Palin "Political Suicide" if She Shuns Levi?

(CBS)  Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston's on-again engagement appears to be good news for the them, but how does this bode for Johnston's mother-in-law-to-be, Sarah Palin?

The Palins and Johnston engaged in a public war of words when the couple broke off a previous engagement.

But political experts say Palin simply has to grin and bear this one, just like a mama-grizzly, reports CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano.

Patrick Gavin, a Politico.com staff writer, says, ""I think, if Sarah Palin came out and said she refused to accept the engagement, I think it would be political suicide for her. To not support her daughter on this decision, whether you agree with it or not, would not bode well in her favor."

For Bristol, the rollercoaster ride may finally be coming to an end. After months of battling with her ex-fiance over child support and his critical comments of her family, the two have managed to patch things up. Now with the engagement back on, Palin's rollercoaster ride may just be beginning.

Bristol and Johnston, along with their baby boy, Tripp, posed as the picture perfect happy family for Us Weekly in their home state of Alaska.

They've come a long way since 2008, when Bristol was introduced to America as the six-month pregnant daughter of then Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin.

Shortly after their son Tripp was born, the relationship between the Palins and Johnston began to fray, Quijano points out.

Johnston claimed Bristol wouldn't let him see his newborn son. Johnston blasted Palin in an interview with Vanity Fair last October, saying Palin rarely acts as a parent.

Palin got her revenge later on that year on "Oprah," only to get another rebuttal from Johnston when he appeared on "The Early Show", telling Maggie Rodriguez he doesn't see himself back at Palin family events like Christmas at the Palins' home.

But despite the verbal lashings, their icey relationship is beginning to rewarm, notes Quijano, with political observers asserting that, because Bristol and Johnston have reconciled their relationship, Palin has no choice but to give them her blessing if she has presidential aspirations.

In a statement, Palin says of her daughter's decision, "Bristol, at 19, is now a young adult. As parents, we obviously want what is best for our children, but Bristol is ultimately in charge of determining what is best for her and her beautiful son. Bristol believes in redemption and forgiveness to a degree most of us struggle to put in practice in our daily lives."

[JayAdler1]

I would suggest that we could say that the kids wanted to escape the slings and arrows of MSM scrutiny. Furthermore it could be brought across that the whole family would be spending private time together on a weekly basis. This way of presenting the situation is especially suited for Levi who knows that he was the culprit most of the time. This PR story has legs and would prevent the inevitable explosion if the kids hang around near Sarah Palin's family, Levi alone could accomplish chaos in seconds. The motives for them moving are understandable and would be easily digested instead of taking an irreversible risk such as Levi stepping out or posing again.You have to put a good spin on this, he is Pecks Bad Boy and will upset the apple cart.

[wdh3007]

I don't really see how anyone could trust him after the soap opera they all had before. He could be getting back with the daughter just to destroy the mother poitically in time for 2012 election.

[JayAdler1]

If everybody in the Palin family goes about their business and Sarah buys the newyweds a house either a distance away in another Alaska town or better yet in a sates side condo complex say in Santa Fe, I think all will be well and forgotten. There are plenty of rush marriages in America and this is no big deal unless publicity rears its ugly head. Levi should be convinced to go into labor where he can make a good living.I would make a deal with Levi and even sign him up to a confidentiality agreement with consideration.

[daffy64]

Yawwwwwwwwwwn.

[chefjoseph742]

I thank God every day that you think People like me are morons. The proff is in the pudding. Missing GW yet?

[SueZeeeQue]

Palin commits political suicide every time she opens her mouth.


But she's an inspiration to morons everywhere.

[bassinapple]

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the democratic mind:

by USA_is_back July 15, 2010 6:28 PM EDT
by bassinapple July 15, 2010 5:15 PM EDT
Where is the obsessive coverage of Chelsea Clinton's wedding?
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It's all over the internet. Has been for the past two days. Maybe you should stop "humping" Palins leg for a few seconds so you can actually see what goes on in the real world.

Some people are unable to discuss things intelligently so all they are left with are personal attacks that mean nothing. Why is it always sexual with these types of people?

[bassinapple]

Where is the obsessive coverage of Chelsea Clinton's wedding? No where to be found. More proof from our media that Palin's children are treated differently. Our media is so biased against anything Palin. Pres. Obama's children were on stage with him. Yet when Gov. Palin does the same, she is using them as a "Prop".

[BradNoley]

Look Palin lovers, Chelsea's wedding details were released yesterday on this very same media outlet. Let's put aside if you love or hate Palin for a moment. The heart of the story is her daughter is back together with her guy. Great. I am really happy for them. Lets leave it at that. The First Lady and Sec.- Clinton are not making videos about being 'momma grizzly bears' protecting their young. Sarah puts her kids in the press. When she doesn't like something that is said she screams foul waving the victim card.

[jmcfan2]

Where is the Coverage on Chelsea's wedding? The news media is covering, but its just not as good as a teenage kid going on insider, us weekly and et talking about marring her baby's daddy and how her momma don't know. When Chelsea starts taking telvison parts on life as a teen, or doing candie spokeman's ad and commericals and her she soon to be husband starts trashing her mom then lets talk.

[AnnieDanny]

This article is entirely speculation. What does he think, she think, they think and what would happen if they did or didn't. Really a waste of time, IMO. And somewhat none of our business. Political suicide if she disagrees or disapproves? Nonsense.

[Bisk1]

In a statement, Palin says of her daughter's decision, "Bristol, at 19, is now a young adult. As parents, we obviously want what is best for our children, but Bristol is ultimately in charge of determining what is best for her and her beautiful son. Bristol believes in redemption and forgiveness to a degree most of us struggle to put in practice in our daily lives."

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sooooo, do you welcome Levi into your family ?? Do you support your daughter and the baby-dad ?? Dumb Repugs !!

[BST210]

What a bunch of clowns. I like Sarah Palin, but I think her daughter is an idiot and ungrateful, and Levi, well he's in it for the money. He's a leech and if Sarah's daughter takes him back, then she really is an idiot.

I guess it wouldn't do Sarah any good to trash him to the media now, because if she said she doesn't agree, and they end up getting married, it will make her look bad and with media events coming up for sure, it would be a problem. It wouldn't do any good anyway since her dopey daughter seems to want to cause the mother problems regardless.

Maybe Sarah should stay home and forget politics so her other daughters don't turn out like Bristol.

[stupa5]

The real clown is you for admitting u like palin...fool!