Last year, Candie's spokesperson told Slate, "Bristol is not paid for her role as spokesperson but is compensated for travel and other expenses," as Palingates points out. Today: "Ms. Palin was compensated for her work with the foundation." Why lie?

Candie's Responds To Bristol Palin Pay Controversy

Irin Carmon

4/06/11 2:00pm

Candie's hasn't responded to our detailed questions about its work with Bristol Palin, but it has responded to the overall controversy about her being paid over $260,000, while only $35,000 has gone to actual anti-pregnancy initiatives. Here's the gist:

Candie's Spokeswoman Previously Claimed Bristol Was Unpaid

Candie's Responds To Bristol Palin Pay Controversy

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