For Sarah Palin, Bristol’s marriage to former ex Levi Johnston is not a good idea. The former governor’s daughter told US Weekly in an interview last week that her mother is “not 100 percent” in support of the new engagement, and has serious doubts about Levi’s character. To be fair, the one-time playgirl model hasn’t given her much cause to think otherwise! Check out the full story, with pictures and video below!
The former Alaskan Governor’s daughter captured the nation’s attention during her mother’s bid for the Vice Presidency by getting pregnant with Levi. The two were briefly betrothed before calling it off.
Now re-engaged, the couple it attempting to restore Levi’s image in the eyes of Sarah Palin. Bristol’s marriage would at least be a step in the right direction, proving the embattled Levi can at least follow through this time!
“My mom is not 100 percent backing us up right now. She’s apprehensive and concerned about this. She doesn’t want to see me get hurt again,” the teen mom said to the magazine. “What I’ve done is starting to sink in, and every family member of mine has some concerns — and that is scaring me. My dad is on the same page as my mom: they don’t want to see me get hurt. They don’t want to see again what I already went through with Levi.” Adding, ”people are more worried for me than excited for me.”
In a tensely worded press release from her parents earlier this week, kind words masked what appears to be a poor opinion of their daughter’s judgment in men.
“Bristol believes in redemption and forgiveness to a degree most of us struggle to put in practice in our daily lives.”
How can Levi ever hope to regain a scorned mother’s trust after leaving her daughter with a baby and cancelling the marriage to go pose for a nude magazine? It looks like they have a plan. The young mother said Levi will have to earn her mother’s trust by “stepping up and getting his education, GED and whatnot, him getting a job and supporting us emotionally and financially and whatnot then I think [my mom will] accept it and be happy for us.”
We’ll see if he’s able to do that, but I’m not sure he’ll ever really get back into her good graces. What’s more, with the former Alaskan Governor widely rumored to be bidding for a presidential run in 2012, her actions may be decided by what her conservative base would more readily embrace. What do you think of the disapproval of Sarah Palin? Bristol’s marriage is planned within the next month. Do you think her mother is right in being apprehensive? Is any of this politically motivated? Let me know in the comment section! Also, check out the photos and video below!
Photos: www.wenn.com/Ivan Nikolov, Rachel Worth, PNP
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:47 am
Bristol should think seriously about what she is doing. What a foolish girl she seems to be. And what Mother would want her daughter married to a lazy, lying, low-down leech like Levi Johnston? Why should Sarah Palin pretend she approves?
July 22nd, 2010 at 2:02 am
I think it’s fine that they get back together. At least the kid will have a Dad.
But I wish they would wait a little while longer. Let him actually get that GED and that job. Prove himself beforehand. Don’t want to make a mistake a marry a loser.
July 22nd, 2010 at 3:51 am
I think it is great that the young parents are trying to block out the rest of the world and create their own family. But that will take a lot of discipline and focus. It is up to them, alone, to create a safe haven for their son, and give him a future. Although this guy does not seem like someone w/any judgement, I think this is a couple that is truly in love. Though at this point, he is not trustworthy, I think he may surprise everyone. If he is serious, his entire life will change now, and be focused on his beautiful fiance’ and child.
July 22nd, 2010 at 4:31 am
Any woman who has dated a man who is no good, will tell you this: This guys is a waste of time. It is a sad thing that she got pregnant with his child, but I will put money down that this guy is a user and will not change. If she can take him for the looser and user that he is, then that is exepting the reality, but if she expects him to suddenly become prince charming and supportive and “Whatnot” as she puts it, then she is wasting her time. This is another opportunity for this guy to get attention.
July 22nd, 2010 at 5:01 am
I think Levi is one smart cookie. He got all he could out of being the inside rat until he was banished from the family. What a better way to get back “in the know” than to use Bristol again? Afterall he does have to be inside to let us all know the real inside truth about the Wicked Witch of the North. He told us Sara wanted to cash in….. was he lieing? He also said Sara doesn’t cook/clean, no wonder they built the 15 foot tall fence…..thats what the law requires junkyards to do. She is no different than any other blood sucking cash monger epublican. At least now we’ll have the inside scoop again!
July 22nd, 2010 at 5:39 am
What decent mother would want Levi as a son-in-law! He’s capitalized on his relationship with the Palins before and has admitted making up lies about them. He’s just using Bristol. She’s young and wants to believe in fairy tales. Unfortunately, nothing good is going to come out of this. I’m with the Palins on this.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:10 am
I have a daughter that got pregnant at 19 with her first child, and then had a second child at 21, with a young man who was irresponsible, did not take on the role of father, and continued his “lifestyle” while she was home with 2 babies. They were not married. As parents, we were not happy but we were supportive for her & the children. She has been on state services with the two children for years and has struggled to feed and clothe them (with our help). 5 years later, she got pregant with her 3rd child, different guy, unmarried, and that guy was unable to provide for his new child – let alone her and two other children! We did not support the birth of the new baby, nor the new relationship. We were less than happy with her “good news” of the third child and because we did not react the way she expected – she has disowned us. I can say we are devastated over the loss of our relationship with our first two grandchildren – but we are not going to continue to support her poor choices – when the facts are: she cannot support the children she makes and she has had no ‘committed’, working and successful relationship with either of the fathers. So, if Bristol’s parents are not “supportive” of her relationship with Levi – I can’t say I blame them. Better to hold back a little on the “gushing” over the marriage – to save face later on when Levi doesn’t follow through on the education and cheats on her – leaving her to rely, once again, on her parents for help…maybe then…with a couple more kids in tow.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:20 am
Yeah, I don’t think I’d trust Levi as far as I could throw the little b&$tard.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:38 am
No matter what you think of Levi, he would have a much easier time finding another relationship than Bristol would. What age appropriate young man will want to date a 19 year old single mother, much less marry her? Her commitment to abstinence would have gone on a LOT longer than she would have wanted it to, probably until her mid-twenties. Perhaps by then she would have found a man with enough maturity, character and generosity to be a father to her child. So, it seems to me that Bristol has decided she doesn’t want to be on her own for that long.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:39 am
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July 22nd, 2010 at 7:23 am
Melissa Says:
“What decent mother would want Levi as a son-in-law! ”
From what I read it seems shes not crazy about the idea. So, asking “what kind of mother” seems like you’re just eluding towards bashing Sarah when really, she has no choice in the matter other than to hope these two grow up before its too late.
Take that part of life where you’re in maturity limbo, add some massive public exposure with a few easy bucks here and there its easy for what essentially are kids to make mistakes.
I’m sure Sarah will do what she can to see that their relationship thrives, if anything for the baby.
If Levi fcks up again Bristol wont be half as lonely as him.
Lets move on and wish for the best because the bottom line is they’re both adults who are responsible for their own actions. Not Sarah
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:45 am
I’m with Sarah on this. After the way he trashed her with lies. He’s only in it for the $$$. Have read where they have been offered a reality show, etc. As for Sarah not cleaning her house, duh, idiot, she has enough $$$ to hire others for those things, idiot!!
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:57 am
I think character counts. You can’t just go on national press and trash your vulnerable in-laws and then so call make up, marry thier daughter and have people take you seriously.
July 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 am
I hope that this is a long engagement. I also hope the Sarah rethinks a potential bid for the presidency in 2012. I believe Michelle Bachmann is a much better choice.
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:04 am
One day the now young Bristol may more fully understand parental concern. I married at 19 and I wish my parents had thrown me in the basement until I came to my senses. I hope that Levi has grown up, for everyone’s sake. As far as Palin’s political future, I don’t think anyone can expect a mother to be in full control of her teenage children. We try to teach good values, but they have their right to choose when they are out of our arms. I wouldn’t want my parents to be judged according to my mistakes. Life goes on.
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:10 am
People have both Levi and Bristol labled already. If they were smart they will take their time and give a try to make it work for the childs sake. Sarah has always been defensive when it comes to her family so no surprise she does not approve (not saying she is wrong). everyone needs to let them work this out and see if it fails or not.
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 am
I keep hearing rumors that she is pregnant again which is the reason for the quick wedding. Anyone else hear this? I think Sarah needs to proceed carefully. She is a conservative who abolished sex education in Alaska schools and then has a daughter get pregnant out of wedlock. Now the father wants to at least try and do the right thing. I wouldn’t trust him either but you have to give him some benefit of the doubt. Besides, Bristol has her own place and she won’t be living with her parents this time. Bristol and Levi both made mistakes as teenagers and then had to be paraded infront of a nation. I think Sarah’s biggest problem is not this but the fact that she quit as Governor because it was too “stressfuL.” I think being President is a bit harder than Governor of Alaska. I think Mitt will chew her up with facts and the ability to lead vs. Sarah reaching for rehetoric and emotion.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:19 am
Dave…
Its not about Sarah
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:21 am
This is why girls should have a big brother who can kick the sh*t out of her wayward boyfriends. Dads could do the job and some do as well but it is not common enough.
July 22nd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I think Bristol and Levi should try to make their relationship work. Young people make mistakes and maybe Bristol and Levi now are ready to grow up and be parents to Tripp. I think the whole situation would be so much easier if their lives weren’t so public. It’s hard enough to maintain a relationship in private life but when every aspect of your life is in the news and tabloid magazines, it’s a set up for total disaster. I wish them all the best.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Unfortunately, if a father or big brother teaches a wayward boyfriend the lesson he deserves they are risking getting sued and being tabloid fodder forever – especially if their last name is Palin. A generation ago they would be applauded and the boyfriend would straighten up or disappear out of the girl’s life.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
These two young people absolutely have every chance of making it as a married couple, and I applaud them for wanting to do the “right” thing and give their son a complete home with two married parents. That said, it is certainly understandable why the mature people in their lives have reservations, given the past behavior of Levi especially, but of both of them for getting pregnant as they did in the first place. They will make this work if they both truly want to, and will take their time with the engagement and get good pre-marital counseling. God will bless their marriage if they seek Him in it!
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
My bet is they’ll survive and have fruitful life.
I’ve seen kids come from horrific backgrounds that have done some of the nastiiest sht you can think of. They;re addicted, thieves, steal from their own families and come from some pretty dysfunctional families.
These two have neither of those problems other than being about as dumb as most kids are and they’re seemingly surrounded by positive peers.
Although, if this were a month ago, being a brother and father to a daughter, Levi would of pi$$ed his pants without me touching him.
July 22nd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Kal,I understand your stance completely and absolutely agree.
Also, at this point, both of these “kids” are adults, neither (I believe) live with mommy. Whatever they do is their choice as adults. If they wish to marry, goody for them- why should it be of intrest to the rest of the world? Nobody much cared when my oldest daughter married. It wasen’t about me. So WHY does any of this reflect on Sarah Palin? She raised her girl as she saw fit- obviously to have a mind and opinions of her own. Good for mom.
Kids will still make their own decisions, it’s something they need to be allowed to do so they can learn from the decisions they make- right or wrong.
Me personally? I think Bristol is making a HUGE mistake to take this fella’s “oops, sorry” at his word.
Also, I feel that her parent’s “family” discussions and decisions are no longer her or their business as a couple.
I wish them all well, it would be great for the child to have two loving parents together.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Hey Bob Martin
I don’t cook or clean either. I did when my 3 children were small. Now I am a business owner who works 50+ hours per week. I make a very nice living. My down time is spent with my husband, kids and grandkids NOT cleaning my house. I have hired “LEGAL” domestic help and pay all required taxes as I am sure Sarah Palin does.
I guess that makes me a blood sucking cash monger republican. Thank God! There will need to be a few more of us paying the “lions share” of the taxes to pay for the lazy, sit on your but and let the government take care of me types.