Palin: My Own Son Isn't A Republican

In an interview with the Washington Times, resigning Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) made a surprising admission: Her own son doesn't belong to the party she represented on the national state last fall. Asked what she would do once she stepped down from her post, Palin told the paper she would campaign for candidates she favored, whatever their party:

"I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation," she said over lunch in her downtown office, 40 miles from her now-famous hometown of Wasilla -- population 7,000 -- where she began her political career.

"People are so tired of the partisan stuff -- even my own son is not a Republican," said Mrs. Palin, who stunned the political world earlier this month with her decision to step down as governor July 26 with 18 months left in her term.

Palin may be expanding her horizons out of necessity. Vulnerable Republicans facing reelection in 2010 have said they don't want her help.

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Comments

[clearlythinking]

10:49 AM on 07/15/2009

He too was embarrassed by your candidacy.

[americanalien]

12:38 AM on 07/15/2009

At least there is one sane person in the Palin family.

[digeridoo2]

02:29 AM on 07/15/2009

True that. The rest of them need a good dose of Zyklon B.

[HidingintheDeepSouth]

02:58 AM on 07/15/2009

Just 'cause he's not a Republican means he's sane.
Also,
Maybe he wants Alaska to sede from the nation like his parents once advocated.

[andrea7565]

11:07 PM on 07/14/2009

Wow, that family has great genes! Not only is Sarah gorgeous, so is her son!

[KillgoreTrout43]

11:37 PM on 07/14/2009

Too bad they don't have genes for intelligence.

[NYed]

11:46 PM on 07/14/2009

They all look a little "dim" to me. Look at their eyes, the lights are on but no one is home.

[Carpool Kathleen]

08:20 PM on 07/14/2009

Jimminy Xmas! Can she SHUT UP now? That NY Times article said her hair was falling out from stress, and she's been whining about the press and criminal investigations taking her away from her job (which she still holds, right?)............so why doesn't she just quit with the interviews and do some filing or something?

[mojorysin]

08:14 PM on 07/14/2009

Will this be posted twice?lol Was my first comment deleted because I think he's nonpartisan and HOT? Or because I think Sarah Palin is hilarious. So many comments makes me think that people are actually scared of her, believe it or not. I think she makes both repubs and democrats look stupid just saying things that are stupid. yikes

[KillgoreTrout43]

11:38 PM on 07/14/2009

How does saying stupid things make others look stupid?

[KillgoreTrout43]

07:34 PM on 07/14/2009

With Palin for a mother, I can see why he isn't a republican.

[americanalien]

12:35 AM on 07/15/2009

LoL, you strike a good point.

[WTP7777]

07:25 PM on 07/14/2009

I have found someone who I can support.....Sarah Palin!!!! I think she is the best candidate for a higher office to support since Ronald Reagan.

[KillgoreTrout43]

07:31 PM on 07/14/2009

Judging from your sentence structure, I am not surprised.

[yakaloot]

07:49 PM on 07/14/2009

And I suppose you also think we believe you???? It's too far out. Sorry kiddo!

[RiskyBizMiss]

06:45 PM on 07/14/2009

Bi-POLAR

[AntiSheep13]

06:40 PM on 07/14/2009

Palin:My Daughter was against abstinence before she was for it.

[Roberto Martinez]

04:21 PM on 07/14/2009

it's easy for her, pick the winning party, then look for affiliation...

[findingmuse]

04:18 PM on 07/14/2009

"I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation..."

The "right" things, according to Sarah Palin. Since she's got a direct phone line to God and all that.

[Yeah-Me]

12:39 AM on 07/15/2009

Yeah... I found that comment rather scary myself...

[LDnearthesea]

12:43 PM on 07/15/2009

Right-wing extremist things!

[balrog221]

03:09 PM on 07/14/2009

Is it appropriate for her to divulge her son's beliefs?

[sshala]

06:40 PM on 07/15/2009

Good point!

[hauty007]

02:49 PM on 07/14/2009

Shallow intellect, produces shallow responses.

America is the quintessential train wreck when it comes to politics, "little to no substance of an issue or what platform it represents".

You can compare the lack of knowledge to "An American Comedy or Tragedy". You decide.

[kittyglitter]

02:46 PM on 07/14/2009

Your "own son" doesn't believe the same things you do? Shocking! Children thinking for themselves! That's just poppycock!

[Mike Barden]

01:40 PM on 07/14/2009

Does that mean he didn't vote for her?