Sarah Palin vs. Levi Johnston
As former governor Sarah Palin and Playgirl model Levi Johnston continue to spat, both parties have their supporters
Levi Johnston: Labeled "malicious" by former governor Palin
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The war of words continues between former Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin and Levi Johnston, the father of Palin's grandson. Johnston claims that the former Alaska governor referred to her disabled son Trig as “retarded” and has threatened to reveal “huge” secrets about her, while Palin is calling Johnston's claims “mean-spirited” and “malicious.” (Watch Levi Johnston divulge he holds onto a secret about Sarah Palin) The heated dispute has neatly split commentators into three groups:
Pro-Palin
• It’s not often we agree with Palin, but she’s “right on the money” this time, says Breanne L. Heldman at E! Online
• Johnston should get lost. He’s already “in overtime” on his “fifteen minutes of fame,” says Jim Geraghty on National Review Online.
Pro-Johnston
• “Kinda sensitive, isn’t she?” says Andrew Sullivan at the Daily Dish. If Palin can make millions from “lies and spin,” then why shouldn’t Johnston “make some cash” from his position, too?
• At least Johnston is “keeping [Palin’s] script interesting”—and just as her new book needs publicity, says Gawker’s Brian Moylan. She should be thrilled.
Pro-Silence
• Why can’t they both zip their lips? This saga is so “consistently absurd,” it’s like a “reality show,” says David Sessions in Politics Daily.
• Who cares? Both Palin and her daughter’s ex-fiance are “inarticulate people who pretty much have nothing to say,” says Harmon Leon at TrueSlant.
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Posted by Jerry, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:22 pm Levi misunterstood, she said, Levi is retarded! Amen to that!
Posted by LindaSalem, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:22 pm From my perspective, Levi needs to be spending more time taking care of his kid. The only one I've heard about who is making time and education sacrifices is Bristol. Money helps, of course, but if he's not already assisting big time with the care of his child, he's a jerk.I can't believe I EVER voted for Ms. Palin. With the death panel subject, she showed me she wasn't terribly interested in the truth.I'm down with both of them living silently ever after in Alaska. Bye, bye to both these folks.
Posted by Jack Harrington, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:26 pm They deserve each other...Two cases of the tail wagging the dog!
Posted by jpseph, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:27 pm Levi is using his association with the Palins to further his spot in the public eye. He is trying to get something and a career out of having a baby out of wedlock with someone's family that is in the spotlight and a public figure. Take care of your child Levi and get a real job.
Posted by STEPHINE, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:29 pm Well I think Levi just needs to leave Palin alone. He decided to leave his girlfriend and child. Why would you want to go up against your childs grandmother? If he needs money then go get a job like the rest of us to earn a living. Quit making money off lies.
Posted by Nader J., Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:31 pm Ms. Palin just dont have what it takes to outsmart or outclass this young fellow. How is going to handle the pros on the national and world arena. I think she should just stay home and take care of her family first.
Posted by jeepers, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:37 pm You've gotta give them both credit. They each rush into a battle of wits unarmed.
Posted by Crumb, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:39 pm Imagine if this dimwit had actually been elected vicepresident. But then, she would have already quit that job, too.
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