Posted on 09/18/2008 5:20:32 PM PDT by Chet 99
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's husband has refused to testify in the investigation of his wife's alleged abuse of power, and a key lawmaker said Thursday that uncooperative witnesses are effectively sidetracking the probe until after Election Day.
Todd Palin, who participates in state business in person or by e-mail, was among 13 people subpoenaed by the Alaska Legislature. McCain-Palin presidential campaign spokesman Ed O'Callaghan announced Thursday that Todd Palin would not appear, because he no longer believes the Legislature's investigation is legitimate.
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Aren’t spouses exempt from testifying against spouses?
Good for him.
Tell the witch-hunters to ram it up their collective Dummie A@@es.
Poor Mr. French. Things just aren’t working out for him. The Obamanoids are going to have to find an “October surprise” somewhere else.
These assholes are trying to use the “perjury, failed memory” conviction tactic, AGAIN!
That’s my understanding.
The state legislature Obama Democrats are attempting to hijack this for political purposes. The State Personnel Board has the responsibility for the investigation, which is a red herring. There is no “there” there and everyone knows it. They should be investigating the wiretap and theft of personal emails.
Only if they’re Dhims.
Good for him. Another good reason to vote for McCain/Palin.
I swear, the idiots are itching for a Civil War/ the ‘white-trash, gun-toting, baby-having low-lifes’ vs ‘the elite, The Chosen, the ‘animals who are better than others.’
Molon labe.
Snow machine BUMP
More crAP. Why do we even post this anymore? They’ve admitted they are putting opinion in their articles. (Let alone slanting them)
Yes, in the US a spouse cannot be compelled to testify against the other.
The spousal or marital privilege has a long history, though its application has evolved over time. The law holds that no one has a privilege to refuse to testify unless otherwise provided by constitution (e.g., the right to avoid self-incrimination), statute, or state or federal rules of evidence. The spousal privilege is a combination of two elements: 1) the right not to be compelled to testify against one’s spouse, and 2) the protection of marital confidences.
So basically, they are making a big deal out of something that most of them would do if in the same situation. Sad thing is, there are a bunch of folks who will look at this as some sort of conspiracy to hide evidence.
Palin vs The Good Old Boys Round 1
Ping.
Seems to me this is opinion stated as fact. No examples are given, just this statement. More fact-free content from AP.
Thanks for the ping. The RATs will spin this as a sure sign he is guilty of something, but they would spin his testimony the same way.
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