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Did Looming Building Scandal Spur Palin to Quit?

Sudden announcement puts Palins' ties to building firm in the spotlight

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 4, 2009 9:06 AM CDT
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(Newser) – With the search on for budding scandals that might have prompted Sarah Palin's sudden resignation, her ties to a building company seem the likeliest prospect, writes Max Blumenthal at the Daily Beast. Rumors are flying in Alaska that investigators have seized paperwork to look for evidence that Spenard Building Supplies received juicy contracts in return for building the Palins' lakeside home just before her campaign for governor began, Blumenthal writes.

Palin awarded the firm a $13 million contract to build a sport complex in the town just before she left City Hall, Blumenthal notes, and blocked an initiative requiring building permits to be publicly filed. Todd Palin says "a few buddies" helped him build the house, Blumenthal notes, but records show that SBS, sponsor of his snowmobiling team, supplied the materials. 

Todd Palin says a few buddies helped him build this home in Wasilla, although it is rumored that Spenard Building Supplies built it in return for receiving state contracts.
Todd Palin says "a few buddies" helped him build this home in Wasilla, although it is rumored that Spenard Building Supplies built it in return for receiving state contracts.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
The home of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is seen on Lake Lucille in Wasilla, Alaska .
The home of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is seen on Lake Lucille in Wasilla, Alaska .   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Todd Palin, right, holds the Bible for his wife, Sarah Palin, as she is sworn in as Alaska's governor during her inauguration in 2006.
Todd Palin, right, holds the Bible for his wife, Sarah Palin, as she is sworn in as Alaska's governor during her inauguration in 2006.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
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jwilsonte
Jul 6, 2009 10:36 AM CDT
and dont forget if you say anything bad her lawyer will sue you LOL Good olde christian values typical republician palin is!!!
AdaptAndOvercome
Jul 6, 2009 2:30 AM CDT
What a tangled web she weaves, when she tries so hard to decieve. Maybe they should also look into who did her electrical work and plumbing and land sale....if she lied did "favors" for one thing...no telling what other favors she'd do. Behavior paterns are usually easy to follow.
DeniseVB
Jul 5, 2009 12:09 PM CDT
The Daily Beast better be careful..... http://www.conservatives4palin...

 
Alaska • resignation • political scandal • scandal • Sarah Palin • Wasilla • Spenard Builders Supply

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