Palin, who portrays herself as a fiscal conservative, racked up nearly $20 million in long-term debt as mayor of the tiny town of Wasilla — that amounts to $3,000 per resident.

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She actually campaigned for office on a pro-bridge platform, yet on her Veep acceptance speech, claimed to have opposed it (to forward her reform image).

I see that being a valuable attack-ad.

Are we discussing issues of legality or whether or not Americans will hold it against her? I think they’ll show some compassion considering the circumstances.

The real threat is that progressives appear to lack compassion. The war is in the centre – who are much more likely to vote on issues closer to the heart.

I agree. I recently posted an article about when a poltician is entitled to privacy regarding their family. If Palin lied, then I don’t think she is entitled to privacy in this case.

The nature of the accusations are only likely to endear her further with female voters (IMO).

If true, not to Republicans it won’t.

5th child, possibly being that of her 17yo daughter.

Sorry but that’s a family matter, and not something progressives should be gaining political capital from.

The Dems ought to careful in pushing that ethics case. The nature of the accusations are only likely to endear her further with female voters (IMO).

It’s a non-starter, as Olbermann stated when the appointment was announced.