McCain Spins And Spins And Spins

"Today's report shows that the Governor acted within her proper and lawful authority in the reassignment of Walt Monegan," said Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapelton. "The report also illustrates what we've known all along: this was a partisan led inquiry run by Obama supporters and the Palins were completely justified in their concern regarding Trooper Wooten given his violent and rogue behavior. Lacking evidence to support the original Monegan allegation, the Legislative Council seriously overreached, making a tortured argument to find fault without basis in law or fact. The Governor is looking forward to cooperating with the Personnel Board and continuing her conversation with the American people regarding the important issues facing the country." (from TPM Muckraker)

What report are they reading? The probe found that Palin had abused her power by trying to get Trooper Mike Wooten fired. From the cnn.com article about the probe

1. Palin DID have the authority as governor to fire Monegan, but
2. Monegan's refusal to fire State Trooper Mike Wooten from the state police force was "likely a contributing factor" to Monegan's July dismissal.
3. Her efforts to get Wooten fired broke a state ethics law that bars public officials from pursuing personal interest through official action.
4. "Gov. Palin knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda," the report states.

Given all that, from what world is the McCain campaign receiving its news that it can say that Palin "acted within her proper and legal authority"? Do they honestly expect people to believe them, or are they just going through the motions at this point?

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