In addition to a fundraising letter, former governor Sarah Palin also wrote a Facebook note today supporting Republican senate candidate Joe Miller and harshly criticizing Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s behavior during last night’s debate.

“I have never seen a candidate stoop as low as was seen last night in Alaska’s senatorial debate,” wrote Palin, referring to Murkowski’s question to Miller about what his West Point classmates and instructors would say about “how well” he had lived up to his code of honor.

“I’ve seen some pretty ugly campaigning, and what they’re throwing at Joe right now is nasty. … They can’t win in a fair fight on the issues, so they sling mud,” continued Palin.

“We saw all of this play out in the Alaska senatorial debate yesterday … perhaps the most shocking part of all in this debate was when the incumbent Senator used Joe Miller’s distinguished military service as a means to attack him,” said Palin. “Joe Miller graduated from West Point, fought in Desert Storm, and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service to our country. I find it astonishing that a sitting U.S. Senator from Alaska would challenge the honor of a decorated combat veteran.”

“Is it any wonder the audience later booed her when she again challenged Joe Miller’s honor?” asked Palin, referencing the crowd response to Murkowski’s comment that “Joe is not fit to lead.”