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Guid e Note
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.Gay Wired.com: John McCain Blasts National Enquirer's... (September 3, 2008) 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."Drudge Report: Enquirer Responds to McCain/Palin (September 3, 2008)Fast Fasts
- The article was printed in the September 11, 2008 issue, which came out on September 3, the same day as Palin's speech at the 2008 Republican Convention.Gay Wired.com: John McCain Blasts National Enquirer's... (September 3, 2008)
- John McCain's campaign issued a statement September 3, 2008, saying the article was false and threatened to sue the magazineGay Wired.com: John McCain Blasts National Enquirer's... (September 3, 2008)
- National Enquirer broke the news of former Democratic Party presidential candidate John Edward’s affair with mistress Rielle Hunter in 2007Gay Wired.com: John McCain Blasts National Enquirer's... (September 3, 2008)
Quote from McCain's Campaign
"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 SchmidtGay Wired.com: John McCain Blasts National Enquirer's... (September 3, 2008)-
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