A ridiculous denial of verdict


“I find that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110 (a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act,” investigator Steve Branchflower concluded in the 263-page report finding US Vice-Presidential Republican nominee Sarah Palin in violation of a state ethics law prohibiting public officials from using their office for personal gain.

Mrs Palin’s lawyer said that the report had not been conclusive.

Er.

Say again?

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Saturday, October 11th, 2008

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Palin poor? That’s rich!


US Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin claims she struggles to pay bills, describing herself as “an everyday, working-class American” who knows how it feels when the stock market takes a hit.

The Palin family income reached six figures in her 2007 declaration, capitalising on salmon fishing rights and property deals. Her governor’s salary brought in $125,000 (£71,000), while her husband Todd earned nearly $100,000 from his part-time job with BP, combined with income from commercial fishing.

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Friday, October 3rd, 2008

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