Palin's Team Shoots Down Divorce Rumor

(CBS)  An attorney for former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has denied a report that she and her husband are planning to divorce.

Sarah Palin's attorney, Thomas Van Flein, told CBS News that the report of a divorce is "categorically false."

An attorney for former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and spokespeople for the Palin camp have vigorously denied a blog post that she and her husband are planning to divorce.

Sarah Palin's attorney, Thomas Van Flein, told CBS News that the report of a divorce is "categorically false."

The Web site Alaskareport.com, citing "multiple sources," claimed today that the couple was planning to divorce. Alaskareport.com has not updated its story to include the response from the Palin camp as of 6:30 ET.

Another Palin attorney, Robert Barnett, also told CBS News that the divorce rumors were "totally untrue."

Among the points made to try to support the divorce claim was a purchase by Sarah Palin of land in Montana. Van Flein told CBS News the report of a land buy in Montana is false.

Earlier this afternoon, Palin spokesperson Meg Stapleton posted a response on Facebook, saying, "Yet again, some so-called journalists have decided to make up a story. There is no truth to the recent 'story' (and story is the correct term for this type of fiction) that the Palins are divorcing. The Palins remain married, committed to each other and their family, and have not purchased land in Montana (last week it was reported to be Long Island).

"Less than one week ago, Governor Palin asked the media to 'quit making things up.' We appreciate that the more professional journalists decided to question this story before repeating it."

Flein said he had spoken with Sarah and Todd a few hours ago and discussed the rumors with them, which they called "laughable."

Palin may release a statement later, Flein said.

[1corinthians739]

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[expat4]

Obviously there's something about Sarah Palin that terrifies run-of-the-mill polititians; could it be her honest, no nonsense approach to government?

[dencal26]

The rumors and smears agains the Palins goes beyond civil and is fueled bu hateful homosexuals

[maghop]

hey, the magesty!!! the only beacon of light you see is up palins a$$!

[pamcoston]

Why can't the media/people leave Sarah Palin alone! There is so much nastiness in the world today. To make up something that is so false is cruel and evil. Where is the joy anymore???!!!

[TXLahdidah]

This would not have been picked up as a story by the MSM if Sarah Palin's handlers would not be issuing statements. If a blogger posts something and it isn't true, ignore it. You don't have to make a statement, or have your attorney make a statement everytime some yoohoo sitting in his parent's basement writes something. Most people wouldn't have even known about it, but because Sarah's handlers don't know how to behave in the public eye, this becomes a story. Don't blame CBS, blame Meg Stapleton.

[dencal26]

OK so why all the fuss about Obama not being born in Hawaii? Just ignore it.

[spawoman]

So let me get this straight. Conservatives are complaining that CBS provided an opportunity for the Palin camp to counter a rumor with their side of the story? Sorry, don't get the problem here. It's the bloggers spreading these rumors, not the so-called liberal media. If the media hadn't responded to the bloggers (who seem to have way too much time on their hands in Alaska), then the conservatives would be angry that no one is defending their beloved Sarah. Honestly, no one can win with you guys.

[Forbus56]

On one hand the MSM tells us that Palin's political career is over and that she's no longer "relevant." Yet, they can't help reporting every tidbit about her. Every time she blows her nose the media flash a bulletin.

Is this what passes as "news" at CBS these days?

[HappyTonto]

Isn't it obvious that Palin floated the rumors herself so that she could make headlines bashing the media? She telegraphed this weeks ago. Fortunately, most people aren't as dumb as these manipulators and liars believe.

[Slrman-21001573651763300012869]

one-American "Liberal Media" How funny. When Bush was in office, people were complaining about the "Right-Wing Media" I think that means you hate anyone that does say what you want to hear. Just like "W". ROFLMAO!

If the Palins do divorce, her credibility will be even lower than it was when she said you "can see Russia from Alaska" and couldn't name even one newspaper or magazine she read after she said she read "all of them". What a dummy she is.