Troopergate report finds Gov.Sarah Palin abused her power in firing Walt Monegan

Early yesterday morning the McCain campaign cleared the governor of any wrong doings, I ‘betya’ they feel stupid right about now.

Investigator Stephen Branchflower, found that the governor violated the state ethics law which states, “each public officer holds office as a public trust, and any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is a violation of that trust.”

The report also states,  Todd Palin used his wife’s office and its resources to press for Wooten’s removal, and the governor “failed to act” to stop it. But because Todd Palin is not a state employee, the report makes no finding regarding his conduct. 

It also finds that Monegan’s “refusal to fire Trooper Mike Wooten” — who was embroiled in a family dispute with the Palins — “was not the sole reason why Monegan was fired, by Governor Sarah Palin” but “it was likely a contributing factor”.

Monegan said, “I feel vindicated, it sounds like they’ve validated my belief and opinions. And that tells me I’m not totally out in left field.”