Sarah Palin a Maverick But Not In Asking a Guilty Ted Stevens to Resign

October 27, 2008 by Sarah Palin Scandals
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Sarah Palin, who has crafted a mavericak and corruption-busting image as part of her Republican vice presidential campaign, wasn’t talking tough Monday after Senator Ted Stevens was convicted in a corruption case of taking a free home remodeling.

Sarah Palin did not call on Ted Stevens to resign or drop out of his tight re-election race.

“I’m confident Senator Stevens will do what’s right for the people of Alaska,” Sarah Palin said in a statement.

Just weeks ago, when John McCain tapped her to be his running mate, Republicans trumpeted her ability to stand up to her own party. They said that proved she could stand up in the face of crisis.

“If you can take on Ted Stevens and that crowd in Alaska, you can handle the Russians,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C, told ABC News.

But Monday, Sarah Palin wasn’t taking on Stevens. Sarah Palin  said it was a sad day for Alaska and said it highlighted the corrupting influence of Big Oil in Alaska.

Stevens was convicted of seven counts of lying about $250,000 in home improvements and other gifts from oil contractor Bill Allen.

“I will carefully monitor this situation and take any appropriate action as needed,” Palin said. “In the meantime, I ask the people of Alaska to join me in respecting the workings of our judicial system.”

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