ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) – Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her power as Alaska's governor and a violated state ethics law by trying to get her ex-brother-in-law fired from the state police, a state investigator's report concluded Friday.
"Governor Palin knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda," the report states.
Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan's refusal to fire State Trooper Mike Wooten from the state police force was "likely a contributing factor" to Monegan's July dismissal, but Palin had the authority as governor to sack him, the report by former Anchorage prosecutor Stephen Branchflower states. However, it states that her efforts to get Wooten fired broke a state ethics law that bars public officials from pursuing personal interest through official action.
Monegan has said he was fired in July after refusing pressure to sack Wooten, who had gone through an acrimonious divorce and custody battle with Palin's sister. Palin and her husband, Todd, have consistently denied any wrongdoing, describing Wooten as a "rogue trooper" who had threatened their family - allegations Branchflower discounted.
"I conclude that such claims of fear were not bona fide and were offered to provide cover for the Palins' real motivation: to get Trooper Wooten fired for personal family reasons," Branchflower wrote.
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This is great news! Now she has a good job to go back home too. God Bless America!
I believe abusing power does break the law! People would often be arrested or executed for crimes like that (don't worry, I'm not suggesting anything.)
Obama/Biden '08
How the hell do you abuse your power and not break a law?
Goes to credit...
God save America from such a danger!
Nganenu
She was just practicing in Alaska for what she'll do in the lower 48.
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO No abuse of power. Not under any circumstances. NO
Obama/Biden '08
Fine. Now look into her ties to the Alaska Independence Party. She sure hung out with some crazy people. Makes Obama's playmates look tame by comparison. Why is no one talking about this...
If there is a single reason John McCain should not be President, it's Sarah Palin
Yep, another Chaney...
So she still abused her power.....McCain has abused this Campaign and Bush has abused his power! Get rid of them all I say!!!
she abused her power but break any law Huh?
If she did this as governor, just imagaine what'll happen at the VP level. She already wants to increase the VP powers as it relates to the Senate & Congress.
We don't want you and Palin for President or Vice President, "My Friend"! You Betcha.
She abused her power. Just the type of person we want in the White House. She knows how to abuse her power and skate around the law to do it.
What a joke she is. Another Bushie.
Whether or not this woman 'broke the law'...she still abused the power of her office. People are still seriously considering voting this devil into the office of the Vice Presidency??!!
And So The Truth Comes Out... But sadly the people who lack knowledge and support her will just ignorantly claim this is A LIE, ITS THE MSM's FAULT!
I don't care what any of you say..if someone threatened to kill your family you would try to get them out of a position where they carried a gun as well. All you armchair kool aid drinkers just want to sling mud.
Oh, is that all. We don't care if a VP abuses power. Cheney does it all the time and things are just fine-don't ya think? You betcha!
America has had enough abuse by the current republican administratiion, we certainly do not need more. Am I surprised Palin abused her power? Of course not, just a way of life for the republicans.
Abused Power and she Broke the Law Wink!!Wink!!
Lets all vote for Palin! More corruption in the whitehouse 2008!!
Yet John McCain and many Republican supporters insist that Sarah Palin is just what America needs. An empty-headed abuser of power who shoots animals from helicopters and thinks mankind co-existed with dinosaurs. This election is so over.
If she did this as governor, just imagaine what'll happen at the VP level. She already wants to increase the VP powers as it relates to the Senate & Congress.
This was expected; hence the effort to try and cover it up....how unethical!!!!
They were being nice by saying that she did not break the law but if she abused her power then I would think she broke the law.
Sure what she did was legal, but was it unethical. Seems like a harbinger of things to come.
Gee imagine what she'll do when they get to Washington
If Mrs. Palin violated no laws HOW COULD SHE ABUSE HER POWER?
we don't need those type of people in the white hous. palin is an evil evangelical
Governor will be the last politcal position she will hold. After the McCain ticket is defeated....by a very large margin, she will fad away.
I think Americans are tired of lies, abuse of power, shredding of the constitution and the like. Palin is just like Bush, just not as smart or educated.
Abuse of power? Sounds familiar.
Obama-Biden '08
At least that is over. Now, we can concentrate on the economy.
Not suprising!
Great! Another Republican VP who abuses their power...
Exactly why we dont need McCain / Palin in the white house. We just spent 8 years with a president and his cromies that constantly abused power but never seemed to break any laws......
Obama 08 / 12
With the back-peddeling of McCain today and this report coming out about Palin, this ticket is about to get DUMP-Trucked.
Excuse me!!! She fired the man who would not fire the trooper who tasered his son and drank liquor in his squad car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What losers these liberals are!!!
Between this type of behavior and the co-governing approach she maintains on the job with her husband, she'll actually be worse than Cheney as VP.
Can't afford four more years of this kind of administration.
LMFAO!!!!!!! Rolling on the floor Laughing!!!
Not a chance for Cheney in a dress!!!!!
Go figure!!!! She also thought that she was above the law.
VOTE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!
I am an American & I approve this message!!!!
Obama / Biden 08
Do we really need someone else in he Whitehouse that abuses their power??? God help us!!!!
Kinda like a reprimand...like Senator McCain received in congress? So corrupt.
well well well,, lets see,,umm palin thinks she can do what she wants,,wow,,,, and a brother in law to boot,,, litterally,,,, seems this lady needs a course in eithics,,,, keep family things away from your job,, woman<(palin) In alsaka,, they may let her do this ,, but in american , we have democracy,,, (most of the time),,, but shes gone way over-borad,, like mccain on this "we buy up peoples mortages"<<lol,, it wont work nor will his partners accept it, so americans,, if you still think mccains the "man",, go for it,, he will lose and big because he doesnt have support on this and never will, do you researches,,,, his partners and etc are so angry with him for springing this on them,,, it wont happen ,, in a million years,,,,, the governents in trouble now, what makes anyone think they will buy your mortage??? as i said before ,, obama/biden..08 and beyond,,,,
This should be a suprise to no one. There was an article today regarding her budget approval process as Governor. She was very personally partisan regarding her project approval – especially if it was for something in Wasilla. This woman is completely egocentric.
Give me a break!
Isn't abusing power as breaking law?
So go ahead all governors, senators and even president and abuse your powers. You won't break any law! You will be OK!
Wow.. And she just got done saying in her debate that the VP should receive other powers..
I dont trust McCain and now I dont trust Palin..
guess I really am going to have to vote democrat. What a shame my party has turned into.
Can't we send her to prison anyway?
There You Have It People! Palin Has Abused Her Power! She Would Abuse Her Power As Vice President! Lets Make Sure She Wont Abuse Her Power Again And Vote For Obama! We Have All Been Abused Enough Over The Past Eight Years!
Her reputation is tarnished and her credibility shot. After November 4th she can return to answer the people of Alaska. She's got a lot of 'splain'in to do.
why wasn't it breaking news
Oops... If she's prone to abusing power how much further will she go if she gets more power?
She fired him cause the kid got sparked with the stun gun. Whatever. She already made herself into a fool. She will lose her re-election bid and we will look back and laugh at all the SNL skits because thats who she really is.
So once again it would seem that Good ole instigator Sarah got away with abusing her power. She's shown her ability to be a female Cheney. You go girl!!
Obama 08
I am starting to feel bad for McCain. I think he allowed his campaign to be hijacked by the ridiculous right wing element of his party. Now the chickens are coming home to roost – goodbye Republican party. See you in ten years or so...
And she wants to be VP? Hell no!
I knew she was guilty. This woman makes my blood boil! she claims to be a christian... She lies, cheats and steals in my eyes. She has been on her little stump spewing lies about Obama and I just can't believe the American people can believe such nonsense. You would think they were a bunch of brainless idiots. I will be so glad when she packs up her moose bones and goes back to Alaska and is never heard from again. I have never seen such meaness in my entire life it's just unbelievable. Now we find out she did...Well Mrs. Palin who is the lier and evil doer now....would it be YOU !!!!
Do we really want another Cheney in the WH?????
Say No to CRONYISM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I'm glas she only 'abused her power'. It would be a shame for her to have to finish her campaign for vice president of the United States of America from an Alaskan jail cell. This is so sick – she is a dangerous and vicious person. No real Christian could ever support such an individual. She sins over and over again and lies about it and winks and smiles. Those looking for the anti-christ, keep your eye on this woman...
So basically she abused her power and but broke no laws.
Hmmm....... Yeah she was a hellva pick – CHENY...
Who cares? We've known all along it was personal. Either way, McCain and Palin are done. Stick a fork in it and call it a day. This Republican is voting Obama in November!
Really...after all we've seen the last six weeks, is anyone surpised with this ruling?
Abuse of power should be enough to peel the scales off the eyes of the American voters...at least I hope and pray!
Governor is still insisting that signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars should be immiment.
Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.
Palin has the "integrity" of Dick Cheney, but not half of the intelligence. I don't know if that is less scary, or more!
I am so fed up with "Abuses of Power"!
SCANDALOUS
THAT's ALL WE NEED! Another VP who abuses power!
Today, at a townhall meeting, McCain was forced to defend Obama from fanatical questioners. McCain said that Obama was a decent family man. I BEG someone to create a TV ad which starts with Palin ominously asking "who is the real Obama" as she did several days ago and them immediately shows McCain explaining that he is a decent family man, and then the narrator says: "Is John McCain's mavericky running mate getting too mavericky even for John McCain?"
so the backlash should be? Abusing power as a govenor ...using her office to settle family scores...what will she do as VP?
And she asks us if we know Obama?
What kind of ruling is this? She abused the power, but did not break the law .... isn't 'abuse of power' illegal!
Surprise, surprise..
ha. So much for Palin being a reformer. When will she leave the ticket?
SHE IS A PROVEN ABUSER OF POWER!
god bless Palin and win win win -u rock girl!!
This is very bad. Imagine if she does become our next VP and finally our President she would also abuse her power. Very Very UGLY!!!!
so if she abused power as a gov. imagine what kind of damage she could do being the vice president
October.... surprise? not really... but thanks for the info! it's now official, Cheney in a skirt.
Just like Bush, another criminal trying to get in the White House. McCain sure can pick the whack jobs........
So, she doesn't just TALK like a bully, she GOVERNS like one, too!
An abuse of power. I guess Palin isn't that different the George W Bush. Maybe we should start calling her Mrs. W.
Ohhh yeah, you gotta love power. There's nothing like it...
ok enough said
lock her up now and throw her in jail
this is what they don't want tou to know keating five ...trooper gate
Don't get on the bad side of the Barracuda.
Question...How can she abuse her power but not break the law?
Maybe they need clearer laws.
Hmm, look who's putting ambition above country now
More of the same! This report proves that we will be getting a candidate with a personal philosophy of "anything goes".
Frankly after the past eight years of Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rove, and Gonzalez, I am tired.
Enough is enough Go Obama/Biden 08!
Gee what a outstanding public servant. What a great Vice president she would make, just like her hero Dick Cheney.
And this woman wants to be Vice President?
No surprise! She's not a trustworthy candidate and not ready for national office. This time... please vote with your mind and not your heart. The country can't stand four more years of Republican "leadership".
They forgot to mention that she is also guilty of insulting our intelligence.
McCain is the oldest candidate nominated, and he's had 4 bouts with Cancer. As president, Palin will have her finger on the bomb, so any pattern of vengeance or retribution really scares me...
More distrust in Washington.
The Mayor of Detroit got a JAIL msentance for his abuse of power where is the double standard
So she lied by saying it didn't have anything to do with wanting to fire her ex brother in law, right?
See! Palin makes executive decisions!
Somehow I don't think this is the October surprise McCain/Palin were hoping for.......
It's over. Pack it up Palin.
Oh sure!! A VP can abuse power from the U.S. Government! No big deal!!
Abusing power. Hmm....this sounds like nothing more than an IMPERIALST. Palin who are you trying to fool?
ITS OVER! OBAMA 08
I don't know about the rest of you but I am not SURPRISED. How and WHY would you think someone who uses the term PITBULL with LIPSTICK would not abuse their authority!!!
The BIG problem with Governor Palin is ..she's just not that smart. No, offense it's just the truth. That is the reason the McCain campaign will not ALLOW her to do ANY more interviews without Senator McCain at her side?? Because she is not qualified and you can REALLY tell it when you ask her questions that require answers other than remembered talking points.
I ask you members of the Republican party..Do you REALLY want this type of person in the White House!! The last person we elected that was of average intelligence was....
George W Bush and look at the mess the world is in from that election!!
Abuse of Power hopefully nothing happens to Mcain if he becomes
POTUS and lets the Pittbull run things George Bush
would be looked at as a great President
Shhhhh.....be quiet.......listen for a moment.....
if you're really quiet........you can actually HEAR the moment the McCain/Palin ticket collapsed,.........
Miss Alaskan Anal Sphincter 2008, quilty abusing her power and then lying about it?
Aren't those the basic qualifications to be a reptile in the reptilian cult?
Abuse of Power......are we ready to allow this in the white house again?
"abused her power as Alaska's governor".....
And yet she is the nominee for VICE PRESDIENT OF THE US???
Unbelievable!!
SOUNDS LIKE A BUSHIE TO ME... SO WITH THAT IM GOING TO SAY THANKS BUT NO THANKS TO SARAH PALIN....IM VOTING FOR THAT ONE–OBAMA!!!
Not surprised at all. Palin has no shame. If there is any justice in this world you and McCain will pay dearly with ruined careers.
Obama 08
I guess thats about par for a make believe maverick. I can't believe the people of Alaska are so ill informed and uneducated to have voted for the dewitched gov. Oh, by the way, I am a Republican but am voting for Obama. I am sick of the Republican arrogance and dirty politics. John McCain is a phony. I don't believe any thing he says.
Ladies and Gentleman, so here we have a woman who obviously is willing to use and abuse her political power to carry out personal vendettas. So obviously her lack of professionalism is in the open for all to see.
Obama 08
Now, Who's the terrorist?
Way to go. Good choice, Johnny.
this is a lady that mccain want as a vice president.
Finally....abuse of power to go with Keating McCain's poor judgement....the walls continue to crumble.....Oh Sarah...will you continue to point fingers now?
So it's safe to say Sarah Palin is just another corupt Alaska Republican? Ahhh...this is pretty funny as we rap up what has been a very negative week lead by her...haha...loser!
Time to quit Sarah.
I think America has moved on. People don't care about Palin's past abuse of power. They care about her inability to speak about the issues with any semblance of coherence.
Isn't "power abuse" something she's supposedly taken on as a ravin' maverick? Or does "taking on" mean "committing?"
Naughty Naughty Sarah! Liar Liar Pants On Fire
Also, way to go trying to release a bogus report clearing her of wrongdoing. What an utterly lame ploy by the McCain campaign that NO ONE FELL FOR. The McCain campaign is now flaiing like a fish out of water.
I thought aubsing her power is against the laws?
McCain won't recover from this and his other problems. This shows she abused her power. This will not sit well with an electorate already tired of our president who has spent his time abusing the power of his office.
Run out the race, McCain. Do it with dignity.
All we need is another Vice President who abuses power...thanks, but no thanks
* G * U * I * L * T * Y * . . . . . . THIS DISQUALIFIES YOU IN MY OPINION!
Uh-Oh!!!! Abused power. Didn't she accuse OB over ambition. Pot – Kettle
How can she abuse her powers but it's not violating the law? Someone please explain.
Awesome. Another Cheney. Dark Vader Part 2
Drop her McCain. It is the right thing to do – she abused her power. We don't need any more of that in the White House - we can't afford it. You need to put country first. Drop her McCain.
So now it is time for her to step down as a VP candidate....she should not be allowed to run.
so, what powers will she abuse as vice president?
She might have had the authority BUT the reason she was using her authority it was WRONG!!!
Obama/Biden '08
Duh! She is so shady! People are nuts if they want this woman as their VP!
Great. Another VP who has no qualms about using the office for personal vendettas? No thanks.
oooooooooopss!!! i smell GWB third term of abuses?
.. ohH wow.. what a SHOKER!.. go home PALIN!
oh boy ms. sarah!!!! you'se ins a littles trooubles...misssy!!!!
In other words, what this means is; she's guilty but she's fit to run for the 2nd most highest office in the world. After all, VP Dick Cheney and his cohorts are alive and well!
I can hear her say with a sigh of relief "Praise the Lord this is America"
Talk about "equal under the law" in the U.S of A!!!
Everything goes in America..........if you are a republican!!!
This is so typical of Republicans. Plausable denial, It's not my fault, It's the Democrats, The sun was in my eyes. They will NEVER take responsibility for their own actions. Abuse of Power............Guantanamo..............Suspension of Habeus Corpus...............Torture............Misleading Statements..............Taking words COMPLETELY out of context. And this is the person who they want to be the next VP of the USA! No integrity, no ethics, no morals. Her way or the highway, her country, love it or leave it. A throwback to the middle ages. Way to go John McCain. Great choice. Just hope you don't get elected John. You'll have to watch your back 24/7
Did anyone doubt it?
She might have had the authority BUT the reason she was using it was WRONG!!!
Obama/Biden '08
Again,say it it so Palin lol.
No surprise here at all – and certainly if she were elected as V.P. there would be many more "no surprises here". A megalomaniac who feels so comfortable that with enough support on her side she can ignore those who disagree and ignore ethics and the laws – very much like G.W. Bush!
The report said she abused her pwer and violated her public trust. This is another example of why McCain and Palin do not belong in the white House!
To Bad You Wont Get The Chance To Abuse The American People As Vice President!
What does this said about Sarah Palin's character? Lies and abused power, what type of candidate is on the Rep. ticket. Ethnic mis-conduct of a candidate should disqualifies her.
Ohhh...as long as it was a LEGAL abuse of power, I'm fine with it. I was afraid it was one of those illegal types. Legal abuses of power are absolutely something I'd like to see in the vice president. Yay!!!
She really is Sarah Cheney!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I guess this make Mama Dearest Palin a criminal....you guys need to stop spewing hate and divisiveness at your campaign rallies before it gets out of hand...One question "Who is the real Sarah Palin"?
Obama/Biden08
no surprise here. but mccain/palin will spin this as an attempt to smear her. abuse of power is what we have experienced with 8 years of bush/cheney. we don't need more wilingness to abuse power in the white house
Given her bullying behavior lately on the campaign trail, I don't find this to be much of a surprise.
Now to sit back and see how loudly the McCain/Palin camp cries it was politically motivated. Nevermind the fact that this investigation started before she was ever the VP candidate.
How goes Sarah Palin – there goes the Republican presidential campaign! You cannot run for VP and have that kind of reputation – she will abuse power as a federal offical also!!
Well what is it? Did she abuse her power or break the law.
Abuse of power is one of the fundamental reasons why we have the legal and judicial system in place so how can one abuse power without breaking the law? This is the same kind of abuse of power that has characterized Washington under the current regime and even as a Washington outsider she is already up to speed on how to miss use public office.
Now I see how this tongue talking Christian who believes war, slander, false accusations and ABUSE OF POWER are part of the Christian witness can sleep well at night... it's already in her system HYPOCRISY!
Please note these things don't represent my God!
Ah who cares...the economy is tanking!!!!!
Sarah Chaney has hopefully met her waterloo. Good by sarah have a good life in the alaskan wilderness. By the way John's going back and having to say Obama was not an Arab or dangerous was only said because he could no longer deny knowing it was being said because the two who said those things were face to face with him.
This is a character issue. I could care less if she broke any laws. the fact that she abused her power is enough to show there are flaws in her character. Soon enough Palin will be a footnote in history as one of the biggest flops in American politics.
As an independent, the McCain/Palin ticket and their 'dirty politics' has done nothing more than solidify my vote for Obama.
SHE DESRVE TO STEP DOWN AS GOV.TALKLESS OF BEEN THE NEXT VP OF AMERICA.SHE'S NOTTING BUT A LOSER! AND CAN BE TRUSTED.SHE'S A SNAKE.
This story would matter more if McCain/Palin had a shot at winning....great VP pic Sen McCain...do us all a favor..after you lose.. retire.
I'm sorry, maybe I'm naive, but since when is an abuse of power not illegal?
Reformer?
Sarah managed to get her republican buddies to soften up an obvious abuse of power stunt. I guess it pays off when the McCain camp rushed 12 lawyers to Alaska to beat down this investigation.
However they want to spin this, this lady is not qualified to have any position of national authority.
A few die hard redneck republicans may think she's cute but, I would be willing to bet they would never have her for "their boss".
PUT HER IN JAIL NOW!!!!
So she didn't break a law, but her ethics is questionable. Isn't she supposed to be the maverick reformer? She's supposed to reform Washington. Maybe she should start with herself.
Sarah has abused the trust of those that believed her
HAHAHA!
The joke's on us (the American people).
Given the lack of cooperation by the subpoenaed witnesses, First Dude's carefully crafted, limited written response, the intimidation of all parties by the McPain campaign, what was likely a big job shredding documents & deleting emails, and the general collusion & fraud among the parties under investigation, can we really trust anything in the report?
Nonetheless, "abuse of power" is still a VERY serious finding.
Cheney in a skirt and lipstick.
Just what we need for VPOTUS.
See ya, Sarah!
Abuse of power.
This is what you have to look forward to in a McCain-Palin administration.
It is apparent the Palin does not know how to seperate her personal affairs from her role as an elected official. She accepted per diam pay while living at home and she tried to use her power to hire and fire. This is not someone who should be in National Government. Alaska can figure out if she should be allowed to remain their Govenor. Clearly she should not be VP.
Isn't abusing power breaking the law?
Why am I not surprised!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Palin is bad news for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN'08
Governor Palin is a good example of how the Republicans have operated in the country for 30 years. If they like you, you can do no wrong. (Even if you do. i.e. Enron as only one example) If the hate you they will finance a hate machine to distract the country from the many issues that need attention (i.e. the Bill Clinton impeachment.
It is sad to note the mean spirit that permeates the Republican Radical Right Wing.
I guess we are supposed to be ok with it because abuse of power is not illegal?
I am sick and tired of the lies and the abuse. We have had that for the past 8 years.
NO MORE PALIN! She spreads hate and lies and enjoys it.
How goes Sarah Palin – there goes the Republican presidential campaign! You cannot run for VP and have that kind of reputation – she will abuse power as a federal official also!!
After 8 years of Cheney do we really want another 4 with Palin?
No surprise. The public now sees who the real Palin is. Her lies have caught up to her.
If McSame is trying to portray Obama as one who has bad judgment, this will show that he has bad judgment in selecting a unethical VP.
But to be fair with Palin, she is trying to take Chaney's spot, so she does have show the world that she thinks she is above the law. This is a good way of showing that.
I'll never forget all the nasty stuff the McCain/Palin people have done and said. NEVER
I told you so
This doesn't make any sense! She breaks the law, but doesn't break law?
Sarah you are a hate filled monster! Not now. No way.
-White Woman in Dallas, TX-
Abused her power...just like most republicans
Oh, I am sure that she will come out of this smelling like a rose.... or at least a Wolf in McBarbie clothing. It is amazing how many people will work to hide dirt, if you have enough power. Alaska is a long ways from the mainland just like Hawaii. I am quite sure that the Republican Party has buku folks up there seeing to exactly that very thing.
Sorry if I sound a bit McCynic! Actually, I'm a bit McPissed Off, like a lot of other people around me. We are sick and tired of the mess the Republicans have gotten us into, tired of negative attack ads and McBarbie inciteful fear mongering stumping for McMaverick. McSenile is trying to stay above the fray, but that is naive of him.
"If you lie down with pigs, don't be surprised if you get up smelling like a hog!"
who cares..,. she is stupied... she can't get lower...
It is still cloaked under an unbrella of vendetta and vengeance. Who's to say it won't continue into the White House like Cheney.
I guess nothing's going to happen to her, since she didn't violate any laws... She clearly retaliated against the former public safety commissioner but I guess that doesn't mean anything when you are the Republican VP nominee.
Sarah Palin abused her position for governor. This means she is not fit to be Vice President. I hope after Nov 5, she can pack her bags and go back to Alaska and look after her kids.
Obama/Biden 2008
Anthony
Florida
Kinda what I expected from the report. Condemn her too much and the right will be up in arms saying that the Democrats in the legislature abused their power. Don't condemn her enough and the left will be up in arms saying that the probe was toned down due to her candidacy. But the fact remains, she may not have broken any laws but this abuse of power doesn't bode well for her temperament or judgment... and given McCain isn't a young man anymore... imagine that judgment/temperament being in control of our "nucular" weapons...?
What a suprise, another republican abusing their power, it's unthinkable!
I can't stand her, and a few month's ago I didn't even know her, I truly pray alaska vote's her out of there after her and Mccain loose in November.
Early voting is the way to go.
Registered Republican voted Obama/Biden 08
Who's to say she and Toddy wouldn't do the same as Vice President? If you abuse power you should be admonished as this report conclusively shows.
In reading the report it's apparent that Ms. Palin's husband was making calls that he never should have been making in the first place and there is no doubt that his wife knew he was making those calls.
What have you got to say to that Sarah?
Bad Judgment from McCain in selecting her and Horrible Judgement from Pailin in acting on feelings.
Abuse of Power is not needed in the Next WhiteHouse.
Oh no what is going to happen now....please call Joe Lieberman
who is telling the truth?
who is lying?
who is the real sarah palin?
yea, exactly.
WELL WELL WELL, MS SQUEAKY CLEAN IS NOT SO INNOCENT AFTER ALL
WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF DICK CHENY AND THE BUSH CLAN IN THIS ADMINISTRATION
LETS GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!
Check....
MATE
We see now that Mccain did not do his homework in checking his runningmateS background....It seems that she has abused her power in the firing of her ex-brother in -law...McCain/ Palin not ready to lead the USA...It would be worst that it is now....
OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!
It must be wrong. The McCain campaign cleared her this morning.
She abused her power but broke no laws...so would the same happen as VP? I find it interesting how involved her husband is of Alaska's politics...does anyone find this strange?
McCain/Palin – Going Out of Business Sale
Honor, Integrity 1/2 OFF
Wow, I can't think of anything worse for an elected official. I will expect the impeachment very soon.
Landslide.
We've had enough abuse of power from white house VPs over the last two terms.
Obama-Biden '08!
it was planned – once she became a drag on the mccain ticket. she will step down and mccain will appoint a new vp (romney?) and will get an october boost...
Palin is horrible. Palin wants the VP to have more power. She is so power hungry. If Alaska wants her they can have her. We can't afford to have a power crazy person and an unstable person in the Whitehouse. She throws John McCain under the bus to further her. Palin is dangerous. And she attacks Barack starting riots.
Put her in the Whitehouse and she will do the same!
What's the problem? Being "mavericky" means being above basic standards of decency, doesn't it? Just look at the hypocrisy she exudes every day! The media isn't being tough enough on Barack Obama? This from someone who basically chooses not to speak with the media? Give us a break! Gobama!
Well, well, well...whether she was broke any laws..this is a serious judgment of character!!!!!
WoW! Way to go Sarah! You do us all so proud.
NOT!
Palin first! No more of this nonsense we need real intelligent leadership enough of the redneck thuggery
. . . And she's white like me.
Obama / Biden 08.
Democrats 08.
Reformer my a–! Cya Mcpalin!
Abusing power ..... legal or not, equates to bad character. What a hypocrite?!?!?!
GO OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!!!
This trooper of this controversy is bad news is my opinion that he is a binge drinker that turns into a regular Mr. Hyde when he drinks. He's had several failed marriages, tasored his own son, threatened the governor's family in a Clintonian way said that he has never had a bottle of alcohol near his squad car. (Doesn't mean he wasn't drunk in the car) that has no business carrying a badge and a gun.
If a governor of a state cannot use their power to remove such a dangerous menace to society then we're all in trouble. This guy will end up killing somebody and thank you Gov. Palin were trying to do something about it.
What kinds of powers would she abuse as Vice President, or as possibly President. They ask who the real Barack Obama is, he has been thoroughly vetted for 20 months during the campaign. We've only known her for 6 weeks and we cannot get to know her because of the tight lease the McCain campaign keeps on her. Who is the real Sarah Palin?
LMAO guess she did have something to hide
I think she should be removed from the GOP ticket. It is hurting McCain GOP...Period.
Wow, just shocking.
This wouldn't be nearly as much of a big deal if the McCain campaign HADN'T TRIED TO SUPPRESS IT. Geniuses, all of them.
Obama/Biden '08!
Abusing power? Palin? Who'd a thunk that?
I see the spin on this already, she abused her rights but did not break the law. My understanding is that no law was broken but Palin should be asked to step down or be fired, that is what is suppose to happen to government officials who abuse their power. Lets see the spin on this.
Ok, this one abuses power as a Governor, her "dude" is cc'ed on many official government emails, and already refused to honor subpeonas. Now what do you think "Todd and she" do once they go to Washington.
To get elected these dirty party of "conservative" wouldn't stop at nothing.
O, by the way, I have always struggled with this. Would anyone enlighten me as what these self-proclaimed conservatives are conserving anyway? They ravage the environment, shoot God's creation for pleasure and call themselves "for-life"? How sick?
That does not sound like putting state or country first! Do we really need another "leader" who puts her own personal issues ahead of the interests of the people? That's the type of leadership that has lead to the Iraq war and putting the interests of oil companies ahead of Americans. Please, please, please America – don't get fooled again like you did in 2000 and 2004. It's time for a change and honorable politics.
Can you imagine, losing your job because your protect the job of your employees? Shame on Sarah Palin. Whether or not she broke a law, her motivation and personality is on clear display. The woman is vindictive and cruel. I can only imagine what she would be like as Vice President, puffed up by even more power. She is making Americans turn on each other, and encouraging hate. That is what Hitler did. He made Germans turns on their fellow countrymen by saying they were different, to be feared. Sick. Sick. Sick.
If she abused her power in this instance what happens when she has more power? Its simple more abuse.
YES YES YES
Sounds like BUSH-CHENEY all over again. Abuse power but didn't break law. Abuse of power is part of why we suffer in America today.
God help us. We dont know her and 6 weeks is not enough to know her. We need to know about Alska Independent Party (anti-America party) which Sarah and Todd belonged.
OBAMA-BIDEN 08'
Can you say "retaliatory dismissal"?
Can you say "7-figure judgment"?
Can you say "Whoo-hoo, I've got the legislature's aproval to bully anyone I want - give me a pad and pencil. I need to start a list...."?
I knew you could.
Wow what a maverick! Can we say Cheney part deux?
Palin Abused power !
Washington outside !
Imagine what she could do as an insider !
Imagine " Justice Department " !
Why am I not surprised!!!!!!!!!!!
Palin, not good for our country!!!!!!!!
She is no longer believable
Ask for her resignation. She did it once she will do it again.
A perfect example of a Republican vice-presidential candidate. What more needs to be said?
That man should have been fired.
He refused to fire a trooper who was a drunk, and he tasered a small kid, his OWN kid.
Monegan should have had that taser shoved up his butt before he was fired.
The cop was a BAD cop, it does not matter anything else, he was a BAD cop, and should have been fired by Monegan.
Wow, a Republican that abuses power. I am amazed. This is probably the first time ever such a thing has happened.
Sorry, I can't say drivel like that with a straight face. Power abusing Republican is like saying a money hungry banker. The only thing that saves her is that she was technically within the letter of the law. It isn't that she didn't want to use her power to force people to do what she wanted. She just wanted plasible deniability in case she got caught. She was doing exactly like Nixon, Stevens and all the rest of the criminals that her party attracts. Use the law to bend or break the law then say it wasn't technically illegal.
Way to pick-em John.
This is just the kind of Woman we need in Washington and I think John McCain and Sarah Palin will turn Washington around. They speak with authority and a can do attitude. People are tired of the same old politics that continues to strip the American people of their hard earn working wages to let wall street take advantage of the average working people that are trying to live the American dream. We all want jobs, a home, a car and family and retirement, proud for the things we own. Stop selling our lively hoods down to tubes, give us bail out like wall street.
Didn't she break state law? She states that she is a Christian. Does she not know Christian values? She who is without sin let her cast the first stone. In essense, she can not and should not have cast any stones.
Sarah palin should do some interviews so we can know about her. Father John please let sarah do her job answering voters questions how MCCAIN camp is saying that media is not treating them fairly I think MCCAIN/PALIN are unfair to media and voters.
I can read the scripted paper too can i become a vice president
Only God knows what she would if she becomes vice pres.
She is power hungry .
Hmm, I wonder what an abuse of power would be in the vice presidential or presidential role? It sounds very dangerous to me.
I'm scared what will happen if this woman and her running mate are elected.
LOL I could have told you that
Why this come out in the long week end?????? Kill the news right!!!
Sarah Palin is Scum, plain and simple
Palin abused her power, but violated no laws..........
what type of report is this???
This is not far from the truth. The refusal of public safety commissioner to fire her brother- in-law from the state police is a strong contributing factor......that makes her maverick!!!
So if I understand this, she abused her power as Governor, but it's okay, because the Governor is allowed to fire anyone she wants to.
That should make US attorneys feel comfortable....
This verdict should end the political career of Gov. Palin. She hasn't the experience nor the credibility to run for the office of the vice president of the USA. In the interest of the Republican Party, she should bow out the presidential race and resign from her current governorship position.
Are you guys out of your minds? The report stated in finding number one that she abuse her power in VIOLATION of Alaska statue 39.52.110 of Alaska Executive branch ethics. So why are you saying no law is broken?
Palin said she has nothing to hide but in fact she did hide something...she hid the fact that she abused her power in office.
But I don't understand how abuse of power is not against the law, especially for someone in public office. What's the point then? I guess she just had 'guidelines' for behaviour that are 'optional'?
Of course she did not break the law, she is a republican, they are above the law, just ask Bush
AMERICANS DON'T NEED MORE MESS....CAN WE WISE UP AND SEE THIS!!!!
WE ALL NEW THAT SHE WAS A BAD CHOICE...I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST HER PERSONALLY....BUT THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT TO BE PLAYING SOMETYPE OF POLITICAL GAME
to all of you who have the gal and audacity to question Obama's ethics, his patriotism, his faith in your thinly veiled racist lynch mob mentality....i ask you this. WHO IS THE REAL SARAH PALIN? well as we find out more and more each day, she is NOTHING more than a vengeful, power hungry, lying, out of control, two faced, woman who should not, could not be VP. this scandal speaks to both her conduct but more importantly to the rash, erratic and out right BAD judgment of Senator John McCain. they should both, if they have any respect for this country, step down!!! so much for the Palin moral authority!!!!!
my God people get over the race issue and vote for this country and not just for your race
Riiiight, just imagine the stuff we'd find up there in Alaska if anyone bothered to look.
Palin – not properly vetted-08
A discredited violator of public trust has no standing to occupy the office of the Vice Presidency. Poor, Terrible Judgement by McCain. This is the begining of the end of the McCain candidacy as we knew it.
As Senator Biden said..."Past is prologue" Watch out for this woman. No wonder she would like to see the powers of the VP expanded.
This is shameful!!! Mccain/Palin would take this kind of behavior to the white house if elected Palin is the one you can'nt trust the truth came to the light !!!!
Knew it. This person would be a dictator if elected as VP or GOD forbid POTUS. Wake up AMERICA before it's too late.
Obama-Biden 08
Huh? Last time I checked, abusing power is breaking the law!
Obama/Biden '08
Maybe Governor Palin and Elliott Spitzer should rendezvous and create a New Party – The ME FIRST PARTY They both appear to be fearless, ruthless and use their positions to throw any and everyone under the bus.
Didnt Elliott Spitzer do the same type of thing? He is no longer our Governor.
This is One amazing Week...That One name calling,The Mob Inciting,Terrorist Pallin,Erratic Behaviors,Wall STREET Worst week and now to top it all off..Pitbull Palin VIOLATED AND MISUSED HER POWER AUTHORITY!!!!WOW!I am so getting drunk!!!
"Abuse of Power" Where have I heard that phrase before.
Oh, that's right as least a dozen times with our current President,
George W Bush, to foster a "fear society"; to permit the military, CIA, NISA, telcommunication companies to trample the laws contained in US Constitution, and Bill of Rights
Didn't break the law because she had the authority to dismiss him? We already knew she had the authority that's how he got dismissed in the first place. This whole investigation was to determine whether she abused her power or not, and it was pretty pointless for the investigation to happen since abusing power is considered perfectly legal. How ridiculous.
She "violated the public trust" according to the report. How does she have the gall to challenge Senator Obama's trustworthiness? This bimbo just gets more ridiculous by the day.
Say it aint so Sarah, say it aint so. I like your lipstick pig and hockey pucks.
Interesting how she claims Obama cares more about ambition than the country. She is the one who has shown a willingness to violate the public trust. She has proven over and over that she does not care about being truthful and moral. i don't understand how the "religious" right can continue to support her candiacy for VP.
Golly gee, Sarah ... "bad judgement"? This judgement was reached earlier today. Apparently McCain wanted to "block" the announcement until "after" business hours, so it wouldn't be news on Monday.
"likely" is a maybe...Sarah Palin was found that her actions were "proper and lawful"..go read the truth. But while I am sure Obama supporters will jump all over this and make it into something it is not, the Trooper in question was a BAD MAN. Just like Ayers,Rezko and Wright are not hero's. So when you rake her over the coals, think how you would feel if an adult tasered your child and threatend to kill your father...Palin is great, this trooper got off easy, he still has his job by the way.
GO BACK TO ALASKA PALIN, Take Cheney on a hunting trip with you, birds of a feather flock together.
We cannot have this woman in office. She'll make Dick Cheney look like Ghandi.
A VP candidate who abuses their power. What a novel concept? I wonder where she learned that from. Surely not from Mr. Cheney.
If McCain is elected and Ms. Palin is the VP, I will not be able to sleep at night knowing she is a heartbeat away from the presidency and having the nucular (nuclear to most of us) codes. Her response to opposition is to eliminate them as quickly as she can. This is evident in numerous cases of her firing qualified officials and replacing them with unqualified friends who share her views. I am afraid she would launch an attack on another country in a moments notice. She is scary!!!
I just saw a McCain rally;
I thought these people were from good Hoods.
Now I see that McCain's people wear the Hoods.
Red Republicans = Real Rage = McCain = Backward Racist Change!
Wow! that"s all i can say
so?
Abusing power is part of the Republican Party platform.
oh sarah...say it ain't so!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trust – She is touting you can not trust Obama but now how can you possibly trust Palain or McCaain.
You can not run on a platform and then decide it os OK for him but not for you.
Trust her or McCain – no way no how!
Who IS Sarah Palin? Has she been honest with the American public abut her past?
The answer is Sarah Palin has been wrongfully attacking Obama yet was proven to be a public servant that VIOLATED THE PUBLIC TRUST!
What a joke!
WOW!
I knew this already that's why the McCain camp has been trying to keep a tight hold on this: SEE THATS WHY SHE WAS TALKING ALL THAT JAZZ AT THE DEBATE. About the possibility of increasing the vice presidential powers and all that. She will abuse that too if elected. I mean its not funny any more. The lady is uniquely and supremely not qualified to be vice-president. Neither is McCain for that matter he made the incredible mistake of picking her for the position. I feel sorry for the republican base
who ultimately has to choose between doing the right thing or selling their minds-bodies-and souls. GOD BLESS AMERICA
This Woman Has No Room To Talk About Obama Not Being Trustworthy! Palin Has Violated The Peoples Trust By Abusing Her Power! She Should Be Removed From Office!
The Alaska Legislature's findings are a confirmation and a possible foretelling for her mis-use of office in the future, at the state and national level. Power seems to corrupt her and her husband, and the more absolute the power, thmore absolute the corruption.
It appears that she migh well follow the path of VP Cheney, and she indictated in the VP debate that she envisions the powers of the VP Office as expandable.
It would be wise of the Alaskan Legislature to rebuke her, her husband and their efforts. Perhaps this would be a lesson in energy for her...the limits and contorl of power.
If Obama had done something like that, the republicans will be tearing him apart. We, as Americans, can not ignore the racism that is taking place in this presidential race. Republicans are desperate and are going to do and say whatever in order to not allow an African American become the next President of United States. Palin has no respect for herself. She is dirty and is obvious that she is unethical. Do you want someone like her a heart beat away from becoming your president? I THINK NOT!!!
This is like announcing Clay Aiken is Gay....Everyone already knew this.
I wasn;'t surprised that she abused her power. Cheney has done the same thing, and I'm thinking that Palin will continue to do that if she becomes VP. That would be a GREAT mistake.
What Sarah wants, Sarah gets...
and she claims Obama is putting ambition above country? This moron really needs to go shoot a moose after tossing back a 6 pack.
Shame on mcCain for choosing her and not giving the citizens a fair shake at the elections.
Go O and Joe!!
This is good news!
By the way when she was mayor, she fired some opposing local officials in Wasilla for so-called " bugdet problems". She consistently uses "budget problems" as reasoning to get rid of people who don't see eye to eye with her. Mainly because she's in cohort with the Alaskan Independence Party ~AIP. CNN, you should talk about the article on Salon's website. Her husband has AIP values through being a longtime member and he has a overwhelming influence on her policy decisions as mayor and governor. She has no room to talk about being un-American, she married to a Secessionist and in her own heart believes in the mission of the AIP.
So she followed the proper procedure in the firing, thereby not breaking the law, but violated the public's trust by abusing her power.
All you people who say, "I want someone just like me, a Joe Six Pack in the White House", well this is what you get – people like GW and Sarah Palin.
Our public officials need to be held to a higher standard. They have so much more responsibility than your average Joe Six Pack.
Sorry folks, she's done.
..And the truth comes out.
(In my sarcastic voice) Wow! That's shocking! Never saw that one coming!
One more nail in the coffin of Gov. Morals and another thing. How did First Dude get so much power and control in her office, where he was able to call officials and look at personnel records. Who is the real Gov? Can you go to your husband or wife's job and do what he was able to do? Think about it?
SARAH PALIN IS THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE WHOLE WORLD FOR LIFE. GOOD RIDDEN, SARAH. TAKE YOUR VENOM HOME. NOW, WOULD BE A GOOD TIME FOR HER TO TAKE A HIKE
just because you didn't break the law, it doesn't make it right. she's a mini cheney, hell, she's a super cheney.
but i guess since they only care about what people you know do and not their own actions this isn't a big deal to them.
great article called make believe maverick, you should google it.
Whether legal or not, this was evidence that Palin is vindictive and puts her personal likes/dislikes into play as a public official. She is not competent to be in a position to govern.
sure she didn't break any laws... and I've got a bridge to sell you in Alaska. Ah well, I was so afraid when Palin was picked but now it seems she's been nothing but a blessing for Obama. Her negativity and abuse of power can only further corrupt Washington and speaks to the heart of McCain's poor Judgment.
Obama/Biden 08
HAHAHAHAHAHA
how can you abuse your power but break no laws....isn't abusing your power breaking a law?
I knew that like I knew 60 sec was a minute.
Spiro Agnew lite
If Palin abused her power at the governor's level, can you imagine what she would do as president????
This woman is absolutely pathetic! The fact that she was selected by McCain to be his running mate shows his poor judgment. She's not fit to hold the second most powerful position in the U.S. government. Sarah, please do everyone a favor and go back to Alaska. YOU ARE A DISGRACE.
on nov. fifth, its back to alaska...her fifteen minutes of fame over forever.
Abuse of power, abuse of power... ...hmmmmmmm, who else do I know that abused his power for 8 years??? Can we stop electing idiots and people who abuse the power of their office?
I dont know if Obama is an elitist but, isnt elite what we want?
If we find a definitive position on bin Laden, who do you want going in to get him, an elite delta force unit or the keystone cops?
Trust me, elite is good.
It's ok Sarah. George Bush has not broken any laws while corrupting the Constitution and ignoring Human Rights either. It shows some promise for the future... right!
I can"t wait to hear how the republicans defend this one.
Palin has got to be making Mccain so proud! What was he thinking? Now what is he going to do with her now? Palin can't be trusted. Palin still has 2 more charges about ethics against her. We have the economy crisis, stock market crisis, job crisis, wars in several countries and Sarah Palin!
Yawn....boring....dull. This is a big bunch of nothing.
Now lets get a commission to look at obama's ties to ACORN, etc.
So Sarah Palin is another of those elected officials holding the highest office in Alaska and she abused her power as Governor?
Haven't we had enough of that sort of abuse of power for eight years under the Bush Administration? When we all know that John McCain will continue such abuse the McSame way, I think all ears better perk up and stop this fiasco in its tracks.
SURPRISE! . . . . ITS OCTOBER!
This is good stuff, folks!! Now who is paling around with criminals?
Shame on you McCain to bring this nuts to your ticket!!
Go Obama/ Biden 08, 12
Most Americans consider Alaska a pristine wilderness, the last frontier, Alaskans living an idyllic Pioneer life staunchly protecting their environment. In fact Alaska and Alaskans have an abysmal record protecting their environment from pollution and its animals from extinction. Exactly like American Pioneers have done throughout our History
Alaska also has thousands of hazardous waste sites including active and formerly used defense sites (FUDs), National Priority List (NPL) or Superfund Sites, active and abandoned mine sites, solid and industrial waste landfills. Yes, there is Nuclear Waste already buried in unprotected sites in Alaska.
Governor Palin, whose husband works for BP, has a dismal record on pollution and catering to special interests. Unbelievable as this may sound, her policies and statements actually puts her to the right of the Bush Administration.
She believes Global Warming is a farce and supports the development of the Pebble Mine which threatens the entire Bristol Bay ecosystem which contains the largest sockeye salmon run in the world. The mine would pollute an unprecedented number of rivers, lakes, and bays. Pebble Mine's potential for pollution would make the Exxon Valdez oil spill look like a small grease stain.
She is suing the Federal Government to revoke the polar bears from the endangered species list. Why? Because it could restrict Oil Industry drilling sites including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. To educate Alaskans about aerial hunting of wolves and bears, $400,000 of State Tax money was used to directly influence the outcome of Proposition 2 which would have limited aerial shooting of predators. Proposition two was voted down on 8/26/2008.
Those who will vote for Obama or for McCain because of race have already declared their support. The Bradley effect will be minimal this time around. We are living in a different world where Black respectable and accepted leaders are prevalent in all facets of life. Our young people, voters in their 20s and 30s are used to seeing Black leaders, role models, entertainers, etc in vital roles. Obama is not new to them. They have a different view of life than our parents and grandparents.
She is another Dick Cheney.But Dick is ALOT smarter than palin suprisingry McCain says CHENEY will go down as the worst V.P. i wonder what McCain thinks of Sarah as V.P.
she showed abuse of power to try and get her former brother in law fired and in the debates she said she according to the constitution she feels that the office of the vice president should have ever expanding responsibilities a la cheney... be afraid, be very afraid
As an elected person, this so-called crusader for truth in public servic "violated the public trust.", that is the terms of bipatrisan investigators use for troopergate. So can the Americans trust McCain?
nganenu
I repeat; here comes the Fat Lady...make way
I'm over it, cop should've been fired.
I'm switching my vote to the McCain/Palin ticket.
Barack's got too many issues.
A penchant for the abuse of power? She would settle right into the shoes of predecessor if they win. They won't though.
Yeah, abuse of power. Because we just haven't had enough of that for the last 8 years. I bet Dick Cheney could teach her a thing or two about abuse of power.
This is great! This could not have come at a worse time for the McCain/Palin ticket. This might just seal the deal (if it hasn't been already).
Obama/Biden '08
OK, let's see how the media minimize this finding..................
What a loser..Lol
Dick Cheny Redux!
I'm hearing other sources say she DID break state law.
Backlash x 1,000,000,000.
lol karma
This woman could not run a two car funeral...can you imagine her addressing 4 star generals.....
Must be nice to ask things of your opponent that not only you don't ask of yourself but also fail to exercise in your CURRENT role as the chief executive of a state. I wonder what executive powers you'd abuse while governing over the other 49 and territories.
To the McCain/Palin supporters...NOW WHAT! Nevermind, Obama's a terrorist right so none of this matters.
Obama/Biden '08 & '12 (thinking it must be nice to never have to answer for anything in your entire life...while filling the air with lies to cover up your own)
I am predicting a swift, quiet exit from the McCain ticket.
Probably, to be replaced by Romney or Kay Bailey Hutchinson.
Obama/Biden '08/'12
Can someone tell me how she's in any form different than George W. Bush? In fact, I would go so far as to say I'd rather have four more years of Bush than have Palin be this close to the Presidency! This is absurd, in no-way-shape-or-form should Sarah Palin be a 72 year-old heartbeat away from the Presidency. You can levy all the accusations you want towards Obama, but he doesn't have legislative committees handing down verdicts that he's abusing power or breaking rules.
a bulldog indeed
Wow, looks like she went to school at the University of Chicago Politics. Hah.
Your headline is inaccurate. The Branchflower Report's finding #1 says that she "abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act." Violating that act is breaking the law.
So .... you mean to say that abusing power isn't illegal in Alaska? How Nixonian!
Abuse of Power, huh? Looks and smells like a Bush – More of the same!
I cannot stand her, but I saw Mccain correct the lady who thought Obama was arib, and that was honorable. I just wish he wouldn't let his campaign control his actions, he could have been closer in the polls, but thanks to palin and the campaign, they are literally coming out as the bad guys in this election, something to think about you idiots over at the Mccain campaign.
Mccain you should fire them all, they are pathetic hate mongers, they are like little children.
The real issue here is how could some one of Sarah's character and timbre escape the eye of George W and Dick Cheney. She surely would of fit in well as the Attorney General for 'W'. Wink, wink,
Abuse of power! Who can you trust? Sounds like Bush all over again....
Obama/Biden
Say "hello" to the Dollar Store version of Dick Cheney!
For Palin not breaking any law, is it political or technecality.
I am guessing she will now get all "mavericky" and try and use this as a reason to step down.
The Geezer and Gidget team does it at their peril.
Step down and you admit the vetting was incomplete since repubs have stated they knew about this Geezer will look very ERRATIC
Stay and the whole "you cannot TRUST the domestic terroist" agruement is off the table, Guess she will have to dazzle us with her intelligence...
Game over!! Better luck in 2012!
I'm shocked by this. She seems so nice on the campaign trail, especially these days. Of course, I can't understand her any more clearly than Boomhauer.
good for that airhead dummy. she abuse her power lack of intelligent. only read a script instead of her talking from her own though. no cain no palin no way and no how.
Nice judgement mcshame.
Doh!
Abuse of power by a member of the executive branch? Now we know Palin is experienced enough to be Vice President – Bush and Cheney must be so proud!
Last I knew, breaking a state statute was breaking the law.
Just like McCain and the Keating Five where he showed poor judgement, now Palin abusing her power as Governor. MORE OF THE SAME...Lets see how Republicans spin this.
Political report out to stop McCain/Palin gain in the polls!
What the report also said is that what Palin did was violate the people's trust. She's been so hypocritical about Obama, and saying that you can't trust him, but now a bipartisan board has unanimously decided that she did indeed abused her power as governor. I don't know about any of you, but Bush abused his power as our president for eight years, we absolutely can't afford another four of more of this.
Not surprising, she's been playing Personnel Chess since she was mayor. I wonder what other skeletons are in that dark closet of hers. I hope Monegan receives a big wrongful termination bonus.
We can't afford more abuse of power in the White House.
Obama | Biden '08-'12
The Fonz: "I jumped the shark!"
Tom Cruise: "I jumped the couch!"
John McCain: "I got Palined!"
this is one the worst woman i have ever seen all my life , she is evil and you can tell by her eyes,hiding under the cover and have bad tendencies in her
NO SURPRISE she abused power as Mayor building on land that the City did not and still does not own completely. So scary that there will be people casting their vote for that ticket which would put her a heart beat away from possibly being the next President. OMG if she is abusing power now she will UNCONTROLABLE as VP and be NO DIFFERENT from the current VP!
Well I must say I am not surprised.. Wonder if the crazy attacks will finally stop in regards to Obama and trusting him..
can you imagine what she would do as VP, or even worse if somehow she managed to inherit the position of commander and chief.
Your civil liberties would fly out the window and it would no longer be the land of the free.
And this is a person we want in our top office? Abuse of power is abuse of power. Bush/Cheney blatantly did it to the dismay of many American citizens. And now you have a governor who have been found to have abused power as well and is running for Vice President.
Please people. Use common sense when voting. Not to the fear inducing and mob mentality that comes close to rioting.
John McCain and Sarah Palin are responsible for planting the seeds of suspicion from which hatred has grown.
No comment...
Obama/Biden '08/'12
Aside from Sarah Palin being completely unqualified for President...
We now discover that she abuses her power. As if we havent had enough of that in the last 8 years?
Go back to Alaska Sarah Palin.
Well she abused her power as the Govenor of Alaska. Can you begin to imagine what she would do as Vice President? Six-Pack-Sarah needs to be sent packing back to the cold tundra's of Alaska so she can vent her anger on the Moose population.
I still believe a voter supporting John McCain would be like be like a chicken supporting Colonel Sanders.
Something we've all known.
hypocrite !!!
this is actually very funny, more so b/c of her saying that she did nothing wrong
Palin is to stupid to not have abused her power.
WHOOOOO IS SARAH PALIN............. SOUNDS FAMILIAR BIMBO
How about a correction CNN as follows:
A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state's public safety commissioner. The investigative report concludes that a family grudge wasn't the sole reason for firing Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan but says it likely was a contributing factor.
emphasis on the words: unlawfully abused
Just imagine what she'll do if she becomes VP. This will be another George Bush and Dick Cheney administration all over again, except there will be lip stick on a pig!
What's in the dark, will come to the light!
GAME OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fix your headline
Every other news organization has it correct
She DID violate Alaskan law
Our governor did violate the law.
Your statement is wrong: "Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her power as Alaska’s governor in the firing of her former public safety commissioner, but violated no laws, a report for the state Legislature concluded Friday."
It is flatly contradicted by the first finding of the investigative report:
Oh please. She broke no laws. Per this report, the Governor can fire her appointees at will. She doesn't need a reason to fire him. This was nothing more than a political witch hunt.
I did not think she broke any laws. She is a good Gov. and a good mom.
I do not know who I am voting for yet. This has been a bashing campaign.
And I shall call her mini-Bush.
She sounds like another Bush running things as she likes instead
of lie it should be done
she sounds like bush...
WOW!! and she has the nerve to talk about Obama's values and morals.McCain and Palin are toast.
The report by investigator Steve Branchflower found that Palin violated the state's executive branch ethics act, which says that "each public officer holds office as a public trust, and any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is a violation of that trust."
Caribou Barbie is mean and vindictive. She's a political novice and way over her head, even in Alaskan politics. The real issue is McCain's judgement in choosing her – he picked a nutcase. Who is more at fault here, the nutcase or the guy who picked the nut.
Since when is abusive power not breaking the law?
Good... because I was getting sick and tired of listening to all the fanatic Palin fans. Now you all can see what and who she is. This is nothing but the pot calling the kettle black!
They're probably happy this came out late Friday night on another bad economics day.
Can we have the election now and put McCain/Palin out of their misery?
We need to run away from this ticket as fast as we can! I am sick of power hungry, arrogant and divisive people leading this country! The prospect of this woman being a heartbeat away from the presidency of a 72 year old in remission cancer patient is terrifying to say the least!
Hmmmm, abuse of power? Sound familiar folks? McBush and Pain-in the @$$ should not be our next governing bodies. They're frauds.
The truth always comes to light. Instead of her saying who's the real Barack Obama, everyone should be saying who is Sarah Palin
America,
Do we want a vice president who was found to abuse power? Haven't we had enough of that these past eight years with Dick Cheney? I know I have!
Obama/Biden 2008
We already had a President and VP that abused their power. Please don't elect two more!!!
All hearsay. What do you expect from those who are at odds with her? Politics as usual.
To me, and I am an unappologetic Barack Obama supporter, this is no big deal. If it is not a crime in Alaska then it's much ado about nothing. But it does give you pause when considering how the abuse of power angle mirrors the current administration's M.O.
Who doesn't use their political position to push their agenda?
Some of her first actions after being elected mayor in 1996 raised possible ethical red flags: She cast the tie-breaking vote to propose a tax exemption on aircraft when her father-in-law owned one, and backed the city's repeal of all taxes a year later on planes, snow machines and other personal property. She also asked the council to consider looser rules for snow machine races. Palin and her husband, Todd, a champion racer, co-owned a snow machine store at the time.
Palin often told the City Council of her personal involvement in such issues, but that didn't stop her from pressing them, according to minutes of council meetings.
right, she smoked but didn't inhale... God help us.
hopefully the legislature will move to censure her, and while she will
not be indicted, it will be just like john mccain and keating 5... both found
lacking truly unimpeachable judgment. the reality of this is precisely
the cold shower the nation needs. add to it the new article in salon.com about her deep involvement with the AIP and being a secessionist puppet
and thats a wrap...
what a week.
You see bi-partisan lets see how they spin this.
Nice photo cropping... from "Country First" to "try First." Perfectly approptiate for Failing Palin – what a bag of hot air and vitrol. "Try" and "try" as they might, the GOP has nothing but a bag of phony tricks.
Well, I think McCain will be headed back to AZ soon. Permanently. Bummer.
She is Cheney with lipstick.
By the way,
How's your 401 K America?
I'm investing heavily in shares of Obama/Biden.
BO08
So you can abuse Power ....but thats not illegal or crimminal? Sounds like they tried to please everyone. Just more proof that the Heady power of a Vice Presidency would be far too much for MRS. Palin.
Romney!
No wonder they have done everything they can to shift out attention to Obama's relationship with Ayers.
Obama/Biden '08
Abuse of power, sounds just like something someone who believes in seceeding from the United States would do. Palin and her husband don't believe in our constitution, so why would they abide by our laws.
Alaska has a genetic disposition to corruption, and Gov. Palin succumbed to the same unethical (and illegal) decisions made by Ted Stevens, Don Young, and Frank Murkowski
SHe is such a joke!!! This contest is over. Republicans, please listen to me...you know that Palin is a fraud. Please come to the light! Just vote Obama and get it over with!
In Ohio even if you have the authority to dismiss a State Employee, you still must document the action and show cause. Is a disagreement over a budget really cause for a dismissal ,,,,NO... her action was personally motivated Palin an everyone else knows it.
You've just gotta love the 12-0 vote! I'm glad to see this venom-sputtering machine knocked down a peg. I'm sorry for the citizens in Alaska. How very UNsurprising this news came at 5:30 on Friday.
Hey, perhaps that's why Johnny was stepping back a bit by giving his phony speech to all of the hate-mongers late today at his rally?
Say it isn't so, Sarah. Oh! I forgot. You already did.
McCain/Palin are "DONE" , nut i think anyone with half a brain already knew that.
Get use to saying " President Barack Obama".
Better days ahead !
Is it not illegal for a person in a position of power to abuse their power?
I'm worried that she might abuse her power as a vice president.
Corruptive maverick.
From the ways she talked against Katie Couric, I wouldn't be surprised if she wants to shut down free media if she gets into power.
OF COURSE SHE DID WRONG. SHE HAS DONE WRONG FROM THE BEGINING. SHE HAS THE SCRUPLES OF AN ALLEY CAT. SHE REMINDS ME OF A MAN I ONCE KNEW HE THOUGHT THAT HE COULD DO ANYTHING HE WANTED AND JUST BECAUSE HE WAS IN A POSITION OF POWER HE COULD GET AWAY WITH IT. THEN WHEN THE GOOD OLE BOY NETWORK WAS REMOVED HE GOT REMOVED ALSO. THIS IS WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HER. I GUARENTEE IT. IT WILL JUST TAKE A LITTLE TIME. PEOPLE LIKE HER RISE AND FALL EVERYDAY. THEY JUST CAN'T BE TRUSTED TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND ETHICALLY CORRECT.
Palin is a liar and for those attempting to hide her criminal activities have no conscience or soul
She abused power, huh? It sounds like she's already trying on Cheney's shoes...
Why am I not even a little surprised that she abused her power??? This is the woman who wants to expand the duties of the VP above and beyond what is defined in the Constitution. This is not someone who should EVER be in the White House. It isn't that she isn't ready now (which she isn't) but that she is a slimy politician of the worst type.
OBAMA/BIDEN
She cannot be trust anymore...
I was almost moved to tears of joys after hearing this. This should be
a lesson to the ugly and racist underbelly of America. You don't judge
a book by its cover. This is a very dangerous woman. What is most
hurtful is the fact that people listened to her spew her hate towards
Senator Obama when he worked hard to prove he is an honorable
American, and hateful people judged him because of the color of his
skin. I wonder if the cowards sitting in the audience listening and
cheering for her garbage can look themselves in the mirror now?
I'm also happy that McCain finally admitted that Obama was not a
terrorist at his rally. I was beginning to lose all respect for him. Evil
persists when good people stand by and do nothing. I'm glad that
someone finally stood up to Sara Palin.
A Republican abusing power. Say it ain't so! I guess she's even more like Bush than previously thought...
Abused power but didn't break any laws?
Isn't abusing power, breaking the law? I'm kinda confused.
What I meant by that earlier statement is that I live in Arizona
We have already hav a VP who has abused his poweres, do we reallyw ant to have another one?????
"Finding Number One:
For the reasons explained in section IV of this report, I find that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act."
She broke no law? What gives with this story? Abuse of power is unlawful according to the statute noted in this summary item in the report.
You Are A Shameful Person Palin! People Trusted You And You Turn Around And Abuse Them! I Hope The Voters In This Country Send You A Strong Signal This November! We Have Been Abused Enough Over The Past Eight Years! I Hope The Guy You Fired Sues You And Wins A Big Settlement!
Abusing power is just as bad as breaking the law.
Drop Sarah Palin and pick somone else for VP or lose all your support. How many lies does Sarah Palin get to tell before republicans are willing to admit that she is a power hungry liar. Picking her was the dumbest thing any presidential candidate has ever done. She's no Hilary. I can't wait to see Tina Fey's impersonation of this latest bombshell. Sarah Palin is the terrorist in heels!
...how is abusing power not illegal?
Why are you reporting that she did not break the law!! That is incorrect. The report CLEARLY states she did violate Alaskan law.
Here is the first paragraph! Please get your story right. This really bothers me that you are incorrectly reporting this!
Violation of a STATUE, is violation of a law. Why are you trying to make it look like she did not do anything wrong! She clearly did. Misuse of power is a big thing. What if she misuses power as VP! CNN, come on!
Finding Number One
For the reasons explained in section IV of this report, I find that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) provides
The legislature reaffirms that each public officer holds office as a public trust, and any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is a violation of that trust.
Kick her out.
You are such a piece of work, Mr. McCain.
There were so many other qualified Republican women, and you had to pick the most unqualified and snarly and xenophobic of them to be your VP.
You deserve what you get , Mr. McCain.
No wonder the GOP and McLame was trying to block the investigation. In fact when they do that it's an admission of guilt.
You betcha!
I am glad. We are safe Mcbush will never be president.
Who is the real Sarah Palin? Besides a Nitwit, she is an evil woman who should be home taking care of her young family
Maverick!!!!!!
I knew it!!
Interesting to see how "abuse of power" will be spun . . .
Just like all the lies she tells, abuse of power is okay as long as Palin is the abuser. Is it moral to abuse your power?
Obama/Biden 08
Abusing power in her first major political position... think what she'd do if she were VP... chilling.
The time is now for the biggest spin ever. Now she has said in her hate rallies that Obama can not be trusted what about her. This woman is the worst person I have ever seen in the public politics. McCain down fall began when he allowed her to say all those lies and hateful things. Yes he allowed her because he said he would never do what has been going on in the McCain-Palin rallies. It is now know to the public for the world to see. So if his supporters say this is okay we all know why now they support McCain and not Obama. I do not even have to say it. Hate is a awful thing and america does not need to return to it. That is all I have to say.
Wow, In the Republican party this is a high achievement. Congratulations Sarah, I'm sure W is very proud.
So much for being trust worthy and a reformer. we've seen what politicians with personal vendatta are and have done for the past 8 years in iraq and here at home and we are tired of your low roads and shady behaviors. we need real change for real now. im sorry sarah you are a disappointment to the people who elected you and the millions of people you've been lying to these past 5 weeks!!!!!!!!!
Great job vetting your VP candidate John, I don't think the will change anything in the GOP party. The people that can't see Obama is the obvious choice will be blind to the fact Palin is the kind of person that lets power go to her head.
This goes right along with what has already been said about Sarah Palin, that if she doesn't agree with other people, she can make things difficult for them.
In that respect she is just like John McCain.
Just what we need to run our country–NOT!
Dog gone it! I sure was a hopin' Mrs. Palin was tellin' the truth, but I guess she wasn't. You betcha!
The headline and story need correction. The report concluded that Gov. Palin DID in fact break the law.
Finding Number One states: "Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act."
Sounds to me like she needs not to point anymore fingers about trust judgement OBAMAS way. She's just been found she did ABUSE her power while in her current office as governor and fired that TOOPER.
DO UNTO OTHERS AND IT WILL BE DONE UNTO YOU...
TO all obama people lets send a clear message and give 25.00 to put a tidel wave against the Mcsame/ Failen ticket...
I just gave mine
Obama/Biden
Cheney with lipstick...There we have it...
What's next?
The National Guard surrounding "unspecified" polling places?
Churning up hate at rallies?
Don't cross her...She is probably the most feared governer in Alaskan history...a pitbull with C-Cups.
This cannot get within 500 feet of the Capital.
Lamar – she is no longer believable???? she was believable before???
How can you NOT be found guilty for abuse of power? Just like Bush...
Nope not this time, can't trust her or McCain...
Obama / Biden
Say it ain't so...... Abuse of Power as Governor. Imagine what would happen as Vice President.
Obama/Biden 08
America needs to fire her and mcCain
OBAMA-BIDEN WERE RIGHT FOR ONCE, MY McCAIN-PALIN TICKET ARE JUST LIKE THE BUSH-CHENEY ADMINISTRATION. BUSH HAS A TWIN BROTHER WHO IS McCAIN AND NOW CHENEY HAS A TWIN SISTER IN THE NAME OF PALIN, or SHOULD I SAY A DAUGHTER, BECAUSE SHE ACTED JUST LIKE HIM (PROBABLY IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY). I THINK WE REALLY CAN NOT AFFORD A CONTINUATION OF THIS BUSH-CHENEY THIRD TERM.
I AM NOW OBAMA-BIDEN 08. WE DO NEED A CHANGE.
but you guys are forgetting the most important thing out of this whole election. John McCain was a...a...a...POW!... ah ok I give up!
Obama/Biden 08!
She DID break the law. Although she had the authority to hire and fire him, she violated Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Branch Ethics Act.
Well...she put herself before the State of Alaska!
Do you really think that she puts "Country First?" Not!
Send Sarah back to be "Guardian of the Northern Frontier!"
Please post this
She was just practicing in Alaska for what she'll do in the lower 48.
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO No abuse of power. Not under any circumstances. NO
Obama/Biden '08
That is like saying I abused my right to drive by going the speed limit...
Bottom line, cop needed to be fired. Should not have been an issue to Monegan.
Look though the liberal spin...
Funny according to Anchorage Daily News she DID break the law.
This women is the worst kind of hypocrite. She parades around like she is morally superior yet has clearly abused her power as governor. Add to that her arrogance and questionable intelligence and you have someone who has no business in the position of VP candidate. Any one who is still wanting to support her obviously is more interested in their team (the republicans) winning than doing what is best for the country.
So abusing power is not against the law in Alaska. Interestiiing.
She might beat Cheneys record for abuse of power if elected.
Wow! Now i know that Mkkkain made a great choice by choosing her.
How is it she can abuse her power as governor but it's not illegal? Dosn't sound right to me? But I don't care if they found it Illegal or not just that she abused her power is enough for me, who needs anouther Dick Chaney?
My, My, My. Talking about digging a whole for someone else. OOPS she fell in. You want to talk a judgment and character.
I guess she could fill Cheney's shoes!
Even more reason why she and McCain should not be allowed into the office.
The last thing we need is another president and vice president who abuse their power. Obama/Biden 08
"Palin abused power but didn't break law in trooper case"
Looks like she's ready for the Vice Presidency: abusing power, but hiding behind semantics and legal mumbo-jumbo to avoid prosecution.
Has Cheney already ceded the poser of the dark side?
We dont need a brother in law politician in the Whitehouse. While she broke no public laws she did break unspoken laws involving character and ethics. This actually is worse as you can break a public law and simply have made a mistake (like speeding) but character and ethics show you the true heart of a person.
Obama/Biden 08
DOES THAT STILL SURPRISE YOU??? This woman is Dick Cheney on a lipstick and skirt
LOL that is funny... isnt abusing power breaking law?
CNN stop trying to cover it up with soft words.. a person in high power is not allowed to abuse the power and if they do it ... it is breaking law..
CNN Post this
Ms. Palin I feel sorry for you now. You got trown into this and you were not qualified. I am just floored and at a lost for anything more to say. McCain you are having a bad day today. WOW.
So we are back to the USAG type of scandal. Do we really want an AG Gonzalez type administrator as VP and possible Pres? I don't think so. The dishonorable McCain has once more proven, by his asking Palin to be his running mate, that he makes rash and bad decisions. Not good in a president. Of course, Palin will find a way to blame it on Barack (a good Old Testament name ~ one of Israel's early judges) Obama.
So both McCain and Palin have had ethics violations and we want to have them in the top 2 offices of our country. Abuse of power, not another 4 years of this. And they ask who is the real Barack Obama, who is the real John McCain and Sarah Palin. They are the ones who can't be trusted not Obama and Biden.
Obama/Biden 08
Womp Womp.... Try again. This says a lot for McCain's judgement.
!! Obama '08 !!! Obama '08 !!! Obama '08 !!
Isn't the headline here "Palin abused power"?
Why the "..but didn't break law".
a VP candidate ABUSED HER POWER! The same candidate who speaks so highly of values and truthfulness. THAT is the news here, not whether or not she broke the law.
Is the standard for Palin set so low that it's newsworthy that she didn't break any laws? I mean, put that in the article, not in the headline.
Surprise, Surprise. She has finally been exposed as a liar, cheat, and lacking in morals. Time to pack it up and go back to Alaska, because we do not want you here!!
Obama/Biden '08
If elected, she's ready to continue in the tradition of Bush-Cheney-Gonzales.
Palin's abuse of power is of no surprise to me. I've watched her body language as well as her acting skills, and I've alway believed she is a very dangerous woman, and ill equipped in every way, to hold a position of power, whether it be the Governor of Alaska or Vice President of the USA. Get rid of her – don't vote the McCain/Palin ticket!
SES
The report says she violated an Alaska state statute. Statutes are laws. She broke a law. Just because there's apparently no penalty for this infraction doesn't mean she violated no laws. You're article is incorrect.
LOL! The Republican ticket is a joke. Its over! I knew something was up with the beauty queen! I bet if they search deeper they may find more. I'm an independent and a undecided, but not anymore I'm voting for OBAMA!
Well, so much for soccer mom. Someone who abuses power as a governor is also likely to abuse it in a higher officer. All of the cheerleader, winky facade is falling away to reveal the real Sarah. Very poor judgment by McCain, very poor performance by Palin when confronted with unprepared questions.
Wow just what we need another vice president who abuses their power and a moron who doesn't know what is going on in the world around him...........Sounds McSAME to me!!!
Palin has NO room to be pointing fingers at anyone else with her Alaska Independence Party
Vogler's greatest moment of glory was to be his 1993 appearance before the United Nations to denounce United States "tyranny" before the entire world and to demand Alaska's freedom. The Alaska secessionist had persuaded the government of Iran to sponsor his anti-American harangue.
That's right ... Iran. The Islamic dictatorship. The taker of American hostages. The rogue nation that McCain and Palin have excoriated Obama for suggesting we diplomatically engage. That Iran.
So? I am sick of these personality attacks on both Palin and Obama.
I do not see there is any issue with either persons. In the mean time, we are losing money, losing job, losing health everything.
That is breaking the law. As everyone here has said, fix the headline.
I think this is going to hurt their campaign bad.
She said she would cooperate with the investigation . . .she lied.
She said she didn't abuse her power . . . .she lied
She says we can't trust obama . . .SHE LIED
See a pattern?
she was lying?! what a surprise!!
Game Over Republicans, Credibility is lost from both candidates. All this smear tactics just blew up in your face. America is ready to move forward and beyond this crap the McShame campaign been doing.
Obama/Biden '08
This women is a disgrace! I wasn't taught to hate ! And John MCCain should be ashamed of himself, What the heck kind of Maverick is he?
I hail from the Great state Of Pennsylvania! And I like about a million other people know a fraud when we see it,I actually feel sorry for Alaska, The people there will probably take the heat for for her discretions
Thank God the Truth About Palin comes out.. "Abuse of Power!" That's all we need in the White House, for more years of Abuse of Power. McCain just confirmed his complete lack of judgement.. time to retire dude.. you're done.
So, the truth is out... she didn't break laws, but her actions were questionable as far as ethics are concerned.
Hmmmm... The Republicans will claim this was a witch hunt by Obama supporters... but we must remember that this investigation began before Palin was picked to be VP... and it was a bipartisian group that investigated this...
Opinion... she should apologize... she doesn't need to quit... just apologize and admit she did something unethical. Let the Nation decide whether they can trust her.
Palain is a criminal, and if this was anyone of the little people or main street we would be in serious trouble. Iam still trying to figure out how in the heck could Palain run for VP of the USA while under a federal investigation. And why was Todd Palain hanging around the office and who were keeping to kids?
Kind of like being "cleared" but not locked up. Absolutely amasing.
This just shows that John McCain did not vet her totally. There were plenty of qualified women that he could have chosen. But he chose her and sorry to say this will hurt him in the General Election.
Watch how Obama will take the high road and not spend too much time on this issue though if it was reported he somehow violated public trust he would be demonized by their camp every minute of every day.
Game over!
People don't remember, as mayor Palin built a multi-million dollar hockey complex on land the city didn't own. She left the city in debt. Moved on to the governorship. She is a power-hungry politician who really doesn't care who she steps on, or what she does to get her name in the news and votes in her ballot box. As mayor she knew the city didn't own the hockey rink land, but she built anyway. By the time the land ownership became public,m it was too late, the palin administration had already invested too much public money for the city to pull out. This woman is dangerous. And to think I was so happy when McCain picked her, now I see just how wrong I really was.
She was an incredibly reckless choice; not only did she undercut the Republicans' experience argument, but she has also blown any trustworthiness that McCain has managed to find.
Abusing power is not a "good thing!"
If she doesn't drop out of the race and they still win, it'll be a sad site.
Liar and lacking morals!! We don't need someone like you in the white house!!
Obama/Biden '08
Wow! Hope Morning Joe Scarborough will talk about this on Monday. Oh wait, that's right HE IS A LYING, SPINNING RETHUGLICAN WHO WILL NEVER SPEAK THE TRUTH! Wonder if Sarah Palin is so admirable now.
OUCH! Hypocrite!!!!
I do not support this woman but in all fairness... THEY HAVE ALL ABUSED THEIR POWER... Including, the one who's middle name we do not speak...
November 4th can't get here fast enough. I can't wait until I no longer will be forced to see and hear this vile woman and her whiskey tango family on my television.
Shame on John McCain for forcing her crazy bleep on THE sane majority of Americans.
This is a good thing for them. Regarding this one particular charge, Palin's family lies but they aren't crooks. Looks a little sad standing behind a "country first" sign. Is that with or without Alaska?
Well what is this a smack on the hand? I knew she'd fit right in with the Bush/Cheney presidency.
More like Chenney all the time.
This shows her judgement and values.
Palin is a joke
Obama 08
We are tired of the lies and the games. This is serious business. We can't trust Palin being a heart-beat away for being a President. That is very scary. That lady on saturday night live showed her for her true self!!
OBAMA/BIDEN ALL THE WAY!!!!
And based on her actions in the race she would abuse her powers if McCain was elected. We have already had one VP who has abused his powers do we want another one? Now look into her speech at the AIP convention. To bad they didn't succeed then she wouldn't be an Ameriocan citizen and we wouldn't have to listen to her rantings
So much for John Mccain's Judgement.
And this power abuser has the audacity to question "Who is Barack Obama" .....The Question should be "Who is Sarah Palin" for which the answer sis " Power abuser". I think it's clear that she should step down if Mccain wants to even get 30% of the votes.
How many bad deeds, drunken driving records, anger management fits, tazing a kid, drunk driving charges, abusing wives and work ethics problems must be proven before a trooper be fired? The investigative reporter said this man had a long list of bad behavior. Most states would fire him PDQ. A State Trooper is suppose to uphold the law, not ignore it.
A B U S E, this is what would be in store for Americans if they would allow this shallow, ignorant, ambitious woman to acquire the power of vice-president....and,heaven forbid, of president of the USA, which would be a very likely possibility considering McCain's age and health.
I posted a note a minute ago, I meant to say indiscretions!
MSNBC AND HUFF POST REPORT THAT LAWS WERE BROKEN. PALIN WANTS MORE POWER FOR THE VP .......CAN'T HAPPEN
McCAIN AND PALIN ARE BOTH CRAZY..AFTER THEY LOSE ELECTION,THEY SHOULD GET TOGETHER AND OPEN UP A STORE AND CALL IT "NUT-R-US"
More specifics. She broke the states ethics law and betrayed the trust of her constituents. NICE!!
What is really sad is all the people that keep insisting that Sara Palin is VP material. So sad that their own standards are set so low. I bet when all of this is over McShame will wish he could put that rabbit back in the hat.
WOW! Sarah, you have been pointing your finger down at Obama while standing on your moral high chair and look at you now! You HYPOCRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah Cheney and John Bush!
Isn't that special?
the headline is wrong. she broke the law in trying to get wooten fired. she didn't break the law in firing moneghan.
What now? She was the pit bull for the Republican party. That's not fair, I've actually seen some nice pit bulls. The poles show people are tired of the negative stuff. She's lost even more credibility and is even more of a joke. What now?
I understand it was an emotionally charged situation and that some very questionable acts were committed by this trooper HOWEVER, those issues should not become intertwined with the executive powers granted her as governor of Alaska. These finding come on the heels of a week in which the McCain campaign has ratcheted up attacks and, at times, incited fear and rage from gathering and gathered crowds. "Who is this person?" "Can you trust this person?" These questions suddenly take on a new light.
..But according to Republicans that sort of abuse is – experience needed for being a VP..
well well well. not suprised. her career is over .
Listen yall..republicans are nothing but klan wizards in disguse....the base of thier party is controlled by the social conservative.southern(and alaska) SONS OF BULL CONNOR...OK GET IT ..they are ignorant hicks..who want no change ,nothing..never..if fact if they really told the truth they want ..TO GO BACK..TO WHATEVER IT IS THAT THEY IS GREAT..LIKE JIMCROW..AND KLAN RALLIES AND THE LIKE....trust me ..iknow..i know them..i live in one of the most ignorant hick states of them all.....and the social conservative sons of bull connor..have run this state in to the ground and made it the world capital of mediocrity.....and since they have been in chage with their master..thier lover..w......the last eight years..they have don e the same to the country......THEY ARE KLAN WIZARDS IN DISGUSE..THEY ARE SONS OF BULL CONNOR...AND THEY..ARE GONNA GET THIER FACE..THIER IGNORANT FAT MOUTHED FACE SLAPPED..ON ELECTION DAY....BOUT TIME!
Who is Sarah Palin?
Can we trust John McCain as she was his pick?
What does that say about his judgment?
the NUT doesn't fall far from the tree...the Republican tree that is
Todd Palin was also there using her name and power to influence an outcome he personally desired! What a family of skunks!
Todds the man! He will be my Mavrick Second Gentleman!
Read the report people. Under the recommendations for action by the committee p. 78 there is no mention of further investigation. She did nothing wrong. p. 8 under finding 2 states "Governor Palin's firing of Commissioner Monegan was a proper and lawful exercise of her constitutional and statutory authority to hire and fire executive branch department heads." Case closed people. She did nothing wrong. CNN should correct its headline.
the will come out with some lie.
This woman is "DIRTY". she has abused her power as Govenor and used the power of her office in the same way that President Bush attack IRAQ. The same old politic the same old stuff.
They should just call it quits...
After all her bluster, Governor Palin now should heed her own words and put country ahead of ambition. This report, by her own legislature, shows she is unfit for the Vice Presidency. She needs to step down and allow Senator McCain to select a running mate with integrity.
At least she's not an anti-American, domestic terrorist.
No surprise. The public now sees who the real Palin is. Her lies have caught up to her.
If McSame is trying to portray Obama as one who has bad judgment and you can't trust, this will show that he has bad judgment in selecting a unethical VP. She is really the one you can't trust.
But to be fair with Palin, she is trying to take Chaney's spot, so she does have show the world that she thinks she is above the law. This is a good way of showing that.
Did people honestly think she had a chance of not falling short? She is human and would have fired the guy for some of those reasons mentioned by the report.
Its annoying for her to stand there and think Americans are stupid enough. Well McPalin, you got yourself something.
A lady who knows little about her running mate's voting records.
John McCain, you should be worried about who you picked as your VP. If you win, she will topple you. She will use her subtle, yet dangerous way to drive you to a quick grave so she and her apparent secessionist husband.
AT-–LEAST--SHE--DIDN'T--SHOOT---A---MOOSE--IN---THE---FACE---------OH--–WAIT...
Lamar October 10th, 2008 8:43 pm ET
She is no longer believable
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Humm. She was never believable to anyone who's paying attention. She has lied about almost everything from the very beginning; whether it was the bridge to nowhere or the quote from the coffee cup that she got wrong at the rally. She has been a farce and to think that she's going around asking, "who is Obama?"
The same man that was chosen by the American people to represent the democratic party in a very competitive field of contenders.
Well, tonight even her "supporters" should be asking "who is Palin?"
Vote for change......OBAMA/BIDEN 08...............
Palin will be a good successor to Cheney- abuse of power , personal vendettas to punish her perceived "enemies", putting pressure on any federal employee to do want she wants, lies anout everything-sounds a lot like NIxon!! She is vindictive, nasty, power-mad, and a liar, not just in this one case, but throughout her career as mayor, there were many other caes that if you were not one of Sarah's cheerleaders, you got fired. from your Government job Sarah is a very immature, emotional, power-hungry woman that in no way should be VP-the US has enough problems without making this vindictive wacko its VP. Its bad enough she doesn't know anything,acts like McCains personal secretary, has the personality of a pit bull, but now we find she runs the State Government as the dictator of her personal fiefdom-and we thought we got rid of Saddam Hussein and Nixon!! She would probably find a way to get rid of McCain eventually-watch your back, John.
Perhaps McCain needs to be careful with who HE has been seen "palling" around with.... Charles Keating, George Bush, and NOW, unethical Sarah Bailin.......
This is just another example of poor judjment on John Mcain's behalf.
The Republicans are vicious and racist and will stop at nothing to destroy anyone who does not agree with them. Their rally's have turned into public lynchings and lies directed at Barack Obama.
How American! John McCain should be ashamed of himself
So who's putting self above country? Who's got blind ambition?
Everyone already knew that she was a lying airhead. So this is not news.
I really did want to vote Republican but when I imagine myself pulling that lever – well I love my country and MUST vote for the only honest candidate with integrity...the only one who has not turned to the ugliness just to win a campaign.......the one who I will be proud of to lead our beautiful country!...the only one standing who is the LEADER!...the one who has NOT abused his positions for personal gain as did Sarah Palin ....I wonder if she will have a job when she goes home....
PEOPLE TAKE NOTICE . . .
This was a 'bipartisan' led legislature (mostly Republicans) that agreed to put forth this report acknowledging that Sarah Palin DID USE HER POWERS "ABUSIVELY" TO FIRE THE POLICE COMMISSIONER BECAUSE HE WOULD NOT FIRE PALIN'S BROTHER-IN-LAW!!!
And take note of a very important fact:
JAMES DOBSON'S "FOCUS ON THE FAMILY" LAWYERS WERE PERSONALLY SENT BY DOBSON TO ALASKA TO BLOCK THIS REPORT!!! AGAIN, JAMES DOBSON and the LEADERSHIP OF FOCUS ON THE FAMILY are Evangelicals with "Hypocrisy" in their hearts!!
GOD Bless America!
GOD Bless the Leadership of Obama-Biden!
THIS IS A MESS!!!!!
Well, look who seems untrustworthy now? Who has benn involved in unethical behavior? Who was lying now? What was she saying earlier this week about Obama? Now someone please bring up her connections with the AIP. SHE'S A LIAR, NOT TO BE TRUSTED! Obama/Biden, the right ticket!
This would be funny if it wasn't so scary. She has been calling Senator Obama a liar all week. What goes around, comes around.
Another thought. McCain/Palin have been saying that they are new politics and that they are honest. Well, well. This sure doesn't seem like new politics to me. Seems like the same old power hungry republican.
So now, when McCain/Palin say that you should have reason to doubt Obama/Biden, that he is hiding something, feel free to tell them this. "LOOK IN THE MIRROR BEFORE YOU SPEAK, YOU JUST MIGHT BE TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF!!".
McCain(Keating,Liddy)/Palin(Troopergate) have no right to say ANYTHING about ANYONE
You betcha!
I am an independent, moderate black American. Until a few weeks ago i was still undecided but leaning toward the obama/biden ticket. John McCains erratic behavior; suspending his campaign, calling for a meeting with the president then being inactive and outshined by obama during that meeting, even his proposal that the government should buy bad mortgages and renegotiate, have proven to me that he isn't what this country needs at this moment in history. Even his stance against having 1 on 1 talks with leaders of "rogue" countries is amazing. Right now, this country needs a diplomat. And in Barak Obama i think we've found a man who can bring back the love and respect that our beloved country once had throughout the world. And now, Sarah Palin. I bet Mr. McCain is singing to himself that country song, 'what was i thinking'.
If she is willing to abuse her power as governor of Alaska, then what's to say she wouldn't trample all over the Constitution if it was a matter of convenience.
Monegan should have fired the guy on his own way before he, himself was fired. This goes against his judgement as a PSC. How can a person of such stature be relied upon to protect the public when he can't see the wrong in a trooper drinking in his patrol car, tasering his child, illegally killing animals, and making death threats to the family of another public official??
The report from the state legislature reeks of contradiction. If Palin "had the authority as governor to dismiss him", how is it that she "abused her power as Alaska's governor in the firing of her former public safety commissioner." But then, she "violated no laws".
What??
I am a registered democrat, and have decided this election is a joke. I am not voting at all. The trash in the alley runs deep on both sides, and i abstain.
OK, so she's corrupt, but not a criminal. Isn't that like smoking a joint, but not inhaling?
I FEEL BAD FOR MCCAIN, NOT THAT I CARE MUCH, BUT HE SHOULD HAVE CONSULTED TO KNOW AT LEAST WHAT HAD BEEN HAPPENING IN ALASKER REGARDING PALIN AS A GOVERNOR
LOOKS LIKE SHE WAS NOT VETTED!
She is just another politician who excuses herself for the same behavior she acuses other people of. She is not the woman of God that she claims to be as she continues to stretch the truth, mislead and lies.
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Your headline is misleading. The committee did find that she violated the ethics law.
Please correct it. We do not need misleading journalism from you.
As far as I am concern when Palin abuse her power she betrayed the trust of the people of Alaska. What else is she hiding. I smell a cover-up.
Just like our current VP (where is he anyway?), Palin certainly seems to have been picked to fit in Cheney's shoes.
She think's Cheney's worst act was the duck hunting "situation" – wonder who she will pepper from a plane and now as confirmed by the legislative review, abuse of power – yep, nothing wrong with that.
Why did McCain have to disinfranchise so many of those who support him? Can't he see that there are many like me who had to slam on our virtual voting brakes the moment he picked her as VP? Sure, she's not running for president, but look at the current administration – how different would the Bush administration had been with someone other than Cheney behind the scenes?
Senator McCain – with all due respect Sir – you have forgotten what you're all about, what truly made you a maverick. Now you have people spewing out the word Maverick like it's a brand name, or worse yet, an entitlement. Because of that have you have lost many of your supporters who are tired of the same old Washington garbage. Now you're just another politician, like the rest of the foaming at the mouth, overpromising politicians trying to peddle the presidential campaign hot potato.
Now all your rallies, particularly those with Governor Palin, are full of hatred, some where people can be clearly heard yelling things like "kill him" in reference to Senator Obama. Is this what the McCain campaign supports?
The numbers keep slipping and here we are a few weeks away from the big day. Will the real Senator McCain please stand up? We're looking for you but can't seem to find you...
Its time for the McCain Palin ticket to concede. They are trying to attack Obama's character and her state legislature (bipartisan committee) just found her UNETHICAL!!!!!!???? This is incredible! She is scum!
Yes! more wrong doing from the McCain/Palin.
Go Barack and Joe! You guys are the ones!
Rant, Rant, Rant. The same people would have claimed to be outraged if she didn't want to get the trooper fired. Then it would have been a conspiracy to protect the ex-brother-in-law by ignoring his actions.
Col. Julia Grimes, then head of Alaska State Troopers stated "The record clearly indicates a serious and concentrated pattern of unacceptable and at times, illegal activity occurring over a lengthy period, which establishes a course of conduct totally at odds with the ethics of our profession,"
That why Mccain change his tone about obama because he was tipped off.
Obviously these Palin family take care of family business FIRST. Only idiots would believe that Sarah Palin would treat "Country First"!
Country First? No. She means, "Palin First."
And there you have the whole picture (although I am sure there are other skeletons in her closet). The mere fact that the McCain campaign and the republicans have attempted to supress all of this should be a real red flag to all in the world and especially Americans that McCain/Palin are not to be trusted. They are liars! Shame on them!
Do we need this RepubliClan member a heartbeat away?
I think she is abusing her power by spreading hatred and lies about Obama.
Huh... I guess I was wrong. Looks like Sarah Palin *is* qualified to be Vice President.
Because if Cheney's any example, a willingness and ability to abuse power is clearly an important qualification!
Oh, then that's okay. I feel so much better knowing she only abused her power.
Go McCain/Palin 08!
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"Politics as usual"......Palin abuses power. Sounds like Bush to me. She has loss all creditibility.
My hubby always says...what goes around comes back around, but this time......
I want to see it get back to her...and I mean in a big way!
She'll fit right in then with the rest of Washington.
THIS JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU WHAT YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH WHEN YOUR POLITICAL PARTY IS THE ONE MAKING ALL THE RULES.
Palin really is Cheney without a Dick.
If she violated a stature she broke the law. It may not be a chargable offense, however she did break the law.
I wonder if GOV. Palin will continue to attack Obama for not being truthful. She knew why she fired the guy, however, she decided to lie to the people.
The truth is coming out about Palin and all you who vote a person like this into office will make it a very sad day in American history. The McCain/Palin ticket is setting us back 60 plus years. Now their campaign is sounding very racist! AMERICA PLEASE WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE!
DIRTY POLITICS OR DIRTY MEDIA? That is the real question. Quite honestly I feel that it is the Media that injects the dirt in campaigns. On and on and on we have to hear the whining of how anyone who is not PRO Obama must be a racist. Maybe some are, but that is not to say that all people are. I take issue and offence with how CNN reports the race issue over this campaign. I am tired of it. CNN spends more time beating that to death and then you dig up every little piece of dirt on Sara Palin. I would never support Obama because he seems to behave as if he is entitled to win and those who are not with him are against him. CNN could not wait to jump on the scoop of Sara Palins so called Abuse... but so little has been said about how Obama steam rolled his opponents in Chicago to get into the Senate. What crap! CNN, you are not balanced in reporting and one sided,. Clearly trying to influence people by implying that Mcain supporters are racists. I think that is appauling.
So, how exactly is this country first?!?!
Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan's refusal to fire Palin's ex-brother-in-law from the state police force was "likely a contributing factor" to Monegan's July dismissal, but Palin had the authority as governor to dismiss him, the report by former Anchorage prosecutor Stephen Branchflower states.
This is a direct quote from the report. I recently had a close friend removed/fired from a job position solely due to political/personality difference with a supervisor. My friend's case was concluded in a similar manner in that there were no real grounds for dismissal, but the boss (in our organization) had the authority to dismiss her. I still feel animosity about this unjust act and I'm sorry for this public safety commissioner that lost his job due to this internecine Palin-family feud.
Is there any way that this former State of Alaska employee can be properly compensated and returned to duty and his previous position in the community?
GUILTY! . . . SURPRISE! . . . ITS OCTOBER!
Wow – and there are some American voters who want to give Palin MORE power to abuse? Have you learned nothing over the last 8 years? Don't you know what rotten politicians look like by now? Palin is just Bush in drag.
Beware, beware any politician who makes a big show of being "Christian." They are the rottenest of all.
It amazes me daily to hear the crowds at the McPalin rallies hollering hate and for the candidates to do NOTHING to stop them. Today McCain tried to tamp down on some of the calls for blood and his own followers booed him. Wow again.
And she has the guts to say Obama puts his urge for power above the good of the country? Palin will pull any string she can and to @#$@ with anyone that gets in her way. She is the ultimate definition of the people we do NOT want in power.
Unfortunately not even so many republicans are happy with Sarah Palins, she’s out of touch in so many issues affecting American’s right now, so abuse of power does not surprise me and it raises so many questions that she needs to answer yet. How do we trust her as a VP and maybe president
It's an impeachable offense – any elected official that abuses power can be impeached.
Bye Sarah
This campaign has turned into a circus! Ayers-Keating-Wright-Wooten---The list goes on and on.
O.K., so "abuse of power" isn't against the law? If I remember correctly, Richard Nixon was accused of such a thing, and it helped bring him down...
My point is this: we are in the midst of an unpopular war, a devastated economy, and mistrust of government institutions that rivals the 1960's, and all these people can do is throw wild accusations at each other?
How about some LEADERSHIP guys? How about showing us how we will repair our economy, end this war without making the sacrifices of all those men and women be in vain, and return this wonderful country to the position of world leadership and international respect it once had?
Who cares about this "troopergate" thing? Who cares who John MCcain worked with twenty-odd years ago? Who cares if Barack Obama sat on a panel with Professor Ayers?
What I care about is that we are less than a month away from what could prove to be the most important election of our generation, and our leaders are arguing over trifles!
Will what happened in Alaska effect the Vice Presidency? No! Will the "Keating Five" affect how John MCcain would deal with Iraq? No!Will Reverend Wright or Professor Ayers help Barack Obama mend our economy? No!
The "No's" have it: PLEASE Senators Obama and MCCain, PLEASE Governor Palin, PLEASE our elected officials, stop acting like children and do what the people who put you in your offices expect: LEADERSHIP AND SUBSTANCE IN THE FACE OF CRISIS.
Anything else is not acceptable...
Payback for Palin. Spent all week spewing hate and innuendos at Obama. Now Palin is actually CONVICTED of abuse of power. “Is this someone who America can trust?” “Palling around with cronies” Ouch, karma baby!
I am now really worried about John McCain. What was he thinking?
SHE ABUSED A TRUSTED OFFICE!!!!!!!
SHE VIOLATED THE TRUST OF THE PEOPLE.
VP????
She needs to step down now.
The BiPartisan Board was 10 republicans and 4 democrats - this is what "they" describe as a "democratic witch-hunt"? Give me a break. I've been voting democratic for years now, but I'm so glad that republicans are waking up and standing up to those that have desecrated their party values and beliefs . . . they've been sold up the river and now we all have to pay enormous consequences for their lies, coverups, deceit. . .all in the name of the party of values and morals. . .such corruption is not only ruining our nation, but the world. Incredible. . .
McJudgment? Not on your McLife
Thank you for the correction to your headline.
OMG!!! she abused power but didn't break any law!!!? Could somebody please explain this..
Also if anyone has not watched the documentary "UNCOUNTED". Please do. How people were sent back from polling booths. I hope McCain does not follow this and Obama makes sure that such a thing does not happen this yr. It will be a disaster if it does..
YOU BET YA!!! SHE ABUSED HER POWER,
MORE OF THE SAME!!!!
John King, the moderator of the third and final debate is clearly a McCain supporter. Should he be hosting the debate?
...and the truth shall make you free.
Fly away Sarah Palin! Fly away!
Sarah Palin and McCain's dirty campaign tactics have finally caught up with them.
Over the past few weeks McCain and Palin have both sparked ignorant comments that promote racism, fear and ignorance.
what goes around comes around. If she had only spent more time cleaning up her own past rather than trying to make the world fearful about Obamas history.
This clearly shows a lack of judgement and bias when it comes to politics. We do not need another president in the white house that is going to abuse her power.
Republicians are obviously going to attempt to help her cover up or play down this issue.
In the interest of political neutrality shouldn't cnnpolitics.com have replaced the current lead story – Palin says Obama putting ambition above country – with the most relevant story, namely that Palin improperly used her power to force the staff resignation. Maybe it will change later
i am confused, i could of sworn abuse of power was considered breaking the law.
Is anyone really surprised at this development?
Good. This would have been the most dangerous couple since
Boris and Natasha of the old Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon.
My question is this: americans see all these and yet they put a blind eye and vote for the repugs??? Unbelievable! Something is terribly wrong and we need someone to state in black and white why these is. Go Obama!!
Should've vetted her.
Shame on you all who support her! Our country is going thru tough times and we need someone who is knowledge and intelligent !
Get lost Grandpa and his nurse!!!
BOY HOWDY THIS IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED TO PUT THE ELECTION TO BED. I CAN SEE JOE BIDEN JUMPING ON THIS LIKE A DUCK ON A JUNE BUG. THIS IS GOOD FODER FOR THE TABLOIDS AND ALL THE RAGS TO START TO TEAR HER LIMB FROM LIMB.
Who is the real Saharah Palin? Who is the real governor of Alaska? Is it the first dud? lets talk about TRUST! T R U S T. HMMMMM This lady sure dose sound like DIK Cheeney. People have been waiting for a sign from GOD on whom to vote for, Well Whoops There It Is! Actually i take no pleasure in ellected oficials falling because of betraying the public trust. It is sad and a wast of the publics time and money. We need a change in paradigm in theis country, we need President Obama and Vice President Biden and Supreme Court Justice Hillary Clinton!
No surprise! Ambition more important than ethical behavior. Today she is projecting that onto Obama. Interesting. I would say she is pretty transparent.
Well, well **abuse of power**. That's an entrenched Republican trait that will tickle the fancy of Republicans everywhere. Democrats think this is a character flaw, a manifestation of blind ambition and power, but its par for the course for Republicans. They wallow in their greed, ambition, and corruption.
Do not vote this blindly ambitious pair into office.
Obama-Biden in 25 days!!!!
Spiro Agnew lives again!
She abused her power but did not break the law?!! I don't understand. If she abused her power as governor what do you think she will do as VP or president. She is already stating Obama is not one of us.......Palin is not one of us!!!!!!!!!! McCain Campaign is Raising Cain!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If the president abuses his power he cna be impeached!!!!! This is serious!!!
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OMG!!! she abused power but didn't break any law!!!? Could somebody please explain this..
Also if anyone has not watched the documentary "UNCOUNTED". Please do. How people were sent back from polling booths. I hope McCain does not follow this and Obama makes sure that such a thing does not happen this yr. It will be a disaster if it does..
How can she be found of abuse of power, but break no laws? Isn't abusing power breaking the law?
America, I'm urging all of us, the UNITED SATES OF AMERICA to wake up and see McCain/ Palin for what they truly are. MORE of the same, BUSH/CHENEY ALL OVER AGAIN. This TRULY GREAT COUNTRY OF ALL OF OURS (BLACK&WHITE) DESERVE AND SHOULD DEMAND BETTER THAN MORE OF THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE LETS NOT REPEAT HISTORY ALL OVER AGAIN. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STILL PLANNING ON VOTING FOR McCain/Palin this COUNTRY of ALL OF OURS will SUFFER FOR YOUR FOOLISH DECISIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! WAKE UP ALREADY PEOPLE!!!!!!!!
Palin is change,huh? ABUSE OF POWER is NOT change.
SHE'S GOT TO GO!!!
Palin,
Be careful when you question others honesty and dedication. What you sow is what you reap.
Good bye forever
Go OBAMA/BIDEN 08,12
She also thinks that the VP runs the senate. She doesnt even know the job description of the job she is applying for. Sounds like the bottom of the pile she should be. Also I dont think Cindy McShame is very first-lady like. Michelle Obama looks AWESOME compared to her.
Surprise, surprise.......little miss perfect not so. Just another politician so.......................it's really a matter of picking your poison.
Ok this isnt not OK.....first she tried postponing it all....not we find out the truth........
imagine u lost ur job because palins sister disliked u
......its not fair to try and give someone with no reason this must power......she smart pretty and great ...just not great enough to be VP...and it sucks that people are supporting her just because they dont want the other side to win....Mccain use her as a tool and it worked for a week or two....Mccain for got how focused the nation is on this election...no cheap political tricks are gonna fly....and this is why u see the decline of the Mccain camp....all they know are cheap political tricksss................Fresh NEw
and biden is such a plus to the ticket....everyone was complain about biden .....I cant hear a word about biden anymore......he did great in the debate........OBAMA JUDGEMENT IS GREAT...
Obama/biden........if something is broken u take a chance on a new idea...u dont continue with the same plan....not another 4 years
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
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So who is the "hooligan" now? Who doesn't have good judgement? Who is irresponsible?
Usually when people abuse their power at their jobs they get fired. They must have cut a deal which means even more corruption. If this was Obama the republiscams would be all over this calling for his head.
Just what we need, another powerd mad vice-president.
Didn't she say, hundreds of times, that we don' really kow Obama? How long have we know here? Every few days, we get to know more, and it is not good. So much for McCain's judgment.
Well, Well, what you say Palin, you didn't abuse your power, oh well what you gotta say now.
who's scary! palin....
GO Sarah.....back to Alaska and break some more laws.
We have had a crook in the white house for eight years, we dont need four more!!
If McSame is sane, he had better fire her NOW. BTW why is nobody on this website in support of McSame? How come the polls give him up to 40% support by the American public? Where are the McSame supporters? Show your faces or forever remain silent. McSame and Failin are running a huge scam to fool this great nation for an additional 4 years after Bush's past 8 years. We must stop them by DONATING TO OBAMA, VOTING FOR OBAMA AND CAMPAIGNING FOR OBAMA!
plz send me the code!.
I was almost moved to tears of joys after hearing this. This should be
a lesson to the ugly and racist underbelly of America. You don't judge
a book by its cover. This is a very dangerous woman. What is most
hurtful is the fact that people listened to her spew her hate towards
Senator Obama when he worked hard to prove he is an honorable
American, and hateful people judged him because of the color of his
skin. I wonder if the cowards sitting in the audience listening and
cheering for her garbage can look themselves in the mirror now?
I'm also happy that McCain finally admitted that Obama was not a
terrorist at his rally. I was beginning to lose all respect for him. Evil
persists when good people stand by and do nothing. I'm glad that
someone finally stood up to Sara Palin.
Please print this CNN.
Just what we need, ANOTHER vice president who wants to abuse their power. Disgusting.
This is the out the Republicans have been waiting for.
"Thou shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall set thee free"- Jesus Christ
HOW SURPRISING, NOT.
ALL THIS WOMAN IS MISSING IS THE UNIFORM.
Does anyone know why Palin was crying today?
So what? Do we get to see her in handcuffs? If so, please use a fur-lined pair.
Palin is a crook!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah,Sarah say it aint so, U betcha it is!!!
Now, lets move on to the important stuff like the democrat/Obama get out the vote group – ACORN and voting fraud!
Obama:
Spiritual Advisor is Wright
Economic Advisor is Rezko
Financial Advisor is Ayers
National Security Advisor is Farrakan
McCain-Palin '08
Dick's apprentice
obama/biden 08
surprise surprise................violated state ethics law............what's that tell you.............she weakens under pressure.............hellooooooooooooo..........like we didn't know that already..................good freaking grief...............
Please, she violated the law. Not some "code"
What about her husband having the trooper's personnel file!!!!!! If I was that trooper I would sue big time!!! That can't be legal.
She has learned well from her role model Dick Cheney ... abusing her power in office. What an example she would be in the white house.
This on top of all the venim that they are spewing out on the campaign trail. Simply disgusting and unbecoming of any candidate for the higher office in the land or any decent human being for that matter!
Obama-Biden '08!
Lawless for another 4 years? Wake up before the ship sinks to the bottom of the ocean!
Oh, my McBarbie.... is your dirty underwear showing.
Is anyone surpised at this revelation? I'm not. All you have to do is listen to her. She looks like a Barbie Doll, but she sure has a potty mouth. And besides that, she's vicious. Really scary!
This is what happens when you accuse wrongfully accuse other people. The boomerang has come back to haunt her how will they dodge this one. Someone should ask her at a rally "What would Jesus do?"
So it was legal for her to fire Monegan. Thanks for clearing that up.
Shame on McCain for picking a dirty, Bush-style NeoCon to fling mud while she hides behind the bible. Pandering to that element has cost him his credibility.
How can Palin seriously say she is bucking the trend? Where is the "maverick" behavior in this? It's more of what we've been given over the last eight years, and she'd make a great successor to that "legacy." But it's not what the country needs.
We can do better.
Yes we can!
Sarah get a six pack it will make you feel better!!!
hmm.. She violated an Satute but didnt break the law??
Since when are statutes not laws??
Sometimes i just have to laugh...
Wow first Mc Cain has to calm down an angry mob of supporters which he and Palin stirred up and now this?
Hey Palin do me a favor since you claim to be a Christian and refer to the verse that states not to point out the speck in your neighbors eye when you have a log in yours. BTW my wife just lost 6,000 from her 401K and you clowns keep bringing up Ayers.
So long Palin and Mc Cain that is what you all deserve by following Karl Rove divisive politics
Obama and BIden 08
Who is Sarah Palin?T
Palin needs to step down...is it too late for Romney to be GOP VP PICK?!?! Maybe that would change their game!
Abuse of power? Deja Vu!
Can't have that woman as VP, we've had enough abuse of power in this country for the last 8 years.
Y'all reckon the repubs might have to vote for Nader or Barr Now?
Ya betcha !
Scary, very scary.
I'm glad this information is out...Now we can get Obama in officer, where we can see a real change. McCain and his cronies can take a hike. Palin just made a fool of herself.
THE TRUTH SHALL SET THEM FREE!!!! OBAMA
And let's be clear here: SHE BROKE THE LAW
From NYT: A committee investigating Gov. Sarah Palin found that she unlawfully abused her authority in firing Walter Monegan, right, Alaska’s public safety commissioner.
The report doesn't say she didn't break any laws. It says even though she violated ethics statutes (laws), she did legally have the ability to fire him. So the firing was legal, the fact that it was unethical was illegal.
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This sounds awfully similar to the findings considering another certain politician after the Keating Five Hearings: "Not necessarilly guilty but very flawed judgement". By the way, my fellow Texans, you all remember what happened to another person named Clayton Williams, who used poor judgement AND refused to shake a lady's hand by the name of Ann Richards! I'm counting on you to do it again in this election!
Palin is a disgrace... shes the only ONLY reason I'm not voting for Mccain...
Why couldnt it of been Romney or Huckabee
This trash should be stopped. Sarah Palin did NOT abuse power. Let me also state that the a-- that was fired had a very sick ill warped mind and defended a man who LASERED his stepson. He should have been put in JAIL wth his el-capitan!!!
When you try to dig a hole for someone, you usually fall into it yourself., Sarah , and John McCain will leave you down there, after he had you do his dirty work, inciting racial tensions, YOU, Sarah Palin, are the LIAR, and cannot be trusted, always what you do in the dark, comes to light.. What goes around, comes around, etc., etc., etc.
Say if ain't so.
So she successfully graduated from the Dick Cheney school of power abuse. Wake up America, doesn't this abuse ring a bell? Can't wait to see the Republican spin on this one!
so, she's unethical, glad we cleared that up, but i'm curious what the other investigation will say. You know the investigation done by members who were hand picked under gov palin.
Remember everyone she is closely linked to- and sleeps with(Todd)- the Secessionist group ~ Alaska Independence Party.
How can you tell a pitbull's lying?
You can see her lipstick move!
I am an independent voter, and anybody who is an independent voter needs to look at this very seriously. This is not something to take lightly. This is very scary. Speaking about Obama, his ties to people who he has a limited relationship with is not that important, is it? All week long we have been hearing about "We don't know Obama" or "he is untrustworthy", kinda makes you think real hard on which campaign is really trustworthy.
The GOP will try to make is seem the Democrats are somehow responsible for this. Which of course is not true due to to he fact that the board was a mixture of Dems and GOPs with the majority of the board being GOP's whom Gov Palin appointed herself.
McCain supporters, think long and hard about this. You have your reasons for supporting McCain and Palin, and I respect that but look at what has happened this week as well as the report that was just completed on Gov. Palin. This is not about you being a Republican, this is about you being an American, an American that will put its country first. The Democrats are not perfect either, but this is not Dems vs GOP, this is about what is best for our country.
Iirrelevant! A leftist controlled panel comes up with a nonsensical conclusion!
The Democrats clearly support the Tasering of 10 year old children!
I'm sure they will find a way to spin this, but it was a group with a Republican majority that read through the report and came out with this finding. A group that refused to be strong-armed by the current administration of Bush and Cheney to suppress it. Cindy McCain claimed that Senator Obama's campaign was the dirtiest ever–no, it's the McCain campaign that has been flinging the dirt. We have had eight years of suppression and bungling. Enough is enough. We need a fresh change and that will only come from Senator Obama. Senator McCain is actually getting pretty scary these days and his campaign seems to be bent on stirring up hatred. ENOUGH!
SO SHE IS JUST LIKE MCGREEDY.
PERHAPS THAT IS WHY HE PICKED HER.
THEY CAN KEEP VIOLATING TOGETHER,
BUT NOT NOW & NOT HERE.
WE HAVE BEEN VIOLATED ENOUGH BY BUSH & MCBUSH.
The think Maverick just got her little finger pulled – SHE STINKS!!!!!
Final Nail, the American people are done.
Enough is in fact, enough.
She is such a DOPE!
I can't wait to see how Fox News spins this!!!
The real story is that her husband was the locus of power during her governorship.
This only tells us what the majority of us have already concluded about the shallowness and hypocricy of this woman.
But the bigger lesson in this is what it confirms about McCain. How can he possibly defend his choice of Palin as having been fully and intelligently vetted and focused on putting the country first? If one could not do it before, one can see right through him now!
Just WHO is Sarah Palin?
This headline is a lie.. Palin did violate an ethics statute – she broke the law!
Palin is worse than a pig with lipstick..she's a Bush and a Cheney rolled into one with lipstick.
Oh Alaska came to their senses and determined that she violated an ethics code, hopefully now they will do something about it.
Wow... how funny for this to be spilled right before the elections. I hope the GOP has an offensive to this, because this certainly defeats their purpose of smashing Obama in their rallies.
Obama/Biden '08
Guess that Pastor Muthee missed a couple key points in his prayers for Sara....what a crappy witch doctor!
Abuse of power, without breaking any real laws. Sounds an awful lot like Darth Cheney. No wonder she spends all her time dogging Obama instead of talking about the issues. I wonder how McCain is feeling about his trigger pick of a VP tonight. ;-(
Abuse of Power; Inciting Crowds; Promoting Hatred; Spewing Lies!
PLEASE Wake-Up America, before this great wonderful land of ours is taken backwards 70+ years.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12
Impeachement must procced immediately.
ACORN: Weez wants Frobama to win.
This is no surprise. I hope that this wakes up the McCain-Palin supporters. We cannot go through having a leader who abuses their power again. Please vote for change.
This woman and her husband has caused a honorable man to lose his job... How dishonorable is she and can't be trusted. I hope Monegan sue the hell out of her and leave her jobless just like she did him.
From what I have read of the trooper who tazed his step-son and threatened people with harm, he should have been fired! There is something wrong with this picture?
Don't celebrate yet Obama supporters and don't get me started on the obfucating Obama's lies!
she spreads hate like flue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This demonstrates one of two things... either she is corrupt and can no longer pretend to be morally superior, or she is a political novice. I believe it's a combination of the two.
There is only one thing left to do.Step down Sarah !!! Why did Todd Palin have unlimited access and power in this government business.They both grossly abused their power.Bye bye
Article has been updated... and the investigation did find that she broke the law.
There are two separate issues:
1) She is not break the law in firing the commissioner.
2) She DID break the law by 'abusing her powers'.
What do McCain and Palin have in common? They have both been admonished for ethics violations. Obama/Biden cannot say the same..
Gee. What a surprise. Not.
Slimy and Crimy at the head of the US. Again. Will people never learn?
obama acorn obama rezko obama ayers obama wright obama fhleger obama farakan obama franklin raines obama socialism obama daley obama ...NO NO NO OBAMA
From what I have read of the trooper who tazed his step-son and threatened people with harm, he should have been fired! There is something wrong with this picture?
Don't celebrate yet Obama supporters and don't get me started on the obfuscating Obama's lies!
OH YEAH
:D:D:D THIS IS A GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD DAY 
:D:D
AND I LOVE IT!!!
THIS IS THE END OF THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR MCPALIN
hahahaha
I'M SURE THAT SHE FIRED THE COMMISH,BECAUSE SOME HOW IT WAS OBAMAS FAULT BECAUSE HE HUNG OUT WITH BILL AYERS. DUMMY
An abuse of power politician. So she would be a perfect one for a GOP spot in the Executive Branch.
In light of what an obvious dunce this woman is, her abuse of power seems relatively minor.
Can someone please explain what the ramifications of this might be for Palin, and for McCain's campaign? Doesn't that seem like an obvious part of the story that's been completely left out??
NOW SHE CAN GO BACK TO HER CAT ALLEY.
Palin needs to be replaced immediately as the Vice-President nominee. This will destroy the base and what is left of McCain's chances! Its OVER!
So is it OK to break the law if you don't get caught? Last I heard it was illegal to smoke pot and do a little blow. I think it is also against the law to participate in voter registration fraud. I'd rather have Palin in office, than someone who is prone to addiction.
What goes around comes around Palin you are a liar and, taking shoots at People or Obama always fires back on you guys.
you betcha!!!!
To all the Americans, if you want another Cheney, Palin is your woman.
Hey Palin, who's palling around now?
This message is approved by Republicans who were always smart enough to endorse Obama instead of the hate mongers.
No way I don't believe it!!! LOL Of course she abused her power she is a freaking right wing, power freak "my friends". They will spin it as she had to do what she had to do because she is a "maverick" and all the idiot Joe Six Packs will rally behind her law breaking butt. figures.
What is Dick Morris talking about on Faux news
Ooooooohhhhh tough break
I'll betcha this will be a great talking point for the remainder of the election.......
Mccain can talk about Ayers, a man who is a professor in Chicago, named man of the year in Chicago and helps to raise money for schools, and who 30+ years ago radically opposed the vietnam war and protested in the wrong way........
But now Obama can talk about what mccain did see in her when he selected her to be VP......he saw someone who had as loose of morals as him......two peas in a pod.....oh wait three McBush-Palin.....
Palin, everyday we hear something even more disturbing than the previous day when your past is brought up.......
Can't afford another VP that likes to abuse their power and then cover it up. We don't want four more years of that. She already thinks that she has more power than the VP really does...thanks to Chaney. Wow...it really would be another four years of the same.
This just keeps getting better!!!!
I'm not shocked, Just seeing Palin at rallies show she think she can say anything. McCain Did poor choose.
The truth will prevail. You can listen to her and know she is a pitbull. She called the shots in Alaska and stomped over people with the help of Todd. This is only one incident that she was caught in, thanks to the Safety commissioner that courage to stand up to Governor Palin. How many more bones does she have buried in Alaskan ice that will unthaw soon? Kudos to all the media that stayed with this big problem. Obama/Biden 2008 – stay on the issues. We need you...
Beautiful Sarah was steam rolled by the obamadems because she exposed him as terrorist!!!!!!! She would be a great VP!!!!!
She never was believable.
She'd obviously fit right into the Bush/Cheney mold of a chief executive for the country. I'd be surprised if the GOP doesn't decide to let her ru for the top and demote McCain to vice.
We know from McCain's military record that the Navy didn't consider him fit for a leadership position, so why should the GOP.
Palin for GOP nominee!
Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!!!!!
In most of my interactions with local pols, they seem to get very good at the mean streets of politics before they develop an ear for carrying out the people's business. Game, set, match. McCain is done either if he dumps her or if he keeps her. I think he should dump her and get Romney–most Mormons that I know are honest, STRAIGHT shooting family men–which I guess would also provide the honor and character that McCain only pretends to have. He might have something interesting to say about the economy as well. Oh, I forgot, Romney has also been abused by McCain, and is no longer interested in going down with the mcCain ship...
Palin is obviously a woman of low moral character who do not have respect for her constituents. If she did- she would have respected the people of Alaska and her obligation to the people as being the governor. I feel as though she put her FAMILY FIRST in getting her ex-brother-in-law fired. This should be her campaign slogan instead of COUNTRY FIRST. I'm sure Alaska have other issues that need to be addressed instead of her running behind her ex-brother-in-law.
I hope people will wake up and realize how much of a joke the McCain campaign really is. I bet McCain is regretting his decision to make her vp. Bet he wished he would have vetted her more...
What??? You mean Palin is not God's gift to ...well...the world?
For some reason I thought they would say she did nothing wrong. Nothing will probably happen to her. She will have to start arguing issues and not character at the rallies now.
Abuse of power? No kidding. Didn't break the law? Maybe on this one situation.
But, there are over 700 pages of "confidential" material in that report. I imagine that there could be criminal actions included in that.
Perhaps there will be an indictment of the dear governor awaiting her. And, one for Todd.
She abused her power as a gov. Impeach her.
we dont need anymore abusers of power. bush has done enough.
Her new Mary Tyler Moore hairdo is to hide her earpiece. They prompt her now since the Couric interviews.
10 Republicans and 4 Dems did this report.....Bipartisanship at its best!
this woman will never be vp
Say NO to another 4 years of Cheney Vice Presidency!!!
That ONE, Biden '08
I think this snippet of news is misleading in that it totally downplays the damage to palin and McCain's political careers.
Well that is exactly what we need, more people in power who aren't afraid to abuse it. Bravo McCain great pick. I guess she does get your base going though doesn't she. What does that say about your base? What does them screaming "terrorist" and "kill him" at your rallies say about your base? Let me tell you what it says to us in the real world, it says SCARY.
Dumb bimbo.
Barbie finally got caught. She thought she'd slip across the election deadline before they could catch her. But the good folks of Alaska aren't going to get intimidated by people from Campaign Central. They're very Minnesotan–just the facts, maam. She broke the law alright, and she's out there slinging mud against Obama, as if she's the holy one. What fiasco. J.Day
abuse of power. . . fear mongering . . . unqualified folksy babble. . . Palin is the best thing to happen to the Democratic Party this Year. . . I love her LOOK at the Polls from 9/10 on. . . The Palin Effect, SHE IS the Nail in the coffin.
I find that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) provides "The Legislature reaffirms that each public officer holds office as a public trust, and any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is a violation of that trust."
- Branchflower report to the bipartisan Alaska Legislative Council, October 10, 2008
Big frickin' surprise.
Does this broken law disqualify Palin from running for the vp office?
Anyone that knows anything about how she ran Wasilla and then Governor in Alaska will not be surprised at this.She has been abusing power for years and finally in the big leagues she will not be VP. It would be an outrage to allow this to go unpunished and she must step down.
Why am I not surprised? This woman makes Chaney look like a decent VP. What does this say about McCain's judgment? Talk about being erratic.
Who is Sarah Palin?This is what she was asking about Obama now she can slow her rhetoric and try to define who she really is.They have been insighting hatred in their rallies,and being divisive with what they have been spewing out the republicans have really been going negative is this all they can offer?They need to talk about the issues .
I would hate to be one of the "little people" in her administration. Joe Sixpack and Hockey Mom, she won't even know you if she's elected. Palin has been exposed as a bully of people who are less powerful than her. She's already revealed herself to be a demagogue, and now it is confirmed she is also an abuser of power.
What a shame, abusing public trust, Palin need to step down with immediate effect and apologise to the alaskans whose rights were violated.
This will pale in significance to Obama's impending perp walk. He has so many criminal connections that he will not serve out a first term. He will be in jail.
Ok. she's worn out her welcome, send Sara back home.
Goodbye Palin Family.
Obama/Biden 08!!!
Please republicans pay attention to the fact that this was a BIPARTISAN commission.
WELL, WELL, WELL, THIS IS GOING TO THROW A MONKEY-WRENCH IN MCCAIN'S CAMPAIN...WHAT A SHAME!!!
THIS IS WHAT THEY WERE TRYIING TO HIDE...NOW WHO'S THE LIAR, NOW WHO'S BEING DISHONEST?? HMMMM
The 10 REPUBLICANS and 4 DEMOCRATS on the commission can't all be wrong....hopefully people won't blame this as a DEMOCRATS for this a plot against Palin..her and TODD did this on their own!!!
Isn't it funny how these "family values" hypocrits *never* think ordinary ethics apply to them? You'd think they'd at least have the decency to be ashamed, but they don't.
Those hate-mongering rallies are scary as hell too. But naturally they don't have the ethics to stop those either.
Obama 08 & 12
Oh gee whiz.. the "perfect Christian " full of love, hope and truth got found out.. Some of us can see a phony a mile away.. she is a liar and a cheat. She needs to resign. NOW!
There goes the last wheel on the Straight Talk Express.
Thank God for McCain the "Distraction and Misinformation Express" is raging to go....
All I have to ask is this.....
=- Do we REALLY know Sarah Palin? -=
And yeah, I do know Obama... been watching him for 20+months now.
surprise! surprise!
she is full of them
Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! Now who am I gonna vote for? She spent all week telling me what an unethical liar Barack Obama is. What to do?
yeah, big surprise there...
Is the style of government Americans deserve?
This is disturbing. In a time when we have so many critical issues facing our nation and the world, we need leaders who do not believe that they are entitled to be our leaders and we do not need leaders who abuse the power given to them. Look at what the Bush-Cheny administration has done. At the VP debate, Palin argue for more power for the VP. Scary.
But thru the McCain campaign committee, she CLEARED herself!!!
How does one "clear" herself.??????????
I Turned To Fox News To See What Was Being Said About Sarah Palin Abusing Her Power And All They Are Taking About Is Obama And His Ties To Terrorist And Acorn! I Cant Wait To See How They Try To Spin This!
Not only is Pahlin not competent for the VP position, here are real ethical issues, not the exaggerated nonexistent sound bites that she slings against Obama.
She has no credibility, the McCain campaign tried to cover up this issue, this whole pack of wolves has no credibility.
Campbell Brown says Sarah Palin "is off the hook for this" with regard to the Alaska's Legislature's findings just released re "Troopergate": not so fast - they found that "Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110 (a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act" - i.e., a serious ethical violation. Campbell, Mrs. Dan Senor (spokesman for the Coalition Provisional Authority that ran Iraq like a Roman province), is a McCain/Palin supporter and tried to spin the bad news as quickly as posible and switched back to the story then in progress before the CNN "Breaking News" update. That is dishonest.
And she still continues to bash Obama and ignore herself.
Obama/Biden 08
Both Palins used their position for their own gain. What had she done to get elected to the job of Mayor? I do not trust either of them. And this piece of crap is what you want to lead our country? Shoot wolves, take away the homes of bears, and abuse the whales future. This is so wrong.
I just Sent Obama/Biden another contribution – I'm nowhere near the max. Wish I could give more.
So if a police abused his or her power they would have a trail in court and if found guilty they would be sent to Jail.. Oh how special this is where Dick Chaney get if from.. They are above the law..
Looks like its another nail in the republican coffin. Not only is Mccain and Palin ruining their own professional careers, but now they are destroying their own party.
They were right though, change is coming....for the better.
Palin will go down in history as the biggest political disaster in american history. And I am so happy she has done it all on her own too.
THIS IS GOING TO HURT MCCAIN....REAL BAD...WATCH THE POLE NUMBERS DROP LIKE THE STOCK MARKET
Who's amazed? John, you goofed big time!
Well, Well, Sorry folks but ethics violations rank high on the hog for me. ImPeachment.. in a time of instability do we need this crap. NOT.. You becha ya.. Palin, if you lose the race and step down because of ethics violations as governor.. what will you do??? perhaps professional moose hunter..
The RNC, McCain, and Palin will do nothing but lie and complain that it was a politically driven investigation, motivated by democrats, to discredit their candidate....
....and no one in this country with any amount of sense will (or should) buy it....
Finally! I've been waiting for this for a long time. But I have a strange feeling that her fans will just dismiss the findings as propaganda by Obama fans. It's sad but she has been held to separate set of standards from day one. She is such a Maverick.
Is anyone, other than a republican really surprised by this.
When you shout your innocence from the rooftops, then sue to have the investigation stopped, it's no surprise that this imbecile was found guilty/
So much for McCain's vetting of this fool!!
The McCain/Palin campaign showed how to abuse power by simply tyring to close down this investigation – it's a complete sham!
Of course she abused her power – but what are they going to do about it – NOTHING!
The woman, this campaign, this party just has no shame and no depths to which they won't stoop!
The big question is – WHO IS SARAH? Her ties to the AIP and her husbands should be brought to light – if anyone is a "traitor" it's this couple!!!
hahahahahahahhahah!!! What a joke. Let's see if she steps down tomorrow. The lady is a looney.
no somer,
she abused power but its "okay" because this was just a partisan effort to derail the mccain campaign (and i don't even have time to go thru the list of reasons why that is impossible)
but fellow citizens, fasten your seatbelts, so you don't get to much whiplash when they start spinnin this tonite
I'M NOT SURPRISED...I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA ANYWAY
Put her on the next moose back to Alaska!
This is why it's not smart to declare you've been proven innocent before you're actually proven to be guilty.
I'd be more enraged at this "lawfully abused" garbage if Bush hadn't been shoving it in our faces for the past eight years.
Is this what they mean by "mavricky"? You betchay!
At least we can all take our mind off the economy and watch the entertainment of this GOP "clown" campaign. These two (McCain and Palin) are getting alot of votes for being court jesters. How ridiculous is it to vote Repubtilian? You would have to be a hard core racist or sadist ....or a combination of the two.
Im absolutely frightened by some of the republicans behaviors. Even some of the supporters!! Time are rough, and we need a president who is a LEADER capable of bringing change,mccain will not bring change and has proved he cannot be a leader.
PRESIDENT OBAMA / VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN '08
You though Mr. Cheny was bad! Think again.
This woman scares the hell out of me. Aren't we treated like school children in this election? How are we going to vote for her when she is not willing to appear infront of public media and tell us what she is capable of doing as vice president. No Meet the press, Face the nation, this week are meant to be tests before you get to washington.
If she thinks the whole media is in the thank to Obama and out to get her, she should atleast apear in NPR (Public radio and show us what she got) we are tired of vile propaganda. Obama pals with this or that is an old trick which may have a grave consequences.
I am disappointed to see my hero, John McCain come down this low. I know he is not that kind of individual but I am afraid he is hijacked by some right wind hate mongerers.
AFTER 5 WEEKS, NOW WE KNOW GOV. SARAH PALIN. HOW YOU LIKE HER NOW McCain?
Should we be surprised?
WOW, I am *SOOOOOO* surprise!
/sarcasm
palin she is a woman who embraces power you can tell by her action, now do you really want someone in there that will will abuse her power to settle family disspute. and really i dont think a mayor of 9000 people qualifies for running for vp, and as govener it takes a yr for that govener to set there own agenda, when the come in there agenda of the last govener is still in place, tell me im wrong
She has been spouting all week OLD NEWS about Obama that is not true.
What is she going to SPOUT about her own actions that is totally NEW NEWS?
Oh what a web we weave, when at first we do deceive!
Well, well, well. Anyone surprised? The Liar.
Enshala. Praise Allah for our Messiah, Brother Barry.
What a good Christian.
This will make the GOP base all the more excited...they have a successor to Dick Cheney...the VP in charge of abusing power. She may not be as capable as we'd like BUT she does know how to abuse her power...and among those wacky GOP rally attenders THAT matters!
GUILTY! GUILTY! GUILTY!
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SUNDAY TALK SHOWS.
What did she say?? I thought she said she didn't have anything to hide...lol.
Awww democrats targeting her to derail her campaign..
We definitely don't want her anywhere near power. One little taste of power got to her head. If she abused her power as Governor what will she do as VP. Who's the real Danger.. Obama or Sarah?
The PALIN/McCain ticket looks like a 'ship of fools'.
I just can't believe these so called 'Christians' are STILL following these candidates.
I guess 'white supremecy' is still alive and kicking in the PALIN/McCain campaign.
And IF Palin is so patriotic WHY did Alaska want to secede from the Union?
These people, and I use that term loosly, are a disgrace to the American People.
The PALIN/McCain campaign are insighting riots and domestic terrorism umungst their own people.
They should be brought up on charges for HATE CRIMES.
...and this person wants to expand the powers of the VP office...WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! Cheney has her under his wing!!!
The words that stick out most when I read this report were:
ABUSE
TRUST
Both were violated by not only Palin but her family.
Yet another reason to keep her from the press. This is what they are hiding. No "Meet the Press" or "Face the Nation." Every politician does those two! Couple that with the fact that she is clueless of any national issue.
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that she is guilty of abuse of power. She and her staff wouldn't have tried to get things dropped and refused to cooperate unless she was guilty of something. She is no different than Cheney in my opinion. I'm tired of all these lies on top of lies...and so is the rest of America. I'm will be so glad when this is over and Barack Obama and Joe Biden are sworn in.
Not that we didn't see it coming, but wow. How the mighty fall, but thankfully before she could do any real damage to the way I see America – beautiful and shining without scum like her! Buh bye Palin!
who are you, Sarah Palin?
She is worst than Bush. She isn't as smart and more evil. We are in trouble if she gets in there.
More of the same republcan hypocrisy. Thank God it is about to end. And the elections following this one are going to have millions more young people voting (who overwhelmingly tend Democratic) while the olde repubs will no longer be voting (you know why). A new era is beginning.
WOW!!! I was hoping this report would clear Palin. She is now seen as a liar and fraud.
My vote goes to Obama!
But you see, she still doesn't believe that she was wrong, abused her power, or handled the situation incorrectly. That is the true danger of this woman.
Now, the Republicans are going to try to justify it, explain it away, try to convince us that it really wasn't that bad of a thing. That is the true danger of the Republican party.
Disagree with policies, opinions, and argue them as much as you want. This is America; this is a basic right we have. BUT, when you step all over someone else's rights and safety, we as Americans (Christian, Muslim, Jew, Hindu, atheist, etc) you are violating a basic principle that we all claim to believe.
wow – and add this to the fact there her husband was "palin" around with terrorists from the alaska international party who wanted to be independent from the u.s. i just don't know what da heck she was thinking! lol
How is it that she can be on a presidential ticket? Besides this, she shoots moose and wolves. Mike Vick is in Jail for cruelty to animals, she should get the same.
Sean,
Agreed! A Statute is an enactment, just like the US Code. Statutes sometimes carry penalties, sometimes it doesn't. The main point is that according to Alaska's State LAW, she is guilty. Ethics committees usually have a code of conduct and penalties for not following certain rules, but I don't believe we'll see her step down.
That's fine, we don't need another Cheney in office!
I knew this woman was crooked and how in the world can she continue to say that Obama cannot be trusted when her own legislature said she violated the trust of the Alasken people. Talk about a hipocrit and a liar, my goodness!
Skeletons? Even little Sarah has them!
My, my, my!
If we had learned anything from this administation is the result of abusing power, have we had enough of that already?
haha yes, finally this is exposed
By Golly, I Betcha she will say she is being picked on again. What a hypocrite, I have never trusted her since day one. Just Who Is Sarah Palin? McCain has the nerve to talk about judgement and character. Sounds like the Nixon era. Yes I'm an old lady but remember it all. Independent for Obama-Biden
Well, a apple does'nt fall far from the tree. There is also a saying that when you lay down with dogs you come up with fleas.
Abuse of power is breaking the law. But more importantly, it's shattering the TRUST of the American people. And here I thought Palin was supposed to be the big expert on trust. LIAR!!!
OVER
Counrty first? How about ME FIRST. An ethics violation? Before she's even elected? Abuse of power? What kind of abuse will she incur with the kind of power a vice-president or president has? Not even should she be considered as representing our precious country, she should be banished to the far countryside of Alaska, where she can hunt all the animals she wants. But please, she should not be vice-president. MCCAIN, WHERE IS YOUR JUDGEMENT!!!
Now let's see if they impeach her.
Next, they need to move forward with the abuse of power violation in getting a fundraiser a job with the DOT.
GAME OVER
And you really want this woman in the White House?
The McCain/Palin ticket aren't "mavericks" they are loose cannons.
Obama/Biden '08 and '12
I can't believe Faux news. They are hailing Palin for doing everything she could to protect her family and the people of Alaska by getting the trooper fired. Unbelievable. This woman lied openly about her involvement, and her husband had unprecedented access to her administration.
Anyway, Obama/Biden 08!
This was a 'bipartisan' led legislature that agreed to put forth this report acknowledging that Sarah Palin DID USE HER POWERS "ABUSIVELY" TO FIRE THE POLICE COMMISSIONER BECAUSE HE WOULD NOT FIRE PALIN'S BROTHER-IN-LAW!!!
* * * IMPORTANT * * *
JAMES DOBSON'S "FOCUS ON THE FAMILY" LAWYERS WERE PERSONALLY SENT BY DOBSON TO ALASKA TO BLOCK THIS REPORT!!! Evangelicals have proven their "Hypocrisy" again!!
GOD Bless America!
GOD Bless the Leadership of Obama-Biden!
If this wasn't so scary it would be incredibly funny!
The world must be laughing their butts off – except this women may be our VP in a few months!
WAKE UP PEOPLE – time to bring honor and respect back to the WH!
I think that she is McCains biggest adversary. She will take all of Cheneys recent changes and she will do mutiny on McCain with her and first dude. She is uninformed but shwerd and dangerous enough. They are contemplating overturning laws and imposing 17 century views on everyone.
She will be shooting pets from a helicopter citing menaces who are eating children!!!
OK PEOPLE............HERE"S A HINT AS TO WHAT THIS LADY WILL BE LIKE IF SHE"S EVER THE PRESIDENT..........
TOO BAD WE DIDN"T HAVE THIS KIND OF GOOD INFO. ABOUT GEORGE BUSH BEFORE NOV. 2000
PALIN WILL MAKE GEORGE BUSH'S CRIMES SEEM LIKE NOTHING MORE THAN MISSING COOKIES FROM A COOKIE JAR.
GET SMART..........RUN LIKE HELL FROM THE REPUBS THIS TIME!
This is the same woman that would petition to get even more executive power as the vice president should she get in to the white house...that's scarieir than any halloween trick. She is a power hungry woman with little to no brains... just what the US does not need at a time of crisis. Just more of the same -cover up, lies, ignoring subpeanas, sounds like the Bush campaign/team ala Rove.
Obama/Biden all the way!!!!!.
We all know that the people doing the investigation are obama supporters, but no one is saying that here. Just once, I'd like to hear some fair commentary...the outcome was never in doubt.
Let's talk about secretary of state Brunner of Ohio instead, charged with something more serious than Palin.......somthing that will affect the fairness of our upcoming election in a criminal way...and Acorn.....let's talk about that instead. Instead, we don't seem to care too much for an on the job drinking trooper who tased a child and threatened people. He confessed to most of it.
Mothers against drunken drivers...let's hear it from you.
Cannot wait to watch or read how she will blame this on Sen. Obama.
It is time for the " no straight talk" bus to limp her home to Alaska. Then the people there should remove her from office and eliminate her forever from any political office. Even if she could return to her old job of a sports reporter, could anyone believe the scores of the games.
A Republican abusing power is nothing new. Its what got this country in the shape that its in economicly. It shows that if McCain and Palin are elected then it will be just more of the same.
i knew it she is the type mccain and palin are going around questioning obama's judgement right back at you palin liar liar
pants on fire disgusting
McCain/Palin – Dangerous
Do we get to find out the details of FakedPregnancyGate now?
anyone that tries to deffend her actions, by saying, "it was done out of fear for her family and in an attempt to protect them." i say, what ever, tell me how firing someone protects your family?
Well well well now the pitbull shows exactlly who she is.Just how much more do her or should I say need to know about her.Her is a woman that just said TODAY that she has nothing to hide.The audacity to call Obama a liar.At least he never admitted not knowing Ayers,or Rezko.She and Mccain along with Cindy stood their this week and smirked when McCains supporters telled out kill em and treasonHe knew exactly what he was doing and it is called hate bating.Do you hear Obama's supporters saying such despicable things.Do McCain realize that they can draw danger to themselves at their own rallies?It is indeed a sad time in america that the only way you can get to know a person is by what you hear lies smears.My parents taught me to judge people the way they treat you and guess what if you hate Obama it is not because you don't know him because you don't want to know him but it's because you feel he is different and after all these years you just still can't let it go.It' sad to know there are and probably will always be people that judge a person because of their race or religion but living that type of life is got to be sad because how different does that make them
MC-SAME, MC-SAME, MC-SAME.....IF YOU HAD PICK A QUALIFIED PERSON SUCH AS MITT ROMMNY, YOU WOULD HAVE ACTUALLY WON, BUT NOW, NOT EVEN IF PIGS FLY...OR PIT BULLS WITH LIPSTICKS.
No surprise,this is why they took to the dark and evil hate speeches to try and deflect what they knew was coming.Remember Todd was like the lead investigator in this, so hers your sign. He had no right to be involved the way he was on official governmant business and had full access.The Palins have been abusing power for quite some time now in Alaska.Nice vetting McCain.You have ruined your party McCain and they should dishonourably discharge you fro the party.
if this doesnt jump start the americans in to reality and get their act together, we will have another bush and cheney in the White House. looks like Palin is a perfect replacement for the rumsfields and cheneys of this admin. america is crumbling in the eyes of the world.
Guess I'm voting option "C." None of the above. There is another candidate(s).
However they didn't recommend any investigation or prosecution. Thanks for the report guys.
Typical government response. Break the law, we'll let you know in a report.
Great vetting for the 2nd most powerful position in the US Sen. McCain.
OMG!! I can believe the findings in this report. Even a blind man could see that she used her power to fire the man!! Vindictive woman!! She should not be a heartbeat away from the presidency!! No way no how!!
Palin is a despicable, dishonest human being. She is clearly unfit for any office. What a joke!
Palin is a joke. McSame is worthless. There is no way an intelligent thinking person could ever possibly consider the McSame/Stalin ticket worthy of a vote.
Obama/Biden '08!
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I've been waiting for this day for a long time.
Palin is obviously not ready to be Vice President.
Sen McCain has lost his credibility in this race for President. His selection of Gov Palin, a novice in politics is proving each day to show a lack of judgment on his part. With the current domestic situation and our involvement in two wars, can the United States afford a President that does not have good judgement?
Let us all elect John McCain as our President and Sarah Palin as our Vice President; both have been reprimanded for ethics violation. We should all be very proud of them; they are both certainly Real Mavericks!
In addition they will represent us in front of the world like no one else, particularly when the whole world ids doubting about the ethical standards of our financial institutions.
The real story is that Todd Palin was the actual locus of power in Alaska.
Imagine that.
I hope this is the nail that lays the coffin in the ground.
I'm melting, I'm melting... oh, cruel world... how could such beautiful wickedness come to an end... oh, cruel world....
Impeach! That is what would happen if she were doing the same thing in the office of President of the U.S.
She has no ethics, yet is an ethics reformer? Perhaps that's her whole idea............O.o
The best example of leadership and living up to the motto of "Country First" would be for this power hungry broad to step down. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you apparently is something Sarah Palin pushes aside more often than not. How hypocritical for so called Christian women to see themselves in her. Do they see themselves and liars, racially divisive, above God and the law? Maybe they all need to open the Bible and start reading again, because Sarah Palin does not live by any standard of Christian living.
ahhhh....im sure gidget will just wink it away like it never REALLY happened...by golly.
For those women who look at Sarah Palin as a role model for their daughters, now take a really good look. She has made a mockery out of women in politics by proving that not only men can be dishonest and power hungry. And the shame is that there are so many qualified, hard working women in politics today who could have been the real deal if McCain had an ounce of respect for women at all and chose a VP candidate who had earned the nomination.
I heard McCain say today "We're gonna fool 'em one more time"
No you ain't, doggonit
LIAR! FRAUD! PHONY!
PALIN'S 15 MINUTES ARE UP.
SHE WILL BE A FOOTNOTE IN HISTORY AS THE MOST INCOHERENT, BABBLING, IGNORANT PERSON IN AMERICAN POLITICS IN THE LAST FEW DECADES. SECOND ONLY TO G.W. BUSH.
PALIN HAS SET WOMEN BACK 100 YEARS!
Sarah Palin, you redeemed yourself in the VP debate, but then why did you go negative? Clueless in one thing, but hateful? People will run away from you. You are not speaking to a small group of people who agrees w/ you, you are being broadcasted all over the world, and people get to see the anger/hate w/ in you. And once, you let that get into you, you are no longer stable, and once you're unstable, you are unable to make a good decision. Anger and hate clouds your judgment.
It's too bad that the Alaska Legislature is mostly Republican. Otherwise, there would be enough votes to get this thug in heels impeached!! Great pick, McCain!
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise (Gomer Pyle, USMC)
what a joke i can't believe it oh wait a minute yes i can
palin and mccain are done who would for them this is terrible
shie abused her power she should resign liar liar pants on fire
what goes around comes around karma a b****
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Where is jack cafferty ???
We mis you ..........
OBAMA / BIDEN 08'
This is VERY embarrasing. Ms. Palin should not be running as a VP. What kind of an example is she giving. Senator McCain: You made a terrible mistake in choosing Sarah – sorry
Wow....That Alaskan thug politics!! I hope Monegan sues the pant suit off of her!!
THIS IS A PERSONAL VENDETTA BY PARTISAN DEMOCRATS TO DAMAGE PALIN BECAUSE SHE IS THE VP NOMINEE!!!!!!
Wait, what? There were 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats on the board? Scratch that.
Some maverick!
Although Palin violated the "trust" of her office this also could be the bases for impeachment. However in the end this has to do with McCains judgement for choosing her as VP knowing she was being investigated.
There will probably not be a movement in the Alaskain legislature to impeach Palin for abuse of power because they will be afraid she will come after them. She even had the libraian of her town fired!
Glad I don't live in Alaska!!!
An Alaska judge warned Gov. Sarah Palin's family against trying to get her then-brother-in-law fired, according to court records.Investigators want to know if Sarah Palin tried to use her position improperly to get her former brother-in-law fired.
Palin,you reap what you sow more than you sow later than you sow.
Now lets get to the bottom of AIP
It's obvious that the dark hand of Bill Ayers and his evil apprentice Barry, groomed to terrorize from age 8, are behind this whole dastardly report. And the mean liberal media only cares about destroying this fine woman! Why don't you do reports on Farrakhan, Rezko, and ACORN? Sarah's one of us! Leave her alone and stop trying to turn us all into socialists!
the claim that she was trying to protect her family when death threts were made twords them... what ever letts you sleep at night... tell me how firing someone keeps them from killing someone in your family?
she need to step aside she cannot be trusted.
LET ME GET THIS RIGHT.
Governor Palin's firing of Commissioner Monegan was a proper and lawful exercise of her constitutional and statutory authority to hire and fire executive branch department heads.
AND
Harbor Adjustment Service of Anchorage, and its owner Ms. Murleen Wilkes, handled Trooper Michael Wooten's workers' compensation claim property and in the normal course of business like any other claim processed by Harbor Adjustment Service and Ms. Wilkes. Further, Trooper Wooten received all the workers' compensation benefits to which he was entitled.
BUT SHE STILL ABUSED HER POWER? tHE REASON, SHE DIDN'T STOP TODD HER HUSBAND FROM MOUTHING OFF.
THIS IS STUPID.
I don't want her to step out of the race. Then McCain would probably replace her with Mitt Romney and that might cause a problem for Obama. Just let her stick around until she and McCain lose. Then she can go back to Alaska and live her pathetic life – if they even want her back.
This is too funny.
First, Monegan says on August 30th, "For the record, no one has ever said fire Wooten. Not the governor. Not Todd. Not any of the other staff."
But, a liberal like Hollis French, as well as the other Democrats on the committee that Obama's website once proclaimed as proud Obama supporters, have blatantly tainted the investigation with partisan politics.
Even the trooper in question, Wooten, admitted he tasering his stepson and shooting a moose for no reason, and was even accused of making threats against Palin's family. And for this, she abused her power?
I will concede that the "budget reason" excuse is fishy, but you have Monegan who first said he wasn't pressured, and Wooten who admitted he did some pretty despicable acts and you have to attack Palin?
Wow. I have no idea if this will even get posted because I disagree with the vast majority of you, but I find it interesting that you guys are trying so hard to dig up dirt on Sarah Palin without even looking at your democratic nominee for president. Just goes to show the monumental hypocrisy from the left and their desire for power.
Regretful. People in power who lack judgment and perspective have the makings of a tyrrant. Regretful because the lady was a young fresh face in the national political arena. Nothing is coming John McCain's way.
B-b-b-b-but Palin's appointed invesitgators found her innocent!
Shouldn't we trust Palin's team of investigators more?
(Yeah right.)
Perhaps with McCain's statement that Obama is a good man and would be a fine president, he just feels he would be better will help theis country heal, not break apart at a time we ALL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER.
Much respect to an Honorable man, Sen. John McCain.
What a stunning choice McCain made for his running mate.
Great vetting.
Phenomenal judgement.
Whereas the likelihood of Cheney having had to take over for Bush may have been relatively low, the odds of Palin having to take over for a dead, dying, or obviously senile McCain are frighteningly real.
Thanks, John, for your thoughtfulness in giving us your best possible candidate for VP.
We owe you a real debt of gratitude.
Country first.
You betcha.
SO FINALLY THIS PALIN NOT ONLY TRIED TO SECEDE FROM USA BUT EVEN HAS COMMITED ABUSE OF POWER ! SCARY ! SCARY ! BECAREFUL EXPECIALLY WOMEN, FOR SHE IS ANTI- WOMEN AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SHE DEMANDED FOR MORE POWER FOR VP DURING HER DEBATE WITH BIDEN !! WHAT ARE HER INTENSIONS HERE ? BESIDES SHE IS UNQUALIFIED ! GOD SAVE AMERICA FROM THIS MOOSE KILLER AND THE DUMMY McCAIN !
She Also Abused Women That Had Been Raped By Charging Them For Rape Kits!
femal voter October 10th, 2008 8:50 pm ET
Oh please. She broke no laws. Per this report, the Governor can fire her appointees at will. She doesn't need a reason to fire him. This was nothing more than a political witch hunt.
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Somthing tells me famal voter has a penis?
Hmm....Last time I checked 'abuse of power' IS breaking the law! OH! I get it.....THAT law just doesn't apply to Sarah Palin.... How convenient.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!
SAY IT AINT SO!!
OBAMA/BIDEN!!!!!!!!
SUPRISE!!! A Democrat charged with investigating a Republican finds them guilty. Watch the Liberal media and their Kool-Aid drinking fans go rabid on this one.
NObama...No Way...No How
Femal Voter....
What is a femal voter by the way. This was not a witch hunt. This was a bipartisan panel that voted unanimously that she abused her power and violated the trust of the people of Alaska. She violated the TRUST of the people she was representing. Broken laws or not she VIOLATED the TRUST of the people of Alaska. How can we TRUST her now???
JA she is realy ready. Presenting as utsider but the same time compromised her self on so many levels. Speaking about trust and etic- but violating it; speaking about being mom – but never with children; speaking about personal responsibility for children vs. goverment being but not being responsible for own teen daughter misbehaviour and underage pragnancy; speaking about patriotisam and have husbant who is member of movement for independant Alaska........ she ie realy what we need..Mc Same is Mc Insane..and we with him!!!!!!!!!!!!! I see republicans being angry , and we should be THIS IS MAKING AS ALL LOOK STUPID THAT WE SUPPORT THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mc Shame desapear with your mistres.
Being from Alaska there are many like myself that have been aware of her abuse of power and I am glad that it is finally exposed! I would also like to add that Sarah Palins approval rating here in Alaska is at 68% however; due to this new development as an Alaskan I wouldn't be surprised if it sinks even further... Here in Alaska we deserve a better Governor and the Nation deserves a better choice for the Republican Ticket for V.P.!
Is this a surprise to anyone? Now fox news and the republican attack dogs are going to unleash their swift boat attacks over the weekend; so excited for more bull@#$% to come from the wrong(right)wing
This shows McCain outrageous judgment by his picking of this unqualified and immoral person. He did not pick her because she was the best person for the job, he picked her solely on her far right radical views on conservative social issues. She is just as bad, if not worse than Dick Cheney. Sarah Palin is downright disgusting with all of her radical attacks and lies and hypocrisies. People who vote for this lady need some medical help. She is downright dangerous for this country.
There you go.
At her recent rallies, Ms. Palin has been abusing the power granted to her by McCain and the Republican party by having her as his Vice Presidential running mate. After these past few weeks, what else would we have expected the finding to be?
Now at least McCain has another game changer on his hands, and he can finally drop her from the race. Next time, go with someone who at least did not support or defend her antics.
Sarah Palin should withdraw from the race as we have already suffered through an unethic Vice President who has also abused their power!
Can't you see what this country would be like if we went ahead with Mc Cain and Palin? I do not want to know.
McKlan's number one sidekick is nothing but TRASH!
Is anyone surprised by this? Now who is she going after now?
CNN why wont you headline all of Palin and McCain dirt!
Whats up with you guys!!!!!
I can't wait to hear the spin that the McCain campaign tries to put on this.
And who will she fire over what if she ever became our vice president.
These two need to hit the road and never look back.
Palin should take McShame back to Alaska with her. Oh and don't forget the other crazy, cindy.
THE THREE OF YOU.....GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY!!!!!!!
Why is CNN saying this is not a violation of law? Always the spin. Other stations are calling it like it is..... abuse of power is breaking the law. Palin has lied, cheated and now violates the public trust. She slanders good people. This is not change that this Country needs. I am shocked and appalled that McCain subjected this Country to Palin. We do not need him leading this Country and certainly don't need her abusing a much higher power and violating the Country's trust.. No McCain and No Palin!
Hopfuly McCain's statement that Obama is a fine man and would be a great president, he just thinks that he would be better.
In a time when we need to all work together in tough times instead of breaking apart.
Much thanks to a man of true honor – John McCain.
October 10th, 2008 9:20 pm ET
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There goes the last wheel on the Straight Talk Express.
Thank God for McCain the "Distraction and Misinformation Express" is raging to go….
All I have to ask is this…..
=— Do we REALLY know Sarah Palin? —=
And yeah, I do know Obama… been watching him for 20+months now.
what's new? palin and mccain are both disicples of carl rove. i hope for a landlide victory for ALL decocratic camdidate. we;ve had to put up with rove and his lies for the last 10 or 12 years. enough is enough.
also, my whole family is registered republician, but carl rove made 9 out of 11 of us democrats for this election. Thanks
I just cannot see how anyone in their right mind could even consider, let alone do it, vote for the PALIN/McCain ticket.
John McCain has just lost the election. Shame on Sarah Palin for not taking her power seriously.
So much for being a maverick...It's more of the same.
If you abused power once, you will do it again inside the White House.
"So it ain't so, Sarah Palin..?"
Why Wasn't anyone seriously asking, WHO IS SARA PALIN? Americans were 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 responsibility to elect a qualified person to office.
What she seemed qualified before this report found her guilty of abuse of power? I must of missed something.
Absuing government power, breaking ethics laws... she learns the Washington dance REAL quick!
You betcha!
I never resonated with Palin, and all the more think that she is NOT qualified to be our leader.
After this you can stick a fork in the mcstain campaign cuz it's done.
Everyone complains about who Obama hangs out with. Look at the company McCain keeps. His own VP choice is corrupt, now she really is like all the Washington insiders.
And why noT? What would YOU do if someone was abusing your sister set and take it when you had te power to quell this abusive man. By his own admission he brought Palin's wrath upon him by his actions. I say he did not get enough of a penalty. BUT I'M SURE THE SUPPORTERS OF THE GANGSTER TYPE OBAMA WHO CONDUCTED BUSINESS WITH THE LIKES OF WRIGHT, REZKO, PLEGHER, THE TERRORIST AND NOW PAYING $800,000 TO THE ORGANIZATION WHO COMMITTED VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD IN THE PRIMARIES AND IS AGAIN TRYING TO DO THE SAME COME NOV 4 IS QUITE ALL RIGHT. Hillary should be the democrat candidate.
She will be perfect to fill my shoes. ENOUGH said!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Sarah is only doing what she thinks is best for her party on the campaign trail (though I find most of it to be insincere and is clearly designed to stur up hate and anger as is evident in a lot of their campaign events) – the same as she did for her sister in Alaska by firing the police cheif who wouldn't fire her ex-brother-in-law. It's what most people would do in a similar situation?
WOW THATS A GREAT STORY. What about Barrack Obama and the support that he gives ACORN all the election fraud that they perform. What is it 13 states now under a federal investigation for registration fraud!!! Oh but i don't see that story anywhere on CNN.
YOU GUYS SUCK!!!! ONE WAY MEDIA
Palin = Cheney.....people need to know this from the start. First, she agrees the VP has more powers....now she abuses the power she has.,.......and they want to say Obama is bad.
The scales have fallen from our eyes... it is plain that the Emperor is wearing NO clothes. McSame and McBarbie are just as slimy as they sound.
Are we really surprised by the outcome? She would have been better telling the truth from the start. Instead, she allowed herself to be sucked into the spin machine of the McCain campaign.
Obama/Biden in 2008!
like i needed another reason to vote Obama/Biden. The McCain/Palin ticket is a joke...I just don't understand how someone with a brain could vote that way.
it was obvious to me since this tuesday Obama-McCain debate's night that republicans are ready to replace Palin with Joe Liberman. McCain mentioned Liberman's name few times praising him. GOP used Palin to attract female voters and now they are dumping her as used goods.
I guess the question now should be "who is Sarah Palin?" Oops, we just found out, didn't we...........she is someone who abuses power for her own personal gratification!
Abuse of power and you really want to elect her and McCain......I don't think that Americans are that stupid...
Novemeber 4th..ELECT OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Mrs Palin as Mayor you made RAPE victims pay for their own kit. As governor you fired unjustly abusing your power.. As VP are you... oh never mind, no one could be that dumb to elect this Republican Ticket... wink wink
Quote from the Court Transcript in Finding #1 regarding Gov. Sarah Palin's abuse of power: The legislation reaffirms that each "public officer holds a public trust" and any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is in a violation of that trust. McCain has violated Americans trust in him by presenting Palin as his VP and a heartbeat away from the presidency. McCain is not fit to be Commander in Chief.
She abused power and violated a ethics law. Heck of a vp Pick, johnny boy. Soul mates you said?
Obama 08!
Nothing big is going to happen to her for this. The case of her denying wokers comp is a much bigger deal.
To bad she and McCain are so busy inciting their followers to hate filled rants.
CNN, you guys have to say something about this. They are going to get someone hurt, maybe someone in the media, or maybe Obama or his family. They have to stop whipping these people into this kind of fury.
It is pretty sad when your campaign depends on the bigotry and ignorance of your electorate to win instead of your ideas.
Perhaps the reason why McCain's camp has gone so negative recently was their fear of this development.
You mean........she's corrupted?!?!?!?
That One/Biden 2008
I knew she was guilty. She truly doesn't quality to be a V.P/President. She needs to pull out form the Election. Go back to Alaska and get impeached from the Governor's position.
Registered as a Republican, voting for Obama/Biden 2008
. . . . WILL AMERICANS WAKE UP NOW?
Report: Palin ‘abused her power’..........she is lower than low WINK!! WINK!!
an... typo
Shame on you Sarah. This is turning into the McShame campaign.
What's hidden in the dark, will come to light. How is Sara going to spin this one. She better clean out her own house. So there you go Sara, say it ain't so. You reap what you sow.
Looks like everything she's ever said is pure Bull err I mean Moose LoL
Gosh Darn It! just when we had that Ayers thing goin' , too. But, ya know, being the Governor and all I s'pose I could just pardon myself. Could ya' check on that for me Todd?
Wow, what a breaking news story this is. Now if CNN would spend as much time investigating ACORN an registration fraud we might finally get some NEWS thats important. Good for Gov Palin. This has been a witch hunt from the start.
She's the most mavericky maverick that ever mavericked a maverick. You go maverick.
A small part of me wants to clap my hands and laugh...after all, this woman has just been exposed as a lying hypocrit.
The larger part of me wants to almost cry from the worry that this woman will become vice president. It could still happen...and she is inept as to be completely incompetent. How could Alaska reelect her in the future? Good Lord, it makes me worry about the future so much.
On the upside (and yes, there is one), I have been more actively involved in this election than any in my lifetime. For this, I have Obama to be thankful for, and McCain/Palin to be thankful to.
Hmmm... abuse of power...say it ain't so Sarah!
The funny thing is all the Repugs are all over TV already spewing their talking points that this was a political witch hunt by the Obama supporting liberals... but just a reminder- this report was released by a BIPARTISAN committee (which means Republicans and Democrats).
We just had 8 years of law manipulation and Abuse of Power and thats more than we could stand- so thanks to no thanks to Bush/Cheney in Lipstick!
Obama/Biden 08!
Palin is a racist, liar, broke ethics (law) & abuse power.
doh, what you expect. not eligible for VP. yeah. go back to Alaska.
run, don't come back. McCain was o.k before but palin is the one who spoiled him. She is not qualified.
OBAMA/BIDEN
i'd like to end all the mud throwing and hear some solutions to the problem.
what drama, high school never ends.... isn't it true?
Time for Palin exit, Lieberman enter.
She didn't break the law in the firing of the Trooper and his unemployment claims were fine. So what law did she break? This is really stupid. She is found guilty because she didn't tell people to keep their mouths shut. Give me a break.....Maybe we should have these people who investigated Palin investigate Obama. Maybe then we will all learn the truth about him. Abuse of Power my butt
I love it. I love it. I love it. Karma is something not to be messed around with. And go figure....some people will still vote for this ticket. Unbelievable. I am so happy I wasn't suckered in by the "Hockey Maverick"!!
Obama/Biden 08/12
Her husband seemingly is the one who abused the Governor's office, and she did nothing to stop him. Sadly I think her political career is dead in the water. 14 politicians on the committee, 10 were Republican, hardly a Democratic conspiracy. USA needs to get behind Obama, and pull together for the good of everyone.
Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her power as Alaska's governor
1982: Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act
2. 1987: Keating Five
3. 1999: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
4. 2000: Commodity Futures Modernization Act, which led to the rise of Credit Default Swaps
ethics violations ethics violations ethics violations ethics violations
This is grounds for impeachment from her Gov Office. The lies always catch up, just like the lies are with McCain.
Neither one is fit to lead
Obama/Biden 08/12
Based on what we have seen with her smear tactics in the short time that she has been in this campaign, the report comes as no surprise.
Obama/Biden '08
Palin: Gocha!!!
Abused her power? Who cares? She abuses me on a daily basis just by making a mockery of our electoral system.
I can't believe McCain picked her. What was he thinking.
I am amazed so many Americas think she is charming-she wants this more than anything and will walk over anybody to get it. she is already arguing with McCain about how to run a campaign. Folks, watch her body language and how she gauges the audience reaction. Cold, Cunning with a very fake affectation for her baby. She kisses him then looks at the audience. Watch her poor pregnant daughters face as she dutifully stands behind Mom who is oblivious that her daughter is very pregnant and very uncomfortable! She is just another prop so Mom will be rich and famous. I absolutely despise this woman.
Who is the REAL Sarah Palin?
what goes around comes around. what goes up must come down
She abused her power? And who is surprised by this??
McCain/Palin=Bush/Cheney
Go Obama/Biden '08
Five minutes and a season misconduct to the mavericky hockey mom for abuse of power. You betcha!
How will her supporters defend this one?
Seems pretty hard for her to go attack Obama's character when she has been formally found as corrupt.
Abuse of power?
Thanks, but no thanks.
Eight is enough!
No way, no how, no McCain, no Palin
My heart is more at ease. A few months ago, I was fearing this election would be similar to 2000 and 2004 and would be voted so closely that we wouldn't know (or ever really believe) the results of the votes until weeks after Nov. 4'th.
Now I think Obama will slide to a comfortable victory, and we can all go skipping down the yellow-brick-road.
Wow, the McCain campaign has just completely imploded in the last couple of weeks. I can't believe I ever thought this election would be close.
SAY IT AINT SOOOO, GOV!!!!!!!
SAY IT AINT SOOOO, GOV!!!!!!!
SAY IT AINT SOOOO!!!!!!!
I ain't never seen a self skinnin' moose before! Golly! Thanks fer pointin it out Freddie Thompson!
No surprise. Why would she fight so hard to suppress the report unless she knew what the findings were likely to show? Sara, you are a hypocrite and a liar. Please shut up and go away.
Palin is a bully and has been all her political life. As mayor, she tried to force a librarian to censor books, forced a contract for an arena through her city council even though there was no clear title to the land it was to be built on, bullied lawmakers throughout her tenure as governor, fired Walt Monegan because she couldn't push him around, and is trying to bully the democrats and independents into supporting McCain (or at least to not support Obama).
Obama and Biden ae right–you have to stand up to a bully. When you do, the bully is the loser. Nice going John. You really did a number on the American people this time. You used to be an honorable man–
Based on this report, Alaskans should also be alarmed by Todd Palin's, First Dude's 50% time in the Governor's office. He is doing the work of the elected governor! This is why she spent so much time working from home and wasn't available to mayors and legislators. She was too busy hiding out from people that might discover she wasn't qualified for the job or couldn't answer their questions. Many people said she was always getting cell phone calls or writing emails during meetings and would tell them to proceed without her, probably because it was WAY over her head. She manipulated her way into being Governor and had not a clue what to do. She hired a city manager for Wasilla as mayor and still put them in debt to 22m. Todd may not have had a degree in journalism but he had more skill than her at being governor.
SAY IT AINT SOOOO, GOV!!!!!!!
SAY IT AINT SOOOO, GOV!!!!!!!
SAY IT AINT SOOOO!!!!!!!
2002 uses for Duct Tape – Sarah Palin's Mouth
If she is abusive as governor what could we expect as VP
Palin's palling around with McCain and the boys has been a travesty. They must be the absolute worst Pres-VP ticket in history. No ethics. No honor. No truth. No defense.
Decent Republicans everywhere must be feeling sick to their stomachs. I know most of the country is.
Perhaps the RNC could disown them and save some face in this election. More and more Republicans are doing that by the hour....
I thought that abusing power as a state legistrator was criminal offence, however abuse of power (and her lack of experience) certainly makes her not a plausible vp or (god forbid) president.
"Caribou Barbie"
LOL, thanks for making my day, Even Tempered.
I just read the full report! This is ridiculous.
Governor Palin's father filed a very appropriate complaint against the trooper but the confidentiality was so stringent that no one including Governor Palin could find out what was going on if anything! It went on and on and inquiries for information were mistakenly judged as pressure!
Governor Palin and family are due an apology! This is not over by any means!
So, on to the dems/Obama ACORN voter fraud!
The game for the POTUS is over and the Repub's know it. Now all they are trying to do is incite hate and fear in order to try and keep from losing their shirts when it comes to Congress. The Repubs are afraid they will no longer be able to filibuster everything the Dems try to get accomplished. This is the main reason Congress sannot get anything done because the Repubs keep filibustering everything in sight. If the election goes as projected the Repubs will no longer be able to stop anything and the Dems can and will start to straighten this mess out. The Repubs are running scared right now because if this happens they know it will be a long long time before they have any say in anything
CNN I know you will not post this because you only let certain people post. Show some guts and let all people post that are not inciting hate.
The most important decision John McCain had to make before becoming President was choosing a running mate, a second in charge. In his own words, that person should be ready to be president on day one. He judged Palin to be such a person-before the completion of an investigation into allegations of abuse of power. ABUSE OF POWER!! Now we learn not only did she in fact abuse her power, but did not have control over her staff and husband who met several times without her knowledge and acted on information attained through those secret meetings on the behalf of the Governor's office and in the name of the Governor. As vice-president she will have a much larger staff charged with more seriuos and urgent matters. How does John McCain know she can handle it? More importantly how do we know she can handle it?
John McCain has lost her bearings. He sees this as his last chance to be Commander in Chief and he will willing to pay any price to have it. He threw out good judgement and prudent thinking just to get a rise in his numbers. I do not trust his judgement. I do not trust Sarah Palin's integrity. This is a sad commentary on American politics.
she didnt break a law so why did they hold an effin hearing?
Well...that pretty much means she's like George Bush too, doesn't it? Didn't necessarily break any laws, but abused her power. I suspect Alaskan's will vote her into the Senate for that...soon as Ted Steven's leaves.
So Sarah Palin abused the power of her office, violating state ethics by ENGAGING IN THE VIOLATION OF PUBLIC TRUST!!! What a hypocrite! Running around in rallies as the face of 'moral' authority questioning truth and judgement ? Unbelievable and shocking !!! And McCain knew of this investigation before he picked her but being so mavericky he chose her anyways! I"m soooo tired of the lies coming out of McCain/Palin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Palin – how to free-fall from a sensation to a liability!
Obama/Biden 08
The Cat is out of the bag
John McCain, you might as well be her next victim. Pundits have already started predicting her rise to prominence in the Republican party.
I bet Sen McCain deeply regrets his decision. She will let this ticket down so she can resurface in the next election.
Remember she suggested in her debate with Sen. Biden she would seek more power for the VP, even more than the most dangerous Cheney has as we speak.
Now how dangerous is that?
American you should wake up. By now you should have understood this game and please do not fall for it. If you think Obama is not your man, stay home and not vote for McPalin because it will be a monumental error – one you will live to regret and your kids after you
Not surprised by this in the least. I am so glad they finished the investigation before the general election was over. Please people do not elect someone who abuses their position of power. Thank you! Oh by the by...I wonder what her supporters think about this. Like others posted...this will probably be spinned. What a shame!!!
She is going to be the main cause of him losing the election. Why oh why did he make such a poor choice for VP? Ever since the RNC she has gone downhill – blunders, stupidity, inciting hatred at rallies, and now this....Come November 5th, his biggest regret will be having chosen her as his VP.
This is One amazing Week…That One name calling,The Mob Inciting,Terrorist Pallin,Erratic Behaviors,Wall STREET Worst week and now to top it all off..Pitbull Palin VIOLATED AND MISUSED HER POWER AUTHORITY!!!!WOW!OMG!Im feelin so MAVERICKY INSIDE..
If Sarah Palin and Sean Hannity continue insight hate and fear into our beautiful country by accusing Obama of being a foreign terrorist, they should be tried for a HATE CRIME! McCain must SPEAK OUT LOUD over and over again against these types of talks. Otherwise, not only will he lose this election but ALL of his respect and honor.
Good Riddens.
Soon all we'll have to remember this wacko for will be the great comic material she provided for SNL.
Just think the Republicans worked hard to block this investigation until after the election. What else are they hiding? How about the Alaska Independent Party and the subversive group Mccain was a part of a number of years ago. If you can't stand the heat – get out of the kitchen.
Palin abused her power.....sounds like Bush
looks like Bush....smells like Bush....talks like Bush
Oh My God, another Bush! God help America!
Step down Palin, go home, and don't come back.
I bet all those Hillary Clinton supporters are eager to rush right out and support a know-nothing woman who's been practicing favoritism in politics in her entire short career.
Throw the bum out!
Here's what the guys from Portugal. The Man, people who live in Wasilla have to say about lil' Miss Palin:
"LA Times: I gather that, as a former resident of Wasilla, Alaska, you are not a Sarah Palin fan?
PTM: Yeah, that’s a safe bet.
LAT: What is it about her that you don’t like?
PTM: Just everything that she represents. When she came into office, they made this big deal out of her firing all the corrupt people. So who gets the jobs that were just all opened up? It ends up, it’s all people from her church. They get the jobs at the hospital and they get abortion out of the hospital; [they] pretty much enforced their own rules. I’ll always be the first to say: we’re not a political band. We’re not into voicing opinions on things like this. It’s just—that’s our hometown."
Get out of my election, you dirty, dirty RAT.
What a shocker!!!!! A Republican abusing power??? Who would have thought.
This woman is a ego driven, ignorant, intolerant , shallow, hyper ambitious power freak. She did in Alaska what she is trying to do to Obama now. It is time for America to send the Moose Witch back to Wasilla.
If Sarah Palin lacked credibility before, she now has a credibility deficit!
Obama-Biden '08!
Exposed , phony , anti-american this is a new republican low. she deserves it all. WATCH OUT FOR A REPUBLICAN OCT. SUPRISE NOW!!!!!!!
Sarah belongs back in alaska and was a total farce from the start. I personally can think of many women who are better suited for V.P. She hasa role somewhere, but this aint it..
" BYE BYE MCshame & Painlin " Now grandpa mcsame can enjoy retire !
OBAMA / BIDEN 08'
is anyone surprised??
This is not a surprise. It was just a matter of whether or not they would be able to delay it until after the election. I'm very disappointed in McCain's VP pick although I wasn't going to vote for him anyway, until he picked Palin I thought it was nearly due to a difference of stances on the issues. The man is inconsiderate to put us at risk of having her in office and the GOP is crazy if they think they are setting her up for a run in four years. Finishing school only goes so far.
No surprise. Now let's look into her connections to a fringe group dedicated to breaking Alaska away from the United States. Palin is unfit to lead.
"However, it states that her efforts to get Wooten fired broke a state ethics law that bars public officials from pursuing personal interest through official action."
I thought the AP story said that she didn't break any laws, but abused her political position. This article states that she broke state law!
That is a lot more serious.
Federal employees who break ethics laws see a combination of the Steel Bar Hotel and hefty fines ($100's k).
Did she break the law, or didn't she? And if so, what's the punishment?
When a good man like John McCain selected Sarah Palin as his VP, I was stunned. In my professional career I have observed women like Palin, overly ambitions, mouthy ,mean-spirited and a total attack dog, the last woman who should be the first woman to sit in the White House. Her stump speeches about Obama were dishonest and totally over-the-top and helped convince me that I would never vote the McCain/Palin ticket. The news that she abused her power as governor of Alaska did not surprise me one bit. As a woman, I would love to see a woman as VP but not this woman, ever!
A Senior Southern Lady – Independent voter
Now I see why the republicans were trying to throw so much dirt at Obama, they figured if they hit Obama from all directions Palins troopergate violations would not look all that bad. WRONG, this is terrible and if you had not been slinging mud at Obama people would not be so happy to throw this back at you McCain.
Jeez, It just keeps coming doesn't it. McCain's choice of a running mate has been disasterous. Between the the venom and the hatred displayed in Mccain and Palin rallys, and now she broke the law. Great pick McCain!
This just proves that McCain/Palin are a bunch of frauds. Anyone voting for them would be idiots!!!!!
And this decision was rendered by 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats! Let's see how McCain, Palin, and Hannity try to spin this!!
Abuse of power...
McCain's poor judgment fueled by opportunistic desire for power...
This is not shocking. The veil has been lifted.
SNL WILL HAVE MORE OF FADER.
She is more like George Bush than McCain is. She's as near a perfect vacuum as has existed on this earth. She was not piucked for the female vote, but for white males. If she wasn't decent looking she would not have been picked. What a very poor choice on the part of McCain.
If I was Sarah, I'd have done the same thing.
Americans have to start realizing we have a domestic abuse problem.
Good for Sarah supporting her family.
Well, here it is. The woman who would be Vice President. They should also discuss her affiliation w/the Alaska Independence Party (Secessionists).
McCain and Palin are effectively destroying what is left of the Republican party. The hate that flowing from their rallies is waking alot of people up and pushing them into Obama's camp.
Obama/Biden 2008/2012.
ha, ha, I knew it. poor mccain, he should have kept lie-berman.
Wonder how they are going to try to spin this one.
Abusing power? By that "maverick"?
Say it ain't so, Sarah.
It's over for the your White House attempt.
We don't wanna the same abuse of power as Bush and Chenney.
For the brownshirts who attend Palin rallies, this finding will be viewed as liberal media bias. It is understandable if a politician violates the public trust, as long as that politician is Republican.
IMPEACH PALIN
ha, so much for the clean up washington rhetoric
I see a pattern–
"I said thanks but no thanks to that bridge from nowhere..."
LIE
"So I sold that jet on ebay"
LIE (well at best an exaggeration into untruth)
"I welcome the investigation"
LIE (or at least not holding her word)
"I fired him over a budget dispute..."
LIE
And she is out there stumping on the "high moral ground?" Please. Go away Palin. My country doesn't need your lies and hate-mongering.
McCain: thanks for showing me a bit of hope today in your town hall rally. That is the McCain I remember and liked.
THANK GOD. THIS WOMAN, PALIN, IS SEEKING ONE OF THE HIGHEST POSITION IN OUR COUNTRY TO PICK JUSTICES. PALIN IS NOT FIT.
I just have to say one thing. Karma!
The the deep, hidden mystery behind this revelation is.......what? Should this come as a shock to anyone?
Palin doesn't feel she has done anything wrong by abusing her power as governor. What in the world is she going to do IF McCain is elected to our constitution and to our basic rights as citizens of the United States of America?
McCain and Palin are on a hate and rage campaign against Obama instead of speaking to Americans about our current economy crisis. I want to hear about the issues facing us - not a bunch of bogus lies and half-baked truths.
Please wake up America and see that McCain or Palin are NOT trustworthy enough to lead our great nation! We need to have hope not fear for our futures!!!!
Obama 08
If the political spin generated from this report could be hooked up to a generator, we would solve our energy problem.
John McCain and Sarah Palin stop the Slogans:
"Country First"
"Mavericks"
"Straight Talk Express"
"Reform, Prosperity, Peace"
"A Cause Greater Than Self"
If you really mean the first slogan and the last than step down for a cause greater than yourself.
How does a State Trooper break the law, and keep his job.
I think she did the right thing, for the State of Alaska.
Well, well well, Fox news sure isn't reporting any of this!
This is just getting sad at this point.... At least this ticket will be put out of its misery on Nov 4th!
Surprise..surprise...we knew it all along that she was corrupt. She has lied about her past and her resume from the very beginning. She immediately began trying to blame the investigation on the Democrats when it had begun even before McCain made the stupid decision to choose her as his VP candidate. She ordered her staff to ignore subpoenas. It all pointed to her guilt and her lack of integrity. She has never been competent enough to be VP and now her "abuse of power" further disqualifies her as a viable leader. She should resign from the Republican ticket. She is incompetent, now proven to be corrupt, and women everywhere are rejecting her as an insult to their intelligence. She is a joke and it is time she go back to Alaska and try to redeem herself. She has no business being in a national campaign. She needs to leave the ticket and go clean up her messes at home.
hey, femal voter, and its female if that's what you were trying to spell, you don't use your powers on anybody you want. That's why we have a divine thing called the constitution that we as people and citizens have rights. This man did nothing wrong except not fulfill Gov. Palin's wishes of firing her brother-in-law, for this, this man lost his job over Wonder Woman's domestic issues.
HA! KNEW IT.... LOVE IT! Let's all sing it together... Na Na Na Naaa, HEEEEYYY -EEYY GOOOD-BYE!
So much for the "ethics reformer" feather in her cap.
Next up:
Using private email accounts for government business
Hiding said email accounts
Taking per diems while at home
Not declaring per diems on tax returns
Palling around with TERRORISTS in the AIP (including her husband)
Good job Senator McCain. Your judgement on the VP, Iraq and the economy all need some work.
The only problem here is we either have sarah Palin with this abuse of executive power or Biden with long dishonorable history in washington. who should we pick? Even with all the new doubts on Obama 's character. I think independent voters have no where to go but John MCcain!
McCain needs to talk about the issues. Forget about trying to bring Obama down. Tell Americans what you want to do and why you think your policies are better than Obama's. I don't want to know how idiots can be convinced to hate Obama. I want to know why you or Obama have plans to help the economy and get us out of Iraq ASAP.
And she'll be a heartbeat away from McCain? God forbid!
She will abuse her power...and when you couple that with her ignorance, thats dangerous!
S. Palin, has been telling lies all the time. She was found guilty, period. She abused her power. If you pay attention to what she says, you call tell she is a mean hard nose person. She will do anything to get ahead. She needs to be replaced as McCain's VP pick. He should have looked deeper into her back ground before picking her. What was he thinking? I guess he was thinking, he would pick any female to get Hillary's voters. One thing I can say, he did just get any body. lol Obama 08'
Who is the real Sarah Palin? Wake up America; it's right in front of you. She is a hateful and abusive individual with little to no morals. Sorry Senator McCain, your first choice as candidate doesn't qualify either of you to have the White House. My only hope is that your lynch mobs stop supporting you both.
Booo Hiss, Terrorist, Kill Her. Oops never mind. Thats a Palin Rally.
Just go home now OK ?
Funny! An investigation by the far left liberals, on a conservative, reveals some abuse of power. One thing that Obama states that doesn't make sense, how does a tax on the top 10 percent create jobs? Last time I checked, those top 10 percent own 70 percent of the businesses in this country. If you raise the tax on the rich, three things will happen:
1. outsource all jobs overseas
2. Layoff workers to compensate for loss of revenue
3. inflation goes up as companies raise the price of goods and services.
BTW: Small business owners do not currently pay capital gains tax, maybe somebody should tell Obama when he mentions how he will cut it when he becomes president.
Now its time to look at Alaska law and if its an impeachable offense. I am sure abuse of power is an impeachable offense and that once that has been confirmed we should begin proceedings at once.
So the Republician ticket is ethically-challenged.
IMPEACH HER...ethics violations..OMG..and she has been attacking Obama on integrity and ethics. Can you imagine how bad she would get as VP...cocky, arrogant, nasty person..not a pitt bull...just a lunatic.
Ethics. America's last bastion raped, along with integrity and fiscal responsibility. What's next, pawning the Statue of Liberty?
Read the report before you judge Governor Palin!
Governor Palin's father rightly charged the trooper but stringent confidentiality rules kept him or anyone else from finding out what if anything was going on. Threats had been leveled by the trooper!
The whole case: Inquiries were interpreted as pressure!
AND,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MORE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PARTISANSHIP
And McCain is stuck with her. Drop her from the ticket, he's diminished for not vetting her. Leave her on, he's diminished by her troubles and lack of qualitication for the job. What to do?
But we should trust her? NOT
Karma is the most powerful force in the universe....
Whatsoever you sow, that shall you also reap....
Ha ha ha ahh ahhhhhh ahh ahhhhhehhhhh, this is great news, what goes around comes around, ahhhh
by alaska laws sarah can now be impeached for this and lose her job as govener , so alaska do your job , but why did they , keep 1000 pages from the public, i belive that will also find its way in the courts to bring all the pages foward to the public. sarah you are what you are. and it's not sarah six pack. ken
I AM VOTING FOR OBAMA/BIDEN TICKET, BECAUSE McCAIN/PALIN TICKET GIVES ME NO GOOD REASON TO VOTE FOR IT. McCAIN MADE IT EASY FOR ME TO MAKE MY CHOICE BY PROVING TO ME THAT HE HAS NO GOOD JUDGMENT. I WISH THAT HE PICKED GOV. MITT ROMNEY INSTEAD OF GOV. PALIM. IT IS A SHAME, BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE HAD A PRETTY GOOD CHANCE AT WINNING THIS ONE. JOHN, AS MUCH AS I LIKE YOU, I THINK THAT YOU BLEW IT. THIS TIME AROUND, I AM GOING TO VOTE MY POCKETBOOK.
INDEPENDENT FOR OBAMA
stupid is as stupid does. not a shock at all. cut from the same cloth, with lipstick
Judge orders Palin's Emails Be Preserved. Palin is a mess.
"We shouldn't be in a position where public records have been lost because the governor didn't do what every other state employee knows to do, which is to use an official, secure state e-mail account to conduct state business," McLeod said after the 90-minute hearing.
"It's a dereliction of the governor and her duties," she said
You mean this is the first politician to abuse their power?
maybe we should go to capital hill and look at the house and senate. I can GUARANTEE you will find ample amounts of abuse of power.
so don't stand on your high horses and look down your long noses at Palin. did she do wrong? yes she did. Alaska did not see fit to punish her so that is the states decision, not ours. Ofcourse most of you want to elect the man that will create new divisions of the federal government to oversee everything. Maybe we can just ask Obama to cancel all of the state laws and allow the federal government to help us all by ruling us as a collective unit.....hoorah for communism.
Okay, let's admit it and move on. Every polition has been involved in abuse of power or whatever she did. We need Palin in office so people can really see how smart she is and then she will be our first lady presidant. I just wish she was running with a younger candadate. She and George W would make the best team ever!!
This is no shocker for me, but I still don't think it will change many minds about McCain/Palin ticket. Don't get me wrong, I am Obama all of the way, but I think republicans will try and find a way to justify her behavior...just like they have been doing all along. Blaming the Dems. I have voted both ways in the past, but, there is no way I will EVER vote republican again! This election and the state of our economy have taught me a very valuable lesson.
I think the ship is starting to sail.... Lets be smart America.....Vote...
Obama/Biden '08
from the report
"Out of deference to her position no subpoena was issued for Governor Sarah Palin. However, she was requested to cooperate with the investigation by providing a sworn statement. She has not done so."
go figure.
IMPEACH PALIN NOW!!
well, well, isn't that something!!!!!!!!!now people will see the real sarah pailin. she and mccain has made up so many lies to get into the white house that they didn't care who they hurt. they say what comes around goes around!! well they deserved every bit of it. go obama/biden
Mavericks....Huh.....I do not want mavericks in the white house....they are too spontaneous....too Mavericky.
One down. Now on to the IRS investigation of her Tax Forms.
Female voter, you my friend are pathetic. She unlawfully abused her power, hence she broke the law. You are a stupid idiot and your right to vote should be revocked
Now That's Very Poor Judgement!
Maybe Her Pals From The "AIP" Can Help Her!
Governor Palin knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda,"
Fresh New Red Meat Yum Yum
You Betcha
That's it! "That one's" got it!
Abuse of Power = Bush = Palin
Poor Mr. Monegan. He was unlawfully fired by this aerial wolf shooter.
This election is now a full 3 ring circus, complete with male and female clowns.
Does this surprise anyone ?
Now, obviously, Palin has a major problem with her honesty.
But McCain has the bigger problem.
Did he pick her KNOWING that she was this dishonest – or did, after all his careful investigation, choose her WITHOUT knowing ?
In either case this speaks poorly for whatever choices a President McCain would make.
WE CANNOT AFFORD McCain.
What happened to my post?? Still waiting moderation and you post pro obama posts 13 minutes after mine???
This is a great way to kick off your political career. I am sure tomorrow we will hear more of her "everyone is picking on me" excuse.
My question is:
Who is the real Sarah Palin?
Palin is a nightmare to women with common sense.
So on top of the ticket McCain is like Bush, and now we find out it's more of the same at the bottom of the ticket too! Vote republican for more of the same.
So, folks, what else do you think McCain/Palin are lying to you about? Palin violated the public trust, as codified in statute. Where I come from, violating a state statute is breaking the law. Palin's pathetic attempt to 'clear' herself with her own report was so laughable. Do you really want the guy who couldn't be bothered to vet her in the first place to be our President?
A bipartisan panel led by a senior Democrat.
This report is a farce. You people buy this crap but don't care/look into Obama's campaign contributions from foreign sources, from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, from/to ACORN.
You get the government you deserve.
Prepare to be ruled– not governed by a leftist.
What, WHAT is wrong with this picture?
This woman (and yes, though I am one, I hesitate to even claim this much kinship with her) is abusing her power of the 2nd smallest (in population) state to further her own twisted family agenda – of a family that makes soap operas seem tame by comparison.
She is coming as close as possible to inciting riots in her campaign stops as she can without outwardly breaking the law, and she does this all with a wink, wink, nudge, nudge mentality that makes me shudder at the thought of Monty Python politics.
McCain, I've admired and respected you for many years even though our politics diverge, but after this recent spate of bad judgment, and worse, lack of preparedness in choosing a running mate, I think it's time to bow out with whatever grace you can still muster.
Very very serious offense. This is a very very good reason to impeach Sarah Palin. What was John McCain thinking of and who did the vetting of this woamn if there was any vetting done at all.
MISUSE OF OFFICIAL POSlTION (AS 39.52.120)
Public employees may not use their positions for personal gain or to
give an unwarranted benefit or treatment to any person. For example,
public employees may not:
use their official positions to secure employment or contracts;
accept compensation from anyone other than the State for
performing official duties;
use State time, equipment, property or facilities for their own
personal or financial benefit or for partisan political purposes;
take or withhold official action on a matter in which they have a
personal or financial interest; or
coerce subordinates for his/her personal or financial benefit.
attempt to influence outcome of an administrative hearing by
privately contacting the hearing officer.
Things do not look good at all right now for McCain. This election is already over.
I'm pleasantly surprised and more than amazed that they were actually able to come out with their findings before the election! Hopefully now more Americans will see the truth of the republican ticket... they don't represent God or country.
Obama/Biden 08
It is okay when THEY do something wrong for it is of course the result of bitter partisan political retribution however "that guy over there" must be accused and swift boated of being an arab and a terrorist in the righteous name of the partisan GOP.....
Nothing will happen to her. If you read the report, it's a joke and at worst she'll be rebuked. The problem is – she is also a joke. This was the wrong pick for McCain from the onset regardless of picking up the chick vote. This report will be debated for a few days and I'm sure O'Bidenma will spin the living hell out of it to their advantage but I don't think McCain was going to win anyway. McCain would be better off dropping her and grabbing a more familiar popular face but then again the voters should have done that during the primaries.
Little miss, little miss, little miss can't be wrong.
Best vote for "That one"
I guess McCain put the country first this time.
Palin takes the cake for sleaze and sham.
She plants her vile rhetoric like roadside bombs, when in reality her own life is filled with domestic terrorists.
This woman is dangerous and criminal. How could anyone be so blind as to support her?
The good old boys like to stick it to a woman who confronts them!
Now you hypocritical Obama fans just get in line and join the obfuscation and truth twisting!
I'm gonna need Sarah to revise that stump speech to remove the words, judgement, ethics, reformer, ambitions and any other dig she has at Sen. Obama. She is NOT qualified to attack anyone!
From here on out she should introduce McCain at the rallies and stand in the back like Cindy.
Hi everyone,
This is what is going to happen next. McCain is going to use this opportunity to get her to step down. Replace her with someone more qualified so he can get those votes back that he lost when people found out she was really stupid & believed seeing Russia gave her foreign policy credentials. But he also run the risk of looking really really unstable than he already has. Watch & see what is next. It will be interesting. But for all of Obama supports, remain stead-fast & support him on Nov 4, 2008. We got to get out of this mess.......Peace & Love to all.
She did abuse her power, FIX YOUR HEADLINE!!!!
i have never seen a ship sink quicker than mccain/palin!
-a canadian resident/obama fan.
Palen abused her powers as Governor. She thought she would get away with it that is why she said in the debate she thought the VP should have more power. If the American people vote her in as VP she will continue to think she is above the law and untouchable. It has to stop now. McCain knew today she was that it would not be ruled in her favor that is why he did the about face regarding Obama at his rally today. My guess is McCain will recind her as the VP choice and renominate someone else.
Seems strange to me that the Palin supporters are crying foul with this report when it was approved by a committee of 10 repubs and 4 dems – if it such a witch hunt then why didn't her own party members support her?
Of course Palin and McCain will say it was a "kangaroo court." Because, remember, they are above the law. And they don't have to answer questions, not from investigators, not from the evil media.
Is there any surprise that Sarah Palin abused power??? "That one" is just a law-abusing fraud.