Palin Backstab? Commissioner Praised Then Fired
By BRIAN ROSS, JUSTIN ROOD, ANNA SCHECTER and MEGAN CHUCHMACH
September 11, 2008
Exclusive Video Shows Sarah Palin Praising Commissioner, Just Months Before She Fired Him
Advocates for women's issues in Alaska have come to the defense of the state's former public safety commissioner, Walt Monegan, abruptly fired by Governor Sarah Palin in July.
An inquiry is under way as to whether Sarah Palin abused her power as governor.
Monegan spent Wednesday testifying before a legislative commission which is investigating allegations Palin abused her office in firing him. Monegan claims he was dismissed because he resisted pressure from the Governor and her office to fire the Governor's former brother-in-law.
Some women's advocates say Monegan was one of the few state officials to take seriously the "epidemic" problem of violence against women and children in Alaska.
"I don't believe Governor Palin has made this a priority," said Geran Tarr, chair of the Alaska Women's Lobby. "We have not seen anything that would indicate that this is a priority."
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Palin Backstab? Commissioner Praised Then Fired
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