September 17, 2008
Posted: 07:30 PM ET

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 Palin's personal e-mail was reportedly hacked Wednesday.
Palin's personal e-mail was reportedly hacked Wednesday.

(CNN) — John McCain's campaign said Wednesday it has contacted "appropriate authorities" over a report that Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin's personal e-mail had been hacked.

"This is a shocking invasion of the Governor's privacy and a violation of law," campaign manager Rick Davis said in a statement. "The matter has been turned over to the appropriate authorities and we hope that anyone in possession of these emails will destroy them. We will have no further comment."

The statement came hours after a user on the Web site WikiLeaks said he had gained access to Palin's Yahoo e-mail account and gained access.  Screenshots of the e-mail messages and photos of the Alaska governor's family were published on that Web site and later on gossip Web site gawker.com.

FBI Spokesman Eric Gonzalez in Anchorage, Alaska confirms to CNN an investigation is underway.

"We are aware of the allegations and we are coordinating with Secret Service as far as the allegation that someone has hacked into Governor Palin's personal e-mail account," he said. "We are going to be working a joint investigation with Secret Service on this."

Brian Hale, an FBI spokesman in Washington, also confirms the FBI has been contacted about the incident. Two federal law enforcement sources say the FBI and Secret Service would have concurrent jurisdiction normally on a matter such as this, but it remains to be seen if the Secret Service will take the lead on the investigation because Palin is a protectee.

The e-mails shown include one from July between Palin and Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell and another dated earlier this week from Amy McCorkell, the woman Palin appointed to the Governor's Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in 2007.

Palin has faced criticism for using a private e-mail account to conduct some state business — prompting critics to allege she was attempting to hide information from the public record.

Filed under: Extra • John McCain • Sarah Palin


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TD   September 17th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

SP…stands for secret person. Is it just me or is it that everytime I turn around there is more drama linked to this women. Everything is always so secretive with her. I am so tired of hearing all the drama over Sarah Palin…I think she has now won over my teenage daughters dramatic life. Why in the world do we want somebody like this in a major position in our nation? Or….is this just…MORE OF THE SAME? Give her a rest and she will fade away just like the famous "Lipstick" does!!!

Jason58103   September 17th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I wonder how many other Governors use a private e-mail account to conduct some state business in secret, and cc hundreds of emails to there spouse on executive business?!? open gov't my ars.

Joshua College Station Texas   September 17th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Probably a plant from the McCain campaign.

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Um–Dennis, Obama is smart enough not to put private matters on a yahoo email.

Wayne   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Notice the McCain campaign trying to NOT talk about the economy, NOT talk about the last 8 years, not talk about how the Bush Administration is at the very least partly responsible for this mess.

We are witnessing the decline of America. Hold on.

Foreign observer   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Probably it´s been McCain in trying to use a computer !

Todd   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I’m an Obama supporter and I think whoever hacked Palin’s email account should be held accountable to the law. This type of behavior shouldn’t be tolerated by either party. I also think Palin should cooperate with the troopergate investigation too - it works both ways, sister.

Liz   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

She is discussing confidential state business on YAHOO!?!?!!?! Is she stupid? Oh wait, we already know she is stupid.

Mandy   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

why is she hiding the emals anyway. if she is not guilty, then, she should make them available to the investigative authorities. the GOP are the ones who are blocking the law.
who ever hacked the emails, that person is doing the public a favor.

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Ken   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Stephen says: "All persons found to be in violation of the law should be prosecuted. and sent to prision." Nice to hear from another [R] law-and-order hypocrite.

Now I would have agreed with you, except too many at the top of this [R] political machine have not gone to prison for their violations of the law over MUCH more egregious matters.

So by all means, let's put this hacker of vaccuous personal e-mail in jail, while [R] traitors who outed CIA employees get off scott free. Now there's change we can believe in….NOT!!!!!

And by the way Mr. stick-to-the-law and supporter of the party-of-personal-responsibility, you will fully expect and support negagtive consequences to Sarah if she is found to be guilty of the charges she's under investigation for, RIGHT?????!!!!!!! HA, right…..just another bleeding-heart {R]ightwinger!

Maggie   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Like this wasn't a set up by McCain to ensure she stays in the news…DUH

Jay from MT   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Now there is proof why the deaf, and blind mice republicans are so thrilled about palin. She knows how to use email, and her boss doesn't…LOL. This is to mellow-dramatic…ROTFLMAO.

Kellie   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Of course this is all Obama's fault. Give me a break. McCain's probably put this story out just to drum up sympathy for her.

Mike, Syracuse NY   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Amazing. Palin's email gets hacked and Obama supporters blame McCain, or say it was made up. You people have totally lost any sanity you may have ever had. Too bad a mental competency test isn't required to be able to vote. McCain would win every state! You see lies and conspiracy everywhere, except in the Obama camp which of course is as pure as snow. Get a grip. Then go out and get a candidate who isn't a racist, sexist, and socialist.

Chuck-Washington State   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

If she's dumb enough to use a yahoo account for official business, she should accept the consequences.

Cariboo Barbie is going down!

Wathcful Enthusiast........   September 17th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Why is it that things keep on showing up about this woman? Who wants to know what she has in her mails?

I truly hope that it is not the latest ploy to make the Democrats to look like hackers so that the issues on hand will not be addressed and also so that people will have sympathy for Palin and forget the fact that she has to be screened……….

The fight is becoming fiercer …..

Robert Deming   September 17th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

The country can't afford to let Perky Palin into office. We can't afford the time and money it will take to toss her out. The country has enough trouble.

We need to take care of the business of the country and get back on track.

This woman is much worse then Nixon. She apparently didn't learn from Watergate or didn't take the time to read a little history while she was playing beauty queen!!

Electing this woman to office is shooting all Americans in the face! She needs to stand in front of the current VP.

KB   September 17th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

My first thought…the McCain campaign has done this. Sad, but truly, I don't trust them at all. Yet another distraction to rile up their core and cry foul again. Is it me, or is there just too much drama from these people????

Seriously - manufactured drama by McCain - no surprise and let's not talk about his inability to deal with the economy, his incompetence to deal with any issue unless you are an oil company looking for a tax break!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

gpenn FL   September 17th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I don't much care for how they got the information, but it is pretty revealing. I also find it rather amusing. They asked everyone to delete the e-mails if they had them. Cats out of the bag now.

Nobama   September 17th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

The best thing to do is report blogs/web sites that post these personal emails. Report them to the Secret Service and DOJ.

Then send them letters while they rot in prison.

NOwayNObama   September 17th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

You can put a Harvard tie on a rookie
it's still a ROOKIE……

Anne   September 17th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Probably did it herself

More Shiny Metal Objects   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Shiny Metal Object Alert:

Anything to change the subject from John putting his foot in his mouth on Monday by saying this country's economy was strong.

It won't work John, we're on to you and your Tomfoolery.

lance mathews   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I think if you're a public figure, and you're dumb enough to use "gov.palin@yahoo" as and email address, then you don't need a security clearance, or CIA Briefings!!!

How about inviting hackers!!

Lets see…"sen.obama@"
"pres.bush…"
"paris.hilton…"

Voter   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

No Interviews
No Emails
Sues the panel she appointed to avoid investigation
No Tax returns
Govt. issues on personal emails

Where's her "transparency" she claims to have?
—–

and let me guess, McCain will blame Obama this evening in a new ad

john   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Palin should be very careful what she says on the trail because obviously people are after her…

Raymond K Hessel   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

More phony outrage from the McCain lovers. Hey, if pretty delicate little Sarah breaks her nail it must all be Obama's fault.

Mark   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

How stupid are you people that are saying this is a lie coming from the McCain / Palin camp? The FBI confirmed they are checking into it.
The FBI would not be checking into anything if it was a lie.

I am tired of hearing about supposed skeletons in Palins closet. If you want to look into closets, maybe you had better start by looking at each and every politician in Washington who has been there for a while. You can start with Ted Kennedy all the way to Bill Clinton. Oh wait, the only thing Bill has in his closet is another woman other than Hillary.

Someone hit the nail on the head, if Obamas personal email had been breached, you would have the NAACP screaming and yelling along with every civil rights organization in America saying it is wrong.
God forbid someone tap into Queen Hillarys personal email.
If Palin has to reveal her perosnal emails,,, so should EVERY candidate. Lets see all his personal conversations with Reverand White and his other friends.

I am also tired of hearing from people that McCain is a lier. PROVE it.
If he is lying,,, prove it. Gice uas details to what he is lying about with concrete evidence to support it.

gluvnast   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

why in the hell does she put her government info on YAHOO???

she deserves to get hacked if she's THAT incompetent

Candy West Virginia   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Count me in, I consider myself a WASP=woman against Sarah Palin!

Mind Setter   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Just another distraction from the real issues. Do they actually believe we are falling for this crap? The tax payers will be paying for this investigation to nowhere.

Palin = Runner- Up:   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Oh well, what goes around-comes around. I'm sure she won't get much sleep tonight.

CB2   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Oh so now they wanna investigates things…how about let the investigators investigate Palin in the troopergate scandal.

Dennis   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

You DEMS are the biggest hypocrits on the face of the earth. If this was NOBAMA's e-mails that were violated you would be screaming bloody murder not to mention blaming every republican under the sun. If you can't separate a true invasion of privacy from your hateful politics, you are just plain pitiful.

victor,nj   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Lets observe this new claim by the McCain campaign. Obama is a destroying McCain with the economic crisis, the lack of cooperation in the investigation of trooper gate, McCain's economic is fundamentally strong quote, and with the convention bump evaporated; McCain now wants to claim someone hacked in to emails, trying to switch attention with a made up allegation. Call me paroniod, but after the outrage over lipstick, and continously lies from the McCain camp, I wont put it past them.

Obama Nation   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

McCain 2008 and Hillary 2012.

The Great One   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Wowzers he obviously didn't vet this chick.

jm from sc   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Obama supporters do not have to waste time searching Palin's e-mail because it is enough baggage already exposed on this lady for her to resume moose hunting.

Obama/Biden 08.

Dianne   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Just when you think that the Democrats can't go any lower, they break the law and invaid someone's privacy. How desperate. So much attention is being paid into the "trooper gate," soon those in the media who have an axe to grind will have egg on their faces.

Perhaps you should start scrutinizing the number 1 man on the Democratic ticket instead of trying so hard for nothing with Gov. Palin.

You might as well get used to her, she is here to stay. America likes and trust her.

polarbearforvp   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

i think this is another attempt to divert attention from real issues and keep the spotlight on mccain camp. iwont be surprised if it is a publicity hoax.

endlos endlos   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

If we Americans are stupid enough to vote Obama/Biden into office, then we'll get the dictatorship we deserve. A continuation of the Roman Empire pattern of deception and decline.

Liberals are stupid.

hurriCAIN PALIN   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

i know those hackers wouldnt like anybody else goin through their

files and personal info, so why go through everybody elses'

Judy in PA   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

a yahoo email account being hacked happens every day. why doesn't she use her isp provider email or use an isp that offers email accounts. yahoo from what i hear is easy to hack into. so this is a joke and just a diversion to take attention from troopergate and the market crashing.

John McCain says he is an avid supporer of Reaganomics which deregulation was a part of. Now it has finally burst a bubble, just sorry that so many people have lost investments from their 401k's that were for retirement etc.

John Kaleto   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Typical democrat move by the same sore losers who stole all the "W"s off White House keyboards in 2001.

Sure, it's OK to do this to someone who disagrees with you politically, but let it happen to a member of the democrat party and we'll never hear the end of it!

Leimomi Matunding   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

That is too bad this had to happen. Goes to show nobody's email is protected.

Sally Stutlien   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I WONDER HOW SOMEONE FROM THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, WHO HAS ABSOLUTELY NO REGARD FOR THE PRIVACY OF OTHERS, AND THINKS IT IS OK TO WIRETAP WITH NO LEGAL AUTHORITY, CAN BE TOO UPSET OVER THIS. WITH HER SELF PROFESSED HIGH MORALS WHAT COULD SHE POSSIBLY BE WORRIED ABOUT??

Steve   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

If this thing goes to trial, maybe the suspects should REFUSE TO HONOR THEIR SUBPEONAS.

Oh wait, only Bush, Rove, and Palin can do that.

Anonymous   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I'm not for invasion of privacy but you gotta give it to American ingunity to 'find out' at least some answers to questions about our potential VP.

hahahahaha   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

at least we know it wasn't john mccain…..he's really not that good at the email, although he did invent the blackberry……

JC   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Despite blogarythms about "Obama supporters probably hacked", displaying paranoia amongst the troops as well as the leadership, the fact remains that when someone stonewalls, there's usually a reason, and not a very pretty one.

Sandy   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

This woman has more drama than daytime soaps. Since her selection is a testament to John McCain's judgement, we need to keep this man out of the White House. As a matter of fact, the people of AZ need to vote him out of the Senate. Let's send him home to Cindy.

NG in DC   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Well, she is a HACK!

Biff Biffington RETURNS...   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I wonder if she will co-operate with THIS investigation???

chicagoan for obama   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

the fact that she destroyed the emails before an investigation was able to be made is suspect. the fact that she is refusing to cooperate with a subopena is suspect. mcain is probably pooping his pants now (more than usual).

Wayne   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

well i had a good comment…something along the lines of why use a yahoo account for public business…and not securing it…

but cnn won't post it any ways…so…meh..

Dmitriy   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Obamabots - it's only cheating, look, even their candidate lies.

Mack   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

WOW…Obama's new type of politics is really cathing on…NOT..Just reported that he has run more negative ads than McCain…Guess he just can't keep his word…Maybe he is bitter and clinging to hate to win this election….

Jason   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

i think that this so strange, that this just happen. its kinda like if u now ur in trouble and that there is evidence against u, well doesn't it make sense to have someone tamper with the evidence to say that it can't be used against you in court?

Mike   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

So it was illegal to clear the history of Palin's incriminating Email. But now it had to be deleted because it was hacked? Coincidence? Sure?
Want to buy a Bridge to Nowhere ?

Brian W.   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

The absolute sleaziest thing I've ever seen in a presidential campaign. And the fact that the Obama supporters are not disturbed by this, which is the same as opening someone's mailbox, taking out their mail, opening it, and publishing it online, speaks volumes and tells me just exactly the SORT of people who support Obama.

Which is why today I registered as a Republican. I had resigned as a Democrat back in June and registered as an independent, but I decided today that's not going far enough.

Palin is Bush 2008   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Maybe it was the witch who she prayed to in order to win the elections in the 'country' of Alaska.

Anyone has the phone number to the witches in Alaska?

SARAH AND LARRY CRAIG, REPUBLICAN VALUES   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Just more lies from Gidget does Fargo. She and McCrypt are such liars why is this even news anymore? Just another guilty republican liar telling more lies.

Just like Larry Craig who we now know must have been “tapping” out Broadway show tunes in that bathroom stall!

DREADY!RASTA   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of "As the Caribou Turns".

J.S.   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

…Probably a frustrated Obama supporter. She's getting some of his limelight …Too bad he can't give some of the 11 million from BS's deal last night to the thousands of Americans who are without food or water due to Ike…But then he understands the economy

Susan, TX   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

The matter has been turned over to the appropriate authorities and we hope that anyone in possession of these emails will destroy them.

I liked this word "destroy". Destroy evidence that she is possibly lying about the "Troopergate". Whoever has this evidence should turn it over to the authorities as well as the State Legislature of Alaska so they can read it. No questions asked. She shouldn't be conducting state business on a personal yahoo account.

Nancy Ordway   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Palin should not have a personal email account that can be used by any one who works or is elected to a government office. she has no private life once she took office and now runnining for VP. She must open all emails and phone records for the people to see and hear.
As an Alaskan in my opinion Palin should drop out of vthe race.
She is hurting McCain.

Mike O   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Amazing how often theis happens to conservatives who 'wander off the reservation' of a group the liberals claim. The same thing happened to Michael Steele.

ltl   September 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Sounds like most of you on this blog are for the patriot act. Its ok to hack into someones email account. Oh of course unless its someone or something you believe in it would be outrageous. All you one sided politico's republican and democrat are idiots. Open your eyes and see whats going on in your world. Divide and conquer thats happened very nicely.

Unbelievable!   September 17th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

What's that I saw in them there screen shots? Conducting govnt business with a personal email account was it? This don't look good… for McPalin, that is:)!!!

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

The Obama Action Wire what? Put down the pipe, Belle!

Ginny   September 17th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

What was done is illegal - whether it was done to Palin, McCain, Obama, Biden or any one of us. There is no cause for it and it is a violation of our rights to have such a thing done.

People are getting really really SICK trying to control the outcome of this election. Just let the people vote and accept what it is.

Sylvia   September 17th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Email suddenly got hacked. There is something suspicous about this. Probably McCain Campaign hacked into her email account to stall the investigation.

Dylan   September 17th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

This is lIkely a diversion by the McCain camp to get the economy off of the front burner.

SSSSSSSSSS   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Good, the more the DNC smears Palin, the more votes she gets. Love the backfire! Buh-Bye Obama!!!!

DREADY!RASTA   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

We all accept that an innocent person would use every resource at their disposal to verify their innocence not block every effort. The only logical conclusion is Mrs. Palin is hiding something.

P.S. Tax records Mrs. Palin?

Just Say NO to Palin   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Put this deceiving woman in national office…and the USA will reap what she has sown.

Just Say NO to Palin

Jacque   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

If you think hijacking emails is something, just wait and see what Republicans have in store for our votes! This is a warm-up for the November 08 election. Remember November 2000?

MAIL IN YOUR VOTES!!!!

ran   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Funny they will investigate this but not "Trooper gate"

People open your eyes and ears. We need to make sure Obama/Biden and only other Democrates get elected this time in order to stop the abuse of power of these type Republicans.

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

um, Belle1, what????

Talitha   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I DON'T BELIEVE IT IS TRUE. I THINK IT IS JUST A MEANS OF GETTING SIMPATHY FROM THE "GULLIBLE" PUBLIC. YOU PEOPLE FALL FOR "ANYTHING" THE REPUBLICANS TELL YOU. NO WONDER WE'RE IN THE SHAPE THAT WE ARE END. DON'T YOU THINK IT IS TIME TO STOP BELIEVING THEIR LIES.

GO-BAMA

W.H. Thomas   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I dont think anyone hacked her email account. If it did happen it probably was planned by the McCain Camp…I am sure McSame wants the media to talk more about lipstick than the economy again.

Scott W.   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS IS STILL EVIL.

VOTE THIRD PARTY '08.

Steve K.   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hold on America. This is absolute crap. It is a setup to divert our attention away from real issues AGAIN!

There is nothing in this e-mail account that can be proven to be Gov. Palin's actual email account. It was created and "hacked into" by sympathizers to the McCain campaign.

Of course, CNN and other MSM will report it as actual news until it has done it's accomplished it's necessary goal of changing the focus of the news cycle.

Please. Don't be fooled again. How many times do we have go through this before we recognize the pig behind the lipstick? (That is, dirty politics…NOT Gov. Palin or McCain, k?)

eugene   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

this might be a strategy to get the media from talking about the economy because obama is gaining on him,so i dont believe it,they tried to change the topic this morning with this bombing in yeman,which i know the gop was responsible for, because the govt over there in yeman was quoted sayin this afternoon this looks like a setup by outsiders.these people will do anything to change the topic,so lookout for something else by tommorow,because they dont want the media talking about this economy,they wants to keep the american people focused on personal issues..

helen   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

It is a campaign ploy to put her back in the headline. No one hack MCPAIN email account. I don't believe one word that come out of those people. They are liars. Trying to keep focus away from the economy. Give me a break CNN!

billy   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Reading these post just goes to show how misinformed the liberals are.
The alleged Trooper Gate is a state matter to be investgated by the State of Alaska.
Internet Crimes are fall under another jurisdiction. Of course when Obama's private life came into play, everyone was outraged and he got his way.
There is no question about it. The liberal Media have their candidate for president and nothing will stop them from making sure he gets it. Short of Killing someone I hope.
I don't expect to see my post on CNN because of the 36 posts so far, only a few have sided with Palin while the rest are spouting Democratic talking points.
No wonder they call CNN the Clinton News Network, except that her coronation did not go off as planned.

Charlie, Key West   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Well what do you know . . . E-Mail of a political hack, hacked.

Geeque   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Why would she wanna use yahoo email account? aren't they provided with official emails in AK? She must be hiding something.

linda from South Dakota   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

well go figure,, whaqt goes around ,, always comes around ( to bite ya a big one),, palin,, go back to alaska,,,,,,,,RE:.. obama isnt goin to raise your taxes UNLESS you are filthy rich,,,, dont you listen to the news at all? geezzz,,,,,,,,

Janeen   September 17th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Oh NOW…They want an investigation ..LMAO
Hypocrites!

Jen B   September 17th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

If we Americans are stupid enough to vote Palin/McCain into office, then we'll get the government we deserve. A continuation of the Bush/Rove pattern of deception and decline.
Sarah: I think I would like to become a member of WASP!

Anon   September 17th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Using crap e-mail carrier…
eh, it happens, people remember. If it's Obama, I'm sure it's forgive and forget, it's a vicous cycle, politics.

Voter   September 17th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

This woman is just a big bag of contradictions, trivial complaints and horror stories. Her family is a soap opera. I see Cindy McCain has taken her in hand fashion-wise, and she finally has a decent hair cut and a much improved wardrobe. This is superficial stuff.

Suggesting a war with Russia is NOT superficial stuff!!

But, please, people, don't be taken in by the hoopla.

She is bad for America, and John McCain simply does not have a clue.

mark from england   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

the republican made that up. it is another distraction from the issues. liars

vpcam   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

As to be expected, more lies from the Camp McCain. This is a ploy to distract attention from the "Troopergate"

abc   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

A McCain staffer probably did this so that the campaign could continue paint Palin as a victim and further attempt to steer media coverage away from the real issues because its clear he loses standing when that's the focus.

TRUTH HURTS @ McSHAME CAMPAIGN - JOHN McSAME LIES WILL BE WORST THAN GEORGE BUSH!!!!   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Sh$t! Sarah Palin is in contact with the mother of an exiled Kenyan general and could benefit from secret, international bank accounts worth $2.7 million American dollars.

braggingrights!!   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Its un- ethical if anybody hacks someone else e:mails! and its wrong! but how can we know the Republicans are telling the truth? or they just want more attention?. Have they noticed that Biden is stealing the limelight from their Alaskan Heroen?. The republicans only have themselves to blame for not electing Mitt Romney as the touch bearer! at least I couldn't have much concern with his heath! and he has run a business!!!

andy   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

This is the type of politics Obama's camp like to run. Let their people do what they want and hide behind them. Obama is as low as his politics… Lets read Hussein Obama's email.

Faiz   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I know what is she going to say in her next speech. They will now go to Silicon Valley and shakeup Yahoo!

Douglas, Los Angeles California   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

The republicans probably hacked it themselves. I just cannot trust them anymore. The lie's and deciet continues.

Charlie   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Palin is hiding someting! Probably used private E-Mail accounts for business to mislead the investigators.

Kimetics   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Well, I would think that if they want an investigation then they should tie both investigation together. I mean why have just one investigation based on which one is easier to pull off.

Troopergate/Email investigation…. What's there to hide.

Ian   September 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

In the words of my 15-year-old neighbor:

"Dude, she is a total drama queen."

Pam   September 17th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

The fact that this woman used personal email account to conduct state business proves she is a MORON and is UNFIT to represent the people at ANY level of GOVERNMENT.

It is time to kick her butt to the curb!!

enough   September 17th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I seriously doubt "anoymous" is a democrat. I think this is a republican ploy to change the topic off of the economy and create another manufactered outrage.

Republicans just don't get it

Sam   September 17th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I pray it's true she's been hacked.
It might make Palin think twice about lying about her emails if she thinks someone else has copies. It probably won't happen that way… they'll lie about everything anyway… but…. here's to wishful thinking.

Nicole   September 17th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

The media is trying SOOOOOO so hard to find something substantial against this woman. Why so desparate? If she's such a terrible person, no doubt it'll surface in the next few weeks just by her speaking and debating.

ontheqt   September 17th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

We're finally getting around to talking about the issues…then we get sidetracked into emails and nonsense about who is invited to what. Let's get back on the issues here folks.

Jessica   September 17th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I really hope that those that respond to these ads represent a true cross section of the electorate. They say one of two things…. that the majority of people see through the ill-fated twisted Republican machine, …or the Obama electorate actually reads the news, and is more informed on the issues and the reality of this campaign….

Probably a bit of both.

Obama/Biden "08

Blaming Obama and his supporters   September 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Wonder how many comments will blame Obama and his supporters for this e-mail hack. I've seen 3 already. GET INFORMED PEOPLE, they way you accuse makes me think you got some inside information.

It could be a Republican because like the Democrats they don't know who the HELL she is either!

Ken in NM   September 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I am going to guess that it was planned by the McCain team to give her justification to delete that email account which may have included incriminating emails related to her troopergate issues.

KJL   September 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

This foolish woman could end up as Commander in Chief of the US military, yet she doesn't follow basic procedures to keep her email private, and uses Yahoo accounts for government business? Frightening.

Darryl   September 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Yes, Gov. Palin say thank you but not thank just give me the money.

Obama said we muust pay our bills.

The Good Old Boys John McCain and George Bush says give more money to big business and don't charge them taxes.

We can't afford another Bush Presidency…

Los   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

"Probably one of the Obama people!"

Nah, just some random hackers that live for this kind of stuff.

bcm   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

"Brian Hale, an FBI spokesman in Washington, also confirms the FBI has been contacted about the incident. Two federal law enforcement sources say the FBI and Secret Service would have concurrent jurisdiction normally on a matter such as this, (but it remains to be seen if the But they Secret Service will) take the lead on the investigation because Palin is a protectee."

Does anyone ever proof read this crap?

Kathy in North Carolina   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

If she is so great………Why doesn't John McCain just step aside and let her be the Pres. and he the VP? AND Have you noticed how he is so reserved with his affection with his wife yet he literally throws his arms and face/and his LIPS her way? If I was his wife I would absolutely be offended. John do the right thing step aside and take a back sit to your VP after all you brought her to us. UGH!!!!!!!!

Sandy   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Well if She was coroperating this would not happen. She's a trickster.

Obstruction of Justice   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Leak the emails please.

Tim   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I love all the Obama-drots who can't think of anything original to say, so re-use Republican criticisms of Obama against Palin, as in she is a celebrity.

Reminds me of first grade, playing the "I know you are but what am I" game. Those democrats sure are ingenious.

Xango 08 & 12   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

oh please, mcbush is making YET another lie……….can they come up with someohting better;
and why is she so afraid of being "discovered,"

mm wonder wonder;

The 7-10: Anthony Palmer   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

How can someone sue for invasion of privacy with a free e-mail account? Yahoo, Hotmail, and Gmail aren't exactly "official" accounts, right?

Belle1   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Nice…Obama supporters probably hacked her account.

This is NOT acceptable politics folks. The Obama Action Wire Team floods stations with threats and nasty emails. Tries to shut down any negative stories whatsoever about Obama…

THIS IS THE CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN???????

Yikes…

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Amy-Me again. I am like so totally bored. They won't let me talk to anyone. I MEAN ANYONE! I went and chatted with some creep named Charley who was busting my chops over some entitlement program. Hello?!?!?! I watch Big Brother and Idol. Have you ever seen this entitlement program? Gotta go… I have to go wave and chant "Drill baby, Drill"…Todd gets all grabby after I have to do that. SO wish I could send him home, but someone has to prop up Grandpa.

change   September 17th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Wow! This is getting out of hand. There is no evidence of state business in those emails.

I hope that anyone caught invading her email account will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. AND THIS INCLUDES ANYONE IN THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN!!

This is absolutely disgusting! Just because you cannot compete with someone on the basis of ideas, you try to attack them, their children, and their family.

Why in the hell is there no scrutiny towards Obama/Biden? It is Biden's son who is a lobbyist. I want him investigated by the media.

I believe the website 'Gawker' is the one who leaked these emails. The site reads like the Daily Kos.

I wonder if we will see this quote soon: Obama "That is not the Gawker I knew."

clarity   September 17th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

run faster, lemmings, and don't worry about those rocks fast approaching those are just taxes on the big bad corporations that you will have to pay for.

Linda from Prescott AZ   September 17th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Don't you find it amazing how the McCain camp is keeping Palin in the news. Not by issues, but by accusations, etc. Sorry to hear her mail was hacked, but I don't care. I want to hear about the economy and solution sto the current problems that face this Nation.

Is McCain so weak that he can't address issues, but needs to hide behind this young redneck woman's skirt?

sam   September 17th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Here they go again–Sarah the victim–so nobody will ask her anything that she can't answer.

Farren Ballanst   September 17th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

SMOKE SCREEN!

Fed UP   September 17th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Anybody smart enough to design the Blackberry should EASILY be able to figure out a mere email hack. C'mon McSlime put your six surviving brain cells to work on this important problem of National Security…

Anything to divert the attention away from Sarah not cooperating with the Troopergate investigation!

The Republican BS machine is at warp factor 5!!!

STUPID SARAH SCANDALS   September 17th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Seems as though she has probably broken a number of Alaska government confidentiality rules by using a Yahoo account for official business.

I know my company would have me on the rack for going outside the safe network they say we must use both internal and external correspondence.

hmmm

Undecided   September 17th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Looks to me that the liberals here are far more mean natured than conservatives. I thought the people of the democratic party were supposed to be the good guys. Stop letting me down with all of negativity and go positive. This doesn’t sound like the America Obama was promising in his convention speech. I need real hope that the democratic party can get things done and not continue with the negativity of the last 8 years. GObama!

Sandy - PA   September 17th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I wouldn't put it past the Republicans to pull this kind of stunt themselves and try to blame it on Obama or Obama supporters. Smells of Rove tactics at their best.

Another Republican for Obama (this year)   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Give me a break. The people that hacked her account certainly wouldn't do it from inside the US. They're doing it from a place where the US has no jurisdiction, so despite the Secret Service BS - they'll never be caught.

That's what she gets for doing state business on a public email system.

Joyce, nj   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Is she aware of the patriot act? Or is this something that had escaped her pretty much like the Bush doctrine.

It's really pretty pathetic how the GOP is trying to sound like the everyone's being unfair to them.

BTW, why use Yahoo account on Government issues? Silly.

Palin is Bush 2008   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Oh phease!

The GOP did this on purpose to take the attention away from the ecomony! I'm sick of their games and lies!

Why doesn't Ms. Plain wear the AMERICA flag? I see she walks around with the ALASKA flag and pin.

Is she running for the President of Alaska?

ALASKA FIRST! Right Ms. Plain?

Tim   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Sounds like another watergate, doesn't it?

Joe in MN   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

McCain: "What's e-mail?"

Cheryl   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Another allegation……McCain can you spell "economy?" Let's get to the issues and stop playing games. While they are seeking answers about emails, maybe they can find her tax returns.

grant   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Americans are the stupidest people on the planet. You will all agree on Nov. 4th when you wake up to Pres to be McInsane and VP to be Caribou Barbie.

My Dog Ate My Email   September 17th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

This is DIVERSION DE JOUR!

Give change a chance   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL :) :) :) :) :P :P
If you haven't noticed this is funny.

Go BO and JB

Josh   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Just the McCain campaign getting desperate not to talk about the issues. What about the economy… oh wait, he thinks it is strong.

Independent   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

McCain trying to divert attention from Troopergate. I don't care about her personal email right now, let's talk about Troopergate.
Troopergate, Troopergate, Troopergate!!!

Its Time   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This is the kind of transparency Palin talked about, right? don't forget to log out Sarah.

RevRayGreen   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

how secure is a wireless connection ????

Cindy, Texas   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Scared of the shady deals? Palin?

Anon   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hey kids, member of Anonymous here.

It was not, I repeat, WAS NOT the Obama campaign that did this. Give credit where credit is due.

Anonymous, Anon, the people who hang out on /b/ and 4chan did this. We take credit, and pride in it. Now back to protesting Scientology.

And Republicans, most of Anon are Ron Paul supporters, keep trying though…

My two cents   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

dollorbil– I don't think McCain realized that email could be hacked until now.

Mike T   September 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Question: How do they KNOW her email was hacked? Nobody says that in the article.

Does Obama Palin Comparison?   September 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Did everyone see that al Qaeda is back to hitting American targets today? Obama should have a sit-down with those guys, and tell them to keep things on the down-low until after the election…

IT Unix Guy   September 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

As an IT person myself, I can't begin to tell you how stupid it is to use public email for official business.

If you are using yahoo for official use, you are beyond stupid. Corporate and Government email is ALWAYS used to conduct official business both for audit reasons. It is WELL KNOWN that yahoo accounts can be forged and (OH MY GOD) hacked.

More reason not to vote for Sarah Palin. Any person with "Executive Experience" would know that you need accountability.

Matt   September 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

WOLF!!! WOLF!!!

Frances   September 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

They leaked those e-mail. Trying to divert attention away from troopergate.

mitchell   September 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

'ANONYMOUS' DID IT. THEY SHOULD THROW HIS REAR IN JAIL, if… they …know… who he is ………nvrmind.

Prince Joe   September 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

This is very hideous on the McCain Palin ticker, there is something they re hiding from the American people but it will still come out one day. Its her own people from her state who she turns against. There is no way she can hide all these problem because the time she was conducting all these dirty business underground she thought the American will not know but now it out there. Nothing to hide McCain/Palin..

Akinola - Houston   September 17th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

ROVE all the way. This was certainly a plant to divert attention from the "fundamentally strong economy".

Welcome to the next 36 hours of your life!

Matt   September 17th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

lol…deleting the accounts won't stop a forensic computer expert from finding the emails, but yeah, spoliation of evidence is a big big problem for her if it gets proven

Chuck   September 17th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Barack Obama and Christoper Dodd (BOTH DEMOCRATS) have received vore lobby funds from Fannie Mae than any other politicians on Wall Street. Why isn't CNN (the Obama network) talk about this?

McCain/Palin '08

FR   September 17th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Maybe McSame thought its time to vet her and he hacked into her personal email… oh sorry I forgot…. He does not know how to use emails. He only invented blackberry.

Nick, Rochester, NY   September 17th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

This is the Democrat crowd's cyberspace-era Watergate break-in equivalent. The media have already elected Obama president, so the time has come to impeach him!

Kathy Mills   September 17th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

What does it say? Where can I read it?

Bill Charlotte,NC   September 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Get John McBlackberry to do it. I know of no better way for him to spend his time.

SS   September 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hmmmm - well when you use a hotmail, or yahoo, or gmail - these things can happen. Maybe it may not be abad idea to stick with a secured email address such as the state address!!!!!

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Sean-I cannot believe you are sitting in my chair! I so know you have been. You are going to find yourself on the bridge to nowhere, drifting with the drowning polar bears. GET OUTTA MY CHAIR!!!!!!!

JEC   September 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Interesting that McCain is calling for an immediate investigation - while Palin (and her staff) are doing all that they can to stall and block the investigation of her alleged interference with personnel decisions aka Troppergate.

Anyonmous   September 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Just a reminder it wasn't what was stolen that led to President Nixon resigning, with the Watergate scandal, it was the ACT OF HIDING THE THEFT and LYING ABOUT IT.

Is anyone in the Obama camp VERY nervous right now?
I doubt anyone at Sen Obama camp had anything to do with this. If any one did this could be the end of Obamas chance for the white house. I doubt there is a connection.

The secret service is on the case and they WILL find the truth.

Michael   September 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

These little Obama sheep continue to stop at nothing. Bring on the revolution so we can clean house of these useless, bitter troll.s

Baroy   September 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Well with NObamas ties to the middle east and the scammers who donate to his campaign, ts only likely that some of his supporters cooked this up.
If you are not a pro Islamic, anti family, pro-abortion hack its likely they will try anything to snipe at your the side lines of life.

yeah right   September 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

THIS IS NOT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST ANOTHER DISTRACTION. MEDIA FOLKS DON'T TAKE BATE STAY FOCUSED ON THE REAL ISSUES.

ARROGANT PALIN   September 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Maybe the authorities should show this republican hack how it is when you pick and choose the laws you will adhere to, by just telling her the will not investigate!

Ian Macgregor   September 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

A Yahoo account? No wonder someone was able to hack it.

Mike D. in San Diego   September 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I don't get everybody griping that Palin isn't qualified to be a Republican president. An empty suit who spouts right wing rhetoric…she might be more like our current president than McCain.

TRUTH HURTS @ McSHAME CAMPAIGN - JOHN McSAME LIES WILL BE WORST THAN GEORGE BUSH!!!!   September 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

John McSame DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE on how to use the computer….so how did he figure out his air head veepee pick email got hacked?

CindyN--PA   September 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

This is so shocking. OMG not that. Not my personal conversations with "First Dude"…

Pathetic. I hope they unravel all of her lies for what they are.
Just calling Todd, "First Dude" disgraces our country.
Keep on keeping on and dumbing down the WhiteHouse.

Foreigner watching   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

AND WE CARE BECAUSE…………THIS WILL NOT STOOP TROOPERGATE

Bama for Obama   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Watch some lying McPain person say it was Obama's camp …Oh wait one did in this blog right Bobby

Lee-- Dallas, TX   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

If she would have used her government authorized account this would not have happened; I know this as a personal truth.

But she wanted to work around the system and look where its gotten her. Good luck with the sympothy card.

Amy, NYC   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

"My teleprompter stopped working at the RNC and I had to improvise'

Chris   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Lot of people have their E-mails hacked everyday … what's all the fuzz about it ….

James H.   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Wait, so it's ok for Palin to cooperate with political investigations now? Does this mean she will cooperate with Alaska authorities after all?

Dennis   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

" a shocking invasion of . . . privacy and a violation of law"

Hmm, but not when it's according to the telecommunications act the republicans shoved down our throats . . .

The amazing twisting of reality continues.

Paul from Virginia   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

my gut tells me it was done by a super smart geek who volunteers for Obama. this could be a potential disaster for Obama. watergate comes to mind.

i'm sure rick davis will start throwing allegations soon….

fellow dems…don't get too excited…this can keep palin in the news and get more sympathy votes from white females.

rin   September 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

omgaa…. the republicans did this themselves… jsut to get Palin emails discredited in the scandal she is involved with! i am not buying this republican trick!! this is toooo funny!

BIG ED   September 17th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

E-mail will be Auction Off tomorrow’s on eBay

Sally from Cali   September 17th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Hey, she's a celebrity now just like Paris Hilton.

She should call Paris for some "my email's been hacked" advice cause she definitely can't get any from Mciinventedtheblackberry.

CCM   September 17th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Wow another way of attracting attention to McSame's Campain driver after the Power of popularity shades. Those who hack the mail should be the campaign advisor when trying to vett her after seen the ship is sinking. The burble is about to burst now.

The only way to make it strong is to continue lying, again and again.

Obama/Biden 08!!

kris   September 17th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

at she she has an email account, if you ask McCain about emails he will call you names for calling him a yahoo. He will react to it like Palin reacted to Bush Doctrine.

redwhiteblue   September 17th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Note to the guilty ones…..
Deny everything and ignore subpoenas. I learned that from Bush and Co.

Foo Man Jew   September 17th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I don't use my email for account info or sensitive information.
These guys are gonna be toast when they are caught, but she deserves to get this by trying to hide govt activity in a personal account. She and McBlackberry should be in charge of new economy, yeah right

FAILIN' PALIN   September 17th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Does this mean she would use a Yahoo account for highly confidential material from the CIA?

Very poor judgment on Palin's part.

Tracey   September 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

This is why you shouldn't use private email accounts for official government business. Sure, it's easier to hide illegal activity, but it isn't as secure as official government email.

NYCVOTER   September 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

She did not violate any laws. The guy tazed a 10 year old and drank on the job and the commissioner refused to respond to her e-mails to take action. There were lawyers all over yesterday discussing that this case is ridiculous and that Palin has nothing to worry about. There is no need to go to testify as if she has committed a crime and let all the liberals have a field day with absolutely nothing like you guys do time and time again. I really wish there was an article on the money Fannie and Friddie funneled into the Obama Campaign and prior to that his personal wallet considering he is #2 on the list of money acceptance from the the 2. No but just go on liberals continue deflecting by villianizing a woman who tried her hardest to get a Trooper off the job so he couldn't harm anymore children or enforce the law drunk. Imean after all he is still a trooper at the moment. I guess thats the way liberals like there law enforcemeny abusive and drunk.

McCain '08   September 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Pretty petty of OB supporters. "Duh, let's hack her email account and call her daughter, tha'll show her." How about we hack Michelle Obama's accountor Barack Obama's personal email account and then call one of his daughters. Doesn't sound to funny now does it? Who do you think has more to hide, I bet Barry with the likes of the company he keeps around.

Ray, NC.   September 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Another MADE UP CONTROVERSY by the McCain Camp. First Lipstick-gate, now E-mail-hacker-game. Give me a break… gate

Obama / Biden 08

Jay T.   September 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hey, McCain: The Economy is crashing. Pakistani troops were ordered to open fire on American military if they crossed their borders. Ignore this new attempt to divert voters from the reality about us.

Brian   September 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Completely unrelated, but check out this "conversation" I just had with a republican friend of mine:

Republican: How can you be so apathetic about immigration? Don't you feel we need to tighten border security and regulations on illegal aliens?

Me: What, again, were the regulations put on the "illegal aliens" that founded this country that we now live in?

Republican: Oh, so what? We should just let everyone in? Then this place would way overpopulated!

Me: I agree, overpopulation is a big problem — that's why I support abortion rights.

Republican: Go to hell!

Me: Sorry, I can't go to a fictitious place.

He walked away at that point.

David   September 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hacking into anyone's personal email is illegal and should be so. However, if Palin was indeed using a private email system to conduct state's business, that is also highly unethical. Emails from our leaders are communications owned by the American public, and that raises serious questions about her judgement.

Rober