Sarah Palin cleared in Troopergate probe

Times Online ^ | November 4, 2008 | Times Online

[ebiskit]

Sarah Palin has been cleared of abusing her office in the "Troopergate" case by a state personnel board, which over-turned the findings of an earlier probe by the state legislator. The investigation into the dismissal of the state's public safety commissioner found that the Alaskan governor had not abused the power of her office by firing Walt Monegan. It also cleared her from ethics violations in respect to her dealings regarding Michael Wooten, the state trooper involved in a contentious divorce and custody battle with her sister. The report, released the day before the US presidential elections, concluded there was "no probable cause" that the Republican vice presidential candidate had violated the state's executive ethics act in dismissing Mr Monegan. Last month an investigation commissioned by the state legislature found Mrs Palin had violated ethics rules when she dismissed Mr Monegan in July, allegedly because he refused to fire Mr Wooten. Related Links * Palin dismisses criticism at second hearing * Palin husband files revealed * Republicans escalate challenge to Troopergate The legislature's inquiry, carried out by a special counsel, found that while she was within her rights as Alaska governor to dismiss Monegan, she had breached ethics rules by allowing her husband to badger officials into firing Mr Wooten. Mrs Palin requested the second investigation be conducted by the state personnel board after alleging the legislature's probe was politically motivated. The board's report, posted on the Anchorage Daily News website, said that "absent from the evidence reviewed is any assertion that the Governor directed anyone in the Department of Public Safety to terminate Trooper Wooten, or directed anyone on her staff to seek the termination of Trooper Wooten."

[ebiskit]

"Taser-Gate"

[freeangel]

Old news—which was still not covered by the msm. The libs and the good ole boy “conservatives” are really afraid of what havoc Sarah could cause next time around.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

This news has been out for a while, but it came too late to help Governor Palin shake off the smears that French and Branchflower hurled at her at Obama's behest.

Personally, I hope she comes down on those two like one of Odin's valkyries.

[tips up]

Of course she is cleared, AFTER the election is over...

[SmokingJoe]

The AP had a totally different headline on that one when it happened, whereby the headline implied Gov Plain had been found guilty. Of course Yahoo and Google led with the false AP headline as usual.
Guys, the AP and the liberal media are the greatest threat to the well being of this country.

[G.Mason]

Perhaps 0bama's AG, Eric Holder, can get her indicted for for being a revolutionary Republican and have her swing on the same gallows as the "Compasionate Conservative" & Co.

Well have some fun then. ;)

[Libertina]

Gosh, that was timely... /s

[SolidWood]

Guys, the AP and the liberal media are the greatest threat to the well being of this country. survival of the free world.

[Smokin' Joe]

Of course, this was released about the same time as O'bammy's puir, sainted gramma lay dyin'.

Wasn't it? Who would have known?

[Sherman Logan]

a state personnel board, which over-turned the findings of an earlier probe by the state legislator.

I was unaware that the legislative branch of government in Alaska consists of a single legislator.

[Rapscallion]

The way she was smeared by her own party made me become an Independent (no more money to republican party!)

[Tublecane]

“I was unaware that the legislative branch of government in Alaska consists of a single legislator.”

Yes. They call him the Lawgiver. I think his name’s Solon or Solomon or something.

No, wait, Draco. That’s it.

[4rcane]

Obama is going to “abuse his power” by firing ppl from the government the first moment he get into office. Anyone want to make a scandal out of it?

How dare he fire Bush appointees! Thats an abuse of power and firing ppl for political reasons! This has never happened before!

[rodguy911]

Uhhhh... lets see Times online a UK pub. Surely this will be front page on the LA/NY Slimes and the WAPOst...uhh... oh yeah, they only cover the bad stuff about Sarah. Almost forgot.

[Sherman Logan]

Mohammed?

[tomnbeverly]

Wow not far off the mark...

I believe Holder will try to silence political dissent.

[Jimmy Valentine]

Good! Now let's go after the a**hole from the Legislature that brought the false charges.

Charge him, convict him, and run him out of the state!

[Straight8]

In your description 0f O’bammy’s grammy, you left out “typical”.

[rodguy911]

Brilliant post and and until we learn the tricks of the left,sue their asses off everytime they screw up or mess with us, they will continue doing the work of the leftwardleaningtards.

[rodguy911]

I understand your frustration but the Republican Party should have been your party as well,don't let the Rinos scare you off,it's worth fighting for. I oppose rinoism daily,its the only way.