ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The former fiance of Gov. Sarah Palin's 18-year-old
daughter says he thinks he knows why the Alaska governor is resigning _
concerns over money.

Levi Johnston, 19, whose wedding to Bristol Palin was called off earlier
this year, says he believes the governor is resigning over personal
finances.

Johnston says he lived with the Palin family from early December to the
second week in January. He claims he heard the governor several times
say how nice it would be to take advantage of the lucrative deals that
were being offered, including a reality show and a book.

"I think the big deal was the book. That was millions of dollars," said
Johnston, who has had a strained relationship with the family but now
says things have improved.

Palin has a book deal, but compensation details haven't been disclosed.
The governor has said she is facing more than $500,000 in legal fees.

"It is interesting to learn Levi is working on a piece of fiction while
honing his acting skills," Palin family spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton
said in an e-mail to The Associated Press.

Johnston made his comments at a news conference Thursday at the office
of his attorney, Rex Butler.

Johnston came forward, Butler said, because Alaskans want to know why
Palin has decided to resign. She made the announcement last Friday.

Johnston also is pursuing his own book deal. He is working as a
carpenter while also pursuing a movie deal.


From Huff Post