It's a rumor, still, but one with strong arguments of it being true.

Alternet article showing Palin at various stages of pregnancy.

Staffers didn't know until she announced her pregnancy, because she just flat-out didn't show.

Palin has considered herself an avid runner. I understand that she didn't let-up for a bit of that so-called pregnancy. Pregnancy experts, in general, are cautious about jogging during pregnancy. Babycenter article, although there's ways to do it during the first and second trimester.

One key thing to avoid is raising one's core body temperature, as some studies link consistently raised core temperatures during the first trimester with possible birth problems.

Hasn't hurt McCain one iota so far. Helped about one or two percentage points....which is a bigger jump than 'Zionist Joe' created.

McCains age would give her a 15% chance of becoming the Prez during his administration.

If the dems fail to exploit this.............

Palin is there to take the blows for Johnny.

Knock her out now, and get to repug party's real choice for veep.

Wump! The Alaskan Independence Party claims Palin as one of their own in the early 90's.