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Redneck? My Levi is good boy ('He'll make Sarah Palin proud')
News of the World ^ | September 6th, 2008 | Georgina Dickinson

Posted on 09/07/2008 3:19:35 AM PDT by nickcarraway

THE mum of the teenage “redneck” who got US Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s daughter pregnant insisted last night: “My Levi’s a good boy. I know he’ll make Sarah proud.”

Sherry Johnston was speaking after it was revealed this week that Palin’s daughter Bristol, 17, is five months pregnant by Levi—who described himself on his website as a “f***ing redneck” who didn’t want kids.

Speaking from her wooden cabin home in the tiny Alaskan town of Wasilla, Sherry defended Levi, 18, saying: “He might have been a bit of a handful when he was younger but he’s now grown up into a caring, mature young man who wants to look after his new family.”

Levi and Bristol are now engaged —and the young oil rig electrician appeared clutching her hand as they shared the limelight with the Palins and Presidential candidate John McCain at the Republican convention.

Sherry added: “Levi has barely ever been out of Wasilla and there he was on TV screens aired all around the world.

“He called me afterwards and said it was the most incredible but frightening experience he had ever had.”


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; levijohnston; mccainpalin; palin; palinfamily; wasilla
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1 posted on 09/07/2008 3:19:35 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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God bless them both.


2 posted on 09/07/2008 3:21:09 AM PDT by hershey
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This kid will have to grown up really fast. I don’t envy him. But I do believe he can handle the pressure. Plus, I’m sure the families and the campaign are supporting him strongly behind the scenes.


3 posted on 09/07/2008 3:22:29 AM PDT by Silly (McCainLove.com)
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To: hershey

who described himself on his website as a “f***ing redneck” who didn’t want kids.

I thought that website was proven to be false and immediately taken down..


4 posted on 09/07/2008 3:22:32 AM PDT by GeorgiaDawg32 (I'm a Patriot Guard Rider. www.patriotguard.org for info. MAVERICK/BARRACUDA '08)
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To: nickcarraway

Frankly, I was really impressed at the way this 17 yr old kid handled himself in this situation, particularly since he has also been villified and ridiculed all over the country and the Internet. He looked strong and collected at the RNC. He has the makings of a good, tough man. They make a cute couple and I hope all goes well for them.


5 posted on 09/07/2008 3:22:54 AM PDT by livius
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To: nickcarraway
Levi gets a chance to define "man up".

Hope he's ready.

6 posted on 09/07/2008 3:23:29 AM PDT by Jim Noble (When He rolls up His sleeves, He ain't just puttin' on the Ritz)
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To: nickcarraway
Just wait until he has that baby! Now that's a frightening experience!
7 posted on 09/07/2008 3:24:23 AM PDT by singfreedom (Obama's solution to the energy crisis: check the air in your tires! Why didn't we think of that?)
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To: nickcarraway

I just hope they really love each other.


8 posted on 09/07/2008 3:28:42 AM PDT by DB
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I’ve seen nothing to indicate that he can “handle the pressure.” He strikes me as an all too typical doofus with no prospects and no future. I frankly wonder if this marriage would have taken place if not for Gov Palin’s nomination. I know that if it was my daughter, this kid would have two strikes against him in my eyes, and I’d be just as happy to see him out of her and the baby’s life.

Did this kid even graduate from high school? Apparently he has no interest in furthering his education. How is he going to support his family? Or will he get some deadhead job in DC?

I suspect that they’ll have a secret service agent riding close herd on him to keep him from doing anything stupid or embarassing, a quiet divorce will take place at some point in the not too distant future, and he’ll fade into obscurity.

I know this goes against the grain, and I’ll probably get intensely flamed. I like Gov Palin, but this kid just rubs me the wrong way, and I’m not going to give him a pass just for politics sake.


9 posted on 09/07/2008 3:35:39 AM PDT by kms61
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well, we all wish for our kids to meet the love of their lives and live happily ever after, don't we.....

I think if they say they are "in love" what other choice than to prove it and get married and raise your child....

I am sure Gov Palin and her husband were not too keen about all this, but they are doing the right thing by supporting the kids..

10 posted on 09/07/2008 3:40:56 AM PDT by cherry (SP for VP !!!)
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To: nickcarraway

I, along with most Amercans wish them well. Of course the RATS and MSM are not included.


11 posted on 09/07/2008 3:45:35 AM PDT by rrrod
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To: kms61

I’d put $100 down that they are still married 20 years from now. I think Trish Yearwood had a song about this, but I can’t remember the name.


12 posted on 09/07/2008 3:47:04 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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I hope you’re right. I remember the song too, but not the title.


13 posted on 09/07/2008 3:48:19 AM PDT by kms61
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"....the young oil rig electrician...."

"He strikes me as an all too typical doofus with no prospects and no future."

If he's seventeen and working as an oil rig electrician, he must have "something" on the ball. No slackers in the "oil patch".

14 posted on 09/07/2008 3:51:02 AM PDT by Wonder Warthog ( The Hog of Steel)
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They were engaged before she even got pregnant. Levi is a hockey player which takes some smarts as well as skill. I was struck by how similar he is to Bristol's father. I don't know that Todd is a college graduate either, yet the two of them fell in love at a young age and their love lasted as Sarah went to and graduated from college. Instead of disparaging Levi, we should wish them both the best and pray that the Lord will give them the strength to withstand the enormous pressure they are under.
15 posted on 09/07/2008 3:52:27 AM PDT by srmorton (Choose life!)
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To: kms61

Fortunately your elitist opinion don’t mean $hit and with good reason!


16 posted on 09/07/2008 3:52:50 AM PDT by RVN Airplane Driver ("To be born into freedom is an accident; to die in freedom is an obligation..)
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To: RVN Airplane Driver

I’ve never been called an elitist before, but you’re entitled to your opinion.


17 posted on 09/07/2008 3:56:20 AM PDT by kms61
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To: kms61

Sure am glad you’re no relative of mine!!!!


18 posted on 09/07/2008 4:00:13 AM PDT by dalereed (both)
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To: kms61

This kid is 18,At 18 I grew up over night and had lead buzzing over my head.I grew up fast and so will Livi.He has the support of strong people not liberal whimps.He will do just fine.


19 posted on 09/07/2008 4:00:47 AM PDT by TLEIBY308 (I AM PRO CHOICE,I BELEIVE EVERYONE SHOULD CARRY WHAT EVER GUN THEY CHOOSE)
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To: DB; tophat9000
I just hope they really love each other.
Here is an encouraging sign.

From FReeper tophat9000, on THIS thread:

Palin’s adorable daughter spit-comb a hit online
[Piper Palin VIDEO from Sarah Palin RNC speech]
:

Well I'm surprised no one has commented on the boyfriend's tattoo around this ring-finger of the daughter name..

You can see it in this photo and they did a closeup shot on tv.. it not a new tattoo .. bottom line these two have been together for some time....


20 posted on 09/07/2008 4:04:13 AM PDT by RonDog
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