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

[TroubleNYC]

But they vetted her! lmao

[abigail1]

I am starting to feel a little bad for Sarah Palin, but only a little.

[LWilkinson315]

LOL McCain would of done a bit better going with Rudy! We all know his baggage and how ugly he looks in a dress. Anthing that would have come out about him would of been no big suprise.

[derekw007]

Yes - who can beat the story of the plucky Hobbit who wanted to play for Notre Dame? It's a great story and worthy of a VP-ship.

McCain 08
Noun. Verb. POW.

[TXfemmom]

I don't feel sorry for anyone who could adversely effect my life, and that broad could really adversely effect all of us.

[JackND]

Indeed...pity is an 'orrible reason to elect someone to the presidency.

[LWilkinson315]

And it just keeps getting better and better. Good Job McCain

[SeniorTour]

Not too surprising I am thinking. The list is getting longer. And what about the new one that Rove is behind the Sarah Palin is not the mother blog that is no longer on the Daily Kos?

[swift goat pet for truth]

Of course he did.

Old news already.

Try to keep up.