John McCain's presidential campaign is threatening a lawsuit against the National Enquirer over a print edition story the tabloid ran today alleging that Gov. Sarah Palin has had an extramarital affair with her husband's business partner.

In a statement to the Huffington Post, a spokesman for the paper, who promised a larger report next week, tapped into that pool of quasi-respect.

"The National Enquirer's coverage of a vicious war within Sarah Palin's extended family includes several newsworthy revelations, including the resulting incredible charge of an affair plus details of family strife when the Governor's daughter revealed her pregnancy. Following our John Edwards' exclusives, our political reporting has obviously proven to be more detail-oriented than the McCain campaign's vetting process. Despite the McCain camp's attempts to control press coverage they find unfavorable, The Enquirer will continue to pursue news on both sides of the political spectrum."

Another incredible allegation emerging from the family war is that Palin, a mother of five, had an affair with a former business associate of her fisherman husband, Todd.

“Todd discovered the affair and quickly dissolved his friendship and his business associations with the guy,” charges an enemy. “Many people in Alaska are talking about the rumor and say Todd swept it under the rug.”

And that’s it, as far as the affair is concerned. In the brief cover story, the Enquirer also says this:

The ugly family feud stems from a three-year battle between the 44-year-old governor and her former brother-in-law, state trooper Mike Wooten.

“Sarah has many enemies in her hometown – but a lot of them are in her own extended family,” a source close to the Palin family told The Enquirer.

Family members loyal to Wooten are now waging a campaign to drag Palin’s reputation through the mud.

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Cough, Cough, SLUT, Cough Religious Right Wingnut () 09-04-2008 07:29:58 Let the Vettedness Begin! Reply | Quote 1   1

xtra marital affair arlana () 09-10-2008 08:15:36 they made abig deal about clintons affair why try and keep this hushed hushed. a slut is a slut Reply | Quote 1   0

cchiovitti () 09-04-2008 10:04:02 Honestly, it's not for me to judge anyone else on who they're sleeping with or how good of a parent they are - but when people hold themselves up to the public as holding to a certain set of "values" (whatever those might be) and then obviously don't live by what they preach, I lose all respect for them. Reply | Quote 4   0

greytoothe () 09-05-2008 19:25:53 You mean like the honest Joe Biden who withdrew from the 1988 election after he had been caught plagarizing a speech? Or who flunked a class in law school for plagarizing a paper. Seems like a trend of dishonesty to me. But one of his friends stated that he wasn't malicious, just lazy. That's much better, someone who slips into dishonesty to avoid having to put out an effort. Yes, that's who I want in the 2nd most important executive office. Reply | Quote 0   1

In Big Trouble...?? Diane () 09-04-2008 10:51:32 Well, scary as this scenario is, my father who has been a staunch republican his entire life, but who did not vote repub last election heard her speak last night at the convention (I was watching the US Open LOL), and walked away very impressed with her honesty (at least in that moment). Versus "politics" she apparently talked about herself and the state of affairs, etc., etc. (no pun intended). Obama would have been much wiser to have chosen Clinton for a running mate. Let the fun (not!) begin... Reply | Quote 3   0

Both Parties Suck The Linkback Project () 09-04-2008 15:18:42 And so do their minions and lackey's... Hussein Osama Bin Tolerance lost this election the day he claimed he wanted change, and then fell right into the same spin that he supposedly is trying to cure in D.C. Granted, John Bloodbath McSame is no better, but the cowardice of the average voting lemming in the USA will not allow them to think for themselves. It all comes down to whoever Fox News or moveon.org tell folks who to vote for. Write-in Britney Spears I say, how bad could it possibly be? What damage could she do that the two current clowns will be doing if elected? Reply | Quote 1   2

Helen () 09-04-2008 20:23:19 National Enquirer. Now there's a credible source. I always read that when I want to find out who is giving birth to two-headed alien babies. Reply | Quote 0   0

CM () 09-04-2008 21:52:25 Helen, they are called Conjoined Twins! The Hensel Twins World of Conjoined Twins Yes - 2 headed babies do exist! And Remember this too - it was the Enquirer who outed John Edward's affair and love child. So - we should just sit and wait for the story to fester. If it is not true, Palin has nothing to worry about - her campaign goes on. But if it is ...... Reply | Quote 0   1

Anonymous () 09-04-2008 22:54:44 I think we will have to see how this pans out ---true or not true--- before we can any of us can give an honest opinion. I mean you have to remember mudslinging is part of politics and if this came from the disgruntled bro-in-law or whoever---it could all be lies to get revenge. I will definately have to reserve my opion until further information is forthcoming. Reply | Quote 0   0

greytoothe () 09-05-2008 19:22:49 Is this the same upstanding officer who tasered his 10-year old stepson? Cops who are child abusers should be dismissed. Reply | Quote 0   0

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