Palins email hacked

[Denny Crane]

And her presence has since then been enervating.

The novelty of her selection created a big bump immediately (and in conjunction with the standard convention bump)...her favourability numbers have been sinking ever since and the bump in the polls dissipated over the weeks following the RNC.

I would say she's overall been a complete non-factor to this election. This investigation really only affects her, not McCain or the election. Though, at a time when he needs a huge positive game-changer, a "Yes, she abused her power, but she didn't really break any laws" isn't exactly the thing.

That only one side of the case was presented (interviews, etc.), it's not surprising the finding only presents that case.

 

[ucatchtrout]

Stephen Blanchflower, the investigator hired by the legislative committee to conduct the investigation, said he found Mrs Palin in violation of a state ethics law that prohibits public officials from using their office for personal gain. He said she violated a statute of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.

“Governor Palin knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda, to wit: To get Trooper Michael Wooten fired," he said.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/ne...rticle4924041.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2

 

[Denny Crane]

it was within her rights as the states' chief executive to fire him for just about any reason, even without cause.