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Palin Slams Media for 'Salacious' Reports

Reporters habitually took her remarks out of context, Governor says

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(Newser) – Sarah Palin attacked the “personal, salacious nature” of media reports about her during the 2008 campaign, accusing journalists of taking her remarks out of context “to create adversarial situations,” CNN reports. A statement from Palin’s office today specifically criticized the Atlantic (probably mostly just Andrew Sullivan) and other bloggers for keeping alive the rumor that Trig was her daughter’s baby.

“As a public official, I expect criticism and I expect to be held accountable for how I govern,” Palin's statement said. “But the personal, salacious nature of recent reporting, and often the refusal of the media to correct obvious mistakes, unfortunately discredits too many in journalism today, making it difficult for many Americans to believe what they see in the media.”

In this Nov. 4, 2008, file photo, Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin votes at Wasilla City Hall in Wasilla, Alaska.
In this Nov. 4, 2008, file photo, Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin votes at Wasilla City Hall in Wasilla, Alaska.   (AP Photo)
In this Nov. 4, 2008, file photo, Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, is seen on stage during an election night rally in Phoenix.
In this Nov. 4, 2008, file photo, Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, is seen on stage during an election night rally in Phoenix.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin answers questions from the media at the meeting of the National Governor's Association December 2, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin answers questions from the media at the meeting of the National Governor's Association December 2, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   (Getty Images)
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AnnieOkie58
Jan 10, 09 11:06 AM CST
OH to funny...the Dork_King has the hots for Palin, as does Joe Blow the Lying Plumber and the news guy who got his jollies watching Palin's debate with Joe Biden....LOL....bunch of crazy horny day dreamers.....LOL !
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christine_m
Jan 11, 09 6:59 PM CST
Corona-- define "commie" for me, will ya? Seriously, is that your only way of responding to people when you afraid of their ideas? I feel for people like you who live in fear of change. And Sweetie, we're not afraid of Sarah. I love her. I hope she runs again-- and again -- and again....
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jaguarj
Jan 12, 09 7:08 AM CST
SARAH DOESN'T SCARE ANYBODY..WE JUST HAVE SYMPATHY FOR SOMEONE AS PATHETIC AS YOU THAT JUST DOESN'T GET IT...AND JUST KEEP COMING BACK FOR MORE ABUSE...WHAT MASOCHISTS YOU ARE...SARAH'S A WINNER? ASK MCCAIN HOW MUCH OF A WINNER SHE IS.
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grissell
Jan 12, 09 5:51 PM CST
You seriously don't even follow politics do you? I think you just barely caught the No Spin Zone near the end of the election and learned a few key named and facts. Go have another Corona.
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grissell
Jan 12, 09 5:54 PM CST
"I love to see the left wing drool and salivate like mad dogs over the thought that the American People actually love this woman," That's actually very indicative of your behavior towards Obama supporters. I think you just can't handle the fact that a more traditional Bush-lead government completely bombed and they had to find someone with actual intelligence and education to clean up his mess. You can keep Bush, your used car salesmen deity, and Sarah, your newscaster bimbo, and cheer them on as they lead you to their next Klan-inspired rally.
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