Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner

Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her full support for Department of Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt. The Alaska Correctional Officers Association voted today in favor of a “no confidence” measure.

“Commissioner Schmidt has my full support as he and his team continue to bring remarkable reforms to the Department of Corrections,” Governor Palin said. “As Commissioner, Joe has emphasized recruitment and hiring new correctional officers, bringing 34 new officers on board in FY 2007 with an additional 43 authorized for FY 2008. Joe’s strength is his respect for the hard work and talent of his department’s employees, and his understanding of the role the department plays in protecting the public, while providing offenders with the opportunity to successfully return to society. Joe has my unconditional support.”

**We seriously need more info on this story. And what is with Sarah giving her “unconditional support”? Unconditional? Really?