Regrets? Levi Johnston Has But One: Apologizing to Sarah Palin

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 27th 2010 08:45AM

For a man who has posed for a nudey magazine and gone out of his way to publicly embarrass the mother of his child, you'd think Levi Johnston would have a lot of 'splaining to do. But that's just not the case with the aspiring politician, who tells CBS's 'Early Show' that the only thing he regrets doing during his bizarre tenure in the limelight is apologizing to his near mother-in-law, Sarah Palin.

"The only thing I wish I wouldn't have done is put out that apology," Johnston says of his mea culpa to PEOPLE in July. "Because it kind of makes me sound like a liar. And I've never lied about anything. So that's probably the only thing. The rest of the stuff I can live with."

In that apology, Johnston admitted to saying "things about the Palins that were not completely true" and acknowledged that he had privately apologized to Palin and her husband, Todd.

His two-time former fiance, Bristol, even weighed in following that apology to praise Johnston, who has posed for Playgirl, for doing the "honorable thing."

Johnston explained to CBS that the original apology was "something I did to make my fiancée happy. She wanted it so we wrote something down and we sent it out because that's what she wanted. Together we put it out there."

Asked why he would put his name on something that he does not mean, he replied, "Trust me it's easier to make them happy. If you gotta live with them, you gotta make them happy. I wish I hadn't put out that apology, it makes me look like a liar. The rest of stuff I can live with."

During his war of words with Palin, Johnston accused the GOP star of not caring about her job as governor of Alaska and said that the Palins were thinking about divorcing. He also previously alleged that Sarah knew he and Bristol were sharing a bed in the Palin house while they were dating.

Besides retracting apologies, Johnston used his 'Early Show' appearance to promote his bid to be the next mayor (or city councilman) of Wasilla, Alaska. He filed papers last week for the run, but hasn't decided whether he'll run for the council or for Palin's old job as mayor.

"I really don't think it's [becoming mayor] about qualifications," Johnston says. "It's really about, you know, the people liking you and believing in you."

He insists he's not running for office to spite his ex-girlfriend's mom.

"I don't care what she did or where she was at. I'm doing it because I want to."

Johnston and Bristol split for good just weeks after announcing their reunion and engagement in the pages of Us Weekly. This week, it was announced that Bristol had signed on to star on season 11 of 'Dancing with the Stars.'

The would-be politician acknowledged Bristol's new gig as a TV dancer in a subtle dig at his ex.

"I don't think I'm any more obsessed with making a career out of this than she is. Obviously she [Bristol]'s doing 'Dancing With the Stars.' I wouldn't say I'm obsessed, I'm just taking opportunities as they come."

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Friday 27 August

By gary williams

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I can't imagine anyone voting for this jerk. By now refuting his apology he has removed all doubt what a two faced jerk he is. I don't think he has a political future anywhere, at least anywhere he is known.

By moose

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A two-faced jerk? That makes him a to have a great political career. What politician isn't two-faced. They all lie and deceive people to get what they want. You think Palin isn't two-faced, wasn't she involved in tring to have Alaska removed from the United States? Now she wants to run the country. Johnson is young and dumb he should smarten up when he gets older. Lets hope Sara Palin don't start preaching about family values. Considering her grand daughter was born out of wedlock.

By Jessica

I thought there was an age limit or is that just for presidency. What does this kid even really know about politics? I wouldn't really trust him as a leader imo.

By George

First, Levi is not running for president, so the age limit does not apply. He's running for mayor of a town of about 8 people. Secondly, he's just as qualified as anyone else in that town is to be mayor, so let him run and let the other 7 people in Wasilla decide if he should be mayor.

By berg1928

But . . . maybe he was and is telling the truth.

By hoss

To Moose: Are you saying if you have a grandchild born out of wedlock you should not have moral valuse. Yes you are Moose and what a dummy you are

By si67oux

Hey, if Sarah can be governor, Levi Johnston can at least be mayor. Being a jerk doesn't disqualify anyone. I mean look and John Baynor and Richard Burr. Jerks of the highest magnitude.

By themeeker

Is there anyone who revolves around the idiot Palin who is not also an idiot? I don't think so.

By hdstyle1957

This little pretty boy needs to be taken behind the wood shed and have the sh!t beat out of him. He sure as hell does not need to father anymore kids. He may make a good politician though. Being dumb and an azzhole seems to be a prerequisite, for some.

By njgirlxxxx

I'm no fan of the Palins, but this guy is a jerk off plain and simple.

By Harry Truman

No matter how hard you try, Gary... Sarah Palin aint gonna sleep with you.

By stan

this is actually for MOOSE.......you need to go back to school.
It's "let's hope Sarah Palin DOESN'T start preaching...etc.
And just because her daughter forgot about family values does not
mean that Ms. Palin has forgotten. You can teach your children
right from wrong but that doesn't mean they will follow your
teachings.

By george clooney

Moose: As for your statement about out of wedlock....so what does that make you then if I would be your father, if that dog had not beaten me over the fence?

By Bob S.

You are right that he is a jerk but I think both he and the Palin clan should stay in Alaska and leave the rest of us alone. Sarah is by no means an experience politician. They need to think before they talk. having said that this whole political sceen on both sides is like reality TV. Everyone is false and just out for the lime light. The only thing the Soviets got right was that this country will explode by itself. No help is needed.

By Richard Michael

Um, actually if he says one thing one time, then apoligizes, then says he takes back his apology, I think he has the makings of a fine politician!

By matt

You are absolutely correct. His 15 minutes of fame were up years ago. Why are the networks and magazines still paying him. He needs to go away.....far away.

By Irish Mist

I thought there was an age limit or is that just for presidency. What does this kid even really know about politics? I wouldn't really trust him as a leader imo.

IMO all that anyone has to know about politics is how to lie, lie lie and he has proven that ability all too well.

By Larry Alves

I think that whole crew should be on a reality show, either Jerry Springers or Maury ??.

By Boetica

I find it funny, gary williams, that people continue pointing out that Sarah Palin's daughter had a child out-of-wedlock, and questioning her "family values". Barack Obama was born out-of-wedlock to a 17 year old girl impregnated by a 25 year old man who had other wives and children in Kenya. Just LOVE how D-list idiots like Kathy Griffin and Tyra Banks just can't get enough of this misguided young man (to be kind).

By Mary

Even though I consider myself a "liberal" (ok maybe not that liberal anymore)and a democrat, this stupid ignorant guy takes the cake. He is a moron, I hope he fails at having more of a public life, I hope he matures and grows up soon because I can't stand him.

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