ABC: "Palin Makes Troopergate Assertions That Are Flatly False"

ABC's Political Punch:

On Saturday, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin twice spoke to reporters about the so-called "Troopergate" scandal and the investigative report on whether she had abused her power in trying to get her sister's ex-husband Mike Wooten fired as a state trooper, and for firing Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan one year after she, her staffers, and her husband Todd began unsuccessfully pressuring Monegan to let Wooten go.

Palin spoke on the phone with Alaska reporters about the report. The McCain-Palin campaign only allowed one question per reporter. The journalists came from the Anchorage Daily News, KTVA-Channel 11 and KTUU-Channel 2. No follow-ups were allowed.

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Comments

[DJYoung]

Won't she just claim that this is just another "Gotcha" criminal/ethics violation investigation?

[lvdragonlady]

It is about time that the MSM started looking at P for what she really as and NOT was the GOP is trying to make her.

Don't we already have a VP that has abused the power of the office?
America, do you really want another one?

[CaliTLC]

Palin less than forthcoming. Not surprising. And HECK NO, we will not be distracted by talk of the nuptials.

[chicagotribune]

In FOX Palin said : "now clearly as result - failure of Mccain's company "
Watch full fox interview: http://www.urlzoom.org/12h wtf?

[batmanindy]

sarah plain = a bush with lipstick.

we (just kidding) will miss you in 22 days.

[barewithme]

Palin - offered from Playboy still valid after Nov. 4

[Mozart123]

And take note Newsweek, Playboy *will* airbrush her.

[PhiLLyinDaLLaS]

"SARAH PALIN"- The Democrats secret weapon!!

I used to hate this women, now I'm so thankful Mccain picked her...She'­s helping us out more than I ever expected and her "favorable" viewing in the public continues to plunge!!! LOL

[Yarrr]

Agreed. I was a little nervous after the RNC, but as I suspected she proved to be only a short-term benefit. Now she's making the ship sink faster.

[Liberalforsure]

The first day or so I was very nervous. The first time she opened her mouth, i calmed down a bit. After hearing her really speak I thanked God mccain picked her and now I just want to send mccain a huge thank you card. I, being an Obama supporter that is.

[gorideabike]

Let us all say a little prayer of thanks for Sarah Palin. As John McCain's campaign clock ticks away, the Honorable Governor serves as the Coo Coo bird. And the wisdom of the Senator from Arizona is shown to all to be lacking.
And let us all say a little prayer for our Alaskan Brothers and Sisters, that they will find the wisdom to dismiss or recall this Revealed Delusional Silly Person. For even though she may belive to her core that what she say is true, it ain't so.
For truly the power to believe in our selves must be balanced by respect for all others. The Cosmic Snicker Never Sleeps.

[Social Construct]

No wonder Gov. Palin spent so much time getting that journalism degree; she had to find classes at all those universities that avoided any hint of critical thinking or ethics.

[Mozart123]

I wonder if she declared herself as an Idaho resident when she went to U of ID. Non-residents pay over three times the amount for tuition.

[KarlaElisa]

"No Follow ups were allowed".

But to hear them tell it it's OBAMA we should be worried about and asking the same damn question of ninety times a day.

The hypocrisy of this campaign is mind boggling.

[Lotus19]

ABC: "Palin Makes Troopergate Assertions That Are Flatly False"

And what else is new? We are getting a preview of the way in which McCain/Palin would govern. Lies, distortions, divisiveness, tax cuts for the rich.

[dontomas]

I am sure this has already been stated. If it was Joe Biden that was charged with unethical conduct it would be non stop news and a call for him to resign as a running mate. It is just amazing how this Palin matter can be parsed and swept under the rug (a bear rug no doubt).

[chinaman]

this lady needs to be sent back to Alaska and let them deal with her. Its a good thing she'll be gone by Nov 5th.

[jimdog1954]

By the time football season is over, we can entertain ourselves by watching SP on Court TV.

[imfedup]

Here's an article from the Anchorage newspaper that cites yet another reason Palin fired Monegan. According to Todd, he wasn't working fast enough to hire new troopers. Jeez. Don't these people talk to another to at least agree on a consistent story? This is at least the fifth reason I've heard for why he was dismissed.

[AnalyzeIT]

Palin has got to go.

Maybe if Carl Rove had allowed McCain to choose his own running mate, i.e. Romney or Lieberman - then maybe McCain could have had a chance.

With Palin as a tunning mate - McCain has NO CHANCE AT ALL of winning.

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