Trooper: Politics delayed drug probe Palins' soon-to-be in-law

By Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - January 5, 2009, 09:54AM

An Alaska state trooper says the drug investigation of Bristol Palin’s fiance’s mother was delayed because of Gov. Sarah Palin’s vice-presidential campaign, the Anchorage Daily News is reporting.

Alaska used to be such a quiet state. Now, with a senator heading to prison, a failed vice-presidential candidate and two widely reported trooper-related scandals, Alaska is starting to sound like Illinois.

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Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is the assistant managing editor for strategic planning and development/special projects for The Washington Times. He previously served as The Times’ Metropolitan desk editor, Features desk editor and an assistant National desk editor, as well as a National and Metropolitan reporter. He currently writes a humor blog and weekly humor column — both titled “Out of Context” — ...