Palin staffer refused to show up for deposition (while earning $78k on leave!)

[rainbow4321]

http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/palin-on-the-honor-system-no-subpoena-yet/

State Sen. Hollis French, the Anchorage Democrat who is managing the probe into Palin’s firing of her former public safety commissioner, said legislators decided not to subpoena Palin as a gesture to calm what has become a tense standoff between the Legislature and the newly minted Republican vice presidential nominee.

“We’re trying to de-escalate the situation. We just want the truth, clear the air,” French said. However, legislators still want their investigator to interview Palin.

French also expressed disgust at Frank Baily, the Palin staffer who refused to show up for his scheduled deposition, noting that he’s currently on paid administrative leave and is “making $78,000 a year while he sits home,” refusing to testify and winning the prize for most irritating use of government funds in the state of Alaska.

State Senator Johnny Ellis (well respected and bipartisan) also made an appearance on KUDO, and stated that he firmly believed that no vetting process had happened. He was in contact with anyone who’s anyone in Republican circles, and no one was contacted about anything. Only Palin’s lawyer has claimed to have been contacted by the McCain camp, but never specified whether it was before or after she was selected. He wrapped it up by saying that he felt if we asked ourselves the question in our heart of hearts, no matter how we may feel about Palin personally, she is definitely not qualified to be the commander in chief, and leader of the free world.

[zbird]

1. Let me guess... "executive privilege"? nt

[vaberella]

2. Brilliant, thanks for this. The vetting was known.

It's good to know she won't slide on this, they're really gunning for her and they're really looking into the details.

[Frustratedlady]

3. You look back over the discoveries of the past week and compare

Palin's thoughts/actions to the Bush administration. It is eerie how similar they are in their coverups, tricks and refusal to appear, whether it be to a hearing, court or news media.

McGoo isn't any better.

I tell ya, if we allow this pair to make it into the White House, we are our own worst enemy. It cannot happen.