November 16, 2009
Posted: November 16th, 2009 11:36 PM ET
Palin slams Levi for 'porn'.
Palin slams Levi for 'porn'.

(CNN) - In her big interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Monday, Sarah Palin took a slap at Levi Johnston, the father of her nearly year-old grandson, for engaging in what amounts to "porn."

"We don't want to mess up the gig he's got going, aspiring, aspiring porn, some of the things that he's doing," the former Alaska governor told Winfrey. "It's kind of heartbreaking."

Winfrey asked if Palin was referencing Johnston's upcoming photo spread for Playgirl.

Palin said she was. "I call that porn, yes. So it's a bit heartbreaking to see the road that he's on right now," she said.

The former Republican vice presidential candidate appeared on Winfrey's show ahead of the release of her new book, 'Going Rogue.'

Filed under: Extra • Sarah Palin


Robert   November 16th, 2009 3:47 pm ET

Palin started her career as a beauty queen parading around in skimpy bathing suits so she's hardly immune to using her face and body to get ahead. She also pimped her family all during the campaign. And now she's ridiculing her grandchild's teen father in public and kicking him to the curb at a time when he could obviously use some guidance and parenting himself. What kind of "family values" are those???

Moderate Democrat   November 16th, 2009 3:47 pm ET

This lady pretends to have values. Disgusting. She wouldn't know family values if they walked up and slapped her in the face.

Sarahs definition of Abstinance: Go ahead and have sex, but abstain from using protection.

I'm no fan of Levi. As such, these two deserve each other!

dparkernc   November 16th, 2009 3:47 pm ET

Palin = Joke

Sniffit   November 16th, 2009 3:47 pm ET

It's gonna be great in 5 years or so (can only hope it's sooner) when this entire family has finally been relegated to the pages of the National Enquirer where they all belong.

the dude   November 16th, 2009 3:46 pm ET

he's laughing all the way to the bank...while sarah keeps her clothes on...and is also laughing all the way to the bank....

Chandra   November 16th, 2009 3:45 pm ET

Both Levi and Palin are the same. Rake in the dough when the going is good. It is unbelievable that Ameria has so many morons who think Sarah is Presidential. Whats here qualification standing in a bikini to win a pagent.

MARK   November 16th, 2009 3:45 pm ET

Palin is such a great lady. She wants what's best for her grandson. Levi has forever stained his reputation.

Dave   November 16th, 2009 3:44 pm ET

Is this news??? She is such a pathetic wannabe politician. Can you imagine how messed up she would be if he was doing "real' porn hahaha. I would love to see her daughter learn how to work a stripper's pole fo cash. ps Sarah Palin needs to do a layout for Hustler or Oui, she is not fine enough for Playboy lol

Timus   November 16th, 2009 3:43 pm ET

Judgmental and self righteous just like her followers!!

BJ Bell   November 16th, 2009 3:43 pm ET

John McCain was a war hero and has been a great public servant for this Nation, but then he opened Pandora's box.

Sara Palin must now remind McCain of Alex in "Fatal Attraction", I know she does me.

Rennee' Hernandez   November 16th, 2009 3:43 pm ET

Sarah-True-Female: First of all, what the heck is a "Wo-male". And, second, if you don't like CNN, don't read it. I despise Fox News and I don't read it, listen to it, look at it - it's a joke, just like Sarah Palin, aka, the Imbecilla from Wasilla.

John Black Hills/SD   November 16th, 2009 3:43 pm ET

What's a circus without a clown??????

Brad   November 16th, 2009 3:42 pm ET

I never get tired of trashing Sarah Palin. It's just so easy. And I love it that people get mad at CNN because virtually all of America realizes she is a joke and unfit for the Presidency. Those are just the facts. CNN just reports the facts.

Steve in Kentucky   November 16th, 2009 3:42 pm ET

Well, I say GO LEVI.

He might as well cash in while his baby-momma in-law is, you betcha!

If I were young and hunky enough - and famous enough - I'd be waiting for my Playgirl photo shoot too. And I'd laugh all the way to the bank.

I don't think Sarah really gives a hoot about this kid or his "porn."

Lacrosse Mama not for Obama from Bad Newz, VA   November 16th, 2009 3:42 pm ET

Whats goin on with CNN today – why are you after my Baby?????
All articles on her – leave her alone....

WE are very proud of her ....- to JP and all the mourons....Sarah is not the cause of the McCain's 2008 Failure, it's himself and ALL the dumb idiots who voted for NoOBama and who are taking Remorse now!!

Beth   November 16th, 2009 3:41 pm ET

I'd much rather read about Levi in Playgirl, than read Palin's book. Thankfully, I have some brain cells and won't do either...BUT, if I had to choose...totally Playgirl.

Palin is a such a poster child for family values, isn't she? *gag*

hereslauphinatcha   November 16th, 2009 3:40 pm ET

Birds of a feather flock together.

Ron Thibodeau   November 16th, 2009 3:37 pm ET

Who cares what she thinks. He is over 18, and not married to her daughter. He can do what he wants. And I can't wait to see the issue for myself. Levi is very cute.

A Smart Blonde   November 16th, 2009 3:37 pm ET

I'm reading thru the Ticker today and every other story is about the Republican bimbo..

The only story worth reading was the McCain aide correcting the bimbo's version of the "truth"

HECK – I think Levi has more grasp on reality than SP.

anonymous   November 16th, 2009 3:36 pm ET

And this is different than Carrie Prejean's video, etc. how? when will the media figure out that Palin is a joke and the majority of us are sick of hearing about her?

Matt   November 16th, 2009 3:35 pm ET

Coming from someone who used to strut around on a stage in a bikini, this is a bit hypocritical (no news there). Palin was 'Miss Alaska', and exploited her own body/image for fame and profit. Levi is doing nothing different. Seems to me Palin just likes to talk trash and give people that don't play her game some sort of guilt trip. Whatever.

Jazzy   November 16th, 2009 3:34 pm ET

I am hoping this woman will simply go away and figure out life once she's finifshed with her book publicity road show. ENOUGH already! Lets hear about news worthy people and issues. PLEASE.

WHAT????   November 16th, 2009 3:34 pm ET

Hey, you write garbage and get a million bucks, he spreads it for pictures in a magazine.

BTW, you have done such a wonderful job in job creation as the governor of Alaska, how is he going to pay his bills?

aproudmemberofthepatrioticmob   November 16th, 2009 3:34 pm ET

what about you Sarah????

The ones you acted in (about 12 years ago??)

Leave him alone – let him do porn ... its not a family thing , u know.....

Patrick   November 16th, 2009 3:32 pm ET

I never thought I'd agree with Sarah on anything but I do regarding Levi appearing in Playgirl.

Sarah-true-Female....   November 16th, 2009 3:32 pm ET

We need strong women to become our leaders...and not Wo-males
Sarah Palin is on of those Female-woman who is true to herself,
loving marriage partner, dependable MOTHER, and will be the
Leader we need...but most of all she will truly inspire us...Go Sarah
2012....!!! CNN your polls puting Sarah down belong in the trash...!!!

Neighbor in Russia   November 16th, 2009 3:32 pm ET

nice family values and standards that palin's bringing forth in her family.

L   November 16th, 2009 3:30 pm ET

Why are you covering her? This coverage is a waste of valuable news space.

She is a disgraceful so called american...she lies and tells half truths we've had enough of that to last a lifetime.

Jackie   November 16th, 2009 3:29 pm ET

Palin would do it herself if there was a $ in it for her. and the price was right. get real money is everything to her.

KMAN   November 16th, 2009 3:27 pm ET

Most anything uttered by the infantile gorilla from wasilla is pure political porn! Levi is definitely a wad, but full-frontal nudidty is not pornography, distasteful pehaps, but it's not porn.

Michael   November 16th, 2009 3:26 pm ET

Sarah palin is an embarssment to American politics

Anonymous   November 16th, 2009 3:25 pm ET

Do you folks ever get tired of trashing Sarah Palin?

bearced   November 16th, 2009 3:25 pm ET

he's just trying to capitalize on his popularity, no different than what Sarah is doing.

T'SAH from Virginia   November 16th, 2009 3:25 pm ET

It's more heartbreaking PALIN to see how you KICKED LEVI TO THE CURB!!

YOU also took advantage of him by first introducing him to the STAGE and pretending it was all good just to make YOURSELF and your family look better!!

NOW, it pisses you off to see that Levi took it a step further and making money (remember – it's all about the MONEY, just like your book) and the DARLING little man you forced him to be is BACKFIRING in your FACE!!!

Di   November 16th, 2009 3:25 pm ET

Wow, what a lesson for us girls who fall for a pretty face..... Looks are somewhat important, ok, there should be an attraction but girls, let's go beyond the 'pretty face'. Make sure the guy has character. And guess what. It's the rare guy that was raised to have excellent character. In all fairness, it's rare amongst girls, as well. Moms and dads in America and all over the world, keep a close eye on your kids. Sometimes you can trust your own kid, but can you trust the other one? Watch out for the bad influences. Watch! Keep your eyes peeled. Satan is so active and desperately trying to destroy all of us! Pray! Keep the 10 Commandments! You won't regret that, ever! God bless everyone on the planet! All you angels and Saints, intercede for us here on earth!

capnmike   November 16th, 2009 3:24 pm ET

What a bunch of trailer-trash this family is...they belong on Jerry Springer, NOT in American Politics! Sara Palin is an ignorant, lying loser, and the rest of her entourage is as bad or worse...

Keelin   November 16th, 2009 3:20 pm ET

Even though I think he could have utilized his 15 minutes of fame in a better way, this is hilarious. I am totally going to buy that issue of Playgirl.

Sniffit   November 16th, 2009 3:20 pm ET

hehe...she saw what Bristol was getting and got jealous...that's all...Todd's a nancyboy if I ever saw one lol

T'SAH from Virginia   November 16th, 2009 3:19 pm ET

I always thought PORN was engaging in sexual acts in front of a camera or posing and exposing body parts that should be covered in front of a camera.

IF WHAT SHE describes as PORN – posing in front of a camera partly dressed in an effort to sell magazines and make money – THEN SHE IS GUILTY of PORN also when she posed in front of the camera in an effort to win a beauty pageant in a THIN bathing suit and she ALSO GOT MONEY!!!

I’ve decided now NOT to buy the book to find out how ignorant PALIN is – the media is taking care of that for me AND I will watch Oprah later to get the REST!!!

Ann   November 16th, 2009 3:19 pm ET

This is one episode of Oprah I will have to miss. Cannot stomach listening to that woman.

Melissa   November 16th, 2009 3:19 pm ET

Palin needs to shut up. I don't believe a word out of her lying whining mouth.

A weary Independent   November 16th, 2009 3:18 pm ET

Sort of like the pot calling the kettle black, doncha think?

JW   November 16th, 2009 3:17 pm ET

Levi is getting into porn. Sarah is a politician. Gee, I am not seeing much of a difference here.

I am the Not-So-Great and Powerless Wizard of Rush   November 16th, 2009 3:17 pm ET

Being nominated to be one heart beat away from the leader of the free world: Now that's political pornography.

Chanel   November 16th, 2009 3:15 pm ET

I don't like Palin, but man... Levi johnston is a joke and so is anyone who takes anything he says seriously. I can't believe Palin would even stoop to his level to acknowledge him and his "gigs"

Republicans is smart in the head area   November 16th, 2009 3:13 pm ET

As opposed to the political porn that Palin promulgates?

Nellie Bly   November 16th, 2009 3:10 pm ET

Give the kid a break, Palin. Aren't you supposed to be a good Christian and forgive others' mistakes? I don't condone his posing for Playgirl but the young man has a child to support and that money will buy a lot of diapers.

Jesse in Madison   November 16th, 2009 3:05 pm ET

Here's to Levi's Playgirl spread outselling her crappy book!

Reagan was wrong   November 16th, 2009 3:03 pm ET

Does she feel the same way about her close personal friend Carrie Prejean's nude pics and auto-erotic tapes?

A. Smith, Oregon   November 16th, 2009 3:01 pm ET

Sara Palin should have spent time on discussing contraception practices with her daughter and helped her purchase birth control pills if she was going to routinely let Levi sleep with her daughter.

Cheryl   November 16th, 2009 3:00 pm ET

lol, the 'anythong' was unintentional

Michael M, Phoenix AZ   November 16th, 2009 3:00 pm ET

And to think Levi was the kid she invited to be with them during the campaign...guess now that she lost she doesn't need a "son-in-law".

Cheryl   November 16th, 2009 3:00 pm ET

This woman has much difficulty forming a logical sentence. Someone ought to inform her of the definition of 'porn'. Or, maybe better yet, let her keep talking and the rest of us can thank goodness she is not running for anythong at this time...or ever.

www.firedoglake.com   November 16th, 2009 2:59 pm ET

Enough already with the Sarah and Levi chronicles.

The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released today shows that less than three in ten Americans still delude themselves into believing that Sarah Palin is qualified to be President of the United States rather than, say, a talk show host.

This not-at-all-surprising news means that CNN can finally move all these useless stories about Palin to the Entertainment page, where they belong.

RTB   November 16th, 2009 2:58 pm ET

Let's all pay attention to the second rate beauty contestant from the north country.
The Alaskan Air Head has the audacity to criticize poor Levi.
Does she even know she was in the skin trade herself?
What half- wit would voluntarily label herself 'Rogue'.

Jose   November 16th, 2009 2:56 pm ET

Palin is just jealous!

Rob R   November 16th, 2009 2:56 pm ET

But she's not into "drama"....

C. Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 16th, 2009 2:55 pm ET

Does this mean because Palin considers Levi's job as porn that they will not accept his child support payments. Palin again shows her inability to think before speaking and every question doesn't deserve her opinion.

Party Purity will never bring Political Power!   November 16th, 2009 2:55 pm ET

He learned from the best, how to quit your day job and make a quick buck of his 15 minutes of fame.

His upcoming tell all book, in which he has already stated, the Twitter twit will be front and center, has her scared what his book will tell about the Clampetts of Tundra Trailer Park.

And if he lies about it in writing she could sue for libel, but I will not be holding my breath about her suing.

Two best sellers out of this traveling freak show, who knew?

No

Just Me   November 16th, 2009 2:54 pm ET

Hopefully some of that porn money will put food in her grandson's mouth and clothes on his back. So as "heartbreaking" as she claims to be (which I doubt), no wonder she does not want to "mess up the gig he's got going". Some of that money is going to come her way. Smart move Sarah (smirk)

ib42   November 16th, 2009 2:50 pm ET

Once he was the golden all American boy, now he's a porn star? Palin is an opportunist. Beware of this upstart. She is milking her undeserved notoriety for all it's worth and will say and do anything to remain in the public eye.

Sharon Northern Virginia   November 16th, 2009 2:48 pm ET

I think this will get ugly between the two of them.

ohwolfman   November 16th, 2009 2:47 pm ET

So, showing yourself as your creator made you is porn, but having a child out of wedlock isn't shameful?

GI Joe   November 16th, 2009 2:47 pm ET

Ms Double Standard.

She sells lies and rakes in the money.

He sells pictures and rakes in the money.

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

P. D.   November 16th, 2009 2:45 pm ET

Porn? Sorry Sarah. But you were a beauty queen weren't you? And what Carrie Prejean did? I thought she was you new BFF.

SLM   November 16th, 2009 2:44 pm ET

Well you can't expect Levi to go out and get a job.............work, that would much to difficult for this loser. He is riding on Sarahs coat tails cause he is a nobody. Put your clothes on and go away, forever.

arie   November 16th, 2009 2:44 pm ET

maybe he could be her running mate? i just don't know yet who of the two of them is more qualified to be number one on the ticket?

Enough   November 16th, 2009 2:42 pm ET

Well what else can Levi do to earn some money? He's an idiot looking for his 15 minutes of fame. I am so sick of seeing this loser on Entertainment tonight, they have really lowered their standards to put this liars, lies on the air. You really think Sarah involved this punk in any of the important family matters or personal business? Put your clothes on Levi, nobody wants to see you anyway.

ryan   November 16th, 2009 2:42 pm ET

I thought he was in the military? wasn't that the war cry that conservatives were saying why palin's family was so patriotic?

Sam   November 16th, 2009 2:40 pm ET

For a change I do agree with Palin...Looks like Johnston is out to make a quick buck with his newly found 15 minutes of fame

James, Ho. TX   November 16th, 2009 2:39 pm ET

The real "Porn" lies in screwing the G.O.P. and the Country into selling her so called "Bio" ,for cash, on the open market !

Abby   November 16th, 2009 2:39 pm ET

She should slam Carrie Prejean for real porn and leave Levi alone.

Matthew, OK   November 16th, 2009 2:38 pm ET

Great, can't wait to see it.

Rick   November 16th, 2009 2:37 pm ET

Levi is a young man who had no meaningful obligation to anyone other than Bristol and their child, who took the opportunity to make some money, even though its not classy. Sarah, on the other hand, had an obligation to the entire state of Alaska, for which she vied and won, who walked out on that to make a buck writing a book. Levi is the more honorable of the two.

Don Haley   November 16th, 2009 2:36 pm ET

I think ALL of then are TRAILER TRASH wanting 15 Mins in the News
She is only after the Dollor thats why she dropped out of the Gov .Job
I feel sorry for the Kids . Palin isn't a good role model I'd vote for Tina Fay before I'd vote for Palin

Robert   November 16th, 2009 2:36 pm ET

so says the woman who conceived her first baby out of wedlock...setting a fine example for her daughter. you would think she would be less judgmental.

George Guadiane - Austerlitz, NY   November 16th, 2009 2:36 pm ET

Coming from the say anything ("death panels") do anything (quit because she can make more money in the free market) Sarah, I find it difficult to hear her complain about HIS choices.

mjm   November 16th, 2009 2:34 pm ET

Great....She just lost the porn vote.

J. Carroll Marsh   November 16th, 2009 2:32 pm ET

Porn? Perhaps. But it's a heckuva lot more "heartbreaking" to watch some mean-sirited, ignorant, meat-puppet, moron lie and lie and lie, and duck out of her job as an elected official, and whine and whine and whine.

If there's a trashy family here, babe, you are the matriarch.

What a pathetic person you are.

george from alaska   November 16th, 2009 2:31 pm ET

by the way, parading her poor mentally challenged child around as a prop is just plain pathetic & cruel.

Roger   November 16th, 2009 2:30 pm ET

did I miss something? Have Levi & Sarah become the same charecter? Each pimping theirselves out for an easy buck.

Laurie   November 16th, 2009 2:29 pm ET

She put Levi in the spotlight as another prop. I think that he should capitalize on time spent with that lunatic! Be careful labeling this young man Ms. Palin. It may come back to bite you in the end. Catty, catty. Grow up. Good luck to Levi in whatever he chooses to do.

AndrewDoD   November 16th, 2009 2:26 pm ET

Yet she invites him for Thanksgiving Dinner. Anyone wonder why he said no?

Pee Wee   November 16th, 2009 2:25 pm ET

Seven Palin stories on the Ticker, a banner day for CNN!

I get it, John King is just a place holder for Lou Dobbs while you guys work out the contract details with Sarah, right? All of this is just laying the groundwork for the announcement that she'll be hosting a show where Dobbs used to be.

The reason our country is in the trouble it's in is all of the substantive issues our press gives in-depth coverage to!

ultranol   November 16th, 2009 2:24 pm ET

Well, if a mere photograph of a person is "porn", what would she say about Carrie Prejean's masturbation tape?

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