October 9, 2008
Posted: 05:26 PM ET
The Alaska Supreme Court has refused to put a stop to an investigation into Gov. Palin's firing of the state's public safety commissioner.
The Alaska Supreme Court has refused to put a stop to an investigation into Gov. Palin's firing of the state's public safety commissioner.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) — An investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner can proceed, Alaska's Supreme Court ruled Thursday, clearing the way for a Friday report to the state Legislature on the issue.

The justices rejected an effort to halt the probe by the Republican vice presidential nominee's allies in the Legislature, who called the investigation an attempt by partisan Democrats to sabotage the GOP ticket.

The justices unanimously upheld an Anchorage judge's ruling last week that dismissed theRepublican lawsuit and upheld subpoenas for top Palin allies.

The former commissioner, Walt Monegan, has said he was fired in July after refusing pressure to sack Palin's ex-brother-in-law, State Trooper Mike Wooten. Palin denies any wrongdoing, saying Monegan was dismissed after clashing repeatedly with her over budget issues.

She originally agreed to cooperate with the probe, which was launched by a bipartisan commission of the state Legislature in July. But after Sen. John McCain tapped her as his running mate in August, her advisers dismissed the investigation as "tainted" by partisan politics and began to straight-arm the inquiry.

The governor's husband Todd and several top aides spent three weeks resisting subpoenas issued by the state Senate in September. But after last week's decision by Anchorage Superior Court Judge Peter Michalski, and with Friday's deadline for the investigation's final report approaching, they agreed to give statements to a special counsel this week.

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– CNN's Tracy Sabo contributed to this report.

Filed under: Sarah Palin


Republican For Obama   October 9th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

MY GOD!!! one is a gambler (MCCain) and the other is a cheater(Palin) where is this nation and world going to?

James Johnson   October 9th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I don't understand why the Obama's campaign isn't magnifying the fact that if Palin was such a regular person, she would submit to a government probe.

karen   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

SP problem is she lokes to talk the talk but dont walk the walk as she says my pal. she do all of this an Obama as well as the world let her daughters problem slide. not a women in this world will have a chose only her daughters. shes a liar

JD   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I'd just like to remind anyone who says this is all partisan that both the Alaska House and Senate are majority Republican.

DB - Colorado   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

So typical of the Repub's…act like the moral majority when truly the immoral minority. Joe six-pack is too good for the Palin's. She is not like the average guy. The average guy works hard, treats people with respect, lives family values, and leads an honest life.

Sarah is a typical egotistic politician AKA crook. Time to crawl back into the cave you came out of. This world is too advanced and progressive for your kind.

Fear and hate will not work this round.

Go Obama-Biden!!!

Dal CA   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Would you like some honey with your toast and black coffee.

A hit dog will holler!   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Palin has something to hide. If not, she would stand up before the world, admit innocence and let the investigation take it's course. Instead, she hides, trying to blame others for wanting to know the truth. NOONE knows better than that Public Safety Commissioner.

The gig is up Palin!

Rhonda   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

The citizens of Alaska deserve an answer to this probe, I hope they get the truth.

Jude   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Justice deserves to proceed…No more Rove politics, Bush tatics, Chenney ploys, No way…No How…NO McCain-Palin.

AirDiva for OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Karl Rove is having the last laugh. You insisted that he apologized to you and your family after the 2000 elections. McCain, he's (Rove) not your friend. He's set you up to fail. Palin???? Seriously????

Ed   October 9th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I am voting for the Obama/Biden ticket. Whatever I thing of Sarah Palin (thank goodness for that small h at the end of Sarah – we have dog named Sara) she is innocent until proven guilty. Tomorrow's report may exonerate her – if so, all the blistering comments I have read before writing this one may all be for naught.

Kenneth W. from Minneapolis   October 9th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I believe this investigation will amount to NOTHING. Who cares about Alaska politics. They want to secede from the Union anyways.

McCain said that the reason he picked Palin was because she was a reformer.

How long has the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government been around in DC? Who was the last person to reform Washington DC? This will take a change in the constitution.

What experience does Sarah Palin have in order to change 200 years of a well established club? Being mayor and a governor for a short period of time?

Does McCain have good Judgement? I say NO, and I say NO to McCain/Palin

Tom in MD   October 9th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I can't wait to see what kind of BS the Republicans give us to spin this decision. Somehow I doubt Alaska's supreme court is dominated by raging Obama-loving democrats.

AirDiva for OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

McShady had better watch his back. Todd and Sarah will stop at nothing to get into the White House. If you could read the bubbles above their heads, I'm sure it says "Just die old man!!!!!"

Kelly Smith   October 9th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Who cares? The Palin family should move onto a glacier and float way to Russia.

Jack   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Obama is a Radical FRAUD. Palin has ZERO to hide – BUT -
who are all these "friends" – the ones that obama does NOT know????

We will find out the TRUTH!

garreth   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Palin was a terrible choice for VP, not a maverick choice, a pandering dumb choice. Why not Kay Baily Hutchinson, Elizabeth Dole, or Joe Lieberman?

Obviously McCain likes Joe Lieberman, he mentioned him 3 times in the last debate, they would work well together! Sure, he's pro choice, but I don't see how republicans can stay in power by keeping on pandering to the far right. It just won't work anymore, and this is a good thing!

Alas, our candidate sold his maverick soul, and this ticket will tank.

republican voting for Obama here.

Susan, Newport Beach   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Americans should really be asking the question WHO IS SARA PALIN? Idiotic thinking Americans are completely willing to elect Sara Palin to the possible highest office in the land, to take charge of their lives, knowing absolutely nothing of substance about her. This is how Hitler got into power. At least Senator Obama has been vetted. Believe me, he would not have gotten this far without the feds going over him with a fine tooth comb. You can't say the same about Sara Palin. It will be too late when you can't check certain books out of the library, or your daughter who's pregnant from rape can't have an abortion because fascist Palin won't allow it. Americans should wake up and stop being vunerable and stupid in their responsability to elect a qualified person to office. You see what happened to the country under Bush, and he didn't care what our races were. We All got
taken.

Closely Watching   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Yep, it's all the Democrat's fault that she abused her power. If she can't control herself in Alaska who is gonna reign her if she gets to the White House?

That One '08~Real change we can believe in

David   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Why don't you just insight a few riots mccain. You and your disgusting sidekicks (wife included) ought to be ashamed of yourselves to allow the outbursts taking place at your campaign rallies. And Cindy, that was a pathetic attempt at acting re: your son in the military. I'm sure he's so proud of you. Get your old man, girlie friend and go take some acting lessons. And eat will you please!!!! You are a walking stick.

O8AMA

Raleigh, NC   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Let's discuss her character…….She needs to stop going around stiring up fear and hate! For her to allow someone in a crowd to shout
Kill Him!" and not reject that comment, shows bad character.

!!!!!!   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Help me grow…..if there is NOTHING to hide, why all the hoopla? I think the "lady doth protest to much"!!!!

Matt.G   October 9th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

The Report on the probe will most likely damaging towards the McCain Camp espiacially Palin. This is why the Republicans were trying to stop this, but Failed, and the investigation will march on. Tomorrow will be a sad day in Republican Politics.

The TRUTH, Please   October 9th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

What are the NEWS Channels not reported about the Alaska Independence Party?

It is evident that Todd Palin has been an active member of the AIP.
AIP is a sessesionist and separatist group.
Isn't this against the constitution of the United States of America?

Sarah Palin gave a message to AIP just in April 2008. She obviously has a great deal of sympathy with the AIP.

Please report the TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wayne Cooney   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

S. Falin has a degree in journalism – how is this to help our country in case of crisis, she just isn't capable of the job of V.P. not to mention her cover-ups about what is going on in Alaska… I lived in Alaska for 20 years and we have her pegged as worthless as far as V.P. of our country… Isn't this enough to give everybody a clue… Plus she is a carbon-copy of W. Bush… like dito, dito, dito

Tom   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

I did some research to find that John McCain does have a middle name!
Note: He seldom uses his full name, which is John Sidney McCain.
Now I wonder how many people know that…ask any Republican, and I bet they do not know it. Get my point yet???

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

and Barbie goes DOWN…. Even the McCain/Rove machine couldn't shut this case down…

McCain=Bush   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

After everything I have heard from Palin I truly believe she fired that man, she knows it and so does everybody else. That is why they refused to testify

tony m , new bern north carolina   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

i feel she or anyone in a elected position should be open to a investigation of misuse of that office

Mountain Man   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I will cooperate,…No, wait, I will not cooperate…FLIP-FLOP…and it starts…is this the same way people want things be the next four years!?

Indignant Independent   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

McCain's Social Security Income: I'm a 53 year old male Independent 'middle of the road' voter. Months ago when John McCain released his tax returns I noted that he is drawing social security along with a military pension. I don't dispute that he is entitled to both, but it really bothers me that a man with 9 houses and 12 cars and all the rest of John's and Cindy's wealth is receiving monthly social security payments. He obviously doesn't need the income and considering the problems with funding the entitlement programs it seems to me to be very unpatriotic and selfish for him to draw SS benefits. I have not seen any comments about this during the election season which I follow closely. Doesn't anyone think this reflects on McCain's character? America First indeed…

Obamanator   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Justice served.

ShirleyY - Seattle   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

CNN, DO TRY AND PROTECT SARAH PALIN, YOU LOVE HIDING HER EVIL AND CORRUPTION.

WHO IS SARAH PALIN?

John McPalin   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Cindy made me pick her. She promised to give me some if I picked her. Where am I…..oh yeah, my fellow prisoners….

Joe   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Insanity is evil,
when you have people like Palin join hands with the old devils try to spin every body around just like Gbush did when he was selling the war. One has to wonder when is going to stop.
These people are dangerous to humanity.
I THANK ALL MEN AND WOMEN OF THIS NEW GENERATION X. FOR THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THESE INSANE GAMES, THE SPIN, AND ALL THE LIES, THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TOOL LONG. MAY GODBLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU ALL. FOR ALL THOSE WHO STAND FOR HUMANITY, PEACE ON EARTH AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
CONTINUE WITH YOUR GOOD WORK.
FIGHT THE SYSTEM, QUESTION THE SYSTEMS AND RISE UP AGAIST ALL EVIL. HAVE NO FEAR.
BECAUSE WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 4EVER……………..

Gnomepark   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Karma???

Obama/Biden 08
Dick Lugar (R) for Secretary of State!!!

Laidetea   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Palin is burnt toast now. Looks like you won't be doing any "Moose hunting" for a while.

Obama/Biden 08

rose   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Good. Time for America to see who Sarah Palin really is. You betcha

Bs   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Governor Palin is still insisting that the signs in the sun, moon and the stars should be immiment.

Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.

RepublicanForObama   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

fellow republicans, please do not let america feel ashamed. do not vote for McShame and FailinPalin. we will regret for the rest of our lives. because we do not know (god forbid) if McShame will be able to complete his term. imagine what we will be getting into. America will be made one of the third world countries by the Palins. this is a very serious issue. do not neglect or ignore.

OutHereinAZ   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

'Haw Haw' as Nelson Muntz would famously put it…..

for Obama-08   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Let Freedom Ring!
Sarah and her 'dude' should respect The Law !!!

Cynthia; Bham   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

They don't need to halt it. The American people need to know whether she used her office in Alaska to do things that she should not have been doing. If the things that she says on the campaign stump is any indication – she is probably guility. She definitely plays really fast and loose with the truth on the campaign stump.

Tony   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

GET READY PALIN!

YOUR LYING, CHEATING, CORRUPT *** IS ABOUT TO GET NAILED TO THE WALL!

Good News   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

This is GREAT NEWS ? Question: Why would Palin AND her Republican Buddies seek to HALT a proper legislative action of Palin at all? The actions of Palin to HALT such probe is highly suspect and shines the BRIGHT LIGHTS OF CONFIRMATION on Palin's and Duke's (her husband) wrongful dealings in this matter. Bottom Line: If there is nothing to hide (wrongful acts) of Palin and Hubby, then there is no need at all to HALT any probe. Palin and Duke should be happy and eager to be instantly cooperative with any and all probes of their past conduct WHERE THEIR CONDUCT IS PROPER AND LEGAL in this and all matters. Simply, LET THE TRUTH BE HEARD BY ALL — A theory John & Cindy McCain, Palin and Duke know nothing about !!!! AN0THER CONFIRMATION of the REAL McCain Ticket.

Is McPalin Pentecostal   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Well Golly Gee..
Gosh Darn it yah mean we really can have some dog gone Transparency after all.. :P

Hot dang !

I thought them Palins wuz above the Law. Whee doggies..!
I betcha shes findin it kinda sorta hard to believe that the Republikn legal pressure pushin hoohlagins wusn't able tah keepp this outta da publik eye.

Heck .. they sure wuz tryin tah sweep the Veep Poop up in a Pooper-scooper hekhekhekkhek ahh hilk ahh hilkk :P
I wonderin how them fellahs are plannin tah keep her from gitten recalled as Guviner ,,,\\
hmmm….
Whell I'll be hog tied… !!! its imberisin..

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

GREAT…. we don't know ANYTHING about this women, she won't talk to the media, she refuses court orders, she lies, she is NOT very smart… she sounds just like George Bush… WHAT IS SHE HIDING?

army mom   October 9th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

No, I don't want the pitbull to be indicted yet. Wait until after the elections, so I can really enjoy it.

David   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

We don't know Sarah Palin. Who is the REAL Sarah Palin? Can dish it but can't take it Palin???

California Gold   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Palin is as crooked as John McCain's arms.

linda from South Dakota   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

ITs about time someone lets the investigation go on,,, im so tired of lapins blah blah on things,, hes lies are the same as mccains.,, they get people all riled up on lies and before these people even check it out to see if its all true,, theya re turnin into haters,, this is what mccain/palin are doin to americans,, if they lie to you now ,, what would they do IF they ever were elected???? we would have total destruction of americans,,, mccain is out to ruin america with his lies just so he gets votes,, wow,, this is very patriotic huh???

Tony   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

HOORAY!

FRY THIS LYING, INCOHERENT, INCOMPETENT, IMBECILE!

HEY SARAH, YOUR 15 MINUTES ARE ALMOST UP!

LYNETTE IN CA   October 9th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

OH I CAN'T WAIT FOR FRI!!!

Obama for me   October 9th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

That is wonderful! We must hear the truth about this woman. She is not who she claims to be.
She has shown that she is vengeful and mean. I have not doubt that she would fire anyone who crossed her. Just look at what she has shown us so far.
She is not what I want representing my country.

Dan   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

While they are at it, they should ask him and his wife about
THE ALASKAN INDEPENDENT PARTY an ANTI-AMERICAN party which they were members or maybe still members of. It is only fair since she is raising the Ayers mumbo jumbo about Obama…

FAIRNESS 08′

Patrick, Fairfield, CA   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Justice will not be halted and that is a great thing to see. Let’s find out who the real Sarah Palin is!

Concerned Citizen   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Hooray!

Three cheers for the rule of law in the United States of America.

Let's let the truth come out. If Palin is found to be innocent of any wrongdoing, well then good for her. If not, then we need to know the truth.

Sammy   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I didnt think they would. Last thing these judges would want is to be seen inserting themselves into a presidential race. Better to basically say "not our problem".

Patti   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

If it was Joe Biden being questioned, Sarah Palin would would want a full investigation

Justice.   October 9th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

In the making…

Kj   October 9th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Sarah is a snake and is being used by McSame when Obama win's McSame want have nothing to do with her. McSame thought he would win women voters, wrong she is not Hillary Clinton

Satara   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

She seems to me a kind of woman who will step on any thing and any body as long as she gets where she wants. No standard, no self respect. You do not fire someone for personal reason when you are in the position of athority, if you have high moral, and if you are a person who live your life with a grain of self conscious.

Griff   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I can't help you! Mr John McCain… I would if I could… All my Grand-Children rely on your Winning… Not that they will lose anything from this Election…. But we are your: Next Door-Neighbor… It's a real Pity. America think this is just a Movie…

Alvin Swerve   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Fourteen of your fifteen minutes are up, Sarah. You are almost a minor footnote in history, forgotten by all but a few history buffs. Anyone remember Eagleton?

henry   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I want FDR again!

aliousalam No Mcbush   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

she should be in court not on the campaign trail. Has someone called John Mc and told him that his running mate is an endited criminal?

Mo   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Yes I have thought the same that it would be great if Sarah was thrown in jail before the election for her abusing her power in this troopergate investigation but I am certainly not holding my breath. I'm not holding my breath for much to come about the report but I could really see the report asking Palin to remove herself from the Republican ticket. If that happened that would basically be the same as her going to jail because it would hurt the republican ticket and John McCain pretty much would loose any chance of winning even if he picked a new VP running mate with only 3 weeks left. The Republicans are out of time and out of touch. I think either way something damaging will come out of this report and significantly hurt the ticket. I can't wait till tomorrow!!! It would really be funny if the court asked to have her arrested.

lisa   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

God Help us if Obama becomes president. You all will be sorry.He is not what he seems to be. He is a Muslin first that does not believe in God.Our country was founded on God.Even the elect are being fooled.

Mark   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

The October Surprise this year may be that, finally, the truth about the Republicans is coming to light. Palin's history of cronyism and corruption and self-dealing sure doesn't make her any kind of a maverick!

Joseph Adewole   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Green light at the end of the tunnel!!!

chris   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

people are so quick to jump to an opinion on these comment boards.

hmmm.. the commissioner blaming someone else for his firing.. he should run for president. he fit right in with both of those finger-pointing knuckleheads.

Susan   October 9th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

The timing of this for the next SNL skit couldn't be better.

J.C. 4 B.O.   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

THAT ONE '08

Stephy   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

What someone needs to do is investigate McShame's connections to the Ayers. There is a connection that needs to brought. McShame needs to learn the odd saying when you point one finger there are three pointing back at you.

Cruz R   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I dont know if she did or did not but I am happy that she…just like the rest of us…is not above the law. Great day for fair treatment….Now all we need to do is hold all of these politician accountable for how they treat their people and guide this great country that belongs to the people.

They have to remember that they work for us….not the other way around.

justobserve   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I like this from earlier blog "a vote for McCain is a vote for President Palin (Todd or Sarah, not sure which)". Maybe "a vote for McCain is a vote for Co-Presidents Sarah and Todd Palin"? PALIN: EMPTY-HEADED FRAUD. GAMBLE OUR COUNTRY WITH TWO DIVISIVE, RECKLESS RACISTS IN THE WHITE HOUSE?

NJ   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Hang on to your bootstraps because the famous ACORN Org who Obama has defended as their lawyer. Is being probed for thousands of voter fraud. Obama you should take back the $800K from such a shady Organization. You should be ashamed or cohorting with them.

Jose in Dallas   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Sarah Palin will do something George Bush and John McCain have been doing…. Destroying the GOP! Palin is going down in FLAMES! Sarah's going to take John McCain with him down the toilet with the economy. Then she can go back to that little obscure corner of America. Then we can let a real wise leader guide America back to the promise land. Obama/Biden 08!

Sarah   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Justice will prevail…
Finally, we will see who's committing crimes?
No to firing of innocent people
No to abuse of power

Roland   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Who knew the First Dud (don't sic me) could even write!

Huh?   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Someone please educate me. Is this report going to decide whether she is ‘guilty’ or ‘not-guilty’? Are there any potential legal consequences that could come out of it? Or is it going to be more like an opinion that is most likely going to be vague and won’t say much?

There’s so much at stake I doubt whoever is writing this report will risk its head to say she definitely abused her power should there be a slim chance she didn’t. A part of me hopes she burns down in shame but another tells me it just won’t happen. If she did abuse her power, might as well give the election to Obama now.

Allen in Hartwell, GA   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Why isn't anyone talking about the mob atmosphere at McCain/Palin campaign rallys? After being incited by McCain and Palin, the mobs surrounding them appear ready to get a rope and lynch Obama!

This has to be the nastiest, most unAmerican campaign I've ever seen. Aren't there laws against inciting riots? These two and their supporters are threatening to destroy this country, and the media seems happy to urge them on.

PoliticoMike   October 9th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Does anybody really know who Sarah Palin is??

Oh, McCain, stop hiding behind your women, weren't you a soldier?

Allan   October 9th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hey Sarah, I can see the end of your political career from my house!

Helen   October 9th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

She is a fraud.

Anonymous   October 9th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Yes, wonderful news. Me too I can't wait until tomorrow. That would be funny to see her campaigning in jail. At least she will have time to read and finish her third grade studies. It would prove the proverb that people only get what they deserve.

Newton   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

McPalin_Anger: There is anger in the republican campaign, we dont need an angry president. They are confused and are going back to their vomit.

cecil   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Good!

Sen. McCain And Gov. Palin, How Many Times Have You Look Into The Camera And Lied, Smear, Distorted, And Spinned The Truth!

By The Way Gov. Palin, We Haven't Forgotten About Your Ties To "AIP"!

Where Just Waiting For The Right Moment To Release iT!

Remember How Fast, The Keating Five 10 Minute Video Showed Up!

Wisconsin Vet   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Man I have never seen such a good reality show….Cant wait until Friday………Thanks MCCain for making this one of the best elections I could have ever participated in!

Ashish   October 9th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

plz send the code!.

Bacusla   October 9th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

This is still the United States of America – a country of laws.

Palin please get with the program.

Obama/Biden '08.

JoAnn/Las Vegas, NV   October 9th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

While Sarah Palin and first dude Todd were creating troopergate, Obama was busy campaigning in a primary that awarded him with about 18 million votes from all the states. Sarah Palin was picked out of Alaska and has not earned a single vote from any state except Alaska. It's ironic that Sarah spews how we need to know more about Obama when we know nothing about Sarah. Sarah's dillusions of grandeur proves she can't effectively VP this country and McCain's reckless pick of Palin proves he is not competent to be President.

Zoe   October 9th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Man… I'm actually reading from people who make since.. I tried reading from the Fox propogand garbage but it got too much for me… We are not afraid.. We've come to far.. and will not go back to four more years of Bush (Poison Ivy) in any form or fashion!!!!

WhoIsPalin?   October 9th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Palin is going down!!!!!!!!!!

Photon Torpedo Dallas, TX   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Let's See:

Bridge to Somewhere else
Troopergate
Anti Witchcraft Blessings
Keating 5
100 Year War….

I mean really?

Barack "That One" Obama + Joe "I'll say it anyway" Biden = Victory in November!!!!

Yes We Can & Will!

Barbara   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I think she is guilty, and if her husband claims to have done this behind her back, what might he do in the whitehouse "behind her back". I seriously doubt she had no clue, in fact I think helped to organize it. Another thing why did he attend her meetings with other officials in Alaska. Makes you wonder. I surely don't want people who abuse power when things don't go their way. Now that is scarry.

Janet American Abroad   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Unfortunately, but, we pray that the real people of Alaska will stand up for the truth and protect themselves against the negative and evil that have endured.

The rest of us must stand vigilant on not letting this and others take away the Rights of all Americans, no matter where they live.

And, when one looks in the eyes of someone spewing evil words, the eyes show shallow and darkness….where he can not be named lives!

Maggie   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Sarah Palin is a joke, plain and simple. She knows nothing, has done less, thinks "folksy" is impressive, has a mess of a family, and was chosen because she's part of the "hero and the hottie" John McCain's pick of her, overshadowing the many smart, sharp and capable Republican women is truly a disgrace.

GOP Hunter   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Sarah Airhead, John McShame and their Extremist Right Wing friends could not overturn the law for all they tired. Live with it!

Paula, Los Angeles CA   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

….with liberty and JUSTICE for all!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

jm from sc   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Oh, this is just fine with the people of America. It is okay for a candidate to break the law and be under investigation. It only matters if one of the candidates know someone who broke the law even if he the candidate was just a child when the crime was committed.

McCain is erratic   October 9th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Could Friday determine the October Surprise?

claude Moise   October 9th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

This is what we (parents) have been said to our children all along, "reading isfundamental". If you are a college graduate and you do not read at all that means that you are illiterate. That is the case of Sarah Palin, she probably believes Alaska is the whole world and never has to pick up a book to read about the rest of the Planet.

Elizabeth Ricketson   October 9th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Oh please, the Mcsame camp will blame it on the liberal bias, or the liberal judges, or the liberal what ever, they have already started to paint Obama as the scary unknown black man, you know the one Susan Smith came up with when she killed her kids, Mccain is a man without honor, and palin is worse. The way they have been trying to bring the inner racist out in people, to scare people that Obama is "that one" other than you and I, it makes me sick, she thinks she is above the law, which makes her more like Bush than I thought she could be.

Anne   October 9th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

That report will come out, tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar (and that's about all most of us have left). Whatever the outcome, just remember as some of you cry bias that this investigation was underway well before Palin was chosen as McCain's running mate. If she's exonerated, then we can consider the issue closed. If there's something there, McCain's judgment takes yet another hit.

Anonymous   October 9th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

let me get this correct, she does this MAYBE??? But it's all ok as usual for Obama to hang with domestic terrorists and all those shady people he hangs with, oh sorry he did hang with for 20 years and never knew anything of their beliefs.MMMMM, nope the liberial media is not biased at all.

Ian, FL   October 9th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

HILARIOUS!!! It's good to know there are still judges in the world with enough balls to uphold the law, and not caving in to the GOP's fascist bullying.

Newton   October 9th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

She said she fired him because of "Fund Mismanagement", The husband said she fired him because he threatened to kill her father. Where is the truth……

Meg   October 9th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Ahhh…..sweet kharma.

Obama/Biden '08!

Tracy   October 9th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

You betcha, darn it. I am so glad that they will expose this six college attending before getting her first degree pageant queen for what she really is….an empty suit!

mere   October 9th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

The Palin investigation will probably 'GO NO WHERE' along with that 'ROAD TO NO WHERE' which Sarah Palin built using the Money originally for that 'BRIDGE TO NO WHERE' that Sarah never gave back to Congress even though she claimed to have told congress "Thanks But No Thanks!"

You Betcha ! ! !

mrwolf   October 9th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

It is news like thir that give me hope. I'm getting tired of the finger pointing in order to divert attention from their own baggage. That's what 6-pistol McCain gets for trying to run the country by shooting from the hip.

tgram   October 9th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

You guys have no idea how much money McCain and his cronies spent trying to stop this thing.

The media should descend on Alaska and get some stories from those who were told to SHUT UP.

Damian Sewankambo   October 9th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

What happens if Palin is guilty? Do the GOP say the report is biased or Palin resigns as Governor and VP running mate for McBush? Who is the real Palin.

Tom in Delaware   October 9th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

No problem. A Governor doesn't need any reason to appoint or dismiss anybody in their administration, any more than Barack Obama would have to keep on Bush's Presss Secretary.

You Obama people are tremendously dumb.

Let's see the same level of scrutiny with Obama over Bill Ayers.

Haha.

misty   October 9th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

she knew what was going. they are all liars.

Y   October 9th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Paul Thompson – you're a real genius. Like the other folks at McPalin ralies.

Octavio   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I think Sarah Palin is exactly like the people she condemns, she put unqualified people in state government jobs and used her powers to further her person agendas and interest. who does she pal around with? and she cant answer simple questions she just repeats facts she memorized.When Katie Couric can unnerve you and make you look like she made Palin look is humiliating. I would like to see her in front of a judge to answer these charges. I dont think " I will get back to you on that : would work and I would like to use a life line would not either. go SNL and Tina Fey.

Lisa, MD   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

OOPS FORGOT !!!!!!

A DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Soccer mom   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Good. Palin should go back to where she came from. She abuses her position in Alaska and is now doing the same and stirring up the crowds in the lower 48. America doesn't need her troublemaking kind.

Kj   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

she will lie at the drop of a dime and wink at you. The game is over for Sarah.

Dan in Akron, Ohio   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Now what? An emergency injunction to the Supreme Court? Just answer the questions! I forgot…..Mccain can't handle the truth!

bonix8   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Mc pain and sarah failin are about to get a rude shock. They have insulted the american people's intelligence for long enough. Let the truth be told.

Terry   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

WHO IS THE REAL SARAH PALIN??? Is it time for her to pay the Piper? Maybe now the American people will see this stupid looser for what she really is, a LIAR!!

McCain is going down and he needs to realize that its high time he retires – while he can!

Obama-Biden 08!

Y   October 9th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Paul Thompson – you're a real genius. Like the other folks at McPalin ralies.

first time voter   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

how is it that repubs make everything out to be the dems fault? this investigation started well before she jumped onto the republican ticket we didnt insist she pressure ppl into doing illegal things just because she wanted to! abuse of power is something we really dont need in the white house anymore!

Obama 08

l. ham   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Now maybe we can get to the truth!!

La Raza   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Pailin should have never been picked.

GARY   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

THIS IS FOR YOU YOU HATERS.OBAMA THINKS HE IS JFK .HE COULDN'T SCRATCH JFK'S SURFACE. WE ALL KNOW HOW IT ENDED WITH JFK. OBAMA IS NOTHING BUT A BIG MOUTH SHOWBOAT. HE WILL DO ANYTHING AND SAY ANYTHING TO WIN. HE IS ALL FOR HIMSELF. YOU DIDN'T SEE HIM WANT TO SHARE HISTORY WITH HRC. MCCAIN PICKED A NOTHER GENDER. HE ISN'T A BIAS SHOWBOAT LIKE OBAMA. YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS FULL OFV HATE ARE ONLY PUPPETS TO YOUR MASTER. HE WILL SAY WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR,IN RETURN YOU DONATE MONEY AND VOTES. YOU ALL ARE BIG JOKES LIKE YOUR CANIDATE.

Clinton, E.E   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Palin you can not run away from the truth; go back to your Alaska that shares border with Russia as your only foreign policy experience and clean up your mess at once!

Amy   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Thank goodness this is being investigated. Palin is more corrupt and mysterious than anyone on the ticket. You betcha we need to find out what she was hidin' doggonit.

Newton   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

She is a shame to Republicans

Obama/08

Boisepoet   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

How 'erratic' are you when you pick a running mate who is already under an ethics proble? Yeah…that's quite the mavericky move…

John   October 9th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

It's a shame we even have to know of this inferior minded,barely educated pawn. She is so republican. Hate in her voice and a smile on her face. Could the GOP really find no one else? What a joke! Imagine this idiot as President…LOL!!!!!

A Woman In California For Obama:   October 9th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I can't stand THIS WOMAN! I don't even bother to look at her on my television. I hope most Americans send her a message loud and clear on Nov. 4, to GO AWAY! We don't want or like hatred especially when our children are watching. Go have another Nazi hate party out of our sight. If the good people of Alaska are smart they will send her packing! Good riddance! I used to just laugh at her, I now find her dispicable. Better watch out Sarah my late grandmother used to say people with children especially should be careful how they treat other people-because you never know when one of them might need someone's help and they get turned away because of the parents actions. Not that she seems to care much about her children especially the baby.

JB   October 9th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Mr. Paul Thompson, if she is found guilty, it is actually called ABUSE OF POWER. Any idea what that is? Oh no, right you are too busy reading your conspiracy theories against Obama.

Ron   October 9th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

1st Dude is the shadow govenor of Alaska. He pulls the strings she is just for show. Hell she is to stupid to to know whart newspapers she reads.

Peg, Canada   October 9th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

No doubt she had been careful to cover her tracks by getting other people to put the pressure on the public safety commissioner. I don't find her overly bright but I'm sure she is sly.

Abe   October 9th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Paul Thompson,
ACORN is old news. By the way, voter's fraud are a Republican staple; remember Florida! Now, now, now, you're not seriously suggesting that Senator Obama is responsible for this latest Republican mess (read economy), are you? Look no further than President Bush and the RNC. Guess, America is now reaping what it sow with the election of Bush and the RNC.

Lisa, MD   October 9th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

ONE OF THE BLOGS SAID IT BEST.

WHO IS THE REAL SARA PALIN? LOL

WOULDN'T EVERYONE WANT TO KNOW?

THERE'S MORE ABOUT PALIN THAT MEETS THE EYE?

YES THEY SHOULD CONTINUE WITH THE INVESTIGATION BELIEVE ME IF IT WAS SEN. OBAMA HIS LIFE WOULD BE RUINED IN A WINK OF AN EYE.

OBAMA/BIDEN
11/4/08

Don   October 9th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hurray! McCaine and Palin keep saying we need to know the truth about Obama and Ayres, they in fact DEMAND the truth despite the fact that it has been researched exhaustively and every one says "Aint nuttin there bubba." (is that folksy enough Sarah?) Now I think it is time to see Troopergate come out. Especially with Palin saying she thinks the VP should have more power over the Senate. (More chances at abuse of power)

I think we also deserve answers on the following:
Five crashed planes by McCain
Iran-Contra McCaine
G. Gordon Liddy by McCain (now theres a real terrorist, and nutball)
Wild Eyed preachers who endorsed McCain (and anti-semites)
Connections to organized crime families by McCain

John and Sarah are right. Ameica wants answers and the truth. But the real fly in the ointment for you is the truth works both ways.

Holly   October 9th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Great news! She is not above the law.

Karen   October 9th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

After what Todd Palin said about his involvement in state affairs, like demanding the firing of a state commissioner, the state government MUST take immediate action to investigate how the spouse of an elected official can involve himself in state matters. Isn't this against the law?? Even if he had lied, and made this up to protect her, the damage done to the state government is tremendous. Every effort must be made to discover the truth, and in the meantime, Sarah Palin must be suspended, in order to ensure an unbiased investigation. It is a crime in many other states when spouses of elected officials insert themselves into official state business and demand staff firing or hiring. Let the truth be known as soon as possible, as we cannot have this hanging over the presidential elections.

Howard   October 9th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

if McCain loves his country so much why did he pick Palin as a VP running mate?? Strictly for the entertainment value, what a SHAME that this man is running for President of the United States.

Rob in CA   October 9th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Given the lack of cooperation by Gov. Palin and her staff, it's difficult to believe the investigation will have much to say. I'm not going to hold my breath.

Ellie, MD   October 9th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I hope the Pitt Bull and her "First Dude" like the color orange as in orange jumpsuits.

Go Community Based Activism   October 9th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

"Republican allies"…another way to identify a bunch of Republican carpet-baggers interfering in the activities of the Alaskan legal system.

Good on the justice system prevailing.

Lucy   October 9th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

You can run, but there's no hiding, McFailin'. You can stop being part of the McNasty Campaign Stealing Machine anytime. Just watch OBAMA, see what a lot of integrity can do? Don't you have a moose to kill right now????

dyellon md   October 9th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Donna- your comment is right on the mark. This lady of mystery with many skeletons in the closet actually has the b—s to suggest that Obama has a secret relationship with Ayers and is not fit to serve as President of the United States of America! She has the b—s to refuse to answer to a subpoena, and uses her moron husband Todd to help her govern Alaska.What the hell is the First Dude doing calling people in her administration and telling them to fire someone as part of a personal vendetta? She thinks she can do anything she wants and not face any reprecussions. Sounds a lot like Cheney and Bush to me!! I hope they recommend jail time for her and Toddy boy.

Alfredo Colon   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I am glad ,because we are going to see what, that one is all about…let her keep criticising Obama…Now America will finally see what she is all about…John and Sarah are running out of time….Ricans for Obama 08 ….

SC   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

God help us so she(Hockey Falin) won't come to power.

i.chimezie   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

i think she was immaculate..same old rotten that stinks, why does she always see the peck in other peoples eye and not the huge log in hers? mrs palino… do not teach us moral…as you are not perfect

Mary   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

We American's have the right to know who they are voting for, she has to face the law like any other person. She should also answer questions on her religion , and pastor.

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Maybe there is hope in America!!!!

MsRose   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Palin should just remain giving material to SNL. McCain should have know he was picking a "joke", Poor McCain JUDGEMENT I would say

Gia in Los Angeles, CA   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

As it should be. The American people should know the truth — whatever it may be — before (rather than after) the election.

Arnie   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

That's great news! When Sen. Obama wins this coming Nov. 4.
I could just see Palin's future, back in Alaska, in jail. Also please anyone from the GOP tell her that stop parading her pregnant daughter and her poor baby every time she goes campaigning with McCain. It only shows what kind of mother she is. NOT A GOOD ROLE MODEL!!!

irony   October 9th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I have been following this case fairly closely. For the people who want justice and believe the Governor should come clean this is a great day. The attorney who championed the cause of the Investigators did a stellar job. I read each of his pleadings filed in the case and he was excellent. On the other hand, the twelve attorneys who attempted to block the investigation were from Texas (the only exception was one local attorney) and had no connection to Alaska or had any idea what Alaskans wanted or what was just for America. They were trying to manipulate the system and squash any dissent against their conservative black widow of a candidate. Maybe, just maybe there is Justice.

Ron   October 9th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

She could go to an Alaskanjail now and not be missed. What is she diong for MC Bush she is with him he don't trust her to campaign on her own. Where is Cindy? can't cover much ground if you cant trust your bimbos to act intellegent.

Brad   October 9th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Good. I'm glad to see the rule of law is still being upheld in certain parts of the country. No one is above the law! Since Palin has a chance at the second highest office in the land, then the question of her alleged abuse of power is certainly justified.

GNA   October 9th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

If Palin had indeed fired Monegan for doing a lousy job and disagreeing abut the budget, there would be minutes from the meetings and discussions she had with him on those issues. Why doesn't Palin publish those minutes – plain and simple??

obama all the way   October 9th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Put your lipstick on Sarah- you're on!!!!!

I think it is an outrage that Todd Palin has as much (or more) to be with the governership than she does.

Kinda makes you think she isn't even qualified to go it on her own if she needs her first Dude to give advice and do her dirty work for her!!!!!

I wonder if you can see Russia from the Alaska state penitentiary??????

ROTFL

Casey   October 9th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

It about time we start holding Republicans accoutable. They have been destroying the environment. They have been perverting science with their "Intellegent Design" theories. They damaged, if not destroyed, America's image in the world. They're economic policies have help us get into the mess we are in. The Republican party is full of loonies that refuse to move past the 1950's. They caused the Great Depression and, if they remain in power, the current Depression.

Donnie the Don   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

It could not have happened to a finer person", good luck in jail.

Channell   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I'm glad they are moving forward. I hope she gets what she deserves and more. McCain and his Klan will do anything to distract the voters from the real issues.

Bob from VA   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

It is good that the investigation will proceed, but someone else will likely be thrown under the bus to save Palin. Either way it won't help their pathetic campaign.

Jeremy   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

SHE IS WORSE THAN DICK CHENEY……………….PERIOD

How dare she incite people that Obama is a terrorist? Republican party has lost huge credibility and its absolute disgrace! PLIZ FOLKS LETS CONDEMN THESE DISGRACEFUL LIES.

Cathy   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Sounds like Trooper Gate has caught up with Ms. Hockey Mom and Joe Six Pack.

Joyce   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Paul…stop looking for a story when there is not one!!!!! The Republicans have really gotten pathetic!! Palin is a fraud and a wannabe and McCain is getting what he asked for!! It is just so sad to see our American Hero resorting to all of this….he was once someone I admired and looked up to!! And to think that I once lived down the street from him in Meridan, Mississippi and played with his son Doug. I really wanted to vote for him but I just can't!!! So, all I can say is
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

MY FRIENDS - JOA$$HN McINSANE   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

who is this unintelligible ex-beauty queen?

AVERAGE JOE   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Palins husband also has ties to a "radical" separatist group in Alaska.

WHY DOES FOX NOT INVESTIGATE THAT?

SEAN HANNITY WHERE ARE YOU ON THIS???

Speider   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

But it has been delayed enough as to not effect the polls, although it may not matter. It seems her personality has done enough damage.

Matt   October 9th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

So shouldn't the real question is: Who is the real Sarah Palin?

Don't forget all the media stopped asking that question when everyone focused on her campaign of who Barack was. Why did everyone forget that we still don't know who she is. And McShame still wont let her off her leash.

Ryan, Denver   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I thought 'Troopergate' was a trivial story – why all the stonewalling by Palin and the rest of the Republcians then?

Danny Boy   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I'm sure there's going to be a story there, rather than someone fired because they didn't do there job!

The above statement reveals the lack of cohesion to the inquiry into Sarah Palin: it is the abuse of power by a goverment official is on trail here.

The Republicans are comedic GOLD!   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

As she says about Obama, "Why can't she level with the American people".

What does she have to hide?

sharon walker   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

DEAR FRIENDS:
MAN PALIN MAN GUYS SHE WANTS YA!!!! MAN O MAN!!!!

Leimomi Matunding   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

From Juneau Alaska, There is a God! Yes! The Palins cannot get away with no matter what his wife is!

We are pushing for a Blue State! We are for Obama and Biden!!!!

AJ   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Good!

Ndy, Bronx NY   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Todd and Sarah Palin have tried in vain to block this investigation. If they are not guilty like they have claimed, nobody would have given serious interest to this investigation, but by their actions, they have only fuelled people's suspicions about their culpability. It will be interesting to get the verdict tomorow, but seriously I hope they are exhonerated, otherwise, it will be more worries for the McSame campaign…..

Stevo   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Finally! She is going to get her come uppance.

Voting for the Best   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Paul Thompson(5:16pm)..
Don't you think if there was something actually to thisAcorn thing it would be all over the place….kinda like Sarah Palin's
issue in Alaska?
Check out FactCheck.com before you start believing the worst in someone. I have found it very enlightening. While Senator Obama usally comes out with a True or misleading score. McCain and Palin are almost always False or misleading. People need to quit listening to all the garbage being thrown at both candidates and check things out. It's only fair.

sharon walker   October 9th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

DEAR FRIENDS:
ARE YOU SICK OF HER SAYING HEY MAN!!! MAN!!!! GUYS!
THIS IS THE WAYGRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN TALK!

RACISTS WITCH!

Great   October 9th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

The pitbull couldn't stop this one. I am surprise CNN is not checking
into her background the way they did Obama for 18 months, they even went to Africa to find dirt. At least somebody is not giving her a free ride. Sarah Palin family first no and McCain country first no.

Justin Archey   October 9th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I thought Gov. Palin was going to fully cooperate with the investigation, yet her staff and supporters are fighting tooth-and-nail to avoid answering questions. Odd how no one is calling her out for this in public.

Tamara   October 9th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

This at a town hall meeting in Milwaukee today:

"Are Americans having an opportunity to ask all the questions and are we receiving straight answers from our opponent?" Palin asked. The crowd shouted, "No!"

Absolutely unbelievable hypocrisy.

Janiece   October 9th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

it is amazing to me that Sarah Palin being investigated is because Dems are trying to sabotage her and the Republican party but questioning Obama is Right…. I guess the past ties of McCain are also just the Dems trying to be dirty..

By the way. Ms. Cindy McCain .. I wonder how it made you feel when your husband voted against troop funding 2 months after Obama did!!??!! How does it make you feel knowing that your husband either didn't show up or voted against military funding such as pay raises and the new GI bill that ……….. BARACK OBAMA showed up for and voted yes for!!!!!! I am a military wife and am sick and tired of the lies!!!!

Everyone needs to go to factcheck.org to get the truth on both candidates.

Dem for Unity   October 9th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I dont think poeple want to be made as fools. What comes around goes around. It is just a matter of time

rin   October 9th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

why wont palin be honest??? Do we really know who the real palin is??

the answer is NO

AND BTW MCCAIN/PALIN PLEASE STOP USING THE TERM MARVERICK

Amy   October 9th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I thought she wanted to be held accountable?! It seems the AK Supreme Court is going to hold her to it. I just hope the report isn't influenced by the McCain ticket…although how could it not be?

sharon walker   October 9th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Dear Friends:
Get her off the ticket! She is ripping apart this nation like the NAM SCRATCHY VOICED WOMAN IN THE JUNGLE! OUR ECONOMY WILL GO UP! FREE US FROM HER S IN!

Deb, Allentown,PA   October 9th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Good! I can’t wait to see this report tomorrow.

If Obama had chosen a running mate under an active ethics investigation, the Republicans would have gone insane. They’d be screaming about lack of judgment, abuse of law, yadda yadda yadda.

McCain’s choice of Palin proves two things: 1) that he doesn’t care one whit about legalities, improprieties or ethics, and 2) that he thought he and his team would be able to sweep this little nuisance under the rug.

I hope it comes back and bites them bigtime. You BETCHA I do!!

aneedtobefree   October 9th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

They will say she is free from any wrongdoing and blame it on her husband.

clarence CC   October 9th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

It's said what ever goes up must come down. Good luck to Sarah Palin and her dude.

McConartist hatchett   October 9th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

What a shame McCain picked such an unworthy partner. God help us if she comes to power.

TekBoss   October 9th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Well, maybe the general public will be allowed to find out about the REAL Sarah Palin after all. They WON'T like what they hear. I just hope it is BEFORE they all get fooled into voting for her.

Remember, a vote for McCain is a vote for President Palin (Todd or Sarah, not sure which).

Dana, NY   October 9th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Todd Palin admitted in his response to the subpoena that he was involved in the firing of her public safety commissioner but he claims his wife had no knowledge of this. The first dude claims he did thi to protect his family… Really? How would this protect your family when you will have an angry and unemployed trooper on the street? What a joke…. How did the first dude get so much power to be able to pull this one off? This means that, if we are so unfortunate to have McPalin in the office, expect Todd Palin to rule again from behind the scenes…. Are they for real?

Phoenix   October 9th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Let Justice Prevail.

witch   October 9th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

No one should be above the law. Good But of course some people won't believe that she is guilty……………………. we know the truth

Eyckie   October 9th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Paul Thompson you aren't in good company here. Why don't you go back to the 'dark side' (Fox).

Another Iowan   October 9th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Paul Thompson must only be reading the Republican websites….I haven't read any newspaper articles linking Obama to voter fraud….and this economic collapse is DUE TO THE REPUBLICANS on Capitol Hill…..Thompson, you must be blind and ignorant!!! And, too dumb to actually vote.

Democrats Rule   October 9th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Good news! This lady is the worst thing to happen to American politics in my lifetime. The hate and fear she is spewing is just beyond anything that should be acceptable to any citizen. Now we will see that Snow White isn't snow white.

Susie in Bandon, Oregon   October 9th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

What are Sarah and Todd afraid of?

If they are innocent you would think they would beg to have this situation totally reviewed and get themselves cleared.

Instead, they are trying all they can to stop the investigation.

Chris in Va.   October 9th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

If there was no wrong-doing why fight an investigation, unless…………

sharon walker   October 9th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Dear Friends:
Amen! Get her off the ticket!

Angie for Obama-Biden all the way!   October 9th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Who is the real Sarah Palin? Stay Tuned…. Will there be a hole for her to crawl in to? Oh God I hope so…..

It is amazing to me that someone who claims to be religious can relate to Sarah Palin. I understand that in politics, it gets competitive and there is not a second place winner. However besides the fact that she is a woman, there is not much in her that would inspire another woman, let alone a young girl. She is a vindictive airhead who does not know the basics that we teach children in kindergarten…"use your words and not insults." Sarah Palin lacks words and intelligence, therefore she is using insults at all cost. In the troopergate questionnaire, her husband first states that "she is my best friend" and we discuss everything." Yet he says that she did not know about the conversations that he was having with the people in her administration. Is that what we should expect from her when she is VP? Her husband will be selling our country on the side without her knowledge? They are calling Barack Obama "un-American" yet a few years ago, her best friend, the man she sleeps next to at night, wanted to secede from the United Sates of America that she claims to love. As a religious person, we are taught respect, love for our neighbor and more importantly, instill religious values in our children and our families. She is too busy taking on "the system" and "the Washington insiders." In reality, she should be taking on her pregnant teenage daughter who as a religious, right-wing Christian should have been practicing abstinence. Tell Sarah to spend more time at home and less time in the public eye, setting the feminist movement back a few decades!

leapfrog   October 9th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Democrats: Want to make sure the McCain/Palin nightmare goes away? Vote. Make sure you go to the polls or vote absentee. But vote. Registered Democrats by far outnumber registered Republicans. So make sure you vote, and make sure you get your friends to vote. If they haven't registered, and there's still time, then get them to register and then get them to vote. Offer to drive them. Hold an election day party and bring a crowd of friends to the polls with you. This is especially true for you high school and college Democrats. Don't blow this off. Your future is at stake…

Aretha MS   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I'm not sure what the outcome will be from the investigation, but i am so gkad the Alaska supreme court did not allow politics to interfere with this investigation that was started BEFORE she was nominated as the Replublican Vice President. Looks like that finger that she referred to in the debate is about to turn on her!!!!!!

LL   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Bravo!

Sarsar   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Could this investigation be the "October surprise" the Republican Party does not want? Interesting that The Trooper Gate investigation process started in July way before Sarah Palin was selected to be the VP candidate. SURPRISE, Mr. McCain! Keep up that line about "transparency".

Checo   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Good News !!!! Well, it looks like Bambie is gonna have enough time to practice her speeches….. IN JAIL !!

will blanchard   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Who is Palin really, it seems we don't know much about her! LoL And they (the republicans) think Obama is the wildcard of this election… Let me enjoy this laughter of despair as I prepare for the end of the western world (sigh)… Thanks Repubes for this wonderful and hopeful future we have ahead of us, and please go on with your fight against regulations and common sense…

Freda   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

It's about time! Who is Sarah Palin?

chima   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

well nobody is above the law. republicans shouldn't worry if she is innocent. if not then i feel sorry for the McFalin ticket!

Mikey   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Paul Thompson October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET
Probe ACORN and Obama's ties to voter fraud and the collapse of the economy!
I'm sure there's going to be a story there, rather than someone fired because they didn't do there job!
________________________________________________
Chief of Police in Wasilla – forced to resign for purely political resaons – he supported her opponent in the mayoral election.
Librarian, Wasilla – attempted to force her to resign because she would not consider banning books.
Commissioner of State Police – likely fired because he did not fire Palin's sister's ex-husband. Under investigation – GOP trying to subvert the process that was approved by a bi-partisan vote in Alaska.

Obama caused the collapse of the economy????????????? What exactly is the tie to ACORN????????? What exactly has ACORN done wrong and where is the evidence??????????????

Earth to Paul Thompson: There is actually an election being held in the United States that will determine the future course of our country. Perhaps we want to consider the ISSUES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can understand why you McCain supporters do not – he can't win on the issues!

conny   October 9th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

GOOD, GET THOSE CROOKS!

Jamie   October 9th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Good! Now we can ask: Who is the real Sarah Palin?
What a joke that the GOP tried to kill this by saying the democrats were trying to sabotoge the republican ticket….this investigation began months ago, long before we ever heard of Maverick McPalin.

Bobbie   October 9th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Be aware, since the swift vote nasty ad campaigns McCain has gone up 1 point in the national polls and Obama has gone down 1 point. Also, in Georgia, they're trying to challange the 2,000,000 new voter registrations for the past year. I know the republicans are behind it. Why can't they just take that butt whipping like men??

S. Boatman   October 9th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

If They Find Her Guilty I Hope They Throw One Of The Books She Tried To Have Banned At Her!

Michael M, Phoenix AZ   October 9th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

It is great that they are going ahead with the probe. Now, if the McCain/Palin campaign will finally get off the William Ayers thing that Obama had nothing to do with 40 years ago! They are only trying to find fault on anything Obama says, does, who he knows etc. Let's go back to the Keating 5, Iran/Contra and that ultra conservative group whose McCain name was thier letterhead for years.

yoscottinco   October 9th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Good for the Alaska Supreme Court! Palin is obviously a wing-nut right wing, intolerant, mean spirited, little person, who calls herself a "Christian"……..She is no more a Christian than Bush, Dobson, of " Focus on the Family", the American Nazi Party, or any of the thousands of like American Government hate groups and individuals, typically republican……..

AndrewK   October 9th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Paul Thompson: So now you are trying to blame Obama for the collapse of the economy? You're getting a little confusing here. 2 weeks ago ya'll were trying to tell us that Obama never lifted a finger and spent all his time campaigning. I think we should let the people of Alaska handle their own issues with Sarah Palin.

Derek in Monroe, LA   October 9th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Jail that heffer!!! She sound like a soap box preacher from the north trying to excite a southern congregation. Ain't going to happen sugar-booty!!! It's getting hot in here.

P.L.   October 9th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Justice!

Annie, Atlanta   October 9th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Thank God there are still judges in this land that haven't been bought by the Republican party. I wonder if the investigator's report is still coming out tomorrow.

@Paul. Acorn needs to be investigated, I agree. But Obama's interaction with them was years ago as a community organizer. Don't start spreading lies before the investigation even starts. Lou Dobbs will have more on it at 7 p.m.

Karen - Missouri   October 9th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

they should also investigate Palin paling around with her husband and the Alaskan Independent Party who thinks America sticks! How unpatriotic! They want to be free of the United States and be their own country? And Palin gave recognition to them when she addressed their conference!

As for that ACORN business in another post, they've been denounced before. This is another McCain trick…he tries EVERYTHING. And goofy people who want sensationalism panders to McCain…no one ever attacks McCain and his G Gordon Liddy (4 years in prison Watergate and buddy to McCain), Keating (like McCain's vacation and use of Keating's yachts).

Obama wants clean campaigns on ISSUES, but if McCain wants mud, there's PLENTY of dirt on mcCain AND Palin!

Susan, TX   October 9th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Paul Thompson October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Probe ACORN and Obama's ties to voter fraud and the collapse of the economy!

I'm sure there's going to be a story there, rather than someone fired because they didn't do there job!

________________________________________

So this ACORN is now his fault? Please get a life!

Pennsylvania Voter   October 9th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Palin should step down.
Or is it a mute point anyway come Nov. 4th??

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

Democrats will have all houses!!!
The House of Representatives & White House & the Senate

amir   October 9th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

This should and will proceed…but I don't think it has any teeth….unlike her Couric interview.

Anthony in Ohio   October 9th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

drip……….drip………….drip………..drip

Tommy   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

She is being used and she let them used her. Stupid girl and I feel sorry for her!

Chuck   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Excellent cpntinue the investigation.

Why are republicans (the law and order party) so fearful of truth about their own?

Palin is an evil person and Paul Thompson you act like a crack head

Sammy   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

No one is above the law. Palin has to face the music and we will all dance . Ho Ho. Poor choice McCain.

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I think is only fair because this all started before she was tapped. If she had been tapped before the investagation had started it would be a different ballgame.

ej   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I think when all is said and done that the most she will get is a wrist slap. The bigger issue is how much governing has been done by a non elected person — Todd Palin. The whole thing recalls Louisiana politics of personal vendetta under Huey Long who eventually paid for his bullying with his life when an enraged and probably mentally ill former state employee got revenge for wronging of another family member. Her attacks while campaigning also recall either Huey or George Wallace.

Susan   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Palin will be ok with that. We have heard, from family who lives in Alaska, that she is an excellent Gov.

favour   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

It's amazing how Sarah Palin and McCain are attacking Obama. Wisdom tells us "what goes around comes around". Now they will have to go on defence explaining her role in firing Wooten.They just can't win. It is all over for McCain/Palin!

Gayle   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I wonder why CNN has not bothered to cover Sarah Palin’s CURRENT connections, to the CURRENT anti-government group, The Alaskan Independence Party (AIP). Sarah Palin’s husband Todd was a member and Sarah herself went to several of their conventions and meetings. As a matter of fact, Sarah Palin just addressed the group a couple of months ago and told them, “keep up the good work” –hmmm, wonder what she meant by that!!!

Nina   October 9th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Good. A bi-partisan committe (8 Reps, 4 Dems) appointed that investigator. If she's cleared, she's cleared; if she's not, she's not. Enough with the cry-baby tactics.

Stome   October 9th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

The law is the law, Palin allies should know better, the investigation begun way before palin was chosen to be John Mccain's running mate, waiting for the report into the investigation on friday, if palin indeed fired people just because she hated them then she's not qualified to be second in command of the United States. thanks

A need for an answer   October 9th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

If Sarah Palin has nothing to hide why is the GOP trying to halt the probe.

In the words of Bill Preston:

"Nothing from Nothing leaves Nothing!!!"

Obama/Biden 08

Josh   October 9th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

And send Palin's Anti-American husband to jail while you're at it!

Russ   October 9th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Lock her up and make sure she receives psychiatric help………Too many secrets here.

Shawn - Ga   October 9th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

A C O R N

Please for the country… do your research

josbam   October 9th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Great….So we gonna know WHO IS SARAH PALIN ? LOL
That stupid ans ignorant lady should go back to Alaska and to jail over there…she doesn't know,anything,cannot even give a respectful interview and she always critize Obama ….

John   October 9th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

The best thing about this whole situation is that all this was started by the Republicans in Alaska. That's really bad when your argument infront of the judge is that the issue has become too political.

What goes around comes around bulldog!

Anon   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Ooh. Harsh.
Now we'll actually see what's going on behind the scenes, eh, Miss Palin??

TJ   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

The Alaskan Supreme Court is doing the right thing by making the Palins not being above the law! If she is found guilty, Sarah and Todd should be nailed to the wall. Sarah should be investigated for abusing her power as a governor,Troopergate, Bridge to Nowhere, aerial killings of adult wolves and 14 baby wolves who were only one month old, and what about her weird witch doctor priest who was helping her drive out the demons who supposedly living inside of her body.

Sarah Palin is a very unqualified VP. She has smeared and lied about Barack Obama, incited hatred, violence, and racism on her campaign trails to the point someone falsely accused Obama a "terrorist" and shouted "kill him"! This is very very dangerous and Sarah has stepped over the line of decency. I refused to vote for her and McCain because of these reasons!!! Sarah Palin is a very weird cookie!!

Brian   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

This lady is a joke.

marc   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

They better watch thier backs, that ole witch doctor they know may be after them next!!!

DARLENE   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

here is something you might should read

mudflats.files.wordpress.com.
it shows that the pig was not vetted

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

We don't know Alaska and Palin doesn't know the Lower 48.

Go home, Sarah, there is a moose calling you.

Robert   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

If she drops out of the race, then you know why! Are we looking at the next Watergate? Maybe not. But if an unfavorable outcome results, look for Obama to win in a landslide.

KJL   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Palin was not vetted by the McCain camp before she was chosen to run with him, so it seems like karma to me. Impulsive choices, erratic behavior, a bad temper – what has happened to McCain?

Ron from Baltimore   October 9th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

You really have to dig into these candidates' background to find out who they meet with, who they seek counsel with, who they live and have children with…

So, Todd Palin now says he'll take the fall, that he was the one chasing after the firing of a State Trooper and then of that trooper's boss. Nice going, nice spousal-abuse-of-power.

I think he must be a much smaller man than he seems on television.

William   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I'm so glad that this happened this way……it just gives me hope that people aren't listening to the distractions the McCain Campaign is trying to throw into the air.
It also tells me that public officials in Alaska are into holding Sarah Palin accountable whether this probe finds issues or not.
And finally, it contrasts the difference in what people are saying about Barack Obama vs. John McCain in an indirect way……….remember this if you remember anything, "McCain has allowed his campaign to run him and Palin, while Obama has complete control over what he and Biden are doing"
Now, what does that tell you about leadership?

ron   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

paul thompson lol do you people think before you write this nonsense. Your comment makes as much sense as if I said that john made all kinds of money form the keating scandal, then used his connections in the corrupt gop to get himself off…oops wrong example.

Sarah   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Why should they do that?

Jim   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Bravo. Let's find out the truth about Sarah Palin.

J.L.   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I have to drop my maturity level a couple of notches for a second… I have one word for this… Pwned…

Len.   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Good, I can't wait to read the report on Friday.

Janine   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Paul Thompson wrote-
Probe ACORN and Obama's ties to voter fraud and the collapse of the economy!

I'm sure there's going to be a story there, rather than someone fired because they didn't do there job!

Yes take a hard look at it. Then we can prove all these paranoid people to be nut jobs.

Dave   October 9th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I thought she said she would be open and transparent about this investigation? By interfering so much, they are making things so much worse for themselves, why would they do that?

Darryl   October 9th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I am happy that they didn't let politics get in the way of justice. This investigation was started before her nomination. Because of that, I can see no reason why it shouldn't continue and the witnesses be forced to appear. This is for the sake of the people of the state of Alaska. The refusal to move forward just reminded me so much of the "executive privilege" garbage of the Bush-Cheney administration. Perhaps nothing will come of it, but in the end justice will be served.

Republican for Obama   October 9th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

This is the main reason I cannot vote for McSame. He went and pick "Girl Gone Wild" as his running mate. What a shame!!!

Obama/Biden '08

James   October 9th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Gotta laugh at the conspiracy theories that Obama and his ACORN brigade brought down the US Economy…even McPalin aren't using that one! LOL

Bobby   October 9th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

The planets always do seem to have a way of aligning themselves…..

We reap what we sow….

suzyku   October 9th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I hope Obama wins and palin goes back to her Alaska and gets thrown out of her job and a little jail time wouldn't hurt either. wink, wink, nod

Jim from Philadelphia   October 9th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Congratulations to the Alaskan Supreme Court. Shortly, America will see Palin and he "down home" clan for the common people they are. John McCain picked a GREAT choice for V.P. (if he was a lemming).

Obama2008!

Eyckie   October 9th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I was so afraid they would stop this investigation. Justice will be served and the Palin's will finally be exposed.

Iowa Independent   October 9th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

GOOD!! Allow justice to run its course.. . Keep McCain and the National Rublican Party out of this State conflict….. I doubt this is a partisan attempt by the Democrats to sabotage the GOP ticket…..McCain made his BIGGEST mistake in the beginning by appointing HER as his running mate……and the GOP made the biggest GOOF by electing McCain as it's presidential candidate!!!!

Oh, by the way, Iowans do have the opportunity to vote early and I DID NO'T vote for McCain-Palin.

VETS4Obama   October 9th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Shame on McShame!!! How could you pick such a smart mouth leightweight? Send Caribu Barbie back to her igloo!!! She definately is a dog with lipstick

TexasAlien   October 9th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Very good news, indeed. If only because Sarah first voted to fully cooperate with the probe (in a spirit of transparency) before she was pressured by the McCain campaign to vote against cooperating with it (in a Cheney-sque spirit of stonewalling and obstruction of justice).

God bless these Alaska Supreme Court justices!

palliden   October 9th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

bicycles!

Anonymous   October 9th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

put her in jail

SC   October 9th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Keep it up, Alaska. You do your part to indict Palin and her gang and I'll do my part to send her and her Todd off on Nov. 4th back to Alaska. Obama is leading so bye Palin bye……

Enlightened Voter   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

And they shouldn't delay the probe even though the repugs have been up there for a month trying to make that happen. The woman is a snake and I can't wait until she slithers back to Alaska except now they don't want her either. They've had two of the largest rally's in Alaska's history very recently and they were both Anti palin rally's.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Oh Sarah, be prepared for the 10-minute misconduct penalty that's coming – and it IS coming!!!

DARLENE   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

i am so glad the courts are not going to close this nor hush it up as this slim pig is guilty and she knows it. anyone that has been in the AIP= alaskan independance party from 1995 to 2003 and palin has givin speeches at the meeting that they held is no American person and they both are dangerous as hell. she has a mean mouth and loves tearing someone apart. she has no heart at all. I feel so sorry for her kids to have to see there parents act the way they are

karen-phoenix   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

The ACORN situation was started by Rush Limbou and went to FOX news. Its a setup by the republican party because the Democrates have soooo many more registered voters than the republicans do. Its more very, very dirty politics by Limbou, Fox, McCain and Palin. Today McCain was like child on the playground screaming at his rally and he looked like an insane man eaten up with jelousy!!!

joyce   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

while they are at it, can they also look into the secessionist group that palin's husband were members off and her participation in it.

to those that keep shouting acorn, what the heck are you people afraid off. barrack does not need to cheat. he will win this election by a landslide because the choice is really glaringly simple for most of us.

values   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

SHE WILL BE FRIED. SHE IS INCOMPETENT. BUT HER SUPPORTERS DONT MIND. STUPID SHEEEEEEEEP.

Nervous in Texas   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

The media needs to place more light on the fact that her husband belongs to a group that hates Ameica, they want Alaska to be its own country. That's treason. What about the Will of God thing and her being prayed upon my a Kenya minister who was responsible for throwing a so called witch out of a village, he prayed on her to make sure that witches leave her alone and that she would get money and to help her campaign. What about her killing foxes from a helicopter, and lets talk about how rediculously uninformed she is. Now she's only going to do interviews with Fox Noise Network, Hannity, and any ultra conservative radio shows. Oh, that's just great. Stop throwing out your hatred and at least try to regain your dignity. This country is falling apart and all you want to do is focus on going to war, staying at war, and a man that committed a crime over 40 years ago. Put your country first!

Vincent Spaulding   October 9th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Great news from Alaska! Even if (when) McCain loses his bid this verdict will be a good start on the ruination of the fascist career of the Palin clan leader and her first dud.

Kay   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Congratulations to the Alaskan Supreme Court on their ruling confirming that NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.

Regardless of whether one is a republican or democrat, the law is to be followed. This feeling that I have goes for every person regardless of whether they are elected officials or not.

Unfortunately, the administration in Washington has done such a good job of obstructing justice that everyone now feels they too are above the law.

laura   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Good, WHO IS SARAH PALIN?

Paying Attention   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This is good. We need to know who Sarah Palin is.

I have not read anything about her that I like. Her interviews have not been good. She can read a speech but that is about it.

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Paul Thompson;
Been there, done that, nothing found. Deal with it.

Juan Grain   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

America needs to know if Sarah Palin is being truthfull or not we need answers on her abuse of powers.

Janem, PA   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

PREDICTION – this is going to get ugly – Obama/Biden might break the 370 mark with this news….

Steve   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I am somewhat shocked that this story has not been covered more in the media. While it is true that everyone knows the term "troopergate", I find it interesting that ANY elected official in this country could just decide to ignore a subpeona. It seems this is something else that Ms. Palin has in common with the Bush administration. What I know of the law is that you comply and then argue the ruling later. To just say "thanks but no thanks" to a subpeona is quite a thing. Just imagine if you and I "joe six pack" decided "thanks but no thanks" to that legally served paper.

Jeff Oregon   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Paul. You and the repugs are going to have to come up with something a $ell of a lot better then Acorn for MC Same to win. Get use to saying President Obama.

Farid husni   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Republicans should bring Obama to justice.
How much Obama pay those judge?

Roger Billingsworth   October 9th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This probe started before she became the VP candidate and there was nothing to suggest that the Dems are using this as a political tactic. It does sugges to me that the republicans fear what the probe will find before the election. It makes me more suspicious than ever about whether or not Palin actually did try to get people fired. That shows a clear abuse of authority.

OHWOWWOW   October 9th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

……………….JOHN……………….MCCAIN ……………….IS ……………….MORE ……………….CLUELESS………………. THAN BUSH……………….

Great   October 9th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Who is the real Sarah Palin we need answers. Lets check her character and her minister problems please please please.

gpm   October 9th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Maybe the public will see that she is not all that she pretends to be.

Greg FL.   October 9th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Thank you for the smart judges on Alaska's SC.

ron   October 9th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

why should they stop it? she is not above the law. If she committed a crime she should face the music. If they could find something like this on Obama they would be all over it. They can't so they have to find people he might have stood next to at one time in his life.

Annette, Long Beach, California   October 9th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

That's Good News since she have so much time on her hands trying to defamed Obama it serves her WELL. Now maybe she can consentrate on LIES that is within her. So Sarah how do it feels now to be LIED on?

sophia nyc   October 9th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Let justice prevail!

Allison   October 9th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Good. Sarah Palin says we need to know more about Obama, but I've been hearing about him for 4 years. I'm looking forward to hearing more about the real Sarah Palin tomorrow.

Andrew   October 9th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Good. Palin has seemed to know — and care — nothing about the law and the constitution. It's time she learned.

Gary E., Roma, TX   October 9th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

pendeja

Smart People 4 Obama   October 9th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

You can see the difference when SMART people make decisions and when erratic and dumb people make decisions!!

ALASKA 4 OBAMA!!

Chris in MN   October 9th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Yes! It's about time they go after Sarah Palin -the leader of the Alaskan Christian Taliban

MK   October 9th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Good for them! That is the first sane thing I have heard coming out of Alaska in a long time!

Michael Chan   October 9th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Who cares? Let's focused on the election… Nothing is more important right now.

Jonathan   October 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

George W. Bush divided by Dan Quayle X Dick Cheney = Sarah Palin

middle age white woman   October 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Sarah where do you get that accent? You are from Alaska not Canada.
Let's send Todd and Sarah home to take care of their children, something which they should have been doing about 5 months ago!

shank   October 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

well didn't this investigation start before she was a VP nominee ?then how can she is blaming democrats.she is just automated barbie doll who says what is just feeded into her system .she keeps saying the same speech everyday

Joseph Lopicola   October 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Can't wait to hear this one, YOU BETCHA!!!!

Obama/Biden o9

the other jd   October 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

The sad thing is that I really don't even think Palin really has something to hide. I suspect that the Repubs would have been much better off not to have made a big deal out of this. But why worry about just letting justice run its course, when you are a Repub?

Ramona   October 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Maybe Governor Palin should have gone through her previous actions, with a fine tooth comb, before accepting the Vice Presidential nomination. You can't cry foul in the middle of the game. She fired someone, right or wrong, and this should be investigated. I believe if the shoe were on the other foot, the Governor and her running mate would emphatically be questioning any attempts to stymie an investigation. Quit your whining and lets see what you did, Governor.

Qudus   October 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Sabotage the campaign??? You guys didn't even know your pick before you picked her.
Good Job MCcain???????

Obama/Biden 08

Veterans 4 Obama   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

hahaha!!!

Get ready Alaska…only 26 days until we send her back to you….lipstick and all!

bridgette   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Those people in Alaska don't seem to take to threats to well.

largoman   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

This should be very interesting.

maynard hopkins wi   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

MORE OF OBAMAS FOREIGN MONEY CONTRIBUTIONS BEING SPENT. THIS WHOLE THING IS BACKED BY OBAMA. THEY WILL FIND A WAY TO TRY AND DISCREDIT THE GOV OF ALASKA ONE WAY OR THE OTHER

Christine   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

CNN has really been losing me …. I am watching less CNN lately wih so much attention being given to "race" rather than "the race". Bringing up the stupidity of MaCain sour grapes anger. How does this help us decide who to vote for? I have always defended CNN's credibility but it seems to be evolving into degrading tabloid journalism. On this more serious topic, with Sarah Palin inciting violence at her rallies to a volatile audience, the REAL question should be: Who Is Sarah Palin? Corrupt; abusive of power; successionist; religious fanatic; incitor of violence?
Is she about to fall upon her own sword?
Christine

David   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

The only reason that this probe is in the spotlight is because Governor Palin is on the ticket. If she was not on the national stage this would not even be an issue today. And just because a Democrat supports Obama does not mean Obama's campaign is involved. Yes, it is not great timing but she was under investigation long before she was on the national scene.

I am glad the judges are not being swayed by politics on this one!

echo   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

The problem with these people is if they got nothing to hide… they even if the probe is politically motivated, they won't dig up anything… But if they do have something to hide… well…

Len in Washington   October 9th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Do I hear the rumblings of Justice? Is that a whiff of air untainted by Washington Politics?

I'm glad for the Alaskan people. The idea that the Republican Party and/or the McCain Campaign felt it was appropriate to try and usurp the legal system of that state was, at it's very core, another attack on our Constitution and this time…an attack on States Rights….one of the
stated core values of the GOP.
Remember? "Less intrusion by big government."

Seems the "Little Government" won this one. Let them sort out their own problems.

GOOD FOR YOU, ALASKANS!

Georgia Blue   October 9th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Good for the Supreme Court! Refusing to bow to the pressure of the Republican party is the right thing to do. I'm just sorry that you will have to share your precious air with Sarah Palin again when she high-tails it back to Alaska for good on November 5th.

bill   October 9th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

ITS GOOD TO SEE MAYBE ALASKA DOES HAVE SOME JUSTICE NOW THAT THEY OVERRULED REPUBLICANS LETS HEAR FROM HOCKEY MOM

Chapman   October 9th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I am smiling right now. Not because Sarah Palin is going to be exposed.
But because for the first time in a long time we are seeing justice served on the Republican party. After 8 years of science fiction rulings in favor of the thugs that have taken over our Country, finally a ruling that say ENOUGH!!! Do people realize that right now as we speak the State of Alaska is being run by a political campaign??? UNREAL!!!

SONGBIRD MCCAIN   October 9th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Another right-winger thinking that they are above the law…

That One won   October 9th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Why should they? Palin always tell the truth so she has nothing to hide…always ( we exclude her speeches and ads during the compaign)

Theogracias   October 9th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Todd is running around like Charles Bronson meeting out justice cause he's the hero in this made for tv train wreck. And of course his best friend (his wife the Gov) had no idea he was all over her staff about this.

Can you imagine living in this place. Todd is head of the secret police and people who cross the cuda lose their jobs and have to hide.

Alaska was part of Russia but we bought it (not on eBAY) so shut down the KGB and put some Americans in charge of things up there.

linda n carolina   October 9th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

If they think for one minute that Ms Sarah didn't know a thing about what Todd was doing…..well all i can say is we've been lied to by the best of them. Not this time!!

T from Kzoo   October 9th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Let the games begin!!!!!

That One/Biden '08

repub 4 obama   October 9th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

CAN YOU SAY COVER UP!!!!!!!

HE'S NOW SAYING HE WAS THE ONE PRESSING TO GET THE

TROOPER FIRED….LMAO

PALIN DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HER HUSBAND DID BUT OBAMA IS

SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT AYERS DID

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

John Biggs   October 9th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I think Palin has skeletons in her closet the need to be exposed. We need to dig deeper, especially now that she is slinging all these accusations on the campaign trail.

Larry the cable guy   October 9th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Ooops there goes the farm!

Hey everybody watch how the GOP spins this one.

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

If she is implicated in an abuse of power, will Senator McCain drop her from the ticket?

This sounds too much like the current administration to me. I for one am tired of secrecy from our elected officials.

Transparency and accountability please.

JUNIOR   October 9th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

SERAH PALIN FIGHTING HARD TO COVER HER CRIMES IN ALASKA ? THAT SHOWS THE KIND OF VP SHE WILL OFFER ! EVERY INDICATION SHOWS SHE WOULD BE WORSE THAN CHENEY ! BUT JUSTICE HAS TO PREVAIL . NO WONDER SHE SEEKED TO SECEDE ALASKA FROM THE US , AND THAT IS TREASON !

Cali Guy   October 9th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Go Get Her!

gizmo   October 9th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Can't hide from the Law, Palin.

David   October 9th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Kudos supreme court. High time they took responsibility

Ken amundsen   October 9th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

She and her husband are not above the law. This is a big deal theres a man out their, a commisioner that had a long and proud career and I cant help but wonder if Sarah Bara cuda bit yhe head off of that career for personal reasons,,, my guess is;;; more than likely due to the way they have ran and hid from it… for shame for shame for shame! That is why we pick V.P,s that we have a clue of and we fully vet them…YOU BET YA!

Rob indetroit   October 9th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Since were being honest and want people to answer question's,
when is Gov, Palin going to answer question's about trooper gate?.

RED STATES FOR OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Good, let's see what she has to say about that other than MAVERICK AND ALSO……….

Canada for Obama   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

McCain… you're such a nutbar.
First, you pick a governor who is being investigated.
Second, a couple of weeks ago you thought the economy was strong.
Third, those wonderous Couric interviews that Palin did. They were a big help.
Fourth, you think your attack strategy will work. NOT!!!!

The alzheimers is setting in quickly.

Texas Women   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

This means there are real issues that will come out…

Linda Schatzer   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

And why should they halt the probe??? Because after seeing the real Palin out there and all her hatred spewing..I am almost certain she did just what they say she did. Go get her Alaska. She is a disgrace to every politican out there.

Sean   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

This is certainly something that the American public deserves to hear a verdict on before going to the polls in November. If she's cleared, great. But if it turns out she's guilty, I want to know before it's too late….

JUNIOR   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

SERAH PALIN FIGHTING HAD TO COVER HER CRIMES IN ALASKA ? THAT SHOWS THE KIND OF VP SHE WILL OFFER ! EVERY INDICATION SHOWS SHE WOULD BE WORSE THAN CHENEY !

nett   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

She needs to cooperate with this investigation and quite trying to sweep it under the rug. If she pays more attention to her own problems and accusations, she would not have time to be attacking Obama with stupid smears. It is the Economy!!!!!

WillH   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

The truth shall be heard tomorrow!

McHoover Would Destroy What's Left of America   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I can hear it already

This Friday, those mean people are just picking on poor little me and my husband.

TRISTON   October 9th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

THAT SERVES HER RIGHT, SHE IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW JUST BECAUSE SHE IS ON THE TICKET. IF THE GUY REALLY DID THAT TO THE CHILD THEN CHARGES SHOULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT UP AGAINST HIM, BUT TO USE YOUR OFFICE TO SEEK JUST WITH NO EVIDENCE IS AGAINST THE LAW. IF THIS IS ALLOWED TO GO ON THEN WHERE DOES THE LINE DRAW?

tj in fla   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Could this be the end of Sarah? One can only hope.

Felly   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Palin and Todd are members of separatist Alaska Independent Party(AIP).

zammunda   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Well justice have to be serve. we are all equal

Danielle   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Interesting. Why whatever would they say?

Sarge in Florida   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I hope they nail her to a cross for her LIES

Danny   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

WHO IS SARAH PALIN?

Palin KEEPS asking " Who is Obama?" . America needs not ask
"Who is Sarah Palin?" . After 6-WEEKS i really dont know her. And most of America never heard of her before then. She is the real UNKNOWN! WHO IS SARAH PALIN? Elected by one man and now she goes on inciting hate and mob slurs against Obama who was elected by Millions of Americans. WHO IS SARAH PALIN? All of a sudden, 6 weeks is enough for us to know her but 4 years is not enough for us to know and appreciate Obama? All of a sudden she has more rights than Obama and the rest of us all? She is more special?
Where are the REAL EVANGELICALS? Have they been watching their so called Christian candidiates as they disgrace christiandom with their uterances? All of a sudden Obama cant be president because he is black even though he is more qualified? Are we no longer the same in the eyes of God? Where are the real Evangelicals? Black people have always voted mostly 70-90% for Democratic party but all of a sudden when the democratic nominee is black voted in by mostly white people, the black man is accused by republicans of voting for him because he is black. May God Help Us.

Obama-Biden 08′

Albert, rhode island   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

remember she was under investigation long before she was on the McPain ticket.

oOPS!

THE BOTTOM LINE   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

EXPOSE THE FRAUD……..

Democrat in Red State   October 9th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

OOOPS! Sorry Sarah, you were not 8 years old when all this happened.

Nick   October 9th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

sarah palin is running for the second highest office in hte nation and she does not want to be transparent.the guilty are afraid

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

The wheels are starting to come off of the straight talk express!!!!

dawn scharer   October 9th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

One has to wonder why Palin and McCain wanted so much to keep the investigation results from the public. If there was no wrongdoing, they should welcome the chance to be vindicated. If it's just politics, the republicans would not have agreed to this from the beginning.

georgia   October 9th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Good decision !

Ellie, MD   October 9th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Well….. Well….. Well………it appears the Pitt Bull has lost her bark and bite. Who else is there to "threaten"?

What does the McCain-Palin do NOW? What?

Do they continue to attack, attack, attack and run an even GREATER risk of self-destruction?

Do they continue on the path of "DENIAL' and run the risk of seriously allienating their OWN base of supporters even further?

Do they go even FURTHER by exciting "mob and hate' like rallies that will backfire on them BIG TIME?

More and more we are seeing people like Karl Rove, Newt Gingrich etc. come out and make statement clearly "hinting" that the McCain-Palin has become the TITANIC. Even staffers on the McCain staff are leaking out "self-destructive" statements on their own campaign.

dennisec   October 9th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

That's right! Lay the cards on the table and let's see that hand!

Sarah.....and my last name isn't Palin!   October 9th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Good. Those are a good bunch of Supreme Court Justices.

LT   October 9th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Good. Let the rule of law be carried out.

Very Corcern Voter   October 9th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Is the GOP that scare that they do not want the report to come out this Friday. She is a very crooked person and she doesn't care about the minorities. Everyone check in their audiences there are a few Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and Mexicans (something wrong with this picture).

Sam in North Carolina   October 9th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

How wonderful..maybe we will get to see how Gov Palin uses her office to go after her enemies

Ruby Sneed   October 9th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

That's good. Now the world will see who she have been running around with and see that she is a LIAR…..

No McPain   October 9th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

If the McCain camp tries to stop it they will make her look like she has something to hide. Actually, I should say it'll look like she has MORE to hide.

Animal Lover   October 9th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I am glad that Alaskan Supreme Court is going to go ahead with the Palin's investigation! They are doing the right thing by investigating Sarah Palin's abuse of her power and nail her ears to the wall if she is guilty!!!! Sarah Palin is not qualified to be VP candidate..she has incited hatred, violence, and racism in her campaigns against the Democrat candidates. Such hatred and racism to call Obama a terrorist which was false and to get someone in the audience all fired up enough to yell "kill him" referring to Barack Obama. Sarah Palin is a very dangerous woman and should not serve as America's Vice President. I will never forgive her for her aerial killing of wolves and 14 wolf cubs who were only 1 month olds. Sarah is a cold blooded killer of helpless and defenseless baby wolves who were in their dens and ordered that they should be pulled out to be shot to death according to an article.

Charlotte   October 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Well, well. Hooray for the Alaska Supreme Court. Given that the probe started long before the nomination, and in fact was initiated in a bipartisan manner, this claim that the whole thing was made up to derail the GOP nomination was never destined to have any legs and I'm glad the Justices saw through the cries of "no fair!"

If she's innocent she'll be cleared. The fact that she and her cronies are trying so very hard to stop the investigation suggests they have something to worry about. I would think she'd welcome vindication, if vindication is, in fact, what she expects.

Biff   October 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

YOU BETCHA !!!

Boston Bean   October 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Very Good News……..Now, if Sarah Palin has nothing to hide it will all be out in the open for the American voters to see and hear.

Irma in North Carolina   October 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

It is about time they get this out in the open so the American can make their Judgement on this deal. I think it is simply disgraceful that she is having there hate rallys and no one is trying to stop her. She is going to have this country in a big uprising, I would think that the Mccain camp would know better. But i see that Obama is making gains in some of key states. And the way Mccain acted the other night at the debate he showed that he is very old angered man, who wants some one like that in white house. God help us all that this dont happen.

betty brown   October 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I hope the truth comes out. Palin is a fake and deceiver and deserves whatever she gets. When this is over she can hang her political career up.

lipstickonapig   October 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Good job Alaska Supreme Court! She's toast!

mitch   October 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

THE PALIN'S WILL BE BRINGING JOHN MCCAIN'S CAMPAIGN TO IT'S KNEES TOMORROW!

SDA   October 9th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

It's about time that the ball gets rolling on this investigation. If she isnt guilty then she/the GOP shouldn't have any concerns that it is proceeding as it should.

Matt Gordon   October 9th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

If Gov. Palin really has nothing to hide, why is the GOP trying to stop this investigation in her home state whre she's "the most beloved Gov. in the country? Deja vu – VP Dick C and AG Gonzales situation all over again believing the constitution and laws in our country don't apply to them after they've committed a crime…

gman   October 9th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Houston…we have a problem.

Ex-Republican for Obama   October 9th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

CNN:

This article should also be filed under Todd Palin, the anti-american 'dude' that wanted Alaska to secede from the USA. And filed under John McCain, to reflect his horrid judgement. Probably a good idea to throw this under 'Crime" category too, since it is an investigation into the absolute unethical treatment of human beings by the Governor of a state.

You may also want to throw it under "work at home moms" as well, since Sarah pretty much 'called in' all of her duties, or was it Todd who called it in? Hey, that' makes me wonder, which of the two, Sarah or Todd, was at the capital more often? Not saying I know, but would be nice to know, seeing as she was obviously rarely seen in the town.

JT   October 9th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

If the Republicans had just let it go in the first place and let 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats do their job, instead of acting like they had something to hide than no one would care. It is either really bad judgement or they really do have something to hide.

American for obama------   October 9th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

She is such a liar and a hate monger.

Tell her to talk about her ties to the AIP and the anti semetic Buchanan Brigades.

yemanja   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

The effort to block the process of investigation baffles me. How can anyone refuse to reply to a subpoena? That isn't "maverick," it's contempt of court. And if she tells just the cutest little lie under oath, it's perjury, and from what I have heard from her since her elevation to national politics, lying is something she would not hesitate to do to further her ambitions.

It is terrifying to think she might even conceivably be Vice President, and with what is hidden in McCain's mystery health report, she could be even President. What has ths country come to?

Fair play   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Now let the truth be told !!!!!

lia   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Good. This is a great country. We need to make sure that no top leaders abuse theirs powers.

Jess   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Final nail in coffin…

CA Bob   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Palin…you got some splaining to do!

Jason Horse   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

its about time and i hope that they nail the GOP VP, she is not right for the job, you can just see how spiteful she can be.

tara   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Good!!!

Ouch!!!   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

That had to hurt…You bet'cha…(wink).

C in FL   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

AMEN! I can't wait…. McPalin is going to kill somebody tonight! haha!

JohnLee   October 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Glad to see this. I'm sure Palin and Friends will claim these are activist judges!

ERIC   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Game On! Time to see your dirt Palin. Justice will prevail.

freedom watcher   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

After the Cheney abuse of power we do not need another vp who has no rrespect for power. Let the probe proceed. Freedom here first before we go to Iraq to help them get freedom. Abuse of power here is as bad as in Iraq, Cuba, or anywhere

James   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Does John McCain consider this an "honesty issue" as he continues to link William Ayers' "terrorist" past with an 8-year old Barack Obama??

Brian   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Yes!!! I want to know who is the "real" Sarah Palin. She got on the scene 6 weeks ago and has the nerve to question Baracks character or how he "see's" this country? I didn’t know that she has the power to be in his head and see through his eyes. Her gutter mud slinging backwards statements scare me. She has brought the racial cream to the top of the race spewing hate. She and Shawn Hannity belong together.

Daniel - Virginia   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

thank god if she wasn't running for VP the case would have happened anyways

Florida   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

THE CHANT IS PROBE BABY PROBE…BACK-ATCHA LOL LOL

T.H   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Moose girl is going down

gallimimus   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Good, nobody is above the law. The McCain campaign can fight this all they want. I'm proud of the Alaskan suprem court. They did the right thing. It's not about her being a vice president candidate it's about the law.

Peter (CA)   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Good….we would not want to elect someone who has something to hide, now would we?

tgram   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Palin is going down tomorrow for all her lies. I hope the report highlights all the workings of the thug Gov.

Beverly, NYC   October 9th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

More of John & Cindy's money down the drain. I applaud the judges decision to go forward with this investigation which has cast a dark cloud over the people of Alaska. The message has been sent loud and clear the law is for everyone, including VP wannabees.

Could the October surprise be the indictment of McCain's running mate for the improper use of power? Can't wait for Friday's report.

r sisk, nevada   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I am glad to see the Alaskan Supreme Court realizes this investigation was going on long before Palin was selected as McCain's running mate. I am also glad to see that these subpoena's aren't being allowed to be ignored as Bush's cronies have been able to do. WITHOUT PENALTY.

Mike T. Vaughn   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Good, THe people are sick and tired of these so called Politicians doing wrong and then trying to use so called Excutive Privilige………..we had enough of that with BUSH and she has not even taken office yet!!!!!!!

E. in Houston, TX   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

If there ever was a point for this mother of five, I mean, seven, o whatever, to step off this train wreck, it is now.

TEXAS For Obama   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Say it ain't so Joe!!!

Greg   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Tomorrow the McCain campaign will say that Daniel Winfree the Alaska Supreme Court justice Palin appointed herself in 2007 was replaced by a robot built by the Obama campaign as part of a vast left wing / "gotcha" media conspiracy.

The Dark Horse   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The election comes down to two choices: Chocolate ice cream or out of date Sour Creme!

Jim Noble   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Sarah Palin's Chickens….have come home to roost!

Karen   October 9th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

She should be treated like everyone else. Why not, does she have something to hide? It is the legal systems right to investigate complaints such as this, if she does not attend, then special consideration will be given to those 'thinking' they are above the law just because they are running (not elected) to a public office.

She should be investigated for hanging out with 'the wrong' people to get the job done. Wait, she is the wrong person leading the pack.

NetteNAZ   October 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Well Sen. McCain it appears that all the GOP tricks to keep everyone from knowing the REAL Sarah Palin will not moved or hidden.

Tim   October 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Good. Why should this woman be above the law, even during an election. All the Republicans screaming about ACORN, Ayers, or Obama's supposed "criminal ties" can just not comment about it – if Obama can be scrutinized and investigated, so can Palin.

Kent in Arizona   October 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

This is by no means an October suprise that many might be looking for, in fact it has been known for like 5 weeks – more specifically the day Pallin was selected. The only issue is how much it will cost McCain in the polls? I think a far bigger October suprise would be the release of all of Mccain's tax records and health records.

OregonCJ   October 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

HAH! So much for the GOP ticket….bye bye

HouseDiva   October 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Sara Palin is not right for the job of vice president of the united states of America.

Obama/Biden 08

mary ca   October 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Good news

Ken in NC   October 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Let Justice prevail.

Chris   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I love it! The age of Republicans thinking they are above the law is coming to an end. There is hope for our nation. I hope when Obama gets elected he offers a cabinet spot to McCain, something drastic needs to be done or we will have the civil war part 2. There is so much anger on the left and hate on the right.

Obama 08!

Andrew in OR   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Wow I cant believe we still have an honest Judiciary

mitch   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

that means the palin's are in trouble and so is john mccain. but, then, he's already lost, anyway.

Mark   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

It was the Republican held Alaskan legislature that began the investigation…

IndependentThinker, NY   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Why isn't she in jail yet?

RUN$UR4   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Good… keep investigating. Painlin deserves everything coming to her. Her cult-like rallies are disgusting.

Hana   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

McCain's Straight talk express has become Loose talk express and now that Palin has hopped on, she has transformed it into Moose talk express. GOP talks about patriotisim when Todd Palin is the one who wanted Alaska to break out from the union.
Republicans=Hypocrites

TM in Chicago   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Well Sarah, you can run gosh darn it, but ya betta believe ya can't hide.. wink wink!

GObama/Biden 08

AdamW   October 9th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Oh no! She has to obey the law? Heaven's forbid.

Thomas   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Thank you Alaska Supreme court ,
Court of LAW, not court of People !

cmc   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Maybe, jsut maybe justice will be done. It will settle this once and for all. Seems like the Republicans have lost this one, maybe there are people in this world that do not give into political pressure.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Dang right it should and will proceed! She does not control the Courts of the State of Alaska, and btw, neither does the Democratic Party, as the GOP is suggesting. No, folks, if Sarah abused her power, then she has to be called to task for it! She may not even have a governorship to return to after the resounding THUMPING McCain and her will take on Nov. 4!
OBAMA/BIDEN YES WE CAN!!

No McSame   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Guess Painlin's going with the "I turned my executive power over to my husband" defense. Obama/Biden in '08 – you betcha!

Joe   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

OCTOBER SURPRISE!!!!!!!

pc   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Palin has shown that she doesn't tell the truth. I am sure they will find her at fault for abusing her power as governor.

Oh well, Palin, you reap what you sew!

RO   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

IF she doesn't have anything to hide…why on earth did they go all the way to the AL Supreme Court to try to stall this probe? I don't trust her one bit.

amah sossy   October 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

i believe every leader must be accountable to his/her people include Palin/Mccain; Obama/Biden and at any time such stewarship is required. Let your people know about what you are doing. It will be very unwise to try and protect Palin from investigation. If she is innocent as she told us earlier then let her meet face to face with the investigator. I don't think that is a big deal America. We are washing you guys.

Tom   October 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Anything in the dark will sooner or later come to the light, but in Palin`s case more sooner.

JJin Virginia   October 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Finally….

Palin won't always be able to rely on a wink and "You betcha'" to get her way.

I'm surprised she hasn't gone proactive and started a smear campaign with "who are the Alaskan Supreme Court Justices, REALLY"?

As a female Republican, hockey mom, and executive, I can say honestly and without a doubt – Sarah Palin doesn't speak for me!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

These Palins are attempting to corrupt the justice system. There is no way Americans would want either one of these Palins anywhere near the White House to select judges to the highest courts in our country. This is abuse of power and we've seen 8 years of that in the Bush administration that has us in the terrible mess our country is in today. We select our leaders to uphold the law of the land, not for one but for all.

republicans hate america   October 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

No doubt Palin will say its an Obama terrorist conspiracy

Cecilia   October 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It was about time that they did not get intimidated by the republican party and give in to their dictatorial ways.

JL   October 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Good. I really don't think they should, since it is an ethics issue and the stakes of this election.

Mark   October 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Corruption at its finest! Abuse of power for a petty reason.

TyWebb   October 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Best news I've heard all day!

Rhonda   October 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

GOOD!!!! Now justice can be served! I look to see "SOMEONE" getting kicked out of Alaska soon!!!! Pack your bags MC PaLYING family! You are a disgrace to America and womanhood!!

edog   October 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

I find it just absolutely amazing that someone that is running for VP, only does interviews with SELECT media!! Am I the only one that finds Palin a complete JOKE. She can get up on stage and spout off talking points against Obama, and she is not accountable. She does not have to answer of anything she says or does??? American's should demand that if a candidate is not accountable, their words should be meaningless!!!

This group of idiots running the macain/palin campaign are the same people who will be in the White House Administration, if they win.

Scary thought!!!!

Bethlehem for OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Interesting to see that Alaska actually has real Mavericks. Now the Alaska's Supreme Court has proven that they are the real Maverick.

nothetruth   October 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Let's Party!

McHate, McLies, McCain   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

good for you!!! lets see the truth about Palin while she spews her vicious lies, i hope she gets what she deserves, impeach her, arrest her if need be.

terrence h cleveland ohio   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

PALIN….THE "L" IS SILENT

Shay   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Good Sarah now you can relate to people who have to appear in court for as you say. I didn't do it either.

judge dread   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I really hope the McCain camp gets an unpleasant October surprise. I'm not counting on it, but I'd really like to see something shut Sarah's snarky mouth up.

JT   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

It seems like Palin's chickens is coming home to roast. She talks about Obama's judgements, let see what type of judgement she can show.

megan   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Uh Oh, Spagettio!

jn   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

THIS JUST TOTALLY MADE MY DAY!!! NORMALLY I DONT TYPE IN CAPITOLS BUT THIS NEWS IS SO GOOD, I'M SHOUTING OUT WITH JOY!!!! SARAH, YOU ARE GOING TO GET WHATS COMING TO YOU AND ALL YOUR OPTIONS FOR APPEAL HAVE DRIED UP!!! GIVE IT UP BARRACUDA, YOUR'E GOING DOWN!!!!

JT   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

It seems like Palin's chickens is coming home to roast. She talks about Obama's judgements, let see what type of judgement he can show.

Cuban-mami-4-OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

THANK GOD! I was afraid that the Alaskan Courts would be "paid off" by the Republicans! That there would be a concerted effort by the far-right-neocons to dismiss this case! LET JUSTICE PREVAIL!

I have been listening to the Republican-hate-spin-attack-fear-and-lie machine spew their slander about Sen. Obama for the last few weeks!

Its the same mentality that the Nazis exhibited in Germany, when they lied over and over and over, until they convinced the Germans that the …….Jewish people,………. were responsible for all their troubles!

I am DEEPLY offended by the vile comments I have read in these blogs from the so-called-Christian-far-right!

I am old enough to remember that during the 50's and 60's the Republicans would call anyone who opposed them: COMMUNIST!

Now the Republicans call anyone who opposes them:

SOCIALISTS, UNPATRIOTIC, A TERRORIST!

GOD HELP US, IF THE REPUBLICANS GAIN POWER AGAIN!

karen   October 9th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Thank God. We can trust our justice system.

MarioB. from Berlin for OBAMA/BIDEN   October 9th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

wtg, now cover up all the dirt!
Palin might be ready for Mrs. Alaska Barbie, but NOT for (Vice)president

Obama/Biden in a landslide, now that they also have West Virginia turned blue!

BOOTSTOMPER   October 9th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Good. All McCain and Palin can talk about is Obama being untruthful and hanging out with terrorists. Can anybody tell me of two more pathetic politicians than McCain and Palin? Country first? Bull##it.

TangoDancer   October 9th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Good. We certainly don't want for the good citizens of Alaska to be paling around with a corrupt politician that uses her power and influence to punish ex in-laws. That type of behavior is not appreciated in the rest of the USA.

Sarah the Clown...   October 9th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

When will the main stream media start looking into her husbands connections to a group that wanted to separate Alaska, from the rest of the USA. Is this not news or am I just asking too much?

Griff   October 9th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Even the Snow is turning Black. USA! New Name come 2009..
The "Usless" Country…

terrence h cleveland ohio   October 9th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

WHY IS IT THAT THE REPUBLICANS WANT TO BLAME EVERYTHING ON THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS AND TAKE NONE OF THE BLAME?????

I MAY BE WRONG BUT DIDNT THE REPUBLICANS CONTROL THE HOUSE AND SENATE SINCE CLINTON WAS IN OFFICE??? THE DEMOCRATS RAN THE HOUSE AND SENATE FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, NOT SAYING THEY ARE DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB BUT I DONT THINK THAT THIS MESS THAT WE ARE IN STARTED JUST 2 YEARS AGO.

IN ORDER TO GROW AND GET BETTER, YOU FIRST HAVE TO ADMIT THAT YOU ARE WRONG, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AND ADMIT THAT OTHER PEOPLE'S IDEAS MAY BE BETTER THAN THE ONES YOU THOUGHT WOULD WORK…..ASK ANY ALCOHOLIC IN THE 12 STEP PROGRAM….CAUSE WE BEEN DRINKIN SOME WILD G.W. BUSH PUNCH FOR A WHILE NOW.

WE ARE A "FREE COUNTRY" AND WE HAVE SO MANY RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS BESTOWED UPON US….WHY DO THE REPUBLICANS AND WALL STREET THINK THAT THE "FREE MARKET" SHOULDNT HAVE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS…THAT IS NOT SOCIALISM THAT IS PROTECTIONISM

Ken   October 9th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Oh boy! We'll get a look at what happens when a state is headed by trailer trash. Maybe Fox can make a reality show out of it…there must be an 'up' side somewhere in there for the [R]ightwing.

I wonder if Alaska is running a bit smoother now that Carribou Barbie is down in the lower 48 cavorting with McCain. Her absence is certainly saving the state the travel money she so lavishly charges.

McCain/Palin: the campaign to nowhere.

jade   October 9th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

so lets see what our favorite cheerleader has been upto, mccain decision to pick someone like her shows that his brain is half functioning, just beacuse she may remind people of themselves she can NOT be trusted in the highest most important position in the world, she belongs on the PTA and thats about it

FAYE, NV   October 9th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

She needs to comply and she early said so.-++

Independent- Disgusted by the Republican Campaign   October 9th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Good. Hopefully the truth will come out. At least now we know the truth that McCain/Palin are racists. Obama since you have always acted like a true gentleman and true American. And I do now believe that you are the best to lead this great country of ours out of darkness that we are in. You have my vote.

K   October 9th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

whoohoo! Try shootin your way outta this one. Who is the REAL Sarah Palin?

Susan   October 9th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

So much for being diffrent with Bush ha Gov. Palin????

Bush used the Exec's right cover up to do so much unjustice in this land, now before you even got the job you're trying the same thing????

I don't know what is your deal but thank God I've made up my mind about where we NEED to go as a nation.

I vote for Obama/Biden, my name is Susan and I approve this message!!!!!!!!!

Johnny   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Put her behind bars if she is guilty!

JL   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Let the truth be told.

Sam   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Can you say "Checks and Balances"?

Don't vote for McDumb and the cheerleader   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

They shouldn't halt the investigation. You want to talk about Obama and his ties to William Ayers let talk about your husband belonging to a successionist group. A group that wants Alaska to succeed from the United States.

This is your husband, you sleep with this guy and I know you will not renounce his radical views. I dare CNN to post this!!!

Luann   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Good……maybe this will take Palin's mind off the hatred she's been spreading. You know what they say…..what comes around goes around…..

"that one" '08

Niraj   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

this is bad news for Miss Alaska??

Preco, NY   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Go America, leader of the free world!!!

How many of such abuses have the people of Wasilla county endured while these guys were mr. and mrs. mayor?

I wish we will know. Anyway we will settle for this probe.

I was thinking that America had decended so low ( banana republic) where public officers are above the laws of the land.

God bless America!!!

curtis   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

good!

Phil   October 9th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Nor should they…go get Caribou Barbie

My Common SenseActually Works   October 9th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Its about time. I believe this issue should be addressed and not be squashed for any party's benefit for that matter. This issue was way before Mrs Palin's naming as a VP candidate for RNC. I honestly believe it is an insult to justice and the law how the involved people are trying to block the probe in the first place. An affidavit from Todd Palin is perhaps "legally" acceptable but I think the RNC and the Palin's treatment of our justice system is appaling. Btw, it is not Todd Palin who is running for VP, what is his excuse not to show up personally??

bill batt   October 9th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Sarah Palin: the new dick cheney.

MEP   October 9th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

This should bring Sarah Palin back to earth. Influence peddling is hardly a maverick idea.

vh   October 9th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

NOW WHO IS THE REAL POWER HUNGRY SARAH? I THINK WE ARE GETTING A GLIMPSE WITH MORE TO COME. YOU ARE NOT HONEST SARAAAAAH

Tracey   October 9th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Wow! but justifable so!

Mark   October 9th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

That's it. I'm suspending my work day so I can go home and fix the economy. Wait, we already know that won't work…

DJ   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Maria   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

If any ordinary citizen defied a suponea, what would happen to him/her? Would a warrant be issued for his/her arrest? What makes Palin think she is above the law? Oh wait, she's a Republican and they have their own set of rules!

JuTon   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

See Sarah, God doesn't like the ugly, negativity, lies or meanness that is coming from you and your camp !!! Come on, you're a Christian, you should know that!!!! My…My…My…it amazes me what people will do to get what they want…wow!!! All Obama has to do is what he has been doing and that's to stay positive and focused on what's important…God will handle the rest!!!! Believe that and believe in Obama/Biden!

Obama/Biden 2008 and 2012!!!

AB   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Palin is a whacked out CROOK!

Just the fact that Palin is trying to stop this probe is reason enough NOT to vote for her.

Disgusted in NC   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Why doesn't someone ever speak about the significance of these charges? Why does the cable arena find it perfectly fine to broadcast the continuous Republican smears, helping to spread the false and inflammatory innuendo and not look into REAL AND SUBSTANTIVE CHARGES FACING THE REPUBLICAN VP CANDIDATE? That includes you, CNN!!

beth mobley   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Well, Shakleford and his religious right evangelists tried to quash this and thankfully they failed.Whatever the contents of the report are, the public has a right to know.
It would seem to me that Ms Palin, who out of one side of her mouth has always advocated "TRANSPARENCY', would welcome the outcome as a continuation of such.

Republicans= Me First Country Last   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I don't understand what happens once the report comes out. If Palin is found to be guilty of wrong doing then what? Anybody know?

Wayne, Greenville TX   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

We need to learn the truth about Caribou Barbie.

Preston   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Yessss!!

Isn't it deliciously ironic – if not surprising – that the party that constantly complains about "judicial activism" tried to get the Court to squash an investigation that had been unanimously agreed upon by a bi-partisan (in fact predominantly Republican) vote in the Legislature.

Does their breath-taking hypocrisy know no bounds?

I look forward to seeing what Mr. Branchflower has to say tomorrow in his report. I have a feeling that it's not going to be too good for ol' Ms. Winky-But-Never-Blinky.

DARRYL   October 9th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Good Palin deserves to go to jail!!!! I am sure that the incarcerated black females won't tolerate her racist propaganda either. Her Florida sheriff buddy can't protect her then!

That one '08

Lori   October 9th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Woman up, Sarah! You did the crime, at least stand trial so the people can determine if you'll do the time.

Chip, Philadelphia   October 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hurray for the side of justice. Thank you to the Alaska Supreme Court for standing up for justice and due process. The McCain machine has tried to bowl over everyone in Alaska. But the Supreme Court said "NO". Thank you, thank you!

Ohio for Obama   October 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I bet the McCain camp won't talk about this while they stump.

Rodger   October 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Time for Sarah to face the music! What will McCain do for crowds if she's in jail?

CMitch FW, TX   October 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Good let’s see what she hiding. Scary, to close to Commander in Chief. Why would any mother have their young children out all hours?, This is a very sad display of motherhood.

D&D   October 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

It's only fair, the investigation has to go on!

The funny thing is not only Palin will lose the election, but she will probably have to resign as well after the investigation is completed!

Larry - Hazleton, pa   October 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Sounds like something akin to a storm is on the way from Alaska – things may get very cold for McSame and "Airhead" from the north.

Frank Glendale Ca   October 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain who will say anything to get elected. Even when his statements were proven lies (thanks to fact check) he still repeats them like they are true. I'm sick of him insulting my intelligence! And about Obama not voting for funding the troops…how many times does Obama have to stress that it was a timeline issue and McCain also voted against it because a timeline was in the bill. McCain and the RNC has always followed Hitler's number one policy: "A lie will become a truth if it is repeated enough times" Adolf Hitler 1941…know your history!!!

I thought it would've been a great move during the last debate for Obama to put Palin's crappy comments to McCain: "Senator, your running mate has recently said such-and-such about me. Are you prepared to look me in the eye and make those same accusations?" There's no way in hell McCain would've done it. It would've played beautifully on TV.

What's up with this idiotic argument from the McAncient camp about Obama not attacking the Democratic leadership?

Why should he attack their own party? One reason is that his party has been right more often and has not had too.

If you have a problem with your party, go join another one. McCain & Palin, are trying to get racist fire up and put hate & fear in peoples mind.

These two should be tried for treason.

The Stallion & The Champ vs. The Old Mule and Winky Half-baked Alaska   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Dunk this category 5 disaster in the tank of justice and make her pay big-time! What a pitiful example for our vice-presidency.

Kentucky   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Hey score one for the wolves that are after her. Sounds like an aerial attack from the left. I can't imagine the bounty to amount to much, idiots are a dime a dozen.

s.positive   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Maverick my foot…

chelle   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Good! Although I'm sure her supporters will say the decision is biased……

McCain is erratic   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

October Surprise?!?!?!?

santo   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

first!

s.positive   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Maybe the next hiding lies will soon come out…

Shirley-Ohio   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Good, so the American people who she is with sneaky smile and her backstabbing ways. She is not for the American people. Until she was pick for VP to her the American people did not even exist to her.

Malcolm   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I just can't understand what the Baracuda is afraid of. They've tried everything they can think of to block this probe. What's she hiding? And what about all that transparency she talks about? Hmmm….

Deb, Allentown,PA   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Good! I can't wait to see this report tomorrow.

If Obama had chosen a running mate under an active ethics investigation, the Republicans would have gone insane. They'd be screaming about lack of judgment, abuse of law, yadda yadda yadda.

McCain's choice of Palin proves two things: 1) that he doesn't care one whit about legalities, improprieties or ethics, and 2) that he thought he and his team would be able to sweep this little nuisance under the rug.

I hope it comes back and bites them in the @ss. You BETCHA I do!!

Sensible Woman for "That One"   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Praise God for true miracles.

CMitch FW, TX   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

GGood let’s see what she hiding. Scary, to close to Commander in Chief. Why would any mother have their young children out all hours, this is a very sad show.ood lets see what she hiding. Scary to close to commander in chief

Dan S   October 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

My guess here is that this will be a whole lot of nothing. I think then the republican party will start screaming "see told ya so".

Oh well.

Obama 08

Diane Panama City Fl   October 9th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Perhaps now we will be able to start talking more about Troopergate, and rape kits, and less about Bill Ayers.

America   October 9th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

"Burn burn yes you're gonna burn… burn burn yes you're gonna burn!!!"

Goodnight and good luck Moose Palin, you will soon find that even in Alaska they have a thing called the rule of law. You're not vice president yet Mrs. Moose so you're little Cheney tricks and lie's can only get you so far in this one. See you in court Mrs. Moose.

Shiloh WA   October 9th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This is so much like Cheney. This is the first time in US history a VP canidate has not cooperated with a supena. The issue is abuse of power and disrespect for the US court. Palin's ex-brother-in-law's behavior is not the point. PALIN'S IS. If she will abuse power now-disreguard the US court-what will she do with MORE power in the White House? We know from the VP debate, she covets more authority as the VP. This is a dangerous canidate-who is unwilling to be transparent-CURRENTLY-about current and relevent issues!

Jack from California   October 9th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Sarah should be exposed for the power hungry witch she really is without the lipstick.

Minksky   October 9th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Palin is a terrorist! She needs to be sent to China to practice her brand of government

Rick S   October 9th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Bahahahaha

Sara Shamili   October 9th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Thank God for that. Republican's pitbull finally can face revealations. This disgusting faschist has disgraced Americans with her evil behavior. I am a devout Christian and I think Palin is an evil woman. God save the world from her.

L. MIAMI, FLORIDA   October 9th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

YEAH BABY

ALASKA SUPREME COURT IS SHOWING SOME COJONES !

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

That is what our courts are susposed to do uphold the law

McCain still suffers from PTSD   October 9th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Send that WITCH back to her cave.

fivepink   October 9th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Sarah. The gift that keeps giving.

Yasriel   October 9th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Wow! Today has shown what desperation looks like. McCain and Palin are both turning pale at this moment.
Tomorrow, Palin will be indicted and McCain poll numbers will further tank.
Today, for the 1st time in this election cycle, I felt a sense of danger, not only for Obama but also that violence may reign once McCain loses.
Enough is enough….we need change.

Obama/Biden 08

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I couldn’t be more impressed with anyone than I was with Michelle Obama last night on Larry King. She was poised, intelligent and thoughtful. She also set a tone of moderation, forgiveness and acceptance that we could all do well to copy. She is absolutely right in pointing out that we are all in this together. We have to start acting like adults and setting an example for our children and their children. We are better than the bickering hateful comments that I see in blogs on the internet, in campaign adds, and in the media. I am ashamed to say that I have been one of those making snide, even obscene remarks and bashing the “opposition”. Mrs. Obama’s discussion last night has made me rethink what I am doing and what is really best for our Country.

Bob   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Yes!

NavyMom44   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Hahahahaha McPOW thought the judges in Alaska has contempt for the law like Bush's judges.

RIF   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Maybe we'll actually find out "Who is the real Sarah Palin"?

Ken Pittsburgh   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Why is the McCain running this probe for Palin? If she was veted better they could is this coming

Don   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

score one for the US Justice system.

I am really interested in seeing where this goes. We should have some answers by next week. If (and this is a big if) Gov. Palin is found to have abused her power, does she have to resign as Governor? What would that do to the McCain Camp?

This one for That One 08/12

Xavier   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Finally, the Constitution is enforced…finally!!!

sabuc for Obama   October 9th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

And they should not. Palin definitely has the Republican required experience of being under investigation.

Gary   October 9th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Come on Sarah, if you want Cheney's job you have to work the system better than that. What you do is yell " Executive Privelidge" as you run and hide in the White House basement.

Vic   October 9th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican voted Obama/Biden 08

Craig   October 9th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Nice try Sarah Sleezacuda. Not even the VP yet but she's already trying to outdo Cheney. After the US electorate sends you back to Alaska don't be surprised to find you won't even be elected as the next Wasila dogcatcher.

JD in NC   October 9th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Palin doesn't think she should be investigated.

I bet she DID think Clinton should be investigated an impeached for lying about his affair with Lewinsky though.

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 9th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

VOTER REGISTRATION IS HAVING BIG BIG PROBLEMS. IN THE FOLLOWING STATES OHIO, MICHIGAN, NEVADA, INDIANA, COLORADO, ALABAMA AND NORTH CAROLINA. THEY HAVE TENS OF THOUSAND OF REGISTERED VOTERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED FROM THE LIST. THEY ARE USING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS TO IDENTIFY VOTERS FIRST, WHICH IS AGAINST THE LAW. AND THEY HAVEN'T EVEN NOTIFIED THEM. THEREFORE WHEN THEY GO TO VOTE THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO. THEY SAID IN THE TIME ARTICLE THAT MOST OF THE PEOPLE WERE FIRST TIME DEMOCRATS WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. COME ON THIS IS TOO MUCH FOR ME TO TAKE CNN GET OUT THERE AND FIND OUT. THE POLLS DON'T MEAN S_ _ _ IF THE PEOPLE WONT BE ABLE TO VOTE. OBAMA YOU BETTER PUT SOME PEOPLE TO WORK TO GET A VOICE HEARD ABOUT THIS

Lee-- Dallas, TX   October 9th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Palin… your move.

Tiff of Lithia Springs   October 9th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

John can thank his:

1. pick of Palin
2. His neg. behavior and blatant disrespect
3. his erratic behavior and gravitation toward WAR

LLM from MD   October 9th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

FINALLY, JUSTICE!!
WHO IS SARAH PALIN?????!!!!!!!!!!?????????????

KG, Twin Cities   October 9th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

After this report, a resounding defeat Nov 4th, can the recall in Alaska be far behind?

Frank Canada   October 9th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Maybe the U.S. justice system isn't as corrupt as most people think it is but in any event this should go along way to obscure the Gonzales fiascal.

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   October 9th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

GOOD! Airhead Palin can run, but she can't hide.

Justin from CT   October 9th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Bad day for the McCain campaign, show's over folks. Nothing to see here.

prairieguy   October 9th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

HAHAHAHA…the McSlime Team Lost!!!!!

Can't wait to read the report tomorrow….would be nice to see a report on 1st Dudes membership in AIP as well from 1995-2002!!!!!!

Debbie   October 9th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

At last, we'll finally see why the Republican controlled Alaska legislature voted unanimously to investigate in the first place.

We'll also see why the Republican (3 Republican, 2 Democrats) controlled committee voted to continue the investigation.

We'll finally see why even the Republican from Palin's home town of Wasilla was adamant that this investigation must continue.

palliden   October 9th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

justice????

anyone???

dyellon md   October 9th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Palin is absolutely ready to be Vice President. She refuses to testify despite being subpoened, she is arrogant, insulting, she avoids the press like the plague, she fires a subordinate and makes up reasons for the dismissal, she is vindictive, petty, not aware of her own ignorance, thinks she is above the law of the land, and spews out statements that incite the unbalanced members of our society. She also blames the media for her poor performance during her interviews. She also likes to shoot living creatures with her gun!!! Do we really want another 4 years of Cheney 2 ??. Ask David Brooks, the conservative columnist who says she is not qualified and is a cancer on the Republican Party. And he's a Republican!!

Independent   October 9th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Why is is always the Democrats fault???? I'm sure they really didn't know her until she was picked by McSame…..and this all happened before she was picked and they started their investigation before she was picked….As an Independent voter, it is beyond me….

With all their negative ads totally turned me off to them….people shouting from the audience to "kill him" and they stand there and not say a word….WHAT is WRONG with them????

Stupid is as stupid does!   October 9th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Well now gosh darnit! By Golly, this Maverick may just get to wear that orange one piece jumpsuit. Theu used to have this saying at Alcatraz, what's the difference between Hockey mom, a pitbull and Sarah Palin?

The Penetentary!

Adrienne   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I did not vote for Kerry because I found him creepy… but I find Palin almost evil and McCain too bitter and angry. I would even vote for creepy tongue Kerry over those two.
McCain and Palin have gone beyond the pale.

John   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Good. Time for America to see who Sarah Palin really is.

Pillar Strength in Missouri   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

No one is beyond the law. It's time to start questioning, who Sarah Palin is. What goes around comes around.

hometowndemocrat   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Time to find out…………."who is the real Sarah Palin"!

Obama 08

Mike in Jacksonville   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Let the Moose chips fall where they may.

Curtis - Marietta, GA   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

As well they should! As much as the Republicans have been trying to bend the law for the last 8 years, those of us in the law field have been shocked with what people have been getting away with recently.

Glad to see that there are those who won't let this continue.

Lori   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Well, well, well. Let the truth come out. Sarah Palin likes to throw mud at her opponent- let us hear about her. Message to the GOP and Palin- Can someone please remind them that if they bring up Rev. Wright that they will look stupid. Barack Obama's mother AND grandmother who raised him were WHITE. To suggest that he doesn't like white people (when he is half white) is utterly ridiculous. As for Ayers- he met Ayers when Ayers was a professor (does that mean the faculty, the parents of Ayer's students, his neighbors, etc. are all palling around with a terrorist?). Also, I hear that one of McCain's campaign officials served on a committee that Ayer's served on as well. Does that mean McCain is palling around with people who pal around with terrorist? American's are not stupid. These attacks didn't work before and won't work now. Tell Palin to take care of her corruption charges first before she begins slinging mud!

ben   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This is what I call doing the right thing. If Gov Palin has done no wrong, then she and her allies should be doing everything in their power to see that this matter proceeds in order to remove all doubt.

Margo - TEXAS   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Good…we the people need to know if she abused power in anyway prior to the election.

Wrinkly and Winky   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

WHO IS SARAH PALIN?

WHO IS TODD PALIN?

Have they been truthful to the American people about the details of their past?

Some transparancy. Some Maverick.

R   October 9th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

i'm laughing right now. does she have something to hide?

THAT ONE!!!!   October 9th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

And they shouldnt Halt it. I am glad someone is actually continuing it and not giving her an easy way out and playing political favors. She has had enough political favors.

How else is a person on a $125000 salary worth more than a mil??

NJ   October 9th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Now they need to move ahead with the ACORN Voter Fraud. We have the right to know.Maybe Obama should take back the $800K he gave to ACORN to get people to vote for him, or will he play the I didn't know
about this illegal tactics. Come on, why would I vote for Obama, he doesn't know what's going on in his own Camp..

Obama = Leader of our Free Nation   October 9th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

YES! The law does work! FIRST UP: TROOPERGATE. ON DECK, THE ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY!

Minnesotan   October 9th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Oh Jeez! What now guys? US Supremes. I'll bet they'll for sure give her what she wants!

They shoulda just let the investigation get on and over with instead of fightin it cuz now it looks like she is hiding something.

You weren't hiding anything were you Sarah?

Lisa   October 9th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

We need to know how she ran her state. She is trying to say character and judgment is an issue. Why won't she be truthful.

Joel-Minnesota   October 9th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Good we need to know the truth about what has occured. our current president and vice president have abused thier power and we can't allow a person with that type history in a position to one day become president.

Lesley   October 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

The investigation started way before she was the VP nominee, so I don't think the charge of attempted sabotage by the Dems is valid. They are saying she is not above the law. Trying to duck an investigation and ignore subpoenas sounds like typical Bush/Cheney tactics. We don't want more of that in the WH.

A Joe six pack   October 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

See Sarah. There is justice after all.

Greed is not good   October 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

What is Sarah so afraid of…the truth?

Gorbashov - Long Beach, Ca.   October 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

This is not a Democratic witch hunt it has come out of a Republican legislature. ENOUGH of the lies!

Besides hasn't Caribou Barbie been exorcised of all her witches, in her church, anyway???

What a joke!

Peggy Munro   October 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

And why should they?

Adrienne   October 9th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

McCain needs toss Palin from the vp spot. She is trying to get Obama killed. It is freaking me out… the way she works the crowd in an almost evil way. Kill him! Off with his head! It is crazy. Over the line.
I have never seen anything like it before. Palin has no plce in this race. McCain has such bad judgment. If they get Obama killed with their hate talk and fear mongering… it will rip america apart.

Beah   October 9th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

They need to proceed because they started the investigation before Palin became the VP nominee.

thomas   October 9th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Perhaps Sarah can call Cindy and ask her to have some of daddy's underworld pals take care of the problem.

McCain's Klan Rally   October 9th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Drag the witch off to jail

Palin 2012   October 9th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Justice for ALL

Jeff   October 9th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Finally! Some sensible action in the world on nonsense!

I wonder if Sarah has the kahunas to fight the Supreme Court of her own state?

Disgusted   October 9th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

And Palin has the gall to stand on the stump and attack Obama. The investigation started before McSame selected her for the GOP ticket!

Brandon in Indiana   October 9th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Justice is blind, and nobody is above the law.

Indy2008   October 9th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Why should they, Sarah Palin just said today that we really need to demand answers on our future political leaders. Well Sarah you really need to give more interviews to the mainstreet media. However since you don't want to do that I guess we will know even less about you than Obama. On the other hand what we know about McCain is enought to make us not want to vote for him.

ROGER IN THE VALLEY   October 9th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

After what the McCain camp has said and done the last several days I would like to hear Cindy McCain talk again about "dirty" campaigns. McCain and Palin and their people have reached the point of being beyond dispicable. They have crossed the line. I guess when you are losing you no longer care about being honest, just what you can do to maybe turn the tide. Well, look at the polls after all the McCain/Palin attacks, its backfiring on them. So it is, so shall it be.

DARRYL   October 9th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Good!!!! When they send her to prison, put her into the general population with the black females and lets see how much racist propaganda she spits out then. Her Florida sheriff buddy won't be there to protect her.

THAT ONE/BIDEN '08

THE 2008 REPTILIAN TICKET IS MCKEATING5 WHO TOOK 112K IN OFFICE AND AN ALASKAN GOV. THAT ABUSES THE POWER OF OFFICE. DOES AMERICA REALLY NEED TWO MORE CROOKED REPTILES IN THE HIGHEST OFFICES IN THE LAND? YOU DECIDE   October 9th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Looks like I will have to change the byline to "CONVICTED" crooks!

gary   October 9th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Good Bye Sarah and Mcsame

Jordan - San Marcos TX   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

A victory for fairness over further GOP partisan repression of the justice system. Americans are not going to allow a continuation of the Alberto Gonzales/Sarah Palin political manipulation of American court systems for political gain.

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I doubt anything will come out of this. It's just too easy to cover ones tracks, especially since the McCain camps lawyers have had some time to work on getting peoples stories straight, etc., etc.

ohio   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Alasaka has a honest people and they need to do clean house on Palin to kick her out for abusing power.

Andy   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Ouch. Soooo still wanna talk about Ayers govna?!

Indio CA   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Let the truth be told!

Lisa P   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Hooray! Truth will out: let the innocent be exonerated and the guilty suffer just punishment for their crimes.

Blessed By All MEANS   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

If there is something to Hide it will come to light. God will see to that. If all is what is said and she is innocent then She should have nothing to worry about.

Former Hillary Supporter   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Who is the Real Sarah Palin?

Getting tired of this   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I love it. Keep talking about Bill Ayers Governor Palin. If this investigation continues you might not even have the governorship to come back to. Don't worry though, you can continue to burnish your foreign policy credentials even if this scandal gets you thrown in prison: I hear you can still see Russia from many Alaskan jail-cells.

McCain: "Who is Barack Obama?"
Answer: "The guy who is whooping you in every national poll and every battleground state."

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Very good, now CNN go ask Todd and Pailn to speak up and tell the people whats going on. What you do in the dark comes to light one way or another.

Get real Sarah Palin   October 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This is good that they are going to look more into that. Because really " Who is Sarah Palin?" I think its fair to see if she really abused her power or not. I'll be curious to hear what they find out.

republicans hate america   October 9th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

awesome make these inbreeds accountable

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 9th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Innocent until proven guilty – same as anyone else.

BUT – what happens if they are found guilty? What will the McWarmonger ticket do then? Just asking.

Linda   October 9th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

No one should be above the law…and if you don't have anything to hide or lie about…then step forward. She told him to "drop it" and he did, so I guess we already know who wears the pants and the lipstick in that family.

Frank Glendale Ca   October 9th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

McCain who will say anything to get elected. Even when his statements were proven lies (thanks to fact check) he still repeats them like they are true. I'm sick of him insulting my intelligence! And about Obama not voting for funding the troops…how many times does Obama have to stress that it was a timeline issue and McCain also voted against it because a timeline was in the bill. McCain and the RNC has always followed Hitler's number one policy: "A lie will become a truth if it is repeated enough times" Adolf Hitler 1941…know your history!!!

I thought it would've been a great move during the last debate for Obama to put Palin's crappy comments to McCain: "Senator, your running mate has recently said such-and-such about me. Are you prepared to look me in the eye and make those same accusations?" There's no way in hell McCain would've done it. It would've played beautifully on TV.

These two should be tried for treason.

Dylan from MN   October 9th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

How awesome would it be if she was thrown in jail before the election. The chances of that happening are slim, but seriously, that would be awesome.

Monroe W. DeVos   October 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

McCain must be livid by now! Whoever convinced him to move forward with selecting Palin as is candidate has to be hiding somewhere in the background after having not fully vetted her.

This is just another example of how his campaign is imploding and his inability to make a good judgement call is coming back to bite him in the buttox!

Improper behavior must be punished and they must be persuing this issue because there is something there.

LS, Austin, Texas   October 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Good, Palin doesn't deserve any 'special treatment'. She is no better than any other person out here in the real world.

It was a rotten thing for Palin to do and she is going to have to pay the consequences of her abusive actions.

John   October 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Great article – and not only that, but McCain was an active member on the Nazi group board between 1981-1986 that promoted the killing of Jews.

Who is the real McCain? Who is the real Palin? Her husband Todd was a member of the terrorist Alaskan Independence Party.

Fed Up American   October 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

They need to hurry up so we can find out :
Who is the real Sarah Palin?

Kim, Charlotte, NC   October 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Good!

Jeremy   October 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This is great news. Maybe we can find out what really happened. I think we deserve to know. After 8 years of lies and deception we have a right to know the truth.

McBride, SLC, UT   October 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

If the Supreme Court would not stop a case going forward against a sitting President, that had nothing to do with the presidency, then why on earth would these people think they would stop this case from going forward?

Freda   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Yes!

Bo   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Not that big of a suprise

I'm voting for THAT ONE   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Good. Hopefully, she will be Prison Barbie.

les   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

your day is coming sarah

Phil D   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Why should it halt an investigation? The truest definition of leadership is one that includes leading by example. If our elected leaders are above the law, what prevents nationwide lawLESSness?

Sarah – it's time to face the music. Could it be bad? You betcha!

Clearly not ready   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

More bad news for McFalin.

Paul Thompson   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Probe ACORN and Obama's ties to voter fraud and the collapse of the economy!

I'm sure there's going to be a story there, rather than someone fired because they didn't do there job!

Bob the Builder   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Good.

IAMWMD   October 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

It's time to put a halt ot the nasty lady and I beleive an alsakan jail would be a nice place for her to get her act together.

Northern Exposure   October 9th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Good! Who is the real Sarah Palin?

JT   October 9th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

This is not the end of the begining, this is the beginning of the end. She is TOAST.

Donna   October 9th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

This is excellent news, particularly when Palin is campaigning on what the American public supposedly don't know about Barack Obama.

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