Sarah Palin Welcomes Grandson

By: Scott Conroy
Topics: Republicans

America's most famous "hockey mom" is now a grandmother.

Sarah Palin's 18-year-old daughter Bristol has given birth to a healthy baby boy, People Magazine reports.

Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston was born in Palmer, Alaska, and weighed in at 7 lb., 4 oz.

"We think it's wonderful," Colleen Jones, the sister of Bristol's grandmother Sally Heath, told People. "The baby is fine and Bristol is doing well. Everyone is excited."

Bristol Palin's pregnancy caused a stir when it became public soon after her mother was tapped to be the Republican vice presidential nominee.

The father of the baby, former Wasilla High School hockey standout Levi Johnston, had announced plans to marry Bristol in 2009.

Scott Conroy
Scott Conroy is a National Political Reporter for RealClearPolitics and a contributor for CBS News.
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by harbinger09 January 1, 2009 9:08 PM EST: At least of the the following statements is a fallacy. Which one do you think it is???

1) "I can see Russia from my house."

2) "Abstinence works."

Posted by raflin0010 at 08:39 AM : Dec 31, 2008

Seeing Russia from her house is a fallacy. The other is true--IF a person actually practiced abstinence. Those who refrain from sexxx do not get pregnant or have issues with pregnancy or STDs. That is a fact.

The trick is--actually practicing abstinence.; Reply to this comment


by harbinger09 January 1, 2009 9:06 PM EST: LMAO!! Palin says neither Bristol or Levi are drop outs because although they stopped attending High school, they both are enrolled in correspondence courses...

Somebody please tell that airhead that is what drop outs do--

1. Enroll in correspondence courses

2. Enroll in night school or weekend school

3. Test out and get a GED or enroll in a GED prep course

We call those who should be physically in Highschool but opt NOT to attend--DROP outs--because they are no longer attending HS. Those who are in "corrrespondence classes" qualify as drop outs as do night school attendees and GEDers.

Same thing. Lord Help that nitwit.; Reply to this comment


by CNH January 1, 2009 4:10 AM EST: During this holiday season, Sarah Palin wishes to take this opportunity to express her great appreciation for being so blessed to be thankful for this great nation of ours....that she appreciates....and is thankful for...which makes her so blessed....to be able to appreciate our great nation...of ours...of which she is a part...of.

She is also so appreciative of all those who appreciate her family, including Trapp, Trog, Peter-Piper, Truck, Barstool, and Wallow, as well as future babies Tinsel, Teflon, and Tallow.; Reply to this comment


by carlyonsue December 31, 2008 4:40 PM EST: raflin0010: I pray for the day when SNL and all other shows like it are cancelled! I hate that show!; Reply to this comment


by mtminds December 31, 2008 5:52 AM EST: Sarah bought her grandson his first pair of cammies and a cute stuffed wolf pup.; Reply to this comment


by blog_fever December 30, 2008 9:25 PM EST: All you hypocrites!! Stop judging and read Matthew 7:1-5.; Reply to this comment


by caldwellptr December 30, 2008 9:16 PM EST: earached4: You need to learn to count to nine! Trig was born in April. This is only December. Trig is eight months old. There is no way on earth Bristol could have had a baby in April and another full term nine months baby in December! April was only eight months ago! This proves that Trig is NOT Bristol''''s child!
Posted by carlyonsue at 07:12 AM

By these calculations, and by proximity of the Russian New Year this makes Tripp the first baby to be named for the excuse Bristol gave the Gov when she tried to explain how she got pregnant, "But Mom, Levi tripped and fell on top of me." :); Reply to this comment


by carlyonsue December 30, 2008 6:11 PM EST: earached4: No he is not but you are if you think so!; Reply to this comment


by carlyonsue December 30, 2008 6:00 PM EST: ChicagoRail9: You''re an idiot and another one who can''t count to nine! Trig (not Trog) was born in April. He is eight months old. If Bristol had gotten pregnant immediately after giving birth to Trig the baby would not be born until the last of January! It takes nine months to carry a child to full term, not eight! Since Bristol gave birth to a a full term 7lbs 4oz baby boy this last Saturday, December 27, Trig could not be her child! It''s physically impossible!; Reply to this comment


by carlyonsue December 30, 2008 5:47 PM EST: rafflin0010: Why does Levi need a job? He has one and a very good paying one too! How many nineteen year olds do you know who have jobs that pay $75,000+ a year and will pay over $100,000 in five years when he finishes his training? I know many people who are high school and college graduates with phds who don''t make that much!; Reply to this comment