Palin implicated in ethics probe
By ConnPolitics.tv Staff on Jul 21, 2009 | In News | 32 feedbacks »
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) – An independent investigator has found evidence that Gov. Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws by accepting private donations to pay her legal debts.
The report obtained by The Associated Press says Palin is securing unwarranted benefits and receiving improper gifts through the Alaska Fund Trust, set up by supporters.
An investigator for the state Personnel Board says in his July 14 report that there is probable cause to believe Palin used or attempted to use her official position for personal gain because she authorized the creation of the trust as the “official” legal defense fund.
The fund aims to help Palin pay off debts stemming from multiple ethics complaints against her, most of which have been dismissed. Palin says she owes more than $500,000 in legal fees.
A call seeking comment from her lawyer was not immediately returned.
32 comments
Comment from: Dad [Visitor] 
Left wingers are SPASTIC about Palin, beause they know she's the one who has the brains and the balls to go after the commie bastards who stole control of the country from decent people, using the mainstream media as their propaganda wing.
GO SARAH!
GO SARAH!
07/21/09 @ 16:54
Comment from: Janie [Visitor]
If I had the money I'd pay off her debts for her. They sure love to single her out and I agree with Dad - libs are scared to death of Sarah. You go girl!
07/21/09 @ 17:21
Comment from: anonymous [Visitor]
The usual suspects here dont know left from right. They make all sort of excuses but they cry and whine like babies if you say anything bad about Messiah Obama.
Dad I agree with you and Janie about Palin and i think she would be a better President than the clueless lamo we have in there now.
Obama is nothing but a publicity hound who wants to see himself on tv every five minutes.
Barack is a pretty boy not a President and i cant wait to see Palin,Romney or Huckabee defeat Obama and that fraud of a Vice president of his and then on 1/20/2013 Barack and Michelle can get on the plane and go back to Chicago.
Sarah Palin has more brains than the loser of a President that was voted into power by a bunch of brain dead scumb*gs.
07/21/09 @ 17:35
Comment from: Eric [Visitor]
I am a Republican that thinks Sarah Palin is not fit to be president of this country. Yes she is a spark and a sign of what is needed in the party. From what I have seen, I do not think she has the intelligence to run this country. She may be folksy and speak her mind but I do not think she has what it takes. Too bad McCain is not younger, he would win the next election. He is sharp and experienced.
07/21/09 @ 17:46
Comment from: Hosed by the system [Visitor]
These are the games ALL political idiots play no matter what PARTY they are with....
Look at friggin Clinton and all his pathetic legal fees and the beggin that went on for "donors" to help his a$$ out.......
F''ck em all.......
let em pay for thier own mess's.........
Look at friggin Clinton and all his pathetic legal fees and the beggin that went on for "donors" to help his a$$ out.......
F''ck em all.......
let em pay for thier own mess's.........
07/21/09 @ 17:52
Comment from: Jan [Visitor]
Hey Eric. Since when have we had a president who DOES have the intelligence to run this country? Come on!!!
07/21/09 @ 18:14
Comment from: Visitor2 [Visitor]
Sarah gets my vote in 2012 !
She dosen't need a teleprompter either. LOL - She can speak circles around Obama.
The liberal media (democrats) is smearing her all they can but it's not going to work.
The American people know she is the real deal and she will look out for our best interest - Not big oil/biz.
She dosen't need a teleprompter either. LOL - She can speak circles around Obama.
The liberal media (democrats) is smearing her all they can but it's not going to work.
The American people know she is the real deal and she will look out for our best interest - Not big oil/biz.
07/21/09 @ 18:25
Comment from: George C [Visitor]
Attacking Palin has become a left wing and media obsession. What are they scared of?
07/21/09 @ 19:02
Comment from: Able [Visitor]
And attacking Obama has become a right wing and media obsession. Your point?
07/21/09 @ 19:26
Comment from: Hosed by the system [Visitor]
And Eric.........its the present "political experience" that has gotten this pathetic country where it is today...
we need new leadership "outside" the box......these 2 party's are totaly worthless & disfunctional......
we need new leadership "outside" the box......these 2 party's are totaly worthless & disfunctional......
07/21/09 @ 21:24
Comment from: Independant Observer [Visitor]
I think the media and left wing groups like the Huffington Post,ABC, NBC, CBS and NYT should pay off her legal bills. It is laughable that these loons groups who create these witch hunts would then report on her attempts to pay off the legal bills that resulted those precipitous unfounded allegations.
Those outlets must be really concerned about her popularity that soon could surpass Obama.
Those outlets must be really concerned about her popularity that soon could surpass Obama.
07/21/09 @ 21:57
Comment from: LG [Visitor]
Unbelievable. Why is everyone so eager to dismiss this situation and allow Palin to get away with ethics violations? Every single politician needs to abide by the law, no matter how "cute" or "folksy" he or she may be. And how does being this way make one eligible to lead this country? Bush being "folksy" is what lead us into this economic mess we're in right now, not to mention a war that should never have been started and will probably never end. If Palin was a democrat, would you all be calling foul about this investigation? No, you'd all be cheering them on. Stop your hipocracy.
07/21/09 @ 23:23
Comment from: Mom in Southern CT [Visitor]
I agree wholeheartedly, LG. Even this morning, I heard some guy complaining about the government. How soon they forget that if it weren't for paying $4.39 a gallon last summer, we wouldn't be in the mess we're in today. And you can't blame Obama for that.
If you think Palin is smart, then you're a few eggs short of a dozen.
If you think Palin is smart, then you're a few eggs short of a dozen.
07/22/09 @ 07:10
Comment from: Robin Hood [Visitor]
mom, not only short of a dozen
they're scrambled!!!!!
the GOP thing now is to attack anything on Obama to make themselves look good, it's sad.
what a bunch of psychotic whiners above, no tangible arguments or facts as usual
I have a theory, as things have unfolded since Palin resigned, I am wondering if she resigned because more and more illegal activity on her part will be coming out, perhaps she knows she is under investigation about something that the autorities have not charged her with YET,
so her legal advisors suggested she resign now to try and make it look like she was not fully involved
there is certainly more to this than meets the eye because Palin does not strike me as the type of person that would just walk away from a position of power
and her story about leaving does not make sense and is out of character for her
I'd say by fall more will come to light.
they're scrambled!!!!!
the GOP thing now is to attack anything on Obama to make themselves look good, it's sad.
what a bunch of psychotic whiners above, no tangible arguments or facts as usual
I have a theory, as things have unfolded since Palin resigned, I am wondering if she resigned because more and more illegal activity on her part will be coming out, perhaps she knows she is under investigation about something that the autorities have not charged her with YET,
so her legal advisors suggested she resign now to try and make it look like she was not fully involved
there is certainly more to this than meets the eye because Palin does not strike me as the type of person that would just walk away from a position of power
and her story about leaving does not make sense and is out of character for her
I'd say by fall more will come to light.
07/22/09 @ 08:15
Comment from: Pete [Visitor]
There have been at least 18 cases so far, and she has been cleared in every one. It's nothing but a witch hunt by the wacko liberals.
07/22/09 @ 08:25
Comment from: r schier [Visitor]
"Sarah Palin has more brains than the loser of a President that was voted into power by a bunch of brain dead scumb*gs."
I see the raving genius is at it again. Of course, someone with a sub-par IQ, would find
Palin as someone with brains.
Palin doesn't possess the capabilities to run a lemonade stand.....
I see the raving genius is at it again. Of course, someone with a sub-par IQ, would find
Palin as someone with brains.
Palin doesn't possess the capabilities to run a lemonade stand.....
07/22/09 @ 08:38
Comment from: Old Navy Gunner [Visitor]
Sadly, few if any of the possible candidates have any common sense. They brag of their education, etc., but what this country needs is some "politicians" who can think on their feet, instead of reading a teleprompter. Common sense is the name of the game. WAKE UP AMERICA !!!
07/22/09 @ 08:51
Comment from: Todd [Visitor]
I don't understand why the media is so obsessed with this woman. Aren't there better spokesmen out there for the Republican party? If there is any force pushing her into the presidency, it is the media, not the average republican who tends to be very intelligent.
In my opinion its about time this woman was implicated in an ethics probe. However, if we were to investigate everyone in government we would have thousands of investigations ongoing. Maybe thats a way to put more people back to work. Investigate all the trash in Washington.
And, for all who question why anyone would support Palin as president remember this...
The people who support Palin also supported Bush.
In my opinion its about time this woman was implicated in an ethics probe. However, if we were to investigate everyone in government we would have thousands of investigations ongoing. Maybe thats a way to put more people back to work. Investigate all the trash in Washington.
And, for all who question why anyone would support Palin as president remember this...
The people who support Palin also supported Bush.
07/22/09 @ 08:55
Comment from: Surprised [Visitor]
Iam always surprised by the aggressived tone of some of the comments offered. Do any of the people that commented know Palin personnally? Do they have inside information that would prove her guilt or innocence?
All I can determine from Palin's own comments is that she did not look very informed when she was interviewed on TV,she sounded like someone who had very little information about current problems. I think we should wait until the authorities investigate the charges.
All I can determine from Palin's own comments is that she did not look very informed when she was interviewed on TV,she sounded like someone who had very little information about current problems. I think we should wait until the authorities investigate the charges.
07/22/09 @ 09:44
Comment from: Get Real [Visitor]
How come Alaska is giving Rebate checks????
In 2008 Sarah was the ONLY person who has executive experience, all the others were senators...
Palin 2012
Palin is this generation's Reagan.
In 2008 Sarah was the ONLY person who has executive experience, all the others were senators...
Palin 2012
Palin is this generation's Reagan.
07/22/09 @ 09:44
Comment from: Independant Observer [Visitor]
Let the people in Alaska deal with Palin and her robust approval rating.
07/22/09 @ 10:10
Comment from: Hillman [Visitor]
Palin is the new Repub Dolt.
She doesn't have the brains to run this country. I think that the Repubs should put Rush Windbag up for President next election. He thinks he knows everything and then he can be something other than a skeptic..he can actually use his big mouth to fix everything. I would vote for him just to give him the chance. So get real folks. Don't prop up another Dolt like Bush and screw us even deeper into the ground.
She doesn't have the brains to run this country. I think that the Repubs should put Rush Windbag up for President next election. He thinks he knows everything and then he can be something other than a skeptic..he can actually use his big mouth to fix everything. I would vote for him just to give him the chance. So get real folks. Don't prop up another Dolt like Bush and screw us even deeper into the ground.
07/22/09 @ 11:08
Comment from: waittiltwentytwelve [Visitor]
Dont you all see???
They WANT you tearing each other up over Sarah Palin or dead pedophile junkie "musicians", or any other distraction "dou jour"
that obamas lap dog state-run media can come up with.
How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while the next 3 or 4 GENERATIONS are bought,sold and politically and economically enslaved?????
WAKE UP AND STAND UP AMERICA!!
They WANT you tearing each other up over Sarah Palin or dead pedophile junkie "musicians", or any other distraction "dou jour"
that obamas lap dog state-run media can come up with.
How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while the next 3 or 4 GENERATIONS are bought,sold and politically and economically enslaved?????
WAKE UP AND STAND UP AMERICA!!
07/22/09 @ 12:10
Comment from: JoeSixPack [Visitor]
I sent 50 bucks to the Palin defense fund and I send another 15 ever month to Palin's PAC. If needed and I can afford it, I'll send another 50. That's about 100 bucks more than I intend to give to the Republican National Committee or to Obama's socialist takeover plans.
Just an average working Joe and I intend to do whatever I can to elect one of our own.
I intend to follow the story closely, if she needs more money, I'll send it!
Just an average working Joe and I intend to do whatever I can to elect one of our own.
I intend to follow the story closely, if she needs more money, I'll send it!
07/22/09 @ 13:52
Comment from: Neal [Visitor]
Dad,
You are an idiot. If you back Palin over Obama you really do have problems.
Making comments like that about other citizens just shows what you intelligence level is.
After all the damage Bush and the Republicans did to this country we do not need anymore.
And here we are, Palin is already in trouble concerning her ethics.
Not my idea of presidential material.
07/22/09 @ 14:18
Comment from: Able [Visitor]
If anyone backs Obama over Nader, if he runs again, has even bigger problems.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/favorables/governors_approval_ratings
Ooh a hot 46%, she's almost at Obama's level!
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/favorables/governors_approval_ratings
Ooh a hot 46%, she's almost at Obama's level!
07/22/09 @ 15:03
Comment from: Get Real [Visitor]
By the time Obama is done beating up Uncle Sam we'll be begging for Palin.
Just because the price of gas is low does not mean all is well.
Unlike many liberals, Jesus Christ is my savior, NOT Obama, NOT Palin, and Sarah Palin has my vote for president.
Just because the price of gas is low does not mean all is well.
Unlike many liberals, Jesus Christ is my savior, NOT Obama, NOT Palin, and Sarah Palin has my vote for president.
07/22/09 @ 16:03
Comment from: John [Visitor]
Joe Six Pack,
You will get further by drinking a couple six packs for your 15 than by sending it to Palin's PAC.
You will get further by drinking a couple six packs for your 15 than by sending it to Palin's PAC.
07/22/09 @ 17:06
Comment from: Todd [Visitor]
Get Real - If Palin beats up Uncle Sam the way Bush did, we would be begging for Carter!
07/22/09 @ 17:35
Comment from: Robin Hood [Visitor]
How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while Gw invades Iraq for his own personal gain and the gain of Cheney while letting bin go??
How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while GW allows our economy to destroy itself while he and mccain mutter "the economy is strong???
How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while a moron rund for vp screaming about some a hole called joe the plumber who owes taxes and isn't even a licensed plumber???????
they are the morons that listen to rush, coulter, and watch fauxnews
they are a detriment to this society
Left wingers and normal people with brains are SPASTIC about Palin, beause they CANNOT FING BELIEVE YOU IDIOTS WOULD ELECT ANOTHER IDIOT
ARE YOU INCAPAPBLE OF LEARNING??
LOOK REPUBS DONE, AFTER 2000-2008 ANY POPULACE THAT WOULD GIVE THEM POWER BACK IS RETARDED
DEMS ARE ON NOTICE, EITHER GET IT TOGETHER OR WE VOTE IN ALL INDEPENDANTS
AND NOT FAKE INDEPENDANTS LIKE LIEBERMAN
GOD YOU PEOPLE ARE SOOOOO F'D UP
How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while GW allows our economy to destroy itself while he and mccain mutter "the economy is strong???
How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while a moron rund for vp screaming about some a hole called joe the plumber who owes taxes and isn't even a licensed plumber???????
they are the morons that listen to rush, coulter, and watch fauxnews
they are a detriment to this society
Left wingers and normal people with brains are SPASTIC about Palin, beause they CANNOT FING BELIEVE YOU IDIOTS WOULD ELECT ANOTHER IDIOT
ARE YOU INCAPAPBLE OF LEARNING??
LOOK REPUBS DONE, AFTER 2000-2008 ANY POPULACE THAT WOULD GIVE THEM POWER BACK IS RETARDED
DEMS ARE ON NOTICE, EITHER GET IT TOGETHER OR WE VOTE IN ALL INDEPENDANTS
AND NOT FAKE INDEPENDANTS LIKE LIEBERMAN
GOD YOU PEOPLE ARE SOOOOO F'D UP
07/23/09 @ 07:40
Comment from: r schier [Visitor]
"How else do you explain a populace that sits idly by while the next 3 or 4 GENERATIONS are bought,sold and politically and economically enslaved?????"
Last time I checked, this was the total outcome of the last admin as well...you're definitely on drugs.....
Last time I checked, this was the total outcome of the last admin as well...you're definitely on drugs.....
07/23/09 @ 10:24
Comment from: Robin Hood [Visitor]
Palin doesn't possess the capabilities to run a lemonade stand.....
sure she does
Palin: "Lemmon AID, Lemmon AID, get your ICY COLD JOE SIXPAK LEMMON AID, MADE FRESH FROM THE MELTING GLACIERS OF ALASKA, FROM OUR DECK YOU CAN WATCH RUSSIA WHILE YOU EAT OUR ICY COLD JOE SIXPAK LEMMONY AID"
; )
sure she does
Palin: "Lemmon AID, Lemmon AID, get your ICY COLD JOE SIXPAK LEMMON AID, MADE FRESH FROM THE MELTING GLACIERS OF ALASKA, FROM OUR DECK YOU CAN WATCH RUSSIA WHILE YOU EAT OUR ICY COLD JOE SIXPAK LEMMONY AID"
; )
07/24/09 @ 07:10
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