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Bristol Palin Praises Hillary Clinton

Posted: 05/11/2012 10:51 am Updated: 05/11/2012 10:51 am

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Bristol Palin has some kind words for a Democrat. In a new blog post, she comes to the defense of Hillary Clinton, who was recently scrutinized for wearing glasses with little makeup in in Bangladesh. Bristol writes:

Recently, the Drudge Report put a photo of Hillary Clinton’s face at the top over the headline: “Au Naturel.” The photos were snapped in Bangladesh and India over the weekend, and people began chattering about how she didn’t look as polished as normal. Though she was wearing red lipstick – and cool glasses! — she didn’t wear foundation. After the Drudge link appeared, the Washington Post said she looked like a schoolgirl, the Atlantic approved of her appearance, and Fox News said she looked “tired and withdrawn.”

Bristol goes on to compare the discussion of Hillary's appearance to criticism she endured about her weight while on 'Dancing with the Stars.' Unlike other contestants, she did not lose weight while on the show, but she said that while she will never be a size zero, "I'm comfortable in my own skin." Still, the fat comments were not fun:

I was active and fit, but I did gain five to ten pounds over the course of the show. At my heaviest, I was still thinner than a lot of girls my age, but heavier than I am now. I’m not saying this because I’m somehow proud of how I looked on that show. Rather, I’m saying that I’ve been the brunt of jokes, speculation, and criticism about my appearance, and it’s not fun.

She goes on to praise Hillary "for not having a make up artist following her around and being comfortable in her own skin" then turns the discussion to her mom.

"And speaking of no makeup, this is what my mom looks like 90% of the time!" she concluded with a photo of a fresh-faced Sarah Palin in running shorts.

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Bristol Palin has some kind words for a Democrat. In a new blog post, she comes to the defense of Hillary Clinton, who was recently scrutinized for wearing glasses with little makeup in in Bangladesh.
Bristol Palin has some kind words for a Democrat. In a new blog post, she comes to the defense of Hillary Clinton, who was recently scrutinized for wearing glasses with little makeup in in Bangladesh.
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butchcliff
The future is unwritten
09:17 PM on 05/14/2012
Her last statement about the President's children & gay marriage was inane. Trouble with making yourself look stupider is that you often succeed.
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bikefolder32
My micro bio is an honor student.
06:20 PM on 05/14/2012
Hillary's earned the right to look tired. Frankly, I want my Secretary of State looking tired from the energy being expended representing our interests. I don't want a spokesmodel *ahem-Momma Palin* jetting around the world shaking hands with leaders and looking chipper because she has no clue where she is or what people are talking about.

Let the woman enjoy a day without makeup and a cerveza once in a while. How many negotiations has she been a part of since '08?

Makes me think of Moby's Bourne Identity theme song "Been lots of places, seen many dirty things, you wouldn't even believe....."
03:20 PM on 05/14/2012
You notice how she ultimately made it all about her? Typical..
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cloudmaker
08:41 AM on 05/14/2012
How many times do your readers have to; tell you: Who cares what Birstol Palin thinks?
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06:59 AM on 05/14/2012
It is good to know Hillary is inspiring Nikki Haley and Bristol Palin. It must be her core values that appeal to them, or some might say lack of values.
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mollymac
nice girls seldom get the corner office
10:25 PM on 05/13/2012
Why do we constantly get barraged by this teeny bop and her opinions? Is HP really that hardup?
01:54 PM on 05/13/2012
God forbid what did Bristol did to be here? Hillary is gorgeous at 64,plus she is smart and she has seen pretty much everything in this world.
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Rachel Spencer
In the middle
08:39 PM on 05/13/2012
fan you for the pic I love the romance picture for your icon reading one now :)
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ocenbrz
Atheist by choice.
06:50 AM on 05/13/2012
Integrity. And I honestly don't believe a word she says. She has lied so much already.
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07:00 AM on 05/14/2012
Hillary or Bristol, or both?
01:28 AM on 05/13/2012
Please don't post Bristol palin as news, unless it is especially stupid.
07:38 PM on 05/12/2012
Oh and please please nobody respond to my comment with hateful rhetoric to my email inbox please I'm at peace with my life
04:29 PM on 05/13/2012
What are you babbling about?
07:36 PM on 05/12/2012
These comments are parallel to being a bully
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nukedavecmh
07:33 PM on 05/12/2012
Why are we having to listen to what Bristol palin has to say? Once she actually has an accomplishment besides getting knocked up then maybe she might have something to say.
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TinyDancer1
Taking a break for a while.
09:59 AM on 05/14/2012
Fanned!
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Mariel
07:21 PM on 05/12/2012
I like the natural look. Since Hillary's getting older, she will need to get people used to this look if she is to run for Prez in 2016, which some pundits say is in the works. She needs to make people see her as an important person, not a glamourous one. It's good she wore lipstick, however, to take away the paleness. She is an important person, and should be accorded respect for what she does, not how she looks. Bristol's remarks are totally irrelevant and I too hope Huffpo ignores her from now on. She has contributed nothing.
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Susan Spacek Thompson
Democracy Wins
09:32 PM on 05/12/2012
You're judging Hillary by your own comments--such as lipstick to take away her paleness, and people will need to get used to this look because she's older. Personally, as an older woman myself, that's insulting. She's extremely intelligent and classy whether she has makeup on or not.

Bristol is entitled to her opinions just as anyone else. How would you like someone to say about your life that you have "contributed nothing?"

We certainly don't judge men by the standards we judge women. Sometimes, we women are our own worst enemies and hold ourselves to unrealistic standards.
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Lesann
Resistance is Futile
10:33 AM on 05/13/2012
Bristol is entitled to her opinion. However, when you compare her to Hillary Clinton she, indeed, has contributed nothing. I continue to wonder why any news source gives her "opinions" any credence.
04:31 PM on 05/13/2012
Susan yes but if you noticed Bristol turned it right into her and her Mother. About her weight on DWTS, etc. Very little actually said about Hillary, but lots of whining about herself.
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greymom
06:07 PM on 05/12/2012
Since she has some admiration for Hillary, why doesn't she emulate Chelsea and actually go to school to become qualified for something more than single motherhood status and being the daughter of a famous person.
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patriciacaldwell
Yes, this keeps me awake at night.
07:27 PM on 05/12/2012
Good point, but I thought she's the daughter of a notorious person.
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Nellbaby
05:52 PM on 05/12/2012
If the Huffington Post does not stop quoting this lame brain, I am going to boycott it.
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doubtfull
still crazy after all these years
03:05 PM on 05/13/2012
100 % agreement. You betcha !
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mollymac
nice girls seldom get the corner office
10:27 PM on 05/13/2012
I am in total agreement! We have sunk to a new low with this crrrap.