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I'm sure it's just coincidence and has nothing to do with Sarah Palin's quest to become VP but key witnesses are refusing to testify and Republicans are looking to postpone an investigation dubbed Troopergate by the media. Palin is accused of abusing her public office to wage a personal vendetta against her former brother-in-law by trying to have him fired. When her public safety commissioner refused to do it Palin allegedly had him dismissed instead.Palin once welcomed the investigation into her conduct. "Hold me accountable," she said.
Now Republican members of the bi-partisan committee examining the claims want the probe delayed until after the election (convenient) or at least want to replace Sen. Hollis French (a Democrat) as its manager.
Alaska Senate President Lyda Green, a Republican, thinks her own party is making a huge mistake.
"I see no reason why we need to have infighting over a previously authorized investigation that still has its original purpose," said Green. "Go back and compare all the statements of everybody in charge: 'We'll be happy to testify, we don't need any subpoenas, we don't have anything to hide.' Now the implication is, 'We have something to hide,'" Green said.
And Palin? The McCain campaign said she would not cooperate with the ethics inquiry.
Lawsuit Is Filed to Halt Alaska Dismissal Inquiry - NY Times
Can He Stop 'Troopergate'? - Newsweek
