Troopergate -- it's now "confidential"

[nichomachus]

Troopergate now "confidential"

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) -- Republican campaign officials indicated they are done answering questions about an investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner Tuesday, citing a request by a state investigator.

"He has asked to keep things confidential, so we will respect those wishes," campaign spokeswoman Meg Stapleton told reporters.

Palin has dropped an earlier pledge to cooperate with a probe by the state Legislature, with aides arguing it has been "tainted" by partisan politics since she became Sen. John McCain's running mate. But Stapleton said Palin's lawyers have agreed to "general parameters of immediate cooperation" with the investigation she requested from the state Personnel Board, which has hired Anchorage lawyer Timothy Petumenos to conduct the inquiry.

"The governor waived confidentiality, and Mr. Petumenos has just stated as of this moment that he would like for things to remain confidential," Stapleton said. "So that is why we are telling you as of today, we are no longer going to be discussing aspects of this as directed by Mr. Petumenos."

Stapleton said Petumenos -- a registered Democrat -- has pledged to run a "fair and impartial" investigation. She said Palin's staff is working to schedule interviews for the governor and her husband, Todd, who refused last week to comply with a subpoena issued in the legislative probe. And Petumenos has asked for a list of documents and e-mails from her lawyer, she said.

I guess you can't be a good Republican unless you have at least one criminal coverup under your belt.

[tekisui]

1. She has repuke experience! Lie, hide and defect!