October 11, 2008

Troopergate Findings Show Governor Palin Violated Alaskans’ Trust

Palin abused power in office

Alaska Democratic Party Chair Patti Higgins today released the following statement about Stephen Branchflower’s Report to the Legislative Council:

"The finding of the Legislative Council's investigator that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska's ethics act is deeply troubling. Governor Palin has violated Alaskans’ trust. I hope that in light of this finding Governor Palin will stop playing partisan politics to the detriment of Alaska's future."

The Branchflower report (PDF)

"I believe there are three key points that Alaskans will appreciate. First, this investigation began with a unanimous vote of a bi-partisan committee. Second, the investigation was conducted in a professional and confidential manner. Third, the unanimous vote of Democrats and Republicans to release this report after it was read demonstrates that this is not a partisan process as alleged by Senator McCain and Governor Palin," Higgins said.

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