Palin Lobbyist Worked For Jack Abramoff

Talking Points Memo:

It looks like Sarah Palin's claim to represent a cleaner brand of politics could be about to take a bruising.

The Washington Post reports today that, while Mayor of Wasilla, Palin oversaw the hiring of a lobbyist, Steven Silver -- a former chief of staff to now-indicted GOP senator Ted Stevens -- to help win federal earmarks for the city.

But Silver appears to have additional ties that could further undercut Palin's image as a squeaky-clean reformer. According to Senate lobbying disclosure reports examined by TPMmuckraker, from 2002 to 2004 Silver listed as a client Jack Abramoff's lobbying firm, Greenberg Traurig. On Greenberg's behalf, Silver lobbied the federal government on "issues relating to Indian/Native American policy," "exploration for oil and gas" and "legislation relating to gaming issues" -- the very issues that Abramoff headed up for Greenberg at the time. In other words, Silver appears to have been a part of "Team Abramoff."

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Comments

[filo]

Stop ! Stop ! I can't take any more. My sides hurt from laughing. McLames campaign is imploding before our eyes.

[DebofMD]

Testing to see if my comment stays...

As stated previously, I think she might drop out this week; it's getting out of hand.

[TXfemmom]

Yeah, they vetted her, alright. Ties to Abramoff, the king of corruption.

[Podewumun]

She's the perfect Republican.

[DFutureIsNow]

Skeleton number #14498947083

What happens in Alaska doesnt stay in Alaska. lol

[Whatashame]

OMG! Obama Supporters You Have to Check this out. It will Rock Your World:

http://www.crooksandliars.com/Media/Play/32317/1/FTN-Rove-VPPick.wmv/

[BetterDays]

What a duplicitious SOB! He is describing exactly what McCain did, not what Obama did! LOL

[siellis]

Karl Rove has been a cancer on our politics. It is amazing that he gave all of the taliking points that we can now use against Palin. AMAZING!!

[SpoxLogic]

Interesting that it was Rove's man taht ended up doing the very thing he was talking about.
Like someone said on anotehr thread, the only way Obama loses is if people are really just not erady to vote for a Black man.

'Nuff said.

[Trollstakeyourmeds]

God....these evil faces (Abramoff, Rove, etc.) just keep showing up over and over again. Talk about the "Undead".

[JackND]

Is it bad that I'm enjoying all this so incredibly much?

And I'm not even a Democrat, just a left of center Indy.

[thegreatgiginthesky]

Ah yes, Jack Abramoff the gift that just keeps on giving.

[DebofMD]

Wow. I'm thinking this week might be the end for her. Initially I was giving her until the end of next week to exit. This is way past out of control. I'm glad the media is vetting her since McCain and Co. didn't feel it was necessary. How embarrassing that all of this is coming out the week of their convention.

[zedthewizard]

the democratic candidates and aides ought to be brushing up on all of this to face down the talking points.

[reliant1]

they should be practicing keeping a straight face....

[beanchihuahua]

Keep it coming...The GOP thought they were slick with the constant smears, lies, emails, attack ads with Obam and get offended that the bloggers are striking back..

Only this time, the information seems to be true against Palin..

[zedthewizard]

i hope biden, obama, and democratic folks are brushing up the facts to face down the talking points of the republicans.

[southernfried]

drip drip drip drip

[derekw007]

Every time I get to thinking of Sarah Palin, I Jack Abramoff.