@JFSanders

The “troopergate” involves Palin firing public safety comissioner. Alaskan legislators, who are not on good terms with Palin due to her anti-corruption efforts, allege that it was due to him refusing to fire the dirtbag you mention. If true it is a clear example of improper influence and would represent a very valid line of political attack. The problem is, even if the allegations are not true, they will be exploited and there will be plenty of people in Alaskan legislature, who will support them, as there are many enemies Palin made there. This will likely be a constant distraction as it will be impossible for Palin to disprove her involvement, while her opponents likely don’t have any significant evidence to prove it.