Sarah Palin defends use of 'blood libel'
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, defending herself against criticism following the Tucson, Arizona, shootings, said Monday that she used the term ``blood libel'' to describe comments made by those who falsely tried to link conservatives to the assassination attempt against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish organization that combats anti-Semitism, denounced Sarah Palin's ``blood libel'' remark she made to characterize political discourse of the Arizona shootings.