Failin' Palin

Okay, so the last thing I wanted this blog to turn into was a political blog, but there are some things about which I just can't keep my mouth shut. Take a read of this story about the Alaska state lawmakers voting to subpoena Todd Palin, Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin's husband. Three things disturb me about this story, setting aside the obvious that Palin may have abused her power in trying to force someone to fire her ex brother-in-law. However, on that, she is innocent until proven otherwise. However:  

1. Sarah Palin has her private attorney currently representing her as governor of Alaska. I imagine that it's typical of sitting officials to have someone fill in for their duties while they campaign but her private attorney? Is there no deputy governor? Or in Alaska, is that also the postmaster and head moose butcher?
2. Second, her husband, the snowmobiler, is copied on official state e-mails and attends official meetings. What? Is this 2008 Alaska or 20 B.C. Rome?
3. Republicans attempted to have this investigation postponed until after the election. Well of course they did! Why allow for a swift resolution to this issue, unless it poses a threat to their candidate?

Again, I implore everyone who reads this, do your research, decide what and who is best for this country, and vote on November 4.