Andrew Halcro is an Alaskan businessman, political blogger and a former member of the Alaska State House of Representatives. In 2006 he ran for governor on an Independent ticket, but was defeated by Republican Sarah Palin. Halcro has been publicly outspoken concerning his disapproval with Palin's policies and has criticized John McCain's decision to make Palin his running mate.Nation Master: Andrew Halcro

Andrew Halcro's blogs and commentaries have brought a lot of attention to the so-called "troopergate" scandal involving Governor Sarah Palin. The scandal alleges that Governor Palin ordered the firing of her former brother-in-law, Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten, after he was involved in a family feud with the Governor's sister.McClatchy Washington Bureau: Palin's First Scandal