Democrats interfering with subpoenas in Alaska?
posted at 8:15 am on September 14, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Amanda Carpenter noted a curious exchange in the Alaskan legislature committee hearing regarding subpoenas in the investigation into “Troopergate”. The lead investigator, who was supposed to act as an independent agent in the probe, testified that Democrat Hollis French had overruled him on his subpoena list and struck a witness he wanted to interview:
Investigator Steven Branchflower admitted he had ceded control of his subpoena list to Sen. Hollis French (D.) during Alaska’s Joint Judiciary Committee September 12 hearing that was scheduled to approve subpoena requests. [CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO.] French is a partisan who has endorsed Palin’s Democratic presidential ticket rival Barack Obama for president and is actively supporting his candidacy.
Lawmakers approved 13 of Branchflower’s subpoena requests that day, which included one for Palin’s husband, Todd. Four other subpoenas were approved for aides Branchflower believes participated in a meeting called by Palin’s former chief of staff Mike Tibbles where Wooten’s firing was allegedly discussed.
Rep. David Guttenberg (D.) asked Branchflower why he was requesting subpoenas for only those people attending the meeting and not Tibbles himself.
Branchflower said he would “have to defer that question to Mr. French.”
Branchflower then explained that he had submitted Tibbles’ name for a subpoena, only to have it removed by French. He could provide no explanation why French, who has endorsed Barack Obama, would have denied him a subpoena to interview the man who conducted the meeting in question. As both Democrats and Republicans pressed Branchflower to explain this omission, French himself interjected that he didn’t see a “political will” for the subpoena.
Clearly, this interference demonstrates the partisan nature of this inquiry. Why would the state of Alaska subpoena all of the attendees of a meeting but neglect to subpoena the man who called and ran the meeting? If the “political will” did not exist to question Tibbles, then why would it exist to subpoena the other participants in this meeting?
For some reason, French doesn’t want the committee to hear what Tibbles has to say about this meeting. Even beyond that question, though, French’s interference shows that this investigation is neither independent nor apolitical. French has been caught manipulating subpoenas for a predetermined outcome of this case. That strongly indicates that French doesn’t have much of a case, and feels the need to distort it for his own political reasons.
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Best answer is light. Make this situation known.
The McCain campaign can’t say too much, because that would look like them playing politics with it (ironic, I know). But we can.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:21 AM
Color me surprised. This is nothing else but a partisan witch hunt and I hope and pray it becomes clear to woirld at large. We conservatives have to keep pressure from early so that the libtards won’t be able to frame the narative on OCtober 31.
promachus on September 14, 2008 at 8:23 AM
I am APPALLED and SHOCKED that anyone would question the motives of this fine, dedicated public servant Dhimmicrat!!
Sir, have you no shame?
But seriously folks, do you really expect anything different from these people? And do really expect to see this reported anywhere other than some conservative blogs?
oldleprechaun on September 14, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Stupid is as stupid does. Also periods go inside quotes, even at the end of a sentence e.g. “Troopergate.”
Neo on September 14, 2008 at 8:26 AM
I know I’m rhetorically stating the obvious here, but if this is an independent probe, why does the lead investigator have to have his subpoena list approved by anyone?
jackmac on September 14, 2008 at 8:27 AM
Sadly, I feel like we’re the city crying out in Horton Hears a Who.
fossten on September 14, 2008 at 8:27 AM
I’m sure the MSM will pick right up on this.
bagadeez04 on September 14, 2008 at 8:28 AM
This French guy sounds like he aiming to be the Harry Reid of the great white north.
multiuseless on September 14, 2008 at 8:29 AM
Investigators can’t subpoena people. It takes either a judge or a legislature to issue subpoenas.
Ed Morrissey on September 14, 2008 at 8:30 AM
looks like a case of SCOOTERISM
steviedfromnc on September 14, 2008 at 8:33 AM
Marxism at it best! ( or worst)
grapeknutz on September 14, 2008 at 8:34 AM
I know, let’s appoint a special prosecutor.
/moonbat
JimK on September 14, 2008 at 8:34 AM
I smell the stench of desperation,
and like Jefferson with the freezer,
Liberals are selective on who is
guilty,and who is innocent!!
And,Liberals are more concerned about
the process,but not the fact that the
trooper,pulled his gun,drinking beer
in the cruiser,and tazing his stepson!
This reminds me of Clinton’s debauchery,
the Liberals went after Ken Star,and
the people in the investigation,but
not the lying Clinton!!
canopfor on September 14, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Democrats rigging an investigation? For political gain? I am shocked I tell you, just shocked. Maybe they should subpoena former Rep Foley and get his opinion on all this.
I say the whole trooper investigation is a bunch of macaca …
tarpon on September 14, 2008 at 8:40 AM
What do you expect from a gutless, piece of crap liberal. French probably feels like he’s done something heroic, like “community organizing” in Chicago.
AubieJon on September 14, 2008 at 8:40 AM
When liberal Dems can’t accomplish their Anti-American goals through the ballot box they continue their assualt through their friendly courts. Too many lawyers too few citizen legislators!
Politics as usual,just why we need SarahBaracuda!
dhunter on September 14, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Nope
Nope
But that’s gotta change.
French is appropriately named, at least.
Aylios on September 14, 2008 at 8:43 AM
All you need to know about “Troopergate” (CNN video)
I’m glad the Gov. (allegedly) used every lever at her disposal to sack this jerk.
Cuffy Meigs on September 14, 2008 at 8:43 AM
An October (contrived )surprise in the making….
Blatant…
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 8:44 AM
this IS their Hail Mary and they know it……this butthead up there thinks if he can slime Sarah at the last minute it could convince us all to vote for the empty suit Barry Hussein…..
Probably thinks he would get a cabinet position in return…..come to think of it, with BH, he probably would!
SDarchitect on September 14, 2008 at 8:46 AM
I have to wonder if French is getting quiet guidance from the flock of lawyers the Dems sent up there. That would be a nice link to expose to the light of day.
Patrick S on September 14, 2008 at 8:49 AM
True, but sometimes inelegant, as when a word or phrase is not a direct quote. The solution is to use single quotes for such circumstances, viz. ‘troopergate’.
Now back to the topic:
The problem is this: How do we get the evident capture of this ‘investigation’ by partisan Democrats into the mainstream media, who will do their best to suppress it?
Perhaps Senator McCain himself will have to stand up in a public forum and vigorously denounce the whole proceeding, in a way that the MSM cannot avoid covering.
The
MrLynn on September 14, 2008 at 8:52 AM
There is six weeks or so before the report is scheduled to come out. Getting the basic facts of the situation–that the trooper in question was a worthless piece of filth–can insulate Palin to a degree politically. Supporters can be reading and studying up on it, to be ready to refute problems. Then, when the report comes out, be ready to distribute Palin’s side of it.
October surprises have been survived before. So can this one be. It just takes work (yeah, I know).
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Where’s the media?
marklmail on September 14, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Erratum: If we could edit our posts, I would get rid of the dangling ‘The’.
MrLynn on September 14, 2008 at 8:53 AM
This whole thing has me uneasy.
McCain better get out on this. I am sure Sarah is telling the truth for the most part, but the dhimicrats have a way of twisting it to make people who don’t pay attention to this garbage think Sarah is some pervert from Alaska.
Kills me….
JP1986UM on September 14, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Somebody in Alaska should file a suit to get his phone records…
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 8:54 AM
Which leads to charges of him trying to interfere with the investigation, and doing so with political motives. Grassroots efforts and blogs and such, plus talk-radio, are the best bet.
“Paging Rush Limbaugh. Mr. Limbaugh, please answer the white courtesy phone.”
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Most ethical, Most honest, and Most open Senate in American history… laugh now, cry later.
FlatFoot on September 14, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Does something count as an October Surprise if we already know it’s coming?
.
/Just a thought
artlover on September 14, 2008 at 9:00 AM
Heart lifter:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:01 AM
Is there any sort of gag order in place? I ask because I’m wondering if Mike Tibbles is free to go to the media and tell them what his testimony would be if he were subpoenaed.
AZCoyote on September 14, 2008 at 9:01 AM
I’d love ot use one of Ace’s aphorisms here to describe how I feel about French, but it would last about 30 seconds.
drjohn on September 14, 2008 at 9:01 AM
I still do not get what the big deal is here. I understand that it has to do with the brother-in-law and a bad divorce. I know they are investigating whether or not Palin used her position to do something to him. Or something. As soon as I heard her name in contention I figured this would turn into some weird convoluted silliness.
But…. if the trooper is still on the job and Palin says that he has nothing to do with why Wooten {?} was fired and Wooten says the same thing..then exactly what is the big deal? She is the Governor, she can fire him if she wants to.
I have the feeling I am missing something.
Terrye on September 14, 2008 at 9:02 AM
As I said, we know it’s coming, and can be prepared. Work for now to build up the ticket, to give it a cushion against the report. Learn about the situation, in order to head off lies in radio call-in shows, web comments, etc. Go in to overdrive when the report comes out.
Get out the info, show Palin to be the victim of political dirty tricks, show she was just concerned about that scum being a danger, and work it!
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:04 AM
JP:
McCain has already come out and said it is a political hit job.
Terrye on September 14, 2008 at 9:05 AM
And he’s been proved right by French’s statement. If French was running a fair investigation and actually trying to determine the facts of what happened, then “political will” shouldn’t enter into it. Facts are facts, and in a fair invetigation they’d be issuing subpoenas to every witness whom they believed may have relevant facts to tell. Mike Tibbles clearly fits the bill. The fact that French doesn’t want Tibbles to testify for “political” reasons says it all.
AZCoyote on September 14, 2008 at 9:11 AM
and it obviously is.
Worst case is she would get censured anyway it is not like they can fire her over this matter. So, even assuming the worse it is much ado about little. The democrats simply will not want to set the precedent that you can get removed for personell issues.
sven10077 on September 14, 2008 at 9:11 AM
This attempt is like putting toothpicks in the sand to stop a Tsunami…
French is such a fool…
After all is said and done his political aspirations are toast.
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 9:17 AM
He looks like Ned Ryerson from “Groundhog Day.” Remember the life insurance salesman that kept hassling Bill Murray? Love that movie, but this guy sounds like a jerk.
Watch Ned Ryerson here!
Ned Ryerson photo
zmrzlina on September 14, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Ed Morrissey on September 14, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Good point. I think what I was aiming for was this: how independent can he be if legislative members of an opposing party can pick off names at will?
jackmac on September 14, 2008 at 9:23 AM
He takes the hit for the time, and gets a nice cushy job somewhere.
That makes a point.
We and the campaign have six weeks to build up the ticket and prepare the people for the release. Getting the facts out now will defuse much of it, and allow “us” to control them. Learn from your enemy, my friends.
Frankly, if that is done, the impact can be minimized. Remember, it won’t be the substance of the report, but rather the spin and twist the MSM gives it. Prior education can head some of that off.
Plus, a lot of people will have already made up their minds whether this is an issue or not, and they won’t change much. As for those who “want to see what comes out,” gettin our side out at that time will be imperative.
Have some faith.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:26 AM
WE know it’s coming, but easily swayed voters know very little about it…come on now…we’ve seen this before.
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 9:27 AM
What does French mean by “political will”? (Is he admitting that he has partisan motives for rejecting witnesses?) Whose “political will”?
French should be hammered for disallowing the testimony of the person who called the meeting and probed throroughly for the meaning of “political will” as a lawyerly evasion.
onlineanalyst on September 14, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Tell them about it. Let them know about it. That’s my point. Don’t be so passive.
Tell people you’re furious over what’s going on up there. Work out phrasings in your own heads–”It’s all politics with Obama’s people. Attack GOV Palin’s family. Making fun of McCain’s war injuries. Now actually interfering with an investigation like this. Palin really does look squeeky clean next to those politicians up there.”
Work it, baby. Work it.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:32 AM
Of course…and this will taint him.
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 9:32 AM
The trooper tasered his stepson and made threats against her family. No matter what happens to Palin as a result of this investigation, people are generally going to think it’s crazy that the trooper still has a badge and a gun.
CanadianGuy on September 14, 2008 at 9:32 AM
I strongly suspect that this entire fiasco will backfire on the Democrats propagating it
bradenmikael on September 14, 2008 at 9:34 AM
I expect to see a 3,100 word piece in the NYT delving into this willful manipulation of the Alaskan legislature in the near future.
Currently, I’m banking on February 33rd.
BKennedy on September 14, 2008 at 9:36 AM
MSM will bury this until the last minute…AND..the sheeple will eat it up…
having said that…I agree, get out in front of it,but we are limited in the “outlets war.”
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 9:37 AM
First, just do all you can. That’s all anyone can do. That goes for everybody. Have faith on the rest.
Second, we unfortunately do not have that “astroturfing” machine set up. We need to work on that.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:42 AM
+1 … Have a real bad feeling about this one.
cgoode777 on September 14, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Sounds as though the ‘Troopergate’ investigation is about as bona fide as the 9-11 hearings.
petefrt on September 14, 2008 at 9:45 AM
French is nothing short of a twit and a tool. Palin must have turned him down for a date 25 years ago.
BuckeyeSam on September 14, 2008 at 9:46 AM
Folks, this is what I’ve been talking about for awhile. We’ve been in euphoria about Palin and the gains made. I was afraid when something bad happened, people would just give up. Let’s not let that be the case.
This story is not new. Nothing has really changed in the last few hours. The overall situation remains the same one people were bragging about just yesterday. It’s just that now this factor has been brought to the forefront of our minds. This is a good thing. It gives us the chance to do something.
Let’s remember the strong position we are in, strengthen that, and mobilize.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:48 AM
Just some advice, my friend: Don’t go on “feelings”. Go on duty. Focus on the mission, the “cause.” What’s there to lose?
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Oh hush, pessimists.
A year from now, democrats are going to be holding retreats and seminars with coffee and little snacks, asking themselves how they lost yet another election.
A speaker will suggest their main problem is they can’t communicate their difficult message to a stupid public.
From the audience will come an expression sounds like a barbarous insult — the speak will gasp, “excuse me?” and the bitter leftist will clarify: I said Lakoff.
jeff_from_mpls on September 14, 2008 at 9:50 AM
If she didn’t know Wooten from Adam, you could still make a case that some political pressure should have been brought to bear against a union protecting the idiot’s badge.
Down here in the lower 48 it’s a little amusing – if you read his suspension letter, it’s clear that shooting the moose on his wife’s permit was a HUGE deal – particularly since he was on a Wildlife Crimes detail at the time.
And of course, there was never any undue political influence ever connected with any grant from the Annenberg Challenge or any of 0bama’s other earmarks, not even the one to his wife’s employer. Never. Uh uh. Nope.
Quisp on September 14, 2008 at 9:50 AM
Agreed to the first point. Your second point…it’s so frustrating.
I know many people from all walks of life and I’m pretty good at what I do.
When I’m asked my thoughts on matters such as this…simple logic has won out more times than not.
BUT…I’m only one. I will continue.
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Recruit others of like mind. Tell them how important it is.
Support others you see doing the same thing. If you come across a discussion of strangers or even friends on this, back up the good guys. Don’t leave them hanging. That happens too much.
It’s too late to organize much more than we have (learn this lesson for ‘10 and ‘12). But we have a base of support that is coming out. We’re seeing it across the country. Some of it is Bradley Effect coming out early, I’m convinced. That will mean less of it on Election day, but it also means the “silent majority” is arising. This can have tremendous effect to growing the movement.
Have faith in the rightness of your cause, and have confidence in the potential to win.
This can be won.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Anyone suppose this (from the same article) will appear in any of the LeftStreamMedia’s ‘reports’?
The BuzzUp button is one (admittedly small but something) way to help inform the sheeple who reach decisions based on their feelings rather than reason. I’ve loved seeing some HA articles on Yahoo Buzz to help offset the HuffPo domination there.
rocksandbroncs on September 14, 2008 at 10:11 AM
This subpoena stuff is scary. This is how innocent people go to jail as de facto political prisoners. This needs to be brought out to the light of day.
THESE are the kind of people that Sarah has been fighting in Alaska.
Mojave Mark on September 14, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Chris Wallace just finished interviewing Alaska’s Lt. gov. a very nice, believable fellow. The opposing view was provided by Palin’s Dem opponent (Knowles), who comes across as an Obama wind-up doll with an axe to grind.
BuckeyeSam on September 14, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Don’t get me wrong…I still think we’re going to win by a larger margin then most think. This coming from someone who is still a Fredhead… My motivation is to keep that maxist out of the White House. AND …you’re right, think 2010/2012. Got to go…giving light air lessons this afternoon…SE 5-10mph. Gonna be a fine day.!
jerrytbg on September 14, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Thanks for the reminder!
And that’s the way to play this.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Keep up the fight!
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:23 AM
There has got to be something we can do to stop this now totally out of control witch hunt on Sarah Palin! I am now sick and tired of this woman being kicked about by dishonest liberal journalists and jackass Democratic politicians, while good men stand by and do nothing!I think it is now tiem for people to use the power we have, be it by press, by email, by letter, or by direct confrontation and let these clowns know that we have had enough, let this campaign continue, and let us, the voters, decide in November!
KNOCK THIS NONSENSE OFF!!!!
NOW!!!!
pilamaye on September 14, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Speakup on September 14, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Ed, thanks for your insightful reporting & analysis. It’s always a pleasure to read, and helps me think about issues better.
(And thanks for being “human”. Too many of us give off artificial airs of being error-free.)
Loxodonta on September 14, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Yeah, that’s interesting, did he just pull this term out of…thin air? Proud of my restraint there.
The sheer arrogance of these people can leave one breathless. They are so used to shoving people around that they don’t even care about getting nailed for it, apparently.
surrounded on September 14, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Sounds like French is using Ronnie Earle’s tactics?
martywd on September 14, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Absolutely.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Ed
My only quibble, can we please all stop using the term “Troopergate” and refer to it as “Tasergate.” A few places are doing it and I think it is important because the PDS Lefties all post about “Palin’s abuse of power” but never ever want to discuss the ex-BIL and what he did.
Darleen on September 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Good point.
Also, a suggestion from experience: Be collecting information on this matter for reference. Depending on how this breaks, it may come in handy to have it.
Yes, I know it’s work.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:48 AM
To liberals on a witch hunt, facts, reason & morality don’t matter. So, I don’t know of any way to stop them. To some extent, their actions turn off swing voters and encourage greater effort by conservatives. We just have to take care not to get too distracted by their hysteria, or worse, stoop to their level.
Take heart. Don’t get overwhelmed by the doubts, despair and dissension they are trying to spread. A lot of good people are doing as best they can to promote victory for McCain/Palin and Republicans in Congress and the States. We can win by working together.
Loxodonta on September 14, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Unless they decide to move for impeachment. Even just saying that they were going to try to impeach Palin would be the front page headline of every newspaper, and the lead story on every network. They’re so desperate and corrupt there’s no telling what they’d try to do.
eyedoc on September 14, 2008 at 10:58 AM
A lesson I’ve been promoting on the Right for years! Thank you!
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Maby they are afraid he will speak in Spanish and they will not be able to understand him? Hey thats Rangles defence. Seems to be working for him.
Rick007 on September 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I am shocked, SHOCKED!, that the Democrat establishment may be manipulating the “troopergate” investigation in order to embarass Gov. Palin just befor the election…
But…But…But…They are people of integrity, who favor the most honest and transparent government operations…EVAH !
RocketmanBob on September 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Good piece by Amanda.
Spirit of 1776 on September 14, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Mark Halperin had a very detailed response from the McCain camp. I’m posting just a paragraph that I found interesting, but there’s lots of info to read here.
http://thepage.time.com/mccain-camp-memo-on-troopergate-subpoenas/
Deanna on September 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM
That’s exactly what I expect about 4 days away from the election.
It’s an obvious ploy, but it’s the way Dems get things ‘done’. They don’t need proof or evidence, just a willing MSM to broadcast it at the right time.
And I’m sad to say, it will probably work.
Asher on September 14, 2008 at 11:23 AM
This is not complex.
Q: Was Moneghan a political appointee?
A: Yes
Q: Does the Governor in Alaska have constitutional power to hire and fire political appointees with or without cause?
A: Yes
Q: Did Governor Palin do anything illegal?
A: No
Q: When the Democrat Tony Knowles came to power in Alaska did he hire and fire political appointees as every other Governor, both Republican and Democrat, alike do?
A: Yes
Q: Did Tony Knowles and the other Governors do anything illegal?
A: No
Q: Is this just political (expletive deleted) from the Democrats?
A: Yes
Jdripper on September 14, 2008 at 11:33 AM
When Sarah witnessed the corruption in Alaska’s energy commission and could not go public because of the rules, she resigned.
What happens if Steven Branchflower resigns at the end of October without releasing the report because of the corruption of Alaska’s Democrats in their Senate?
PrettyD_Vicious on September 14, 2008 at 11:38 AM
The Democrats have never let truth, facts or honor get in the way of a good, destructive (to Republicans) narrative. It doesn’t matter that it’s a load of BS. It only matters that they can get their co-conspirators in the MSM to latch onto it and run with it; conveniently during the week before the election. We may never be able to prove an actual “conspiracy” between the Dems and the media, but it’s at least a silent conspiracy – a conjoining of like minds toward a desired end. What amazes me about the MSM is that they still don’t know why they are dying.
SKYFOX on September 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Nifong-of-the-North.
Limerick on September 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
We have to remember that it was Monegan that was fired and Wooten was just the symptom or the so called reason Monegan was fired. So technically it could not matter what Trooper Wooten did so much as what the reasons were for firing Monegan. I had heard that she had already given an affidavit and it is solid on why she fired Monegan. I also remember Mike Gravel telling those loons interviewing him that she would not be hurt by this and would win the case.
I am also wondering if this is another McCain rope a dope. Kinda like the email deal? Just thinking how distracted this makes the Dems and THE ONE MANCHILD COMMUNITY ORGANIZER. It places the media square on this trail and ignoring the issues once again and mistreating Governor Palin.
freeus on September 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Why is the screencap of a ten-years-older James Lileks? Have the shakeups at the Strib been that hard on him?
eeyore on September 14, 2008 at 11:57 AM
This morning’s Chris Wallace FNS interviews on the subject showed once again what a weenie Chris Wallace as he hardly “moderates” but succumbs perpetually to oppositional rants.
My disgust with Wallace made me divert myself from the program.
Ed, did Wallace hammer your point or miss it entirely?
maverick muse on September 14, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Good analysis, Ed!
Keep it up front on a high burner ’til Troopergate implodes along with these Alaskan Democrat Obama tools.
maverick muse on September 14, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Maybe I don’t understand how this process works, but how has French not been removed yet for his obvious lack of impartiality? French has already gone to the media and said there “will be an October surprise”. He should have recused himself, and barring that, been removed from this committee. He is an active Obama supporter and it couldn’t be more obvious that he intends to do everything in his power to “find” some sort of wrongdoing.
davenp35 on September 14, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Yep, Barack’s website touts Hollis French’s support.
Note too how Barack took Sarah Palin’s Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline and made it a part of his energy plan (although there is nothing in the way of specifics to show what he has actually done in the Senate to support Palin’s plan). Too bad his veep candidate, Senator Biden, has not been on board the pipeline train:
Joe Biden, on the wrong side of every issue.
Buy Danish on September 14, 2008 at 12:22 PM
8 AM
I had exactly the same reaction. If that’s the best they can put up, there’s not much to worry about.
If the ‘investigation’ comes down heavily on Sarah, she should go on TV with a ‘Checkers’ speech, talking directly to the American people, and explaining her side of the story. That’ll take care of the problem. Sarah is popular because people like her, and because she comes across as absolutely sincere.
MrLynn on September 14, 2008 at 12:36 PM
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