believe this huge hype of change.
If he wants to run a socialist country run somewhere else. Not the USA.
Ignorant people who dont read, dont look into things, call it criticizing when Obama is challenged with his connection/relationships with Terrorists and Terrorists groups.
Idiots!!! NOT RACISM.
Or what other people call abuse of power. Impeach the filthy bitch.
can you say lame duck? this might be enough to get Obama the W but never underestimate the power of racism.
The report is the most partisan piece of bullshit I have ever seen. It basically says that Palin is guilty of not scolding her husband vehemently enough.
Or what other people call abuse of power. Impeach the filthy bitch.
Obama and Biden KO in the 1st
HAHAHAHAHAHAH! Oh man, I got a kick out of that.
I like what Chris Rock said, "the black man will never win a decision against John McCain, hes gotta get the KO" or something to that extent.
The report is the most partisan piece of bullshit I have ever seen. It basically says that Palin is guilty of not scolding her husband vehemently enough.