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“Alaskans deserve transparency and accountability from their leaders. It’s a philosophy
I will promote as Governor.”
-Sarah Palin

Hmm… She has now refused be deposed in the independent investigation (approved by 6 Republicans and 6 Democrats) looking into the unethical pressure she put on members of Alaska’s Department of Public Safety to fire Mike Wooten, her ex-brother-in-law in the middle of a custody dispute. And she filed an ethics complaint against herself in an effort to avoid the investigation. Clearly “Ms. Smith Goes To Washington” won’t be the title of the movie script written about her. Scoffing at the rule of law seem just like someone we all know: the Worst. President. Ever. - George W. Bush. She’s tested the corrupt Republican waters, and they feel just fine.

Remember, on July 29th, 2008, Palin’s spokesperson said:

“The governor has said all along that she will fully cooperate with an investigation and her staff will cooperate as well,” Leighow said.

Not anymore. More of the same.

So tonight at the Republican National Convention, Sarah Palin told the story of her sister and brother-in-law opening a new gas station. My question is: As Governor of Alaska, what special favors did she give her sister when she opened the station?

Given Palin’s history of firing anyone who wouldn’t help her family (see Troopergate), did she have to fire the head of the regulations board to get their Alaska Motor Fuel Qualified Dealer License through quickly?

MSNBC and KTUU in Anchorage just reported that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has hired a private attorney to defend her and her staff in the Troopergate investigation. As I said before, this is only the beginning of this story.

[update 09-01-08 2:42PM]
Palin’s lawyer has apparently contacted MSNBC and indicated that he was hired two weeks ago and represents not only the Governor, but also the staff in the Governor’s office. The Alaska Governor’s office does not have a regular attorney on staff.