ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former Gov. Jane Swift (R-North Adams) was the lead defender of what she called "sexist" media attacks on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in the last week. 

"It is clear that Sarah Palin loves her children and we should leave it at that," said Swift.

Swift led a press conference today with other Republican women aimed at crushing what they said were sexist narratives seen in the media ever since Palin was selected to be the first Republican woman on a national ticket when U.S. John McCain selected her as his running mate last week.

Swift cited only blogs and "supermarket tabloids" as the places where this sexism occurred.

"(Palin) is a great example for all of us career moms," she said.