[CedarDave]

In the article CNN is already spinning it as a different result from the first, which was run by a bunch of Obama supporters. Even the legislative investigation said she didn’t violate any laws though they said she abused her power (but didn’t say how).

[justlurking]

In the article CNN is already spinning it as a different result from the first, which was run by a bunch of Obama supporters. Even the legislative investigation said she didn’t violate any laws though they said she abused her power (but didn’t say how).

CNN can spin it all they want. Once the full report comes out, they'll see the it specifically REFUTES the earlier one.

This isn't just a disagreement. This report specifically points out the errors made by Branchflower.

[justlurking]

Personnel Board Report

"Summary of Public Findings and Recommendations":

1. There is no probable cause to believe that Governor Palin violated the Alaska Executive Ethics Act by making the decision to dismiss Department of Public Safety Commissioner Monegan and offering him instead the position of Director of the Alaska Beverage Control Board.

2. There is no probable cause to believe that Governor Palin violated the Alaska Executive Ethics Act in any other respect in connection with the employment of Alaska State Trooper Michael Wooten.

3. There is no basis upon which to refer the conduct of Governor Palin to any law enforcement agency in connection with this matter because Governor Palin did not commit the offenses of Interference with Official Proceedings or Official Misconduct.

4. 4. There is no probable cause to believe that any other official of state government violated any substantive provision of the Ethics Act.

5. There is no legal basis or jurisdiction for conducting a “Due Process Hearing to Address Reputational Harm” as requested by former Commissioner Walter Monegan.

6. The Amended Complaint by the PSEA should be dismissed.

7. Independent Counsel recommends that the appropriate agency of State government address the issue of the private use of e-mails for government work and revisit the record retention policies of the Governor’s Office.

These findings differ from those of the Branchflower Report because Independent Counsel has concluded the wrong statute was used as a basis for the conclusions contained in the Branchflower Report, the Branchflower report misconstrued the available evidence and did not consider or obtain all of the material evidence that is required to properly reach findings.