Sarah Palin is not only not seeking re-election, she's stepping down as governor of Alaska at the end of July. Tribune's Swamp says:
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is stepping down, announcing suddenly today will she pursue other means of having an impact in the public arena and fueling speculation about her intentions for another bid for national office.
Palin will step down before her first term is finished, resigning as of July 26, but not offering a clear reason for her withdrawal.
"I know when it's time to pass the ball,'' said Palin, almost tearfully announcing that she would hand the office over to the lieutenant governor. "Some are going to question the timing of this. This decision has been in the works for a while.''
Are you surprised? Or were you expecting this? Did the Letterman episode put her over the brink or what do you think happened? Is she running for President in 2012?
If she is doing this for run for President three years from now, it is a mistake. If David Letterman is the reason she is quitting, it is a major mistake.
Posted by: ILvotes | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Yes..MUCH better that she remain as Guv while she does her book, tours, possibly campaigns.
Double-dipping...it's the American way! Just like Barry: keep the perks, the pay, the office and do your own thing on the side.
T'hell with your constituents. A quarter-time guv is good 'nuff. Just like Barry as a quarter-time senator 2006-2008!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 08:43 PM
More information on “grassroots” supporters gathering across the nation to support Sarah Palin for President in 2012 can be found online at www.palin4pres2012.com
Note, the website is in danger of crashing due to the flood of readers and supporters signing up to show their interest in a Palin Candidacy. The GOP establishment had better watch out, Sarah Palin and Ron Paul combined with the power of the internet will remove the stranglehold of GOP special interests and the elites who have brought the party to its knees in defeat in the 2008 elections.
Posted by: Ron | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Yes Really,
Wouldn't that make your day? How would you celebrate? Would you burn an American Flag or polish your bobble-eared Obama doll?
Posted by: Sam Pierce | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Quitters never win, if she resigned because of another child on the way she should tell the public.
If she is tired of being harassed by the left than she wasn't who I thought she was.
Posted by: Pittsburgh Steelers Fan | Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 07:46 PM