This diary is from a post at Palin's Q&A + fun and has been diaried here with permission.
Simon Lathrop was asked to help boost Sarah Palin's credibility among the Irish by Sarah Palin's campaign.
He's a smart guy, saying that he doesn't want to be used as a pawn to further Sarah Palin's ambitions.
He is, however, gracious, and said that he would still have tea with her.