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Thursday 18 September 2008

The Alaska attorney general has said that aides to Gov. Sarah Palin will not comply with subpoenas issued by the Alaska state legislature investigating an allegation that she abused her power as governor to settle a score with her estranged brother in law. The reason the attorney general gave is that the governor “has declined to participate” in the probe. It is not unusual for people under investigation to decline to participate but it is unprecedented for a state attorney general to openly say he will break the law and not honor lawful subpoenas. It is fairly clear from an audio tape already released that the allegation has merit and Palin wants to make sure that retired prosecutor Steve Branchflower won’t be able to issue his report before the election. This approach is in contrast to that of indicted Alaska senator Ted Stevens who wants to get his trial over before the election so he can be found innocent and clear his name. Electoral-vote.com

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