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WTF: Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
BlueOregon —
... Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska, says she won't run for her seat again and not only that, she's stepping down at the end of July. Her press conference isn't yet over, but it's all over CNN and MSNBC. Here is what MSNBC has. ...
She's Risigning!
Rook's Rant —
Wow, she's not just not running for re-election, she's resigning! What the hell.
LGM Alaska Correspondent Eating Cheese Fries or Something?!?
Lawyers, Guns and Money —
Apparently something incredibly entertaining is happening in Alaska. Where is Dave Noon??!?! WHERE IS DAVE NOON!!!!>!>11!!>>!>>>???
BREAKING: Sarah Palin To Step Down As Governor Of Alaska
Crooks and Liars —
From the MSNBC:
WASILLA, Alaska - Sarah Palin plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, KTUU-TV reported Friday.
Palin, the Republican vice presidential candidate in 2008, made the announcement at her home Friday morning, the station said.
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over at the end of the month, KTUU reported.
This raises many questions. Palin says she thinks she can be more effective outside of government. Really? More effective than being ...
I wasn’t expecting this… Sarah Palin will resign as Alaska governor
The Moderate Voice —
From MSNBC.com:
Report: Palin resigning as Alaska governor
I generally don’t try to anticipate the strategies of politicians, I have a life to live, but I certainly wasn’t expecting Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign her office this early, before campaigning for the 2012 Presidential election began in earnest.
I’m sure even if there is a follow-up announcement regarding the reasons for the resignation, speculation will run rampant.
This is why personalities matter in history. If John McCain had not chosen Sarah ...
Palin To Step Down as Alaska’s Governor
Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines —
... a while and comes after “prayer and consideration.”
She is handing the reins over to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will be sworn in on July 25. Parnell and most of Palin’s cabinet were present at the announcement.
“We know we can affect positive change outside government at this moment in time on another scale and actually make a difference,” she said, adding that politics had become a “superficial, wasteful bloodsport.”
Read more
Watch Palin’s announcement below: ...
Palin Resigning as Alaska Governor
The Moderate Voice —
... which could derail her political career altogether (see Allen, George). But in a stunning announcement, Gov. Palin is in fact planning to resign the governorship, effective at the end of the month. Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell (R) will take over. ...
Video: Palin resigns; MSNBC sources: She’s out of politics for good
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... mean presidents in their second term should quit early too? Instead of quitting, why not redouble your efforts to be an effective governor despite the lame-duck pressures working against you? The crux of this is that she’s quitting because it’s in Alaska’s best interest, not her own. If it turns out this was nothing more than a way of clearing her schedule to start early on running for president, her primary opponents will make her eat those words. Update: GIven the source, take this not with a grain of salt but a boulder of it. Some have speculated in the past that Palin ...
Sarah Palin resigns
The Next Right —
What to make of the rapid-fire revelations that Sarah Palin is...
...not running for re-election
...resigning her office
...getting "out of politics for good"
There's no doubt that Gov. Palin and her family have been through a very difficult year, and I sympathize with a desire to get out of the public spotlight. I hope that is what's happening here, because it's just not plausible that quitting the only significant political accomplishment on her resume would help Sarah Palin in a Presidential ...
Sarah Palin to Resign as Governor
Comments from Left Field —
... again could make sense as a pre-presidential move. Resigning strikes me as very strange. I do hope all is well with her family and that there’s the best possible reason for this fairly shocking news.
Via Patterico, Howard Kurtz tweets: “No way Palin can run for president now. But give her this: the governor has, at least briefly, knocked Michael Jackson off the air.”
This makes it sound like Palin no longer wants to run for president:
Sarah Palin made a surprise ...
The Stunning Resignation of Sarah Palin
PoliGazette —
... The way all of this going down will give the perception to many that she’s only interested in her own ambitions, even at the expense of her own fellow Alaskans. Even if the reports of her ...
Remainders: Not such a slow news day
Ben Smith's Blog —
Palin to resign.
Andrea Mitchell says she’s out of it for good.
If she’s not, Alaska GOP vows support.
Palin didn’t tell Begich two days ago.
We’re wondering the same thing, Josh.
Halperin offers 10 reasons as to why.
Moments before resignation, Palin tweeted about her “decision to not seek re-election.” No mention of resignation on Twitter.
Alaska Democrats call it a "lack of commitment."
HuffPo: She'll be ...
Palin Will Step Down as Alaska’s Governor
The Hollywood Liberal —
... Moore.? MSNBC: She said the decision has been “in the works” for a while and comes after “prayer and consideration.” She is handing the reins over to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will be sworn in on July 25. Parnell and most of Palin’s cabinet were present at the announcement.“We know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time on another scale and actually make a difference,” she said, adding that politics had become a “superficial, wasteful bloodsport.” Read more Watch Palin’s announcement below: ? ...
PALIN ABSOLUTELY DOMINATES THE NEWS CYCLE
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS —
... Palin to resign as Alaska governor ...
EXCLUSIVE: Rush Limbaugh Breaks Silence Over Palin Resignation
The Radio Equalizer: Brian Maloney —
... In the response, Limbaugh denounced Beltway and state-run media speculation over Palin's next move, as well as dismissals of her future viability, comparing it to unfounded rumors regarding Michael Jackson's actual cause of death. He was careful to note that both establishment Democrats ...
