FWIW - I thought the Obama/Ayers thing was really not an issue. Given the circumstances of their association, I didn't see it as a problem. However, the fact is that Obama chose to work with Ayers. I don't know that Sarah Palin chose this family for Bristol - I have a feeling if she had her druthers the whole family would have no association with her whatsoever.
I also thought any past drug use by Obama (or Bush, come to that) is also not a problem - everyone makes mistakes, and what matters most is what you learn from them.
I don't think whatever her daughter's in-law's legal problems (and she is innocent until proven guilty, btw) are really reflect on Sarah Palin. Now, if Obama were to want to appoint Ayers to an important position, or if Palin tried to get a job for the in-law, then it would be a problem. I know I wouldn't want to be judged by some of my in-laws!
