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- Bristol Palin 5 months pregnant at time of announcement
- Bristol's father is Todd Palin
- Baby's father is Levi Johnston
- Palins asked media to respect young couple's privacy
- McCain knew of Bristol's pregnancy before offering Sarah Palin the VP slotReuters: To rebut rumors, Palin says daughter, 17, pregnant (September 1, 2008)
- Announcement made on first day of Republican National Convention
- The child, Tripp Johnston, was born on December 28, 2008People: Bristol Palin Welcomes a Son (December 29, 2008)
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In September 2008, former Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin announced that her 17-year-old daughter, Bristol Palin, was pregnant and intended to marry the child's father, Levi Johnston. The news came only a few days after John McCain's announcement of Palin as his running mate. The child, Tripp Johnston, was born on December 28, 2008.People: Bristol Palin Welcomes a Son (December 29, 2008)
Pregnancy Rumors
Rumors had been spreading throughout the Labor Day weekend that Palin's most recent child, Trig Palin, was actually birthed by Bristol, making him the governor's grandchild. New photographic evidence of a visibly-pregnant Sarah Palin seems to have quieted these rumors.Daily Kos: Sarah Palin Story Ender (August 31, 2008)Sarah and Todd Palin Statement
"We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows she has our unconditional love and support."Los Angeles Times: Sarah Palin announces 17-year-old daughter is pregnant (September 1, 2008)Statements after Birth
Sarah Palin released a statement on the governor's Web site a few days after the birth of Tripp. She said the pregnancy had been "shocking news" but that they now feel blessed. Bristol Palin also made a statement, saying her situation was not ideal and that she discourages teens to become pregnant, but that she "can't imagine life without" Tripp.Politico: Bristol: Pregnancy wasn't 'ideal' (January 2, 2009)-
Bristol Palin Pregnant News and Commentaries
- Politico: Bristol: Pregnancy wasn't 'ideal' (January 2, 2009)
- People: Bristol Palin Welcomes a Son (December 29, 2008)
- FoxNews.com: Obama Says Palin Pregnancy "Off Limits" (September 1, 2008)
- Los Angeles Times: Palin announces 17-year-old daughter is pregnant (September 1, 2008)
- AFP: Republicans rocked as Palin says teen daughter pregnant (September 1, 2008)
- Reuters: To rebut rumors, Palin says daughter, 17, pregnant (September 1, 2008)
- WashingtonPost.com: The Political Impact of Bristol Palin's Pregnancy (September 1, 2008)
- International Herald Tribune: Palin says her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant (September 1, 2008)
- Independent.co.uk: Palin confirms daughter's pregnancy (September 1, 2008)
- ABC News: Political Punch: Dobson on Bristol Palin's Pregnancy (September 1, 2008)
- Telegraph.co.uk: Sarah Palin's teenage daughter is pregnant (September 1, 2008)
- Mail Online: Critics claim McCain's running mate is really the grandmother... (September 1, 2008)
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Bristol Palin Pregnant Questions
Did Bristol Palin breakup with Levi Johnston? 7 AnswersBristol Palin is opening up about (or at least confirming) her split from fiance and baby daddy Levi Johnston, but disputes some accounts of their breakup. "It ... read more
Do you believe Levi Johnston's claims that Sarah Palin tried to adopt his baby? 3 AnswersI have no problem believing it, but I'm not sure what the big deal is. Sarah Palin wanted to care for her grandchild and shield the family from any public shame... read more
Bristol Palins baby? 1 AnswerShe did indeed give birth on Saturday at 5:30am, according to the article. A boy, 7lb 7oz. The baby's name is Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston. read more
Sarah Palin Jokes 7 AnswersHere are some Palin jokes. "I know all about Iran. I ran for Mayor and then I ran for Governor! I can't comment on the Kyoto Accord as I've only ever seen the... read more




