Damning bit of investigative journalism. A bit of digging into the finances and behaviors of Sarah Palin show that – at the very least – something shady is going on. It would have been good to put her financial activities in the context of how other politicians run their money. A helpful addendum would have been the blogosphere/Palin's reaction to the article.

This opinion piece has no journalistic value. The author has invented numerous accusations and complaints out of thin air. The very first paragraphs are a total lie. Palin supposedly had Trig and a nanny with her in Kansas City, when Trig was nowhere near at all (the actual mother of the real, unrelated child tried to get the author to correct his error without success). Feminists of all political persuations have rightly criticized the piece for its sexist attack on an accomplished woman. The author could have focused on Palin's outstanding record of bringing women in prominence in politics, a record that is unmatched by any other American, male or female. Instead he attacks her continually for being a woman. The piece reflects ... More »