Zane Henning is a North Slope oil worker from Wasilla, Alaska. He filed a complaint against former presidential running-mate Sarah Palin for promoting her future career on state property. In particular, Henning is referring to an interview she gave to Fox News Channel's Greta von Susteren from the governor's office.Alaska Dispatch: Ethics complaint alleges Palin promoted herself on state's dime (November 18, 2008)
Quotes
"The governor is using her official position and office in an attempt to repair her damaged political image on the national scene." -- November 18, 2008The Huffington Post: Ethics Complaint Filed Against Palin Over Fox News Interview (November 19, 2008)
"I’m charging that the governor has violated state laws by using state time and resources for partisan political purposes and that is wrong." -- November 18, 2008Alaska Dispatch: Ethics complaint alleges Palin promoted herself on state's dime (November 18, 2008)
"She’s talking about the recent Republican McCain/Palin campaign platform and strategy in a state office that belongs to the people of Alaska." -- November 18, 2008Alaska Dispatch: Ethics complaint alleges Palin promoted herself on state's dime (November 18, 2008)
"Sarah Palin campaigned on the ethics ticket and she continues to break the rules she claims to have improved." -- November 18, 2008Alaska Dispatch: Ethics complaint alleges Palin promoted herself on state's dime (November 18, 2008)
Sarah Palin Interview Video
- YouTube: Palin puts faith in God 2012 (Time: 0:56)
References
Fast Facts
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Filed complaint against Sarah Palin with attorney general
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Complaint
Palin is using state property to promote herself
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Complaint focuses on a November 10 interview she gave with Fox News
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Oil worker from Wasilla, Alaska
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Palin was not a candidate at time of the interviews
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Palin has made no further comment
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