FWIW, McCain did know about Bristol Palin's pregnancy when he selected Palin.

DeepModem Mom

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:37 AM
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FWIW, McCain did know about Bristol Palin's pregnancy when he selected Palin.

Reuters: "Senior McCain campaign officials said McCain knew of the daughter's pregnancy when he selected Palin last week as his vice presidential running mate, deciding that it did not disqualify the 44-year-old governor in any way."

http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN2944356420080901?sp=true

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crazylikafox

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:38 AM
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1. sounds like CYA to me

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DeepModem Mom

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:40 AM
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8. Could be. nt

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yourguide

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:38 AM
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2. I seriously doubt it...

McCain's aide wouldnt have been so angry at the Obama camp if he did.

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Lucinda

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:38 AM
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3. They'd say that even if he didnt though...

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Kittycat

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:38 AM
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4. Somehow I doubt that.

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countingbluecars

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:38 AM
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5. So they say. n/t

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succubus.blues

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:39 AM
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6. I don't buy he knew about it at all.

HuffPo is reporting that they are just now vetting her.

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tularetom

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:39 AM
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7. THAT ain't gonna make the wacko base happy

He knew her 16 yo daughter was knocked up and still selected her? How's that for family values?

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nancyr

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:42 AM
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9. It will end up being a plus...wait and see.

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:45 AM
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10. I don't buy it for a minute. n/t

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HooptieWagon

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:45 AM
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11. Oh yeah, sure he did. n/t

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HooptieWagon

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:46 AM
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12. Oh yeah, sure he did. n/t

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WeDidIt

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:47 AM
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13. I don't buy it for a minute. n/t

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Cha

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:47 AM
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14. palin wasn't vetted so there's a whole lot of shit he

didn't know about.

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Bolo Boffin

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:48 AM
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15. So what was the strategy in letting that information hit the press?

Go onto liberal websites that allow anonymous posting and start far more heinous rumors about Palin's fifth child?

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jazzjunkysue

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Mon Sep-01-08 11:54 AM
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16. Since when do you believe "Senior McCain campaign officials?"

Their credibility comes from.......?!!

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DeepModem Mom

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Mon Sep-01-08 12:14 PM
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18. I'm a little like Fox -- I generally report, so DUers can decide. It is hard to believe...

he'd go with her nomination as Veep with this distraction, but then it's hard for me to believe he went with her at all!

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quercus palustris

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Mon Sep-01-08 12:12 PM
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17. If they had known, they would have been up-front about it.

Not let rumors circulate until they have to say something...

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Bobbie Jo

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Mon Sep-01-08 12:15 PM
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19. Gee...yet ANOTHER error in judgment?

This guy is on a roll.

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DeepModem Mom

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Mon Sep-01-08 12:33 PM
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20. I would agree with that. nt

Edited on Mon Sep-01-08 12:34 PM by DeepModem Mom

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