More not-so-good news today regarding Sen. John McCain's running mate.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has hired a lawyer to defend her in the state Legislature's investigation of whether Palin fired former public safety commissioner Walter Monegan because he refused to sack a state trooper her former brother-in-law, who had divorced Palin's sister.
Three weeks ago the governor had to backtrack from weeks of denials that she or anyone from her office had pressured Monegan to fire Trooper Michael Wooten. She admitted Aug. 13th that a member of her administration had made calls that could be perceived as pressure.
Palin retains lawyer for probe into trooper's firing - On Deadline - USATODAY.com
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has hired a lawyer to defend her in the state Legislature's investigation of whether Palin fired former public safety commissioner Walter Monegan because he refused to sack a state trooper her former brother-in-law, who had divorced Palin's sister.
Three weeks ago the governor had to backtrack from weeks of denials that she or anyone from her office had pressured Monegan to fire Trooper Michael Wooten. She admitted Aug. 13th that a member of her administration had made calls that could be perceived as pressure.
Palin retains lawyer for probe into trooper's firing - On Deadline - USATODAY.com