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[...] money people have been offering us and just run with it, and saying forget everything else." CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive – Johnston: Palin wanted to take the m... Who can fault her? She really would never have been voted into another political office again. [...]

[...] money people have been offering us and just run with it, and saying forget everything else." CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive – Johnston: Palin wanted to take the m... Who can fault her? She really would never be voted into another political office again. She is [...]

[...] Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — Sarah Palin wanted to take the money and "just run with it," the father of her grandchild said Thursday. [...]

[...] Is Levi Johnston bitter because he's no longer engaged to Bristol Palin? Why is he speaking out against Bristol's mom and former Alaska Governor Sarah [...]

[...] Sarah Palin's resignation all about the Benjamins? It is being widely reported that Levi Johnston claims Sarah Palin's sudden resignation last week had largely to do with [...]

[...] is shameful character assassination, plain and simple. And it's what we'd expect when reporting about Sarah [...]

With a response like that from Stapleton and reading the Vanity Fair article...this isnt' exactly a bombshell. Guess the Palin's should have treated Levi better.

You don't say. Really? Now this is a revelation of the century. Seriously only die-hard republicans still believe Palin has some principles left... Then again I doubt that die-hard republicans actually know the meaning of this word

Note to current congress–at least Sarah quit her political office before taking the money! More than can be said for many of our current politicians.

Okay liberals, jump all over Sarah Palin now for writing a book. I know you probably have the 'audacity' to do that.

"Sarah Palin wanted to take the money and "just run with it,""

Well duh....

Why am i not surprised!

Like no-one knew this. Trust $$ is root of this woman's life. Whatevea!

Its pretty obvious that Palin cares little for a thing called responsibility or for her so -called "beloved Alaska". She and her family are like backwoods hillbillies who got a taste of fame and a look at real money (McCain's) and now has focused on getting hers.

It has been pretty obvious from the start that Palin is not up to the task of completing anything meaningful except to fulfill her own greed

This just shows everyone how selfish Sarah Palin is. She never wanted to help the country, she just wanted to become Vice President for her personal gain. She uses Alaskans' tax dollars for her own personal use, and she has now abandoned them again for her personal gain. This lady infuriates me, but not as much as her brain dead supporters

Go get-em girl, You represent the normal American people. Almost everyone would have taken advantage of being able to make Millions of dollars if it was offered to them. Go ahead people tell yourself you wouldn't. Also she has taken enough flak from the bias media . They are still bad mouthing her because they are scared of her and what she might be able to do in the future. They figured if they talk negitively about her enough then people will start believing what they say. Its an old trick think about it.
Also think about the pressure she was dealing with from all the trumped up charges, besides trying to do her daily job and take care of a family. Now she is away from all the BS and can take time to think about what she wants to do.

And this is republicans' great hope. How sweet it is.

This pea brain kid is a liar. He only did this because of the upstream media attention

Is a spurned fornicator a good source for information to be published by a journalist? Oh yes, there is that category called yellow journalism.

I'm liking this kid more and more.

His monster-in-law (well, almost in law) decided to put this poor kid through all kinds of public scrutiny and scorn to further her own ambitions. Now that he's served his purpose, he's been tossed aside. Anytime he tries to defend himself, he's subject to more scorn from those people. Good for him for standing up to Queen Sarah.

How sad that I actually believe a 18 yr old kid who has said he wants to be famous then a ex governor that claims she is doing everything for the 'love' of Alaska ...

ya ok, I'm going to take a 19 year old media hound seriously? this kid has absolutely no life experience nor has he even had one tenth of the stress that Gov. Palin has had and he's going to toss out an accusation like that? Get a life Levi. Better yet, get some life experience.

this family will never go away

Even though I like the lady, this wouldn't surprise me, since people get into politics for one thing and one thing only.... money. Time will tell if this guy is right, but it's no big deal. Congress is nothing but a millionaires club and I don't hear anyone complaining.

To be honest, I can't say I would blame her. She's never going to be POTUS or VP and she's been revealed as a right-wing apocalyptic wing nut lacking the education, intelligence or ethics to hold office in general...let alone read the funny pages and get the jokes. If you're stuck being a moron, you might as well be a rich one.

Sarah was prayed over and blessed to do "Gods work" as a governor

so God blessed her to be governor for the people.......and she quit

Levi's point of view seems right on to me. And I don't see a thing wrong with Sarah doing it for that reason.

I can see where she would do this, she is a camera hound, I am sure that when her book comes out, she will make a lots ot money, and in time she will take other offers, because of all of her legal bills. I think her whole family likes the spot light. I bet she tell this Levi off, when she reads this story, she want let him see his child, if she can stop him from seeing the child. I think he also likes the camera and spot light, I just hope she never runs for public office again. thank you.

I am glad happy we are getting rid of this national distraction, she needs to go away and do some studing , if she wants to represent this great country. No more air heads , we had eight years of one.

I was so upset when Sarah Palin specifically timed her resignation
to take away the attention of Michael Jackson's memorial. Michael
Jackson gave so much to the world. Sarah Palin? She laughs as she kills wolves. She is a horrible person. This shameless attention grabbing bs from palin has got to stop. It is not going to make the republicans win in 2010. In fact I hope the republicans lose everything in 2010. They deserve to. President Obama is doing a great job as
president and the democrats will keep the senate and the house in
2010.

Is anyone really surprised????? LOL
We knew what she was up to.

Palin's family needs the money because the frivolous lawsuits brought forth by Obama supporters in attempts to clog her political career, and stifle righteous conservatism.....hopefully her lawyer will make a few examples out of these liberal radicals....if not, hopefully Palin supporters will see to it that they people committing these false allegations get their just reward.

It's interesting to me that Levi Johnston seems to be milking this opportunity for all it's worth – who is he anyway?!?! Just someone who is a teenage dad – I've seen him on talk shows, the news, and in magazines... funny that he is accusing Palin of quitting just to make money, when he seems to be using his ability to father a child as his ticket to Hollywood! He needs to shut up, get a real job and support his child! Who listens to this loser anyway?!?!

Straight from the trailer park.

It appears to me that Levi Johnston has a big mouth. He is trying to show off his big mouth and desire for attention to cover his little penis.
He is trying to capture the spot light hoping to land a big book deal himself. Levi is a disgraceful person.and should go into hiding. SHAME ON YOU LEVI.

Is she about to create "More Money" part deux?

Just when I was wondering how Levi Johnston could endear himself further to the other half of his child's family, he opens his mouth again. I'm so amazed what this kid will do (or say) when someone puts a stack of money under his nose.

What's with this young punk?? Can't be a decent father, so he has to pick on the family of this former girlfriend. If anyone is looking for easy money, it is he.

She has that right. Why not?

Well, I have no reason to lie. Why do you think I didnt marry her daugther? welll because I didnt have money she forced her to dump me. This family is all about money. She knew from begining that she was not the perfect candidate , but the republican party offer her a huge sum of money she couldn't refused.

Is this a joke? What is he looking for? Why is anyone even listening to this kid-he's got a fairly obvious agenda. Regardless of how you feel about Palin why is ANYONE giving ths guy any credence? Seriously...why even give him another 15 minutes-couldn't he get that modeling job he was after since the first round of interviews? And he's talking about her being an opportunist? ( I can hear the hardcore haters now-go Levi tell it!)

Even the spokepeople for Gov. Palin are snarky. Acting skills and writing fiction? How very professional of them. Levi's statements ring true given that many pundits are also saying money and her legal fees are the most likely reason she is quitting.

Will you people at CNN just drop it. Now you are reporting what the daughters jilted ex-boyfriend is saying as fact. Give me a break.

If there was ever a family that deserved their son-in-law, it's this one!

I like how Palin's legal help attack Levi by citing his "aspirations". Except she is a former-politician citing her need to "serve the public from the outside" and make millions. He is a 19 year old kid who is taking absolutely no responsibility toward being an icon to a political party. He just wants to make millions. I guess she could say that I'm of questionable character too because I went to college and am working on my Master's Degree because I want a solid career that I love and makes decent money...

I hope Sarah Palin gets all the money she'll ever need - considering how the liberals and liberal media SLOTHS have treated her and her family!

Well maybe if you paid child support, the Palins wouldn't have to provide for your child!

Why does CNN bother reporting information from a person who has no credibility. This story is based on what Levi told an Alaskan newspaper of what he thought he heard Palin say over a year ago. Why does this make front page CNN news? Even if what he says is true, which i highly doubt, he heard her say this over a year ago, before she was even a VP candidate. Palin has experienced many changes since then, and so her statements a year ago could have easily changed. This was a worthless article in my opinion.

No....Really? Let me get this straight, yet another hypocritical "christian conservative" right-winger is more interested in money than in good governance or actually following through on her campaign promises?

Next you're going to tell us that the sun shines during the day but not at night. WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO?!!

Riiiight...the Governor of Alaska confided her financial dealings to the half-wit knucklehead who knocked up her daughter.

Who keeps sticking a microphone under this Cro-Magnum's mouth?

Sarah Palin has been and always be a carpet bagger! She is an example of a person who should never have been elected to office.

She isn't qualified to be a dog catcher let alone a governor let alone a vp.

Sarah, your 15 minutes of fame are over!!!

I can't believe you would even consider printing this story. I fully understand the CNN perspective but this is taking your journalism to a new low.

What a jerk!!! Levi, sweetie, you should keep your mouth shut and be happy that the Palins are taking care of YOUR baby. It's very expensive to raise a child, but then, how would you know that?

Some advice: GET A JOB!!! Set some kind of example for your child.

We all know she is about nothing but the money. Being Governor she could not talk or do the things she wanted to do for herself. Being Governor she is SHHhhhhhhhh while in office. We know her true colors.

The more Palin's spokeswoman give credit to her critics, including Levi, the more she discredits Palin. Is there anything wrong with Levi accepting his talk show offers? The fact that S. Palin becomes upset about his actions shows she is a tyrant, and seeks to control his life.

Can't you (CNN) find anyone else to try and get info out of instead of a stupid teenager who is looking to make himself known? come on people – who cares what this kid has to say.

Hasn't Governor Palin learned that she should not respond to every comment that it out there. So here we go with another round of Sarah versus Levi. Stop airing your dirty laundary in the press!

It seems as though 19yr old Levi Johnston is basing his characterization of Gov. Palin "...take the money and run..." on his own frame of reference in his fleeting relationship with Bristol – take the sex and run.

Levi better be careful – the Palin's will sue him for sure. It seriously wouldn't surprise me if this were true.

Bitter, party of one!

Ol' Meg can say what she wants about Levi...but I'll betcha by golly he's tellin' the truth. Palins...everyone of them are star struck...the money is more important now than family. Sarah Palin will be her own downfall...and then she'll have no one to blame but herself in the long run....greed and self importnace is what her fuel is.

Doesn't surprise me in the least.

Palin is a poser and a user. She poses as someone who is intelligent (when the opposite is clearly evident) and uses others for personal gain – like trotting out Levi Johnston during the campaign to hold hands with her knocked up daughter to give the impression they were happy and planned to marry. Once the McCain-Palin ticket lost the charade was over, and she was revealed for the poser and user that she is. How sad to have used a teenager to patch up her failed political efforts. But then again, this is what self-centered egomaniacs like Palin do. No wonder she is constantly dogged by ethics complaints.

How are there still so many mega-conservatives who are apparently unashamed of these Jerry Springer-worthy feuding hillbillies?

This guy is such a creep! Levi.....can you say "pot calling kettle?"

And, we are supposed to believe him, why?

This would be the same punk who ran out on his responsibilities, and then duped liberals into giving him money for telling lies.

It's not Sarah Palin's fault if stupid people want to pay her lots of money for nothing.

You must admit, it would be so much better to watch Levi Johnston as an actor than anyone from the Wasilla hillbilly family. I tend to believe this kid. It's just so sad that the mother of his child is one of them.

Thank you Mr. Johnston for making it clear to all Americans what Sara Palin quitting on all Alaskans, her constituents, is all about.

Ok, there is absolutely no doubt that Levi Johnson is nothing but a jerk and why CNN or anyone else would take the time to give him his fifteen minutes of fame is beyond me.

Levi Johnson would sell his soul to the devil for two bucks or less.

She doesn't say, 'You Betcha' for nuthin' !!!!!

Big surprise!!!! Take the money and run! Good pick McCain! You unleashed a monster!She thinks the American public are idiots if she thought we would buy the quitting because of the ethics complaints, most of which were filed before her ill-fated bid for vice president. She championed the ethics bill and then feels that she is above it! I'm so glad that she quit! QUIT!!!QUITTER!! It just reinforces that OBAMA was the right pick!!! And if David Lettermans dumb joke had anything to do with this then THANK YOU DAVID!!!YOU ARE MY HERO!!!

I am quite happy if Palin takes the book, movie or reality show deals and leaves the rest of the country alone without pursuing any further Presidential bids. There is nothing wrong with "make hay while the sun shines" philosophy and it is the American way.

Big deal, the lady wants to make some money. Every one of us would do the same thing if the opportunity presented itself.

We live in a world obsessed with fame and fortune. How many of you would leave your current job if the opportunity to make more money for you and your family was offered? We put these celebrities and politicians on a pedestal, when in fact, they're no different than you and me.

Its the plain truth so why not say it out loud?

You're quoting a bitter 19-yr old as news????

Gimme a break!!! I may as well read a STAR or USWeekly for politcal opinions. CNN's attempts to destroy Palin have been absurd.

I guess liberals sure are open minded, just as long as you agree with them.

Well it looks like CNN has grown tired of Meghan "Air-head" McCain and its new darling is the worthless dead-beat dad from Alaska. It's amazing the nobodies and low-lifes that CNN will put on its air and its website, just as long as they fill one basic requirement......trash Sarah Palin.

CNN, can't you find any better sources to get your information from than this punk?

I think this young man is wise beyond his years. Of course this is the reason.

Surely Miss Palin wouldn't dare consider millions of dollars from us crazy liberal Hollywood elitists, would she? Of course she would. Like most Republicans, her principles can easily be bought if she thinks it will make life easier for her, and more power to her. America is a free, capitalist society, and she has every right to cash in on her 15 minutes for as much as she can make. However, please spare me the nonsense about 'country first' and that she's doing it 'for the people of Alaska.' She's doing it for her own interests, plain and simple. I wonder how much Springer would offer her to bring her trailer park of a family onto the show.

Levi gettin' his too I imagine.

Irrelevant commenting on irrelevant. She resigned, get over it.

well well like the american public didnt know that it was money and further political ambitions that are motivating Sarah Palin. I would have had more respect for her had she said she was stepping down because she needs to spend more time with her children especially Trig because of his special needs. This lady thinks only of herself and what her future holds this is obvious!

Only a crazy person didn't realize she quit for the money.

Palin has made a classic mistake. She didn't keep this guy close and he has been inside her home. Now that they are not on speaking terms, he gets to tell what he knows.

Is all of it true, who knows. But Palin can't ignore the damage he can do with comments from her spokespeople. She should have taken very good care of Mr. Johnston. Now she will pay the price.

How many times have you said "It'd sure be nice to win the lottery and do whatever I want to do."? Isn't Levi Johnston selling interviews, just taking the money to say something that'll sell and running with the money? The day will come he has no more offers and needs to actually get a job. But for now he's "running with it". C'mon CNN. Slow news day? You're embellishing this from a nothing quotation to sell "news" regardless of damaging someone and are getting close to National Enquirer status. What's next? "Statue of Liberty impregnated by space aliens"?

Johnston is an idiot, but he's probably right this time.

Jealous Levi? Take your poor whitetrash self and get an education and a JOB to support your child! Your 15 min of fame are OVER!

You are no gentleman, talking trash about your child's family!

Get over yourself!

Go away ,levi, you are old news and have an axe to grind. You have shown yourself in may ways to be selfish and not a good father.

So Levi Johnston is now a political pundit or Palin family insider?
What is this CNN or the National Enquirer?

So CNN considers Johnston a reliable source? Is this the Enquirer or CNN? So CNN makes this headline of “hear say” from a young man who may have something to profit? Isn’t Levi the one trying to cash in?

poor Levi. He's putting himself out there for Professiona Palin Spokespeople Character Assassination. Levi...these people are professionals...you're in over your head. They're scum...everyone knows it. Hide, Levi...hide

No Levi....say it aint so.......Its not about the Sarah's "Higher Calling" ?

Well U Betcha!

I think it's sad for Levi to do this to his kid's family. Levi get some class you may end up regretting all this one day! My advice to Sarah Palin – take some time off from politics to clear your head. Too much pressure or stress is not healthy. It's a tough job having 5 kids; the youngest child has special needs, the eldest daughter is an unwed mother, her eldest son is serving in Iraq, and Sarah is now a new grand mother! This is a huge amount of pressure on 1 person.; not to mention all her oponent attacks. My advice to Palin is to take some time off from politics and clear your head. Don't let the GOP's thirst for power and a saviour destroy your life. Your only 45 years old, God willing u have time on your side.

So CNN considers Johnson a reliable source? Is this the Enquirer or CNN? So CNN makes this headline of “hear say” from a young man who may have something to profit? Isn’t Levi the one trying to cash in?

...and why would anyone be surprised by Johnson's statement?

I wonder. . . . We will be seeing episodes of Passing Time with the Palins on TV any time soon?

Johnston sounds like a kid with the "he said, she said" bit. Honestly my four year old doesn't lie and tattle as much as this kid. Please move on with your life and quit craving the spotlight.

I felt this was Palin's motivation from the beginning of this whole farce. When McCain asked her to join the ticket, she probably got dollar signs in her eyes. All she had to do was go through a few months of humiliation, then cash in, big-time. It's all going according to plan.

No surprise there. Only surprise would be if she had actually done it for a noble reason.

Politics as normal when it comes to Palin. She just doesn't want you to know that.

I'm sure the only book that will be fiction will be Palin's.

Time will surely tell...that this boy is right on. Whomever thinks she cares about the country or the party needs their head examined.

Soon she will be everywhere (for money) all the while talking a good game to pacify her disciples. And she doesn't even do that well, talk a good game. If that recent announcement (rambling) was a preview of her unfiltered, then I see why Mccain and his people cut her loose.

This is a pretty good story, when we do not know where to start, if there will be and end. Who is right? who is wrong?
According to me, people like Palin do not take decision without thinking twice. The future will tell us more. Let's see.

LOL everyine wants to get a piece of the pie. Oh Levi, settle down young man. Your movie deal is in the works and you don't need to be doing this.

Once again, I love how a Palin post gets over 300 comments in seconds.

If she was an idiot and useless, than don't pay her any attnetion. If you have a fear than you will take time out to be sure and try and rip her down. If you really want her to go away, stop posting about her and CNN and the rest will see there is no intrest and move on....

You just can't do it though can you?

If a person finds themselves unable to complete one four-year term governing such a sparsely populated state, why would anyone with control of all their faculties believe that person could handle even one four-year term leading the government of the entire United States? Cut away all the spin, the political double-speak and the partisanship and you have nothing more than an elected official who found they couldn't handle the job. Offers of "millions" for a book, television appearances or whatever just made the decision much easier. This is not someone who should be seriously considered for public office in the future.

If true, she should just come out and spare us all the drama and leave. But since she is a true drama-queen, she won't and the speculation about her aspirations and constant coverage will continue so tightie righties, deal with it. We will call her out for what she is (unqualified, illiterate, silly, hateful, self-righteous) until she says she will not run for office.

While I wouldn't put Levi down as the most credible source, I see that his percepion fits the situation and seems to confirm all of the repoarts earlier about Palin's actions.

CNN, your source is a 19-year old redneck who no doubt has it in for all the Palin's and is likely just looking for cash out of this deal too??? Remember, poor Levi went out on the talk show circuit to berate all the Palin's for cash. How can you claim him to be credible?

It is amazing the campaign to smear this woman into the ground. I don't think for a second she is qualified to hold any national office, but at the same time I think she does have the potential to do something worthwhile.

Are the CNN liberals and dems just that afraid of her? Really sick.

CNN = tabloid trash.

This is a pretty good story, when we do not know where to start, if there will be and end. Who is right? who is wrong?
According to me, people like Palin do not decision without thinking twice. The future will tell us more. Let's see.

I beleive him and what is wrong if Sarah wanted to cash in? The fact she is lying about quitting!

She has always pretended to be something she is not and it is all getting unraveled. She has quit every elected position she has been in, how can any American want a quiter to run for president – the fact she quits goes agaisnt the very foundation and values that this country was founded on. Could you imagine the Founding Fathers quitting because it was too tough. I compare her to the Iranian people protesting in the streets – they have it much harder than Palin but the word quit isn't anything they do!! I support them not Palin

I ask all Americans to see this woman for who she is a quiter – looking for something better.

Stop giving this low life kid publicity already. It is obvious what he is trying to pull. Isn't he trying to get a book deal himself?

Let's see if the Republicans tags her as a media elite.

he nailed that, i want him to get a talk show, he would be more honest than most of those talking heads in those squares on TV

Kind of a no brainer of course she would. She's aqn unscrupled Evangelical Republican! What a hypocrit!

Who isn't on the $$$ take! Look at Wall Street? Look at the D.C.?

Sure.... they are going to take atvange of those offers...although... I would not take Bristol serious as an advocate for abstinence. Sarah Palin never had the "know-how" to be the mayor, govenor, or VP anyway.

CNN: It is over! I do not believe that you are running a story from the ex-boyfriend of Sarah Palin's daughter. There is so much more important news to write about–what about our troops in Iraq and Afganistan who are in harm's way ever day protecting our freedom?

Please align your priorities with ours!

This is what we all suspected. And some people want this woman to run for president? Unbelievable. She's an opportunists among other things. She's sleaze. Can't even carry through with her commitments. Is this all the Republicans can come up with? If so they are going to be in the wilderness for years to come.

The news media swarming around this Levi Johnston punk and hanging over his every unproven accusation about Ms. Palin had better never turn their back to him. He will knife you in a blink of the eye, so don't cross him. He is even more treacherous than the new Gaddafi-obama-Putin alliance.

Hey this boy is smarter than I thought.

She quit, and her political career is finished. Now, a book deal, probably ghost-written by that kid who wrote a book about her, and then a speaking tour and a show on Fox News. In four years, she'll be about as visible as Pluto. Good riddance.

Stapleton shouldn't knock the kid... he's the only one up there that isn't scared to state the obvious.

Opting to quit and chase the money is the best thing Palin could do for her family. She had no real future in polotics anyway.

this guy is just trash. I am not a fan of Palin but this is none of his business.

I have never in my adult life seen a public figure, politician, criminal, athlete or otherwise, subjected to more rumor, innuendo and plain vicious and malicious attacks than Sarah Palin.

Now the press relies on and quotes an obviuosly biased and prejudiced party with no background other then vendetta to make these assertions.

It is the mdeia at it s worst. It disgusts me.

Well of course she did! Thanks to Levi for being honest enough to acknowledge this. She should take the money and go live somewhere that we don't have to hear from or about her ever again. That would be the fairy tale ending for me.

This young man consistently seems to offer up explanations and observations that ring far more true than the shrill professional victim-speak of the Pailn camp.

Looks like quittin, twittin Sarah gonna take the money And run for president.

Greedy self-serving politicians? In this country?

This is news?

Aim high!

I'm sure the media will treat this as Gospel the same way it would if this guy came out and said, "Uh, yeah, I heard her say she eats puppies and hates Santa Claus."

Hmm sounds logical. Since CNN didnt have so we can post on is Obama snubbing his father's land. I say yes he is. The reason he is scared he will run into family he's trying to forget, you know the ones that live in a shack on a dollar a day.

Six, eight months ago, he was the greatest guy in the world. Mr. Reproductive Responsibility (coupled with the daughter's Miss Reproductive Responsibility character). A regular Joe Sixpack. Palin trundled him and the daughter out on stage every chance she got. Now the Palin camp is calling him a liar. So perhaps making this guy go on stage during the campaign was just a wee bit of cynical showboating by Palin. Wow. Imagine that. More political phoniness from the Palin camp.

Two intellectual giants battling it out!

DUH it's the money. I can't stand the woman but really, who can blame her for diving for the dollars? She and Rush can compete for listeners.

"It's all about country." guess she meant money.

Money Money, that is what all about for all Republicans.
Crying about Obama's taxes but taxes which rich people pays in USA is only 17% average with all loop hole and frauds schemes.
At last we will have true economy with all this govt. regulation, instead of having these last 8 years of phony economy.
It will take time to create jobs, till we spend all stimulus money including from All Republican governor.

Once again the Republican Party proves that "follow the money" is the tried and true method of discovering the truth.

They look scared to death in that picture. They're just kids.

What else is new?

If Mr. Johnson is now working on a piece of fiction, Ms. Stapleton, perhaps he learned the basics of the trade and the rewards it can provide from your boss.

Should we start calling her "Show Me The Money Sarah"? Her 15 minutes were over 20 minutes ago. The only thing she is going to do is overexpose herself and become a more laughable liability in the process. Stay in Alaska and go fish.

CNN: It is over! I do not believe that you are running a story from the ex-boyfriend of Sarah Palin's diaughter. There is som much mor eimortant news to write about–what about our troops in Iraq and Afganistan who are in harm's way ever day protecting our freedom?

Please align your priorities with ours!

This 19 year-old needs to man-up an stop acting like a petulant little boy!
No wonder Bristol left him...very immature and selfish. Unfortunately, unless he does a 180 degree turn and works on being a mature, thoughtful contributing member of society (and soon!), he will end up just wandering through life, waiting for his ship to come in. How sad for everyone, especially for his and Bristol's child.

Sarah is not hard to read. She is just like her teenage daughter, playing grown-up. Sarah wants money and prestige, but she doesn't want to put in the time.

Sure she's okay running the state of Alaska, which is like a city, when no one is watching. But when the glaring light of the press shines on her we find corruption. Who else could get paid for living in their own house?

If their are people who want to buy her book, which will be written by someone else because Sarah can't read or write, that's fine. She'll never get a dime of my money.

So what is wrong. So she is disengenuous? She quit her job to make money. Her options are open. She is who she is. If she wants to run for future elective office the voters decide if this was a bad move, or if she is offered an appointment to political office the onus is on her sponsor. In the end, pundits do not decide whether this was a good or bad move, the people will. For now she is not ready for prime time political decisionmaking, but she is ready for prime time TV. Like all of us, the future must wait.

Guess that's your "higher calling."

What a fraud.

This situation was predictable, as Palin has never demonstrated even the slightest modicum of ethics. She doesn't care about her commitments to the state of Alaska. Money is Palin's only true god.

Take the money and run? By golly, you betcha!

Sarah Palin's intellectual vacuum and the sucking sound she gives off when her mouth opens does not shock me. That someone of her emptiness almost had a hand on the red button, that scares the bejesus out of me. Is this the level to which the GOP has reached? What a joke. What a public servant! Take the money and run. Disgusting. Please keep reporting on her so the epitaph of the GOP can stay fresh in everyone's minds! What a worthless manniquin!

This just gets weirder and weirder.

Oh my oh my !! How could anybody treat poor poor Sarah this way. Oh she is always such victim. Liberals are NEVER treated this way.

Better call the media to a press conference and tell every how much you dislke the media and all the attention. And never never forget what a victim you are Sarah. (wink wink).

all of this coming from a MENTALLY CHALLENGED door knob who couldn't tie his own shoe.... i wonder if he is using the money that he is making off all the information he is doling out to take care of his son or if he is letting the Palin's pay for everything his son needs... Very sad that the liberal machine is basing stories off of what this special individual is spewing

I really don't think it is his business to comment on any of his former future mother-in-law's career choices. I've had bad vibes about this kid from day one. What people would do to get thie names in the print! He is using Palin family's exposure for his personal gain.

How is asking this kid!!!!! Wow any dirt you can dig up on Sara ya just go for it??!! Impressive reporting you should be so proud.

That's something I had assumed all along, and wondered why those in the media hadn't picked up on it, too. Nice to see it confirmed from a pretty reliable source. What a leader.

Does this come as any surprise?

He just wants the attention, he is nobody!

Levi Johnston is a punk, a loser, a tool, etc. The Palin spokesperson nailed it – he's a hypocrite. The male version of a Gold Digger. Sarah Palin resigned because the douchebags in the media (namely Letterman) started attacking her family, and groups most likely backed by George Soros and ilk started wasting taxpayer money by filing phoney ethics complaints to forcee her out of office. I don't know what Johnston thinks he is going to accomplish, other than making his child's life miserable. On second thought, he should probably not be involved whatsoever. We don't need two of him in the world.

The young man isn't telling us anything we didn't already know ... remember the $150,000 to outfit herself & the family for a 10-week campaign?

She is clearly an opportunist, but fails to see that she lacks the intelligence, communication skills, and ability to reach out to diverse demographics to be a viable candidate for president. Palin "excites the base" and the right wingnuts, but it's the undecideds and independents that the Repubs need.

I can't help but wonder if Levi Johnston is cashing in on his notoriety. I just hope he is up to date on his child support payments.
It is amazing to see the extensive efforts the mainstream media will go to in order to trash Palin; while seeming to miss all the corruption going on in the Obama administration and the democrat party.
The Palins were fortunate to jettison this loser.

[...] hath no fury like a baby daddy scorned.  Levi Johnston dishes on the Wasilla Hillbillies Palin [...]

Levi just confirms what the majority of America thinks, the half-wit is an opportunist and will throw anyone under the bus including her own family for money. Yeah, she really wants to help special needs children in her state now doesn't she by quitting with 18 months left on her elected term?

Money over people, how very republican.

Of course Johnston is trying to work on making a living but to compare Palin politics with the the aspiration of a 19 year old is a new LOW. I suppose that is where she belongs, down in the gutters of politics.

Of course the GOP will nominate her as the 2012 presidential candidate. Palin and Ensign for 2012!!

Some people don't find Governor Palin to be very credible or sincere. However, NOBODY finds Levi to be credible or sincere. He is a bum trying to capitalize off of the fact he knocked up the governor's daughter. He is the most shameless opportunist I have ever encountered. If he hadn't inseminated Bristol Palin, nobody would give him the time of day! HIs first priority should be busting his behind to support his son, and keeping his trashy mouth shut! He should be thanking Governor Palin for inviting him to the convention, and allowing him to meet dignitaries such as John McCain. He should be eternally grateful to her. What a disrespectful, low class, ungrateful, self absorbed loser.

Does this surprise anyone? Levi's remarks certainly have a ring of truth plus he actually produces meaningful and coherent thoughts! Refreshing.

I am glad CNN has interviewed Levi , after all he is the liberals idea of an expert on the subject. I would bet dollars to dognuts he made this up and you should be ashamed of publishing it. I guess there is no good story on the fleecing of America to report on today.

Funny how every two weeks Levi Johnston manages to get back into the camera lights.

How long will the offers last? So much for honor and pride and all that. The empress has no clothes nor parkas on.

What ever it takes for the left wing media to run this lady thru the mud .How about reporting on Biden if Palin had made any of the foolish comments he has made the LW media would be besides its self trying to report it . But the bottom line is Liberals are afraid of her and will do whatever they can to de-rail her.

Just like good ole Sarah........put him on the stage and use him to try to get ahead and then throw him under the bus when you don't get what you want.....one thing for she, she is the consumate politician. I guess her political and financial aspirations are more important than the family of her grandchild..........

Levi Johnston said this! Wow, it must be true, then? Another fine example of the pot and the kettle!

On another note, if it is true...I would have done the SAME EXACT THING! Lets see....(a) Costs me ALOT of money (lawsuits, frivolous) to stay in office, or (b) I MAKE (earn) money by leaving....hmmmmmm....I don't think there is one person out there that wouldn't have done the same exact thing if they were in her shoes. (lefties won't admit it, though!)

And this surprises who?

Palin is an opportunistic politician....laughing all the way to the bank.

If I was the the husband of Palin I would have already had a man to man conversation with this fool. If the Palins ever did a mistake was to allow their daughter to go out with this low life Levi!

Governor Palin I support you even more after you decided to quit. I stand ready to vote for you in 2012 or 2016 whenever you are ready.

Is anyone really surprised here? How this woman has admirers is beyond me. She jumped on Obama a while back (as did more of the Rep party) for a book deal and nowPalin is doing the same thing. It would be funny if not for the Rep support for her

Levi, FYI for the future, there is a differance between 'acting' and 'lying'. Also, smart move – this will REALLY help alleviate the tension at the Palin home when you go to visit your son – you know – between acting classes. But then, you are 19 (and seem intent to continually prove it).

CNN how where you able to get comments from this internationally renowned political commentator? Just when you think CNN can't sink lower, they prove you wrong. CNN is as childish as this child

Wouldn’t surprise me… only time will tell.

This kid is a real jerk and a loser.

Levi is a smart young man to have quit the wacky Palin family.

What a believable source old Levi is. Maybe she needs the money to help take care of your son buddy boy. How much are you contributing to his welfare? And I think we have a pot/kettle situation here since Levi seems to be enjoying the talk show fame and didn't I just see HE was going to "write" a book? Can't wait for that great piece of literature.

Yeah I heard her and her husband were offered to star in dumb and dumber two!

Wow CNN. This is news? What the ex-boyfriend of Palin's daughter says? Why not ask the neighbor's dog while you're at it? Way to propagate tabloid reporting. I'm as sick of Palin in the news as I am of Jackson, at this point.

Everyone seems to forget that Levi never got paid for his appearences on tv unlike Palin. It was said by every interviewer that he wasnt paid.... so I tend to believe him... what does he have to lose she made her bed let her lie in it.... its gonna be great to see a the father of her grandchild take her down when it comes to her political career. Her handlers keep trying to belittle this guy but they just cant seem to do it!. I'm getting my popcorn and soda now to start watching the excitment!

who cares?

haha, this guy goes an extra mile to get back at his ex!! probably blames sarah for their breakup.. you can tell hes desperate and depressed

Not surprised. I wish Levi the best considering that the Palin family will forever be tied to him through his son. It is a shame that Sarah and Todd have not behaved as mature adults for the sake of all their family members. They don't have to like Levi, but they should respect that he is the young father of their grandchild.

Levi may appear childish in his comments but Sarah and her spokespeople respond in the same childish manner. This will only strain the family relationships going forward. I predict that Bristol will be forced to take the high road and may be the only Palin attempting to take a more respectful posture for the sake of her son. What a dysfunctional group of people.

I don't even like Sara Palin the politician at all. She does not appear to be capable of running her own home let alone a country, but Levi is getting paid for his television appearences. If she is stepping down to take advantage of cash I would too. The country is in a resession. She needs to think about her kids. She has always been an opportunist so what is new.

This boy has gone beyond his 15 minutes of fame and needs to learn a little something about discretion. Who hasn't at some point said something out loud like what Palin said, in frustration?

I don't particularly like Palin, but Levi is the gold digger here and will say anything to try to make the Palin's look bad.

And quite frankly, if Palin did leave office for a combined reason of saving the state money in defending all the nonsense lawsuits, and also to take advantage of some paying speaking events, book deals, etc... that is really her business and not a single person has the right to judge her for it.

Who cares what this little boy has to say. It is all hearsay anyway!

Oh, jeez, the Levi Johnston story. Like this kid has any credibility. But at least he got the libs foaming at the mouth.

Smartest thing she's ever done! Now she can soak you stupid americans with your own money! HAHAHAHAH.. in any other country she'd be in a food bank line, your losers will make her rich!! And you guys think al-qaeda is screwed up??

Well isn't he a bitter little ex !!! Saw his window of opportunity to get a dig in and took it. Wonder who gave him the words because it's painfully obvious he's not bright enough to have come up with it on his own !!

Wow, when I don't think people can get any lower !! I'm always suprised by ones crawling about on the next level down !!

I don't like S. Palin. But why would I believe anything out of the mouth of this young man?????? What you might want to report on is what kind of job does he have to care for his child? Does he understand now how to prevent this happening again until he is out of college, or trade school and married?

When he completes these task, I will start to lisien to him comments about adults! "Children should be seen and no heard".

Money talks, she walks. Palin, sweetie, it's ALL about the MONEY, nothing else matters as it was proven during the election.

I can't even comprehend this woman as vice president, let alone, president.

Palin has the depth of a puddle and seems to have a problem telling the truth. I'm glad she didn't make it into the White House.

Well, I would certainly believe Levi before I would believe Sarah. Doesn't suprise me! Sarah has always been for Sarah and the hell with everyone and/or everything else. She should drop out of sight, make her millions and stay away from politics.

It's amazing how infatuated people are with this family. Obviously Democrats are scared of her potential; otherwise they would just brush her aside instead of trying to tear her down.

This explains why she left early… serving in public office is not about money… it's about SERVING THE PEOPLE!!!

...as if it weren't obvious in the first place. I don't care what claims she makes, she had a reason for resigning, and if her reasoning really WAS what she claimed it to be, she has proved to the world just how bat-crap crazy she really is. In my humble opinion, she's not THAT crazy. There is money and/or power involved that she'll be getting from SOMEWHERE. Give it a few months and we'll all see exactly where.

I am counting the minutes for when the 15 will be up for Johnston, Sarah, and all those other wannabe's in Alaska.

Will America stoop low to purchase her "autobiography"? Or to watch her host a late night talk show?

You betcha!

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black....he's also enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame.....what a loser.

This explains why she left early... serving in public office is not about money... it's about

This is not a surprise. Everyone knows that Palin is only in politics for the money.

What is surprising is that people feel someone as uneducated and unarticulate as this woman should have a political office period. Anyone who doesn't like to read can not lead me to a baseball game.

She is smart to take the money and run because she along with everyone else knows that the job is WAY over her head.

who wouldn't take the money and run? considering what an Intellectual lightweight see was, she had no choice. everytime she opened her mouth more and more independent voters discovered they did not want her representing the United States in the global stage, even thou she could see Russia from her back yard. but the republican base loves her, which says a lot about them!

I know alot of left-wingers will gobble this up, however, I'm wise enough to know that this Johnston guy feels rejected and unappreciated. That being said, how vindictive and venomous he must feel. He must have been offered something to participate in this smear.
How many of you out there ever felt hurt by someone you loved and may have done or said something you regret out of spite? Seriously.\
When I listen to Gov. Palin, I hear sincerety and integrity backed with morals. She has done so much for her state and country and look how she was treated. And this because the masses just seem to be attracted to negativity. They gobble up every single word the t.v. feeds them.
Anyways, for the embarrassment this woman received and endured, I feel she does deserve alot more than what she has been given.

Punk kid

Come on, is this really a surprise to anyone?

I believe you, Levi. Palin's spokeswoman sounds like a jerk.

Levi is a punk! Get a life and a job while you are at it. You do have a child of your own. You are a disgrace. Regardless of how one feels about Sarah Palin, you can't deny that Levi is hungry for media coverage.

He is yet another wannabe celebrity.

Reminds me of the song; "Take the Money and Run"

Levi Johnson should just worry about living HIS life...be a Dad...be supportive to the mother of YOUR child....stop squealing and chirping like a little "school girl".....you are right about one thing...I heard you describe yourself a probably immature....yep...you got that part right.

cannot wait for the "Junkyard Dog " Obama supporters to sink their teeth into this one.............

What would posess you to publish the childish ridiculous rants of a spurned boyfriend? You people haved stooped to the lowest levels possible with your coverage of all things Sarah Palin. Being a Republican who probably WOULDN'T vote for her, I am still appalled at the kind of trashy scuttlebutt you publish as news. Spend your time trying to figure out who got stimulated with Obama's "gotta' have NOW" spending bill. I know my company or employees or customers for that matter have felt it.

Shocking huh?

I think Levi may be right...

This young man and his mother are really out to get the Palin family.
If that is the reason she left, that is her business, is Levi jealous?
Keep him out of the media.

Oh my! How shocking...

* incoherent blabbering conservative response starts in 5...4....3....

What a surprise.... and all the platitudes about family and her religion are the usual GOP hypocrisy. PLAIN IS A LOSER.

I'm no Palin fan, but can we please stop putting the microphone in front of this moron? Even if it's true, hearing it from this dweeb makes me feel oily and dirty. Get a clue, scum bag.

Oink, Oink! Sarah sold out for money, like a nice little piggie. I hope the wretched individual who is ghostwriting her book doesn't commit suicide after dealing with her.

Good for you. Run with the money and out of politics. I applaud you, Sarah Palin. You will be much better at writing about how the media has wronged you (boo hoo) then you ever were at governing a state. Now go away and don't come back.

Sincerely,
America

Levi's probably got it right. Fits in with her complete self-obsession, and tendencies to twist the use of words such as "loyalty" and "service," thus completely emptying them of their meaning.

Please shut this boy up

Nuff said on this one. It's obvious where her priorities lie.

Mrs. Palin is an exellent governor. We Canadians hail her oil pipeline idea and if she visits canada she will be welcomed warmly.. If she visits anywhere in the US, she'll have a pie thrown at her face. We in canada are nice... we care about palin.

That was obvious, she cares only for herself, not the country or the people of Alaska. And people who will still make her offers deserve to be taken for there money. She is greedy, and selfish. Her motto should be ME, MYSELF and I. Her speeches aren't good, her grammer is not good, yes she looks good, but there is no substance in that women, and for people still to fooled by her just blows my mind. WAKE up.

What's awesome is that most people want levi to get deals and such, he never grandstanded about being a part of a higher calling, which is a round about way of saying your better then everybody else, you know those of us with so so callings or , mediocre callings.

Palin is lame and anyone who reads her book is likely to do so in secret . I would make a person leave a barbecue if I heard them say anything in support of her or any tier one republican other then powell.

Of course Sarah is only in it for the money and herself. For a good read on how Sarah works, go to Alaskadispatch.com and read "Palin: How she gained control and then lost it". Another excellent article on the quitter from Alaska.

This is more likely the reason SP is stepping aside and not the rubbish she tried to lay off on everyone. A republican will never do anything unless there is a bigger pile of money in it for their bank account, come to think of it, ditto for the democrats.

This is exactly what I've been saying to people. It's all about greed. She is no different from Maddox. It's such a shame that she let all the people in Alaska who voted for her and had faith in her down like that. This is the real Palin.

Come on CNN...since when is this guy relevant to anything? Your brand of tabloid journalism is sickening. Anything to generate the desired response, right?

CNN-Sarah Palin Story CNN Readers-Sarah Sucks, go away
CNN-Obama does anything CNN Readers-Bush lied and is a criminal

The only reason I look at CNN anymore is to read the sports and laugh at the almost robot-like responses from 99% of your readers.

This seems like the most logical explanation. Everyone is so focused on her trying to run for president. The media would love if she ran for president. Maybe she just wants to become a millionaire and not have the pressure and hassle of public office.

This is why being a Barracuda or Pitbull or Neocon America don't work. Right or wrong about this story, she bred Levi. Motivating your enemies to gun for you is so 1950s

Of course this boy...cause he sure ain't a man acting like that...has an axe to grind. Who would be stupid enough to listen to anything he says and think it wasn't biased?

If indeed she said that she is silly. You have to be a union member or a member of ACORN and a liberal democrat to get away with something like that.

Wow, the press has hit a new low, so a 19 year old who has a grudge against the Palin family is now an expert and insider of what Sarah Palin is doing. Maybe he can also be an expert on Global warming and how to solve it.

Palin's in some trouble here.......If she remains in the political spotlight, (kingmaking for the GOP in '10) in the hopes to make a Presidential run in 2012, she will continue to fail to protect her family from the media onslaught – which was one of her reasons for steppping down from her Governorship. If she chases the money by inking some lucrative deals, and then re-enters politics for a 2012 run, it will look like she left her job just to pad her pockets.....
Either way, it doesn't look good if she goes for the nomination (at least for the next go-around)

CNN, why are you even talking to this little jerk. All he wants is attention and what he needs to do is go get a wipe to wipe all the drool he has because he is getting it all over the cameras.

Thank goodness that this 19-year-old is speaking for Sarah Palin. I had no idea that he had landed this job as her official spokesperson! Seriously, this is the best news story that you have to offer us?

Geez.......she (Sarah Palin) might as well be Rodney Dangerfield....she gets no respect!!!!! LOL....some of it is her fault though.

Now it makes sense. Why a normal person did not think of this sensible rationale in the first place is almost beyond me. Of course, she would want to take advantage of her notoriety before it ends makes perfect sense, and the money doesn't hurt. No Sir. Thank you, Levi, for enlightening the rest of us who have been wondering why she decided to step down.

At least Levi is finally pointing out the obvious that the rest of the "talkerati" missed

Go for it - only in America.

Why is CNN taking the word of a 19 year old? Yes, I think Palin is a creep and she could very well be going for the money...but her never-to-be-ex-son in law is hardly a reputable source. Really , CNN.

YAWN....who cares?

What a terrific news item .... this dude is punk...CNN needs to report news, not gossip.

Who hasn't been thinking that since the rambling, word-salad filled resignation that made no sense in the first place? Of course she' s in it for the money. She doesn't have the qualifications to be in politics on any level, so what's left for a washed-up has-been who should never have left Wasilla?

This is so ridiculous, I can't believe CNN is reporting this and consider Levi as a "credible" source for Palin info. It's obvious Levi has his own motives and if you pay him enough he's going to say what you want him to. How much did CNN pay him? Johnston and Palin are not in American Politics PLEASE STOP POSTING STORIES ABOUT PALIN ON CNN "POLITIC TICKER" NOW!

As much as I like to see dirt on Palin, what would a 19 year old ex-boyfriend know about the motivation of his ex-girlfriend's mother? Why is this news? Anything to keep Palin in the news, huh CNN?

Not surprising really. She is a celebrity, whether for good or for ill. If true, it's actually kind of refreshing to see a politician who stops feeding at the public trough and just takes the money. She could have easily done all this stuff on the side while still taking in her Governor's pay and perks.

Of course, I'm not saying she's a saint for doing this, but I guess it just sort of makes sense. As for her political future, well let's just say that I think if she runs in 2012 Obama doesn't have to worry about re-election.

Bristol was smart dumping this attention grabbing loser. Talk about trying to take advantage of a situation ...

It pays to lie !

Unfortunately she lied to the people who trusted her, work for her and voted for her. All the people who went door to door, worked phones and donated their time and pennies have been tossed for the love of cash.

I feel sad for Alaskians, they didn't deserve this.

But it shows you who Sarah really is now doesn't it ! She could have been within a heart attack of the White House. I'm glad a majority of Americans saw through her and voted Democratic

There's probably more truth in that than people really care to admit!

As much as I detest Sarah Palin, if what Levi Johnston says is true, I dont blame her. Lets be real, who wouldnt do that, with all that money being dangled in front of you? Its just too bad that the people of Alaska and the person who ran against her for Governor (who likely would have served the ENTIRE term as elected to do, and enjoyed it) are being screwed because of her incessant greed, and demand for attention, but looking at the big picture, I get it.

I hope it gets her out of the spotlight once and for all. Just let her run off and get rich and get her out of our lives and off our computer screens.

I"ve seen Levi on TV, and he is not a credible young man – of course he is only 18 and that is understandable to a degree.
I say Palin is too nice for all the crooks in Political scheme we have today – most of them in Congress should be removed.
Jen B
WI

Why do you need money when you can shoot moose and catch salmon for a living?

He's not a BIASED source, is he?

Right, an he of course does not of this for fame or money.

It is obvious that many politicians do not care about the people of this country. This is another example of why Americans are so hated.

it nothing new..........
by the way, I am amazed by the conservatives.... do they read? each and every "pseudo-conservatives" are writing a book now... Joe the plumber, Beck, hannity, gingrich and now Palin..............

also, for which grade Palin's book is recommended? Third-grade ? and titled as "What does a VP do ?"

I'm not a Palin fan by any stretch of the imagination, but I would do the same thing she did, if this is true. Who wouldn't?

Like this from Johnston is something nearly everyone else doesn't already know.

Palin has dollar signs in her eyes.

"Guv Gone Fishin'".....which is a great thing for Alaskans.

while I do not believe it is true, I would say good for her. Go for it Girl and make as much as you could before the vultures if the left would try to take it from you and from all of us

Hey dirtbag your fifteen minutes of fame are up go back to flipping burgers now.

Was her fifteen minutes enough?

The one fishing for fame out of this is Levi. He is the one who has been actively selling his time on talk shows and is now shopping a reality show.

Using this clinger as a source of any credible story is rediculous. I am not sure why she resigned. But sometimes the simple answer is the truth. She said she wanted to stop subjecting her family and her state to the endless parade of trumped up ethics charges and character assaults.

Given this story, I can see her point.

Levi, go do something with your life , think about your own child , and find somethoing to be proud of.

Thanks kid, more confirmation of what we already know, except for the part about the Palin kids getting offers as well. Sarah Palin has already identified the "earning" potential of her kids from when she uses them as props for her stump speaches.

This coming from a guy who is trying to get his own book deal and movie deal. A movie deal? This dork's only claim to fame is that he knocked up the daughter of the vice presidential candidate. Now while this may make him a perfect candidate for the Obama cabinet, host of a show on MSNBC, and/or Bill Clinton's beer drinkin, tail chasin buddy, but I hardly think that it makes him any bit interesting or worthy of a movie.

Seems to me if this story really had no teeth, wouldn't a "no comment" suffice?

Cue the Blind Republican followers.

I am more inclined to believe Levi Johnston than I am to believe Sarah Palin.

I'm still amazed that anyone thinks she is a good candidate for 2012, she's a dimmer twit than Bush.

So we believe this guy because?? I heard he is looking for his own book deal. What has he done that warrants a book deal?

From what I've seen of Levi's performances it seems to me that he'd be well advised to keep his thoughts to himself if he wants to have any future with his son.

Airing what should be private family comments publically is only going to hurt him, and while I'm sure he's a nice human being,his public apperances clearly show that he has very limited communication skills and will need all the friends he can find.

Blabbing about internal family issues ain't no way to get there!!

Unfortunatly, like most of us, he's obviously determined to learn this the hard way!!

Sad.

Why is Gov Palin daughter in thie picture? Anchorage Daily News is interviewing Levi Johnston. Levi Johnson don't know why Gov Palin is stepping down but it keep people talking

A Repuke being greedy, and only thinking of herself? My goodness who would believe it?

My goodness, CNN is now taking quotes from Levi Johnston. I suspect that his source is a vivid imagination or just feedback from media punditry.

Did you inquire as to his thoughts about the stimulus program? I thought not.

Before all the Blogs Start I believe that the Palin fervor is more basic then conservative and liberal. Therefore, before derogatory responses come forth it would be interesting to see who the bloggers would choose as the better person: Sarah Palin or Howard Stearn (the entertainer).

The tabloid life of a soon to be former Ex-Governor is really taking on a life of it's own.....

John McCain should really be ashamed of himself for giving birth to not only Sarah Palin, but Joe the Plumber as well....

Republicans are worser than Al Queada as far as the effect they have on America....

And Sarah Palins supporters are the ones that are really pathetic, no matter how much Palin Lies, Distorts the truth, and show's her incompetence, her supporters still want her as President....

Sarah palin is a joke. I can't beleive people supported her. Winners don't quit when things get tough. I don't think she had what it took to be the vice president-good thing she didn't win.

The truth comes out. It's all about the money. I don't know who in their right mind will be able to comprehend a book written by Failin Palin. I think Levi is a credible source and I believe his side of the story.

Money is the motivation for Palin. No new story here.

Payback is rough

Before you know it, Levi Johnston will be appearing on CNN's "Credible Sources", please. Anything to try and stick it to Palin. Why not just leave her well enough alone?

She wouldn't be front and center if the media wouldn't keep sticking her there, they're enabling it. Hell, I can't even get 2% of my comments posted on this forum, but every time she sneezes, they run to her and cover it as if something big has happened.

The kid next door just told me that Joe Biden is into S&M ... with men! Maybe CNN will dispatch a crew to his house and do some REAL investigative journalism.

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!

This clown should just shut his punk mouth.

If anyone is after money, it's YOU, you worthless ring worm. You're 19 years old now, jerk. Put down the hockey stick and try being a productive member of society.

There's only one way to find out if Levi is telling the truth ... waterboard him.

lovely – an 18 year old deadbeat has become a media source!

Probably the only gig she CAN get now is talk show host or news commentator, maybe bit actress...
Ahh – star struck Palin

This is starting to sound like a really bad sitcom. You know, sometimes I just want to packup and go, but does that mean that I'm going to do it? Probably not, just as in this case. Sounds to me that Levi is worried that he wouldn't get his fair share, which probably is less that zippity nada, and wants to discredit Sarah before the deal is done. When Levi and Bristol split up, I believe that he got a dose of reality. That reality was there would be no more of the glamour of riding the gravy train that comes with being associated with the Governor of the state and is doing all he can to keep his face in the limelight. Grow up, boy...

i knew i like this guy for some reason!

what's interesting to me is the statement, "Johnston said he saw how stressful Palin's job was for her – "how she came home late at night and things like that"
the more statement like this i hear, it seems like Sarah Palin wanted all the glitz and glamor of being a governor and/or vice president, but thought the footwork (long hours, time away from family, extensive travel, etc.) was beneath her.

I think that is fine advice for Ms. Palin. Take the money and return to private life.

As long as I don't have to see or hear her, I wish her only the best of luck.

Levi Johnston makes himself out too be some kind of saint, he is just as guilty as Bristol, and he is trying too make money off of anything he can say or do against the Palin family. He needs too remember that this family is also his son's family and stand up like a man and stop whinning like some little kid. Some day his son will see him disrespecting his mother and family, at least Bristol is being more responsible than him.He gets on TV and acts all needy and picked on like a spoiled brat.

What a little punk. It is a shame he has to be this way towards the family. I would not put to much stock in what he has to say. Talking about somebody that wants his 15 minutes of fame to continue...

What a worthless jerk. HE is the one who is trying to cash in. I wouldn't trust anything he says. It's just sour grapes and greed.

I don't blame her, the way she has been treated by the press is pitiful.

Hey Johnston, go and get you a wipe, you are drooling all over the camera and CNN, why do you even talk to this little ingrate. All he wants is attention.

Oh I believe it......there is a motive behind what she did......it's all about money and fame to her........and now she is able to do just that.......but I can't believe the networks, or Hollywood would be so or even the Republican canidates running for office would want her.........she is poison no matter how you look at it.........she might draw an audiance for a network for a short time but she gets old real fast and will have to be cut........all she has to do is open her mouth and speak that is her down fall and the only way I can think the networks would want her or Hollywood would want her is to draw the audiance that wants to see her flop and have a good laugh at......so go for it.......I for one will not buy her book, or listen to her on radio or watch her on tv.......she is a loser and a Quitter.......

While Johnston is clearly not the most trustworthy guy when it comes to the Palin family, the idea of a politician seduced by the media celebritization of themselves is kind of an amusing angle.

It might be part of the reason, but I don't buy it being the reason,

so much for country first...seriously does anybody know what is going on in the republican party....

Oh please so did Johnston, he was on every talk show out there even Larry King the new Jerry Springer had him on. I hope Palin doesn't go on King's show we stopped watching him because of his bizarre interviews lately.

so mych for country first...seriously does anybody know what is going on in the republican party....

I've read all I can about the "Family" that lives or visits "C-Street" in Washington, DC. Talk about Dictators being built. They convince each other they are chosen and should rule the world and all the people in it. REALLY scarey. But that's a different story. However, it does reflect some of her expressed sentiments.

Let Sarah make her money – anyone that listens to her hate-filled speeches to the point of yelling "KILL HIM" toward the competition is one sick puppy. Maybe some of the money will go for mental health for herself and her family.

God have mercy on her soul.

This kid is such a moocher. How long before we see him on a VH1's Surreal Life?

Go Levi! you are probably the only one telling the truth. that sarah is a liar and just like all the rest of the repug, greedy money lovers. who don't care for anyone.

Sarah Palin is no longer a candidate and her children were never candidates, I would suggest that the media offer the same courtesy of privacy to Palin's family that they previously have for democratic and liberal candidate families. The real news that CNN should be focusing on is the deficit, unemployment, healthcare reform, the cap-and-trade bill and whether we need a second stimulus vs a revision of the original stimulus. This article only serves to damage the credibility of CNNs news reputation.