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Alaska AG, Troopergate Fixture, Resigns

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(AP) – Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg, a key figure in the Troopergate scandal that dogged Sarah Palin's vice presidential bid, has resigned "in the best interest" of the state, Palin's office said in a statement today. Colberg represented seven of the state employees subpoenaed as a result of the abuse-of-power scandal, and has been criticized by the Alaska House Judiciary Committee for his role in the case.

Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten answers questions about the Troopergate investigation.
Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten answers questions about the Troopergate investigation.   (AP Photo)
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg.
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg.   (AP Photo)
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg, left, assistant Alaska state Attorney General, Daniel Cheyette, right and Nelson Cohen, US Attorney for Alaska, back middle.
Alaska state Attorney General Talis Colberg, left, assistant Alaska state Attorney General, Daniel Cheyette, right and Nelson Cohen, US Attorney for Alaska, back middle.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.   (AP Photo)
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NutsInNY
Feb 10, 09 2:53 PM CST
Colberg looks like John Ashcroft, Jr... pretty scary... "Let the Eagle Soar!" Reply
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nick
Feb 10, 09 3:47 PM CST
"Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg, a key figure in the Troopergate scandal has resigned "in the best interest" of the state," Hello, Sarah Palin! Why not follow his lead, and do what's best for the state? Fat chance of that happening. Reply
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PaleRider
Feb 10, 09 4:41 PM CST
Because her approval ratings are very high and not driven by moronic political trends.
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NutsInNY
Feb 10, 09 4:53 PM CST
Oh good lord, Palin IS a moronic political trend!
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Caps
Feb 10, 09 4:15 PM CST
OMG, nick, I agree. Why doesn't Palin follow Colberg lead and resign. Just Vanish. Reply
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