Troopergate

The verdict is in!

BBC News reported that Sarah Palin was found guilty of abusing her power. CNN reports that Mrs Palin abused her power, but broke no law. The state legislature investigated the issue, commonly dubbed 'Troopergate', compiling a 1000 page report as people outside the courthouse dressed in clown suits & decried the probe as a 'three-ring circus'.

What is the issue? Apparently while governor, Sarah Palin urged Walter Monegan, Alaska's Public Safety Commissioner, to fire a particular trooper, Mike Wooten. As governor, she is within her rights to request that. Monegan refused, sensing that the real reason behind the attempted firing was because State Trooper Wooten was at the time in brutal divorce proceedings with Mrs Palin's sister. As a result of resisting pressure, Mr Monegan was fired over budgetary disputes in July.

I think this outcome will affect & change at least a few voters' minds. If the Republicans win the nomination for the White House, how would Sarah Palin wield her power then?