Call Me Seriously: Insider Says Hasselbeck 'Feels Used' By Palin

Back in 2008, when the 'The View's' resident conservative Elizabeth Hasselbeck introduced then-VP nominee Sarah Palin at Florida political rallies, the daytime host thought it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. But alas, two years later, poor Elizabeth is left feeling used and confused now that the 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' star no longer returns her calls.

"I am more than honored to be there," Elizabeth said of being asked to introduce Palin at campaign rallies in Florida. "So, that's an honor and I'm excited to do it and I'll have some stories, I'm sure, on Monday."

Well, it turns out those "stories" didn't last very long, because after the election was over, Sarah no longer needed the 'View' star's support, so she simply moved on.

"Elizabeth feels used by the former governor," an insider with knowledge of the situation tells me. "She stood up and did everything she could to help get Sarah into the White House, expecting to have made a friend for life. Elizabeth isn't fake. You might not like her politics, but she is a very genuine person. If she likes someone, she will do whatever she can to help them."

That genuine desire to help her friend inspired Elizabeth to take a break from her home and family and hit the campaign trail, something she didn't mind one bit.

"What she does mind is the fact that now this friend no longer needs her, she doesn't even return her calls!" my source says.

Don't feel so dumped, Elizabeth -- I'm not so sure Sarah is returning her old running mate's calls either!