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To rebut rumors, Palin says daughter, 17, pregnant | U.S. | Reuters

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The 17-year-old daughter of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is pregnant, Palin said on Monday in an announcement intended to knock down rumors by liberal bloggers that Palin faked her own pregnancy to cover up for her child.

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{"commentId":2680814,"authorDomain":"mentalshift"}

Interesting, but it really begs more questions.

If Trig is hers, why the long plane flight during an at-risk labor?

Bristol's pregnancy still leaves room for the possibility of her having given birth in April.

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Reply#1 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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I don't know the answers, but even the questions are rather creepy.

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#1.1 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 3:13 PM EDT
{"commentId":2682366,"authorDomain":"mentalshift"}

That's what happens with conservative social agendas...

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#1.2 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 3:24 PM EDT
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Yeah partial birth abortion and infanticide--not creepy at all...

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    #1.3 - Tue Sep 2, 2008 11:12 AM EDT
    {"commentId":2697724,"authorDomain":"mentalshift"}

    I will come over to your side Wayne when you can show me one case where prohibition has worked.

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    #1.4 - Tue Sep 2, 2008 1:32 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":2682065,"authorDomain":"tbh29520"}

    Bristol's recent photographs don't show enhancement of her abdomen but instead shrinkage! That theory only supports the idea that she may be pregnant for the second time and only 17.

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    Reply#2 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 3:01 PM EDT
    {"commentId":2682161,"authorDomain":"mentalshift"}

    Yes, so far the 'photographic evidence' seems to consist of small pictures likely taken from digital newsletters; many of which it is hard to tell if it is even Sarah Palin.

    The entire situation is unfortunate. The speed of the nomination process still has me wondering if the Palin family is prepared for the national spotlight? I hope so.

    It would be nice if these stories could remain family matters, but the issues they touch upon and the extremely peculiar official story creates too many questions.

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    #2.1 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 3:09 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":2682378,"authorDomain":"lisaed"}

    So then Bristol is faking this pregnancy to debunk rumors that her mother faked her last pregancy? This is disgusting.

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    Reply#3 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 3:25 PM EDT
    {"commentId":2683856,"authorDomain":"tbh29520"}

    I read an article where the RNC was scrambling to react to the rumors on the internet about the pregnancy of Trig. They had her come out with the response that she is currently pregnant and getting married. Sorry that doesn't do it for me. The photos I saw taken about 6 months ago, showed a pregnant abdomen. The photos they are showing now since Sara was elected for VP office show Bristol without pregnant stomach! I could care less if she is pregnant or not, but if Sara wants to lie and say that Trig is her natural born child she is not only a liar but a bad mother, she went to work 3 days after birth and she risked the child's life while in labor!

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    Reply#4 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 5:03 PM EDT
    {"commentId":2683937,"authorDomain":"mentalshift"}

    I don't think the photos add much either way, nor does the length of time she was away from work. many women are able to function quite well soon after giving birth.

    The plane flight is another question, which at the least goes to her judgment.

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    #4.1 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 5:10 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":2684461,"authorDomain":"tbh29520"}

    Maybe we will learn the truth soon.

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    Reply#5 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 5:53 PM EDT
    {"commentId":2687939,"authorDomain":"harlanhu28"}

    Wow McCains judgement is the worst i have seen in along time... This called into question his ability to lead this nation... This isn't small town Alaska, this is the #1 and 2 job in the world... How can anyone say this is a private family matter leave us alone... This woman will be if elected making decisions for all the families in this nation.. When you become a politician every bit of your life becomes up for public scrutiny... After all you make laws and decide and shape the future for all of us... If you can't keep a moral and ethical code of conduct, you shouldn't be a preacher or a politician... AND SHE BROUGHT HER FAMILY ON STAGE AND OUT FRONT AND CENTER... I HAVE NEVER BROUGHT MY CHILDREN TO A JOB INTERVIEW...

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      Reply#6 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:45 PM EDT
      {"commentId":2689323,"authorDomain":"redhot1957"}

      McCain stated he new Plan 17 yr old daughter was 5 months pregnant before he ask her to be vp. That's hard to believe, because he only met with her twice, and I'm sure Palin's daughter did not volunteer this information. If he did know why is some of his own staff worried about him not vetting her through normal procedures? At least somebody on his staff would have known. Maybe if the blogs didn't question Palin's son being her daughters. John McCain would never have mention it, hoping it would squeak by unnoticed. Palin is now saying the father of her daughters child is getting married now, since it was brought out. When she made her first introduction speech as a family, and they had already planned to get married, why not mention it then, if you're looking forward to being proud grandparents. This sound like a decision of convenience for political reasons.

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        Reply#7 - Tue Sep 2, 2008 12:34 AM EDT
        {"commentId":2689954,"authorDomain":"lulyn"}

        Who did this ? Meanwhile , back at the ranch, I tried to tell you that legalizing drugs was a bad thing to do! It will never end and I have to say that you ...without sin ...cast the first stone . Write it in the snow of Alaska or burn it into the ice! This is a new American endorsement by the RNC. I am tired of hearing the awkward judgements of the Republicans and really , they don't ever like anyone. Have you heard how they criticize the Democrats and Hillary .She was just a woman with brains and is capable of great service to her country . Roll over and put your weed out this problem is to big to tackle and Palin doesn't deserve all this trouble. They will use her and abuse her . It is a mans' world and this is a fact , How arrogant to dare do this to her now after all the sins you guys have just thinking after all the legal drugs in Alaska. Where is your honor? Remember how you harrassed Obama and his very nice family ? Then there was Pelosi, and the Clintons and Edwards. This is better than Paton Place or Dallas. Give it a rest and let her live and let live . We all know that Republicans have a dark side in their lives and just keep secrets. I think when bad things happen to families that sometimes parents can't know and don't cause the problems at all . I think it is very normal for husbands and wives to fuss and fight. She has done a great job in Alaska, so what's all the bad talk about . Just wait and see ,she may be VP of the United States yet and remember relentlessly no abortions were performed . That settles it, don't you see ? Politics are all black and white,no grey areas are allowed ,but life is not like that, and neither are the Republicans white washed . Nearly every person has a skeleton in their closet . If you haven't done something yet ....you will before your life is over . Don''t pick on this young girl either. Too much time and money have been spent trying to destroy people who are trying to make our world better . Kids are having a hard time just trying to get through school and live up to the great overwritten expectations of unrealistic people and adults in their lives. Have you noticed the Bi-Polar rate among family has raised considerably ?

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          Reply#8 - Tue Sep 2, 2008 1:32 AM EDT
          {"commentId":2701678,"authorDomain":"mdtiggerlove"}

          Why does this really need to be ANYONE'S business??? I wish I had remembered where I saw a comment from Obama that I found to be very honorable. Somewhere in a recent speech he had quoted to major news (and gossip) sources that the families of the presidential and vice presidential candidates are OFF LIMITS!
          There is no doubt, however, that Sara Palin's poor child will be, at least until November, at the center of a lot of gossip and scandal. I think it is so disguisting to get the children and families of political - and even other famous people- caught in a rumor mill :>(
          Leave the young lady alone.!

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          Reply#9 - Tue Sep 2, 2008 4:21 PM EDT
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