Palin Abused Her Power

Political repercussions of Palin investigation unknown

By: Michael Snowden | WKRG-TV
Published: October 11, 2008

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - It's unclear what impact the so-called
troopergate investigation in Alaska may have on the presidential
election.
A report from a state legislative committee says Governor Sarah
Palin violated Alaska's ethics laws and abused her power by trying
to get her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper. But the
committee has no authority to sanction Palin, and is not
recommending a criminal investigation.
The next step, if any, is up to Alaska's state Personnel Board.
If it were to decide Palin violated ethics law, it could refer the
matter to the Senate president for disciplinary action. But it's
unlikely all that could happen before the election.
The real impact of the committee's investigation could be
whether voters believe the committee's report. The McCain campaign
has dismissed it as politically motivated.