“For the record, no one ever said fire Wooten [Palin brother-in-law]. Not the Governor. Not Todd [Palin’s husband]. Not anyone of the staff …”
- Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan, Anchorage Daily News, August 30, 2008
What is it that people don't understand about the concept that an 'appointed' administrator serves at the pleasure of the governor! It's well within Sarah Palin's purview to dismiss Monegan if he is not effective in carrying out her plan. The President can dismiss a cabinet member who is not on board with the program.