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Levi Johnston dishes about fatherhood, marriage, and Barack Obama
Filed under: Bump Watch, Celeb Kids, Celeb Parents
Levi Johnston wants to set the record straight about a few things: he's not being forced to marry Bristol Palin, he's not being bossed around by the McCain campaign, and he thinks Barack Obama "seems like a good guy."But he'll be pulling for John McCain and Sarah Palin in November. "I just hope she wins," he said. "She's my future mother-in-law. She better win."
Smart kid.
Johnston admits that he was surprised by girlfriend Bristol Palin's pregnancy, but says that there's nothing shotgun about their upcoming wedding. "We were planning on getting married a long time ago with or without the kid," he told the Associated Press. "That was the plan from the start." The much-publicized MySpace page announcing that Johnston didn't want kids was a joke, he said, set up by some buddies. His own feelings are the exact opposite. "I'm excited to have my first kid."
Johnston hinted that he and Palin are expecting a boy, saying, "I'm looking forward to having him. I'm going to take him hunting and fishing. He'll be everywhere with me." The baby is due December 18.
He also explained the "Bristol" tattoo on his ring finger, which replaced a "promise" ring, given to him by Palin, that he lost on a hunting trip. He figured the tattoo was just easier than a ring, which he would lose anyway.
Other than dropping out of high school to go to work as an oil field electrician, Johnston claims that none of the events of the past few weeks have changed him. "I'm still the same old boy," said Johnston. "I'm just a workin' man."











ReaderComments (Page 2 of 52)
10-14-2008 @ 4:59PM
caution said...marilyn is right on it, they are to stupid , and palin evidently dont have time for them either, i was for mccain until he got palin, because he only got her thinking women was just that stupid and evidently some are. what the hell this boy and girl needs to finish school, dum dum for anyone to think other, and if it was the obama camp that was pregnant then you know what mccain camp and palin holi then now tail would be saying, and then elezabeth from the view would have something to say also,
10-15-2008 @ 5:04AM
D. Cooper said...I do not agree for this young man to drop out of school because Palin's daughter is pregnant, especially during his senior year and a hockey athelete. I am wondering what his parents have to say about such an action. I feel he should finish school so he can be a better dad with something to offer his son rather than a high school drop out. The high school dropout rate is very high already, let alone this to give the young people
10-14-2008 @ 7:30PM
Ally said...Hmm...I find it interesting that so many "liberal" democraps who act like they are all about "helping" every out of work, on welfare person (legal or not) have the audacity to put down this boy. You would think he would be a poster child for all the social services you think us middle class Republicans should be taxed to pay for. On a seperate note I would like to point out that less than half of all Americans attend college so we are silly to act like that alone is what determines the worth of a person. Also, many colleges do accept a GED along with SAT scores to be eligible for enrollment. He's young, he may decide to go in a year or so, who knows. And not all careers require a college degree. Bill Gates is a college drop out lets remember, and he seems to be doing just fine. Personally, I appreciate the boy is working, rather than sitting on his a*s collecting an unemployment check!
10-14-2008 @ 6:10PM
RedsQMee said...The Liberal Answer for Bristol Palin: Apply for Welfare, live with your parents, refer to Levi as your "Baby Daddy". Or Abortion.
These 2 kids had teenage sex and discovered they'd created an Adult Responsibility...a tiny son. They're very young and have plenty of time to change direction when they find out just how hard supporting a family is. Their parents are smart to let Levi step up. Experience is still the best teacher!
10-14-2008 @ 5:22PM
Betty said...If this were Obama and Michelle's daughter she would not be pregnant right now, he doesn't want his daughters "Mistakes" to be a burden! He would have her at the first abortion clinic in town!
10-14-2008 @ 5:35PM
Chris said...Quit it! Quit going after these two young adults. They had sex! They are having a baby. The emphasis should be on the having: they are making the right decision to grant this child life, rather than murdering him in the womb. They are in a terrible situation from which a miracle will be born and the last thing they need is some anonymous person on a website posting about them. Get over it. You never know when it could happen in your family so shut up and leave them alone.
If he had not dropped out of school to pursue a trade, which is not a bad thing, all of you negative people would just be posting about how he is not taking responsibility. Basically, you just want to rant, so regardless of what he does you will be against him.
Leave them alone!
10-16-2008 @ 8:43AM
Sweetangel said...We should not judge others... we should leave that up to God! It makes me so mad to see people blasting others for things or decisions that some people have to make about their own life. Nobody said that life is easy no matter what. We all make mistakes. Yes, I graduated from high school and went on to college but that doesn't make me any better than someone who has dropped out. I respect Mrs. Palin for getting out there and doing something that most of you women couldn't even do! She is the typical woman, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and daughter. She is out there doing the best that she can do to raise her children! We all know that we can not be around our children 24/7 a day and therefore they will eventually end up making decisions on their own - some good and some not so good. If we would stop judging and put more faith and trust in God- this might could be a better world to live in. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you! REMEMBER THAT!!!!
10-14-2008 @ 5:36PM
lenora said...yes
10-14-2008 @ 5:40PM
DOUG said...ALL YOU STUPID PARENTS, THAT RAISE CHILDREN WHO BREED BEFORE MARRIAGE, ARE TO BLAME. YOU SHOULD ALL PAY FOR THE CHILD, NOT US TAX PAYERS. PROVIDE YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS WITH CONTRACEPTION IF YOU CAN'T CONTROL THEM. BE WITH THEM EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY, EVEN IF THAT MEANS GIVING UP YOUR PRECIOUS HAIR DO APPT. OR NIGHT OUT. MOST PARENTS, TODAY, ARE LAZY AND SET VERY BAD EXAPLES FOR THEIR KIDS. WAKE UP--IT IS YOUR FAULT KIDS ARE THE WAY THEY ARE,.
10-14-2008 @ 9:35PM
becky said...LMAO....at least they are kids....the Democrats wait until they are adult married presidents or senators to be indiscreet and fool around...LMAO
10-14-2008 @ 5:56PM
David Hale said...What cracks me up is these so called christians who think it's hunky dory for their little WHITE teens to have an illegitimate baby ... if it was a teenage BLACK girl, they would be throwing up! Right wingers don't have a double standard ... they have about 25 standards!!!
10-14-2008 @ 5:59PM
kayla said...i don't think that he is a loser and so what the kids got caught up in the momment you guys seem to forget that it happens all the time it just this time it is somebody that is running for something where is it in everybody face and that now sarah is a bad mom and you know what there is 80 to proabably 95% of americans in todays age and the old age where there was teenagers getting pregant so does that mean that your a bad mom or that your mother or grandmother was a bad mom no it doesnt so you guys need to use your head and think about it.
10-14-2008 @ 6:20PM
jim said...I have a little confusion regarding Palins youngest, she took a couple of days off to have it but Bristol was out of school for 6 months. Maybe Bristol coudn't keep her legs together a long time ago.?
10-14-2008 @ 6:13PM
Siege said...Cassie - Wouldn't it be nice if Catholic (and other) schools taught their students how to think, instead of what to think?
10-15-2008 @ 1:06PM
Lev said..."This young man is a loser! - He couldn't even figure out how to put on a condom. He has already dropped out of high school and has a girlfriend who at 17, couldn't keep her legs closed. His future mother in law is a complete moron. Sounds to me like this has all the makings of good old hillbilly, beer slurping trashy family."
What a retard you must be. He's actually above the average (just stop by your local ghetto and ask any 14 year old how many kids she's had). He's being a MAN and taking care of his girl (who he plans to marry) and working.
I think you need to jump back on the tree.. there might be some bannanas there :)
10-14-2008 @ 6:18PM
Tonya Trotter said...OK maybe they didn't plan things out. Teen pregnancy is NOTHING new here. The fact that it's a candadite's daughter is what everybody is mad about. You can preach til you are blue in the face. Kids (teens) are still gonna do what they are gonna do. You can only have so much control over your kids...I have 3 BOYS. Two teens & a 12 yo. The thing is you have to be prepared to support them if anything happens.YOU ARE THE PARENT.
10-14-2008 @ 6:47PM
carly said..."who at 17, couldn't keep her legs closed"
get over yourself. barack's mother "couldn't keep her legs closed" either. not that i'm judging. who cares. but don't use that.
i thought liberals are supposed to be so open minded. are you only open minded when it suits your political agenda?
10-14-2008 @ 6:58PM
John said...As a former 22 year BP employee and knowing Todd Palin, and being a 25 year Alaska resident 1975-1999. And even Wasilla resident 79-82.
I wonder who he's working for at Prudhoe Bay? Probably VECO (Bill Allen-Senator Ted Stevens same) "Uncle Ted" as we Alaskans call him.
Anyway does not say much for the Palin family values and what the teach their kids. Well at least he'll be making $60K in a few years once his apprenticeship is over. That way he can afford child support once they are divorced
10-14-2008 @ 9:13PM
Susan said...oh my god, the only reason he is going to marry her is so he can have his face in public view. This family has the morals of alley cats and puts on the do goodie Christian face.
10-14-2008 @ 7:25PM
Souldivia47 said...Some idiot wrote that in ten years they will be loving their child. Okay I'll take the bet seeing that 50% of all christian couples divorce. Like that fool McCain with his erratic behavior. As a matter of fact was it not Ross Perue who had to come to his first wife's rescue and bail her out of debt after that idiot left her for a younger prettier beauty queen? Sorry that repukin party is just full of morally good people don't you think? How could anyone support Barack who is the husband of one wife for almost twenty years? Perhaps if Barack wasn't such a boyscout then you sad asses would vote for him. But you will not and dare I say its because of the color of his skin. You'd support some one you only got to know about thirty days ago who said in her own words that she supports the Separatist Independent Alaska Party whose ultimate goal is succession. What does that say about you? Bristol and Joe Dummy are certainly not what I want my young children to aspire to become. So who is the fool here? Sarah should have taught her daughters about sex Lord knows they are having lots of it. The most dangerous thing about it is not the pregnancy, but the thought that she was that careless and stupid to engage in unprotected sex at a time when AIDS is running rampant through our nation's community. Moreover, what is the hold up on the so call not a shot gun marriage. Perhaps Joe Dummy is waiting to see if the baby is really his or if it looks like Barack as one young man from California claims that Bristol is carrying his child. Woow.... I bet she Sarah Palin will believe in fetal homicide if that baby is Black. So don't be surprise to hear that Bristol lost the baby or that it die mysteriously. Joe Dummy may not be as dumb as we all think.He is waiting for the proof!