Why is it there are lots of stories about this event about the adventures of the family of the ex governor of Alaska humming around the (unbiased) media the today?
Its fodder. Gossip.
Even if the Palins were liberal, I would expect the same level of coverage by the press.
Well there were plenty of stories floating around about John Edwards (also a failed vice-Presidential candidate) and his baby-mama a few years back. You want to run with the big boys and you have to take the consequences that come with it.