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Pregnancy of Palin Daughter Cannot Be Ignored

by Roland S. Martin

It didn't take Republicans long — or even some Democrats — to try to dissuade those of us in the media from focusing on the news that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's 17-year-old daughter is five months pregnant and plans on marrying the father.

Aides to Sen. John McCain quickly took to the airwaves to deplore any conversation regarding Bristol Palin, saying the issue is a private matter and we should look elsewhere. Even. Sen. Barack Obama made it clear that the children of candi ...

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Posted by: S. Ellis
Comment: #1
Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:22 AM

I am so angry about this issue. I truly believe if Obama had a pregnant daughter it would be smeared all over and used as a reason not to elect him. Yes, this is where RACE comes in. She is a white female, unmarried, and pregnant. It was seen as an American problem before and now please tell me what's changed. Is it now ok to be a teenager and pregnant? I agree with Oboma family should be off limits, however, Palin seemed to try to hide this issue from the public. It was not even talked about in Alaska which leads me to believe it was kept secret. OBOMA, PLEASE get back to the basics!!!!!!!

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