The National Enquirer published a story in September 2008 claiming Republican Party vice presidential candidate had an affair with her husband Todd Palin's business partner. Palin has denied the accusations and John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate threatened to sue the magazine.1 Shortly thereafter, the Enquirer stated that they would continue to pursue their report and alleged that their "political reporting has obviously proven to be more detail-oriented than the McCain campaign's vetting process."2
"The smearing of the Palin family must end. The allegations contained on the cover of the National Enquirer insinuating that Gov. Palin had an extramarital affair are categorically false. It is a vicious lie. The efforts of the media and tabloids to destroy this fine and accomplished public servant are a disgrace. The American people will reject it."— McCain senior adviser Steve Schmidt1
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