Foz just said that she is turning over the reins to the Lt. Gov.

I am confused, and hope there is nothing bad at the back of this.

next stop Argentina?

I'm wondering if there's more to this than the 2012 election.

Bit early to resign for '12.

re: #2 EmmmieG

I am confused, and hope there is nothing bad at the back of this.

With the corruptocrats gunning for her and the prospect of endless and fruitless investigations, it may be a smart move. For whatever reason, the left is trying to destroy her so she can't position for a move in 2012. As well all know with the left, the truth is irrelevant as long as you can get politicians on record smearing their opponent.

very odd indeed.

bad move...she has to explain this and soon

family issues, perhaps?

Lt. Gov taking over at the end of the month

I predict no 2012 for her, either. Something big behind the scenes.

re: #5 jcm

Bit early to resign for '12.

Speculating here but it's also early for a senate run in '10. If either was the case I don't think she would resign.

maybe she's just declaring her personal independence?

This is bad for Palin. Quitting 18 months out, after we just savaged Sanford for leaving 4 days without his staff knowing where he was... not good.

I was always a Palin supporter. I never related to the high-status feminists of the East Coast. I didn't attend an Ivy league school; I had to work my way through with scholarships and jobs. I can shoot a gun; I'm very comfortable in the outdoors. I even have five kids.

I always felt that she was a target because she was such a success, but she didn't do what the feminists told us we had to do to succeed.

Maybe gearing up for the 2010 mid-term elections?

re: #4 Charles

Yep, it makes no sense to not stick out the term at least.

re: #4 Charles

I'm wondering if there's more to this than the 2012 election.

Me too, but on the other hand few who don't live there understand the extreme burden of getting to and from Alaska. If she's down here campaigning even a bit she can't do an effective job as Gov.

My last trip I spent 36 hours in the same clothes on the return leg due to one canceled flight out of Fbx.

Personally? I think she's sick of all the crap that's been thrown at her and her family. She's probably going to just take the time and be a mother to all her kids. At least I hope that's the thoughts behind this resignation.

Whoa! This does not look good.

I hope all is well with her and her family.

re: #12 Gus 802

Speculating here but it's also early for a senate run in '10. If either was the case I don't think she would resign.

Something's up...
Not '12.
Maybe Senate run for '10 but early for that.
She ran for veep while in office.

re: #4 Charles

I'm wondering if there's more to this than the 2012 election.

I think we all are.

she should run for the senate. i hope that's what she is up to.

Pretty standard way to downplay something -- release it late Friday on a long weekend.

re: #4 Charles

I'm wondering if there's more to this than the 2012 election.

So am I. It's worth noting that an AK blogger just raised enough money to get access to some documents (AK charges for documents that are available under the FOIA) that the blogger suspected showed some ethics violations. (By 'just' i mean, as in this week)

She's faced a lot of ethics complaints, none of which were proven. Another one looming on the horizon that she wants to circumvent?

/yes, I'm speculating, but it seems odd she wouldn't finish 2010 out.

re: #19 BlueCanuck

Personally? I think she's sick of all the crap that's been thrown at her and her family. She's probably going to just take the time and be a mother to all her kids. At least I hope that's the thoughts behind this resignation.

I upding you because I think that's exactly what happened.

This is exactly why we have idiots in public office. No one else wants to deal with this s#1t.

She has her reasons. And I'm sure the MSM will be camped in front of her house until they Get THE ANSWER while we're being fucked back in DC with barely a mention.

/Remember what Rahm says...

Sarah Crockett..."you can all go to hell, I'm going to Alaska!"

re: #21 jcm

Something's up...
Not '12.
Maybe Senate run for '10 but early for that.
She ran for veep while in office.

Will have to wait to hear her reasons. Transcripts, video, etc. Stepping down is not a good political move so she must have other reasons, IMO.

And the GOP implosion continues.

re: #23 nyc redneck

she should run for the senate. i hope that's what she is up to.

said that last year myself...if she has any designs on the POTUS that's the path to take

re: #24 Charles

Pretty standard way to downplay something -- release it late Friday on a long weekend.

true dat' but if she was running from something, she'd be gone asap, not hanging on for another 4 weeks.

re: #8 albusteve

bad move...she has to explain this and soon

What if it's because she's trying to protect her family from the relentless onslaught of attacks by liberals?

I wouldn't blame her.

And isn't this just like the media? Spend months choking someone, then gleefully announce they're dead, like they had nothing to do with it.

re: #27 SasquatchOnSteroids

She has her reasons. And I'm sure the MSM will be camped in front of her house until they Get THE ANSWER THEY WANT while we're being fucked back in DC with barely a mention.

/Remember what Rahm says...

Fixed. Remember, the truth doesn't mean shit to the MSM.

Dam they release this in the middle of a Yankee game

I'm not worried. I'll support her if she runs for President.

If a republican politician feels the needs to be unfaithful and have affairs while in office they should just become a democrat. If a republican is a pedophile. Just become a democrat. More tolerance there for that sort of thing. I'm ok with keeping the alcoholics, but the Dems have a lock on that also.

GOP = making Democrats look reasonable for over two years now.

re: #30 Racer X

And the GOP implosion continues.

Hmmm, 3rd party bid?

re: #33 capitalist piglet

What if it's because she's trying to protect her family from the relentless onslaught of attacks by liberals?

I wouldn't blame her.

And isn't this just like the media? Spend months choking someone, then gleefully announce they're dead, like they had nothing to do with it.

bad move politically I should have said

re: #37 Racer X

GOP = making Democrats look reasonable for over two years now.

I don't buy that

I don't know the reasons for the resignation be they private or because she will run for 2012.
I wish for her and her family all the best.

re: #24 Charles

Pretty standard way to downplay something -- release it late Friday on a long weekend.

It's the Friday Night News Dump... dump news on a Friday, and hope it escapes the news cycle. SOP for politicians and media saavy types hoping to avoid scrutiny. Doesn't always seem to work out as planned though..

I'll bet she actually is going to take a little time and go hiking.

(This is when you hike in Alaska. Summer.)*

*The four seasons of Alaska are: Almost winter, Winter, Still Winter, and Construction.

re: #41 Nevergiveup

I don't buy that

Ditto.

re: #34 victor_yugo

Fixed. Remember, the truth doesn't mean shit to the MSM.

have your scenarios on my desk by 3pm...we'll get this sorted out!

I hope it's the run for 2012.  I'd hate to think it was something bad.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, a little OT: today's slam at Barry:

"This is how I feel -- if you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don't win the Super Bowl. As far as I'm concerned, he would've invited Arizona if they had won."

James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers, on his decision to skip a White House visit with his team.

}:)     [Now who'd've ever thought that he'd stand up to Barry?]

Personal opinion--if the MSM put as much energy into finding the dirt on the D's as they do the R's, we could dedicate one whole channel to congressional scandals.

re: #25 iceweasel

So am I. It's worth noting that an AK blogger just raised enough money to get access to some documents (AK charges for documents that are available under the FOIA) that the blogger suspected showed some ethics violations. (By 'just' i mean, as in this week)

She's faced a lot of ethics complaints, none of which were proven. Another one looming on the horizon that she wants to circumvent?

/yes, I'm speculating, but it seems odd she wouldn't finish 2010 out.

Would that be this scumbag, who started the whole photoshop Trig phenomenon?

[Link: www.divasblueoasis.com...]

re: #24 Charles

Pretty standard way to downplay something -- release it late Friday on a long weekend.

Except for the fact that she's a sitting governor and Sarah Palin, to boot. No way this one wasn't going into overdrive.

At least it won't be all Michael Jackson all the time now.

/small blessings

Not running for reelection would have been a good move if she planned on running for the White House. But resigning is not a good move. I believe her future in national politics is all but dead!

when does moose season open?...anybody?

well if berry screws up amerikkka and turns it into the U.S.S.A. then maybe the ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY will look good after all.

/// need I? more than a little sarcasm

re: #52 albusteve

Depends usual September 15th.

What could be bad news for Palin? After all she has already been called:

1) cruel to Animals
2) claiming her daughters baby is hers
3) being stupid
4) being selfish
5) having affairs
6) being a bad mother
7) Getting her son in the Army because he was about to charge with selling drugs
8) What have I missed?

G-D bless her and I wish her well in the future, what ever that may be.

re: #47 Kulhwch

I hope it's the run for 2012.  I'd hate to think it was something bad.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, a little OT: today's slam at Barry:

}:)     [Now who'd've ever thought that he'd stand up to Barry?]

As far as I'm concerned, he would've invited Arizona if they had won."

Well, No Shit Sherlock. What a dunce.

re: #51 NoWhereAlaska

Not running for reelection would have been a good move if she planned on running for the White House. But resigning is not a good move. I believe her future in national politics is all but dead!

Didn't Romney quit 2 years out?

re: #41 Nevergiveup

I don't buy that

Sorry. I'm just really disenchanted with the GOP lately.
McCain? Yawn.
Huckabee? Yikes
Sanford? Yippee!
Palin? - ?

Good luck Sarah.

re: #55 Nevergiveup

Health issues.

re: #51 NoWhereAlaska

Not running for reelection would have been a good move if she planned on running for the White House. But resigning is not a good move. I believe her future in national politics is all but dead!

I believe she does not give a shit...national politics is a black hole that makes vampires out of reasonable people...

re: #58 Racer X

Sorry. I'm just really disenchanted with the GOP lately.
McCain? Yawn.
Huckabee? Yikes
Sanford? Yippee!
Palin? - ?

And your just thrilled with Obama, Kennedy, Pelosi, Frank, Franken, and The putz from nevada?

One wonders why any normal, sensible person would wish to remain in politics.

Palin has appears to be a sensible person.

Like many she enjoyed it when when she was effective and treated in a civil manner, what normal person could tolerate the abuse she and her family have been subject to since her nomination?

re: #63 Bagua

Like many she enjoyed it when when she was effective and treated in a civil manner, what normal person could tolerate the abuse she and her family have been subject to since her nomination?

So you're saying she's not tough enough for the big leagues?

re: #2 EmmmieG

I am confused, and hope there is nothing bad at the back of this.

this is odd, and very very confusing.

re: #58 Racer X

Sorry. I'm just really disenchanted with the GOP lately.
McCain? Yawn.
Huckabee? Yikes
Sanford? Yippee!
Palin? - ?

Obama - yikes
Biden - yikes
Reid - yikes
Pelosi - yikes
Boxer - yikes
Franken - yikes
Durbin - yikes
Corzine - yikes
Franks - yikes
Dodd - yikes

//Just sayin'.

re: #55 Nevergiveup

What could be bad news for Palin? After all she has already been called:

1) cruel to Animals
2) claiming her daughters baby is hers
3) being stupid
4) being selfish
5) having affairs
6) being a bad mother
7) Getting her son in the Army because he was about to charge with selling drugs
8) What have I missed?

G-D bless her and I wish her well in the future, what ever that may be.

Crazy from post-partum depression.

re: #64 sagehen

So you're saying she's not tough enough for the big leagues?

stupid question

It may be that she has decided that taking care of Trigg and giving him the help he needs takes priority over being a governor. But if that's the case, why wouldn't she say so?

re: #46 albusteve

have your scenarios on my desk by 3pm...we'll get this sorted out!

Well, it's almost 4:00pm here, so you're a little late, but here goes:

someone's ill
she's ill (possibly peri-menopausal)
she's gearing up for 2010 congressional elections
she's going to work full-time for the RNC
someone has threatened her
having two small children in the household is too much for a gov
Todd told her to leave the office or he'd leave her

All wild speculation, of course.

re: #62 Nevergiveup

And your just thrilled with Obama, Kennedy, Pelosi, Frank, Franken, and The putz from nevada?

Heh.

No, but it is like picking between a slow death from poison or being hanged.

Conservatives need a good strong leader.

*looks around*

*still looking*

re: #48 EmmmieG

Personal opinion--if the MSM put as much energy into finding the dirt on the D's as they do the R's, we could dedicate one whole channel to congressional scandals.

Yes, we could.

re: #65 reine.de.tout

this is odd, and very very confusing.

Maybe just maybe she is being honest and wants to run for national office and can't devote the time to Alaska that is required. There are some honest people. Personally I don't think she will get the Nomination, but I still like her, and think she has been treated more unfairly than any candidate I ever saw.

re: #63 Bagua

One wonders why any normal, sensible person would wish to remain in politics.

Palin has appears to be a sensible person.

Like many she enjoyed it when when she was effective and treated in a civil manner, what normal person could tolerate the abuse she and her family have been subject to since her nomination?

You have to have a thick skin in politics, If she is resigning because she cant take the insults and media madness, then she is not needed in higher office.

re: #63 Bagua

One wonders why any normal, sensible person would wish to remain in politics.

Palin has appears to be a sensible person.

Like many she enjoyed it when when she was effective and treated in a civil manner, what normal person could tolerate the abuse she and her family have been subject to since her nomination?

I for one couldn't.
I admire her greatly. And take note I don't agree with on some issues.

Maybe a primary challenge from the right to Murkowski in 2010?

She would have to have a campaign apparatus set up by the end of this year. Maybe Alaska law forbids the Governor from campaigning for another office. Maybe she has to officially resign before announcing her candidacy.

re: #65 reine.de.tout

Going to be interesting couple of days etc.

I onder if she just needs to make some $$$ and now is the time. 10 years out she can reappear, maybe.

This is purest speculation, but an AK blogger has been about to file for some documents--

I'm not linking to the AK blogger in question-- she has a lot of photoshopped images on her site-- but here's an excerpt from someone else:

A few months back, [xxx] sent an Open Records request to the state, asking for copies of some emails.

Specifically, emails between officials of the Palin administration and (Sarah Palin devotee and right-wing wack job radio personality) Eddie Burke , and (the ADN's Alaska Ear) Sheila Toomey .

Also specifically, any emails in which Andrée McLeod, independent government watchdog, was the subject.

The pricetag for these emails was about 5500; some small blogs had been running fundraisers. They just raised the money; on July 1st the blogger was in contact with Palin's office to see who the check is made out to.

Coincidence? Probably.

(BTW, I can't vouchsafe for the credibility of the AK blogger with the query or the legitimacy of the complaint; I don't read that blog and I don't know what's going on in AK politics-- this is just something I picked up)

re: #64 sagehen

No, I'm saying we don't see normal, well adjusted people playing in those "big leagues," as a class politicians are abnormal.

re: #23 nyc redneck

she should run for the senate. i hope that's what she is up to.

Well, Lisa Murkowski's term ends in 2010, so that would be a possibility...

re: #69 vxbush

It may be that she has decided that taking care of Trigg and giving him the help he needs takes priority over being a governor. But if that's the case, why wouldn't she say so?

Maybe we should give her a few days. maybe she will explain her decision.

I really doubt this is about a presidential run. It doesn't make any sense to quit this early. One of her biggest draw backs is her lack of experience, she's only served 2-3 years and then quit! That's not experience. I suspect there might be a big scandal getting ready to break and she's preemptively stepping down. Is this is about a presidential run it's a very very stupid move.

re: #70 victor_yugo

Well, it's almost 4:00pm here, so you're a little late, but here goes:

someone's ill
she's ill (possibly peri-menopausal)
she's gearing up for 2010 congressional elections
she's going to work full-time for the RNC
someone has threatened her
having two small children in the household is too much for a gov
Todd told her to leave the office or he'd leave her

All wild speculation, of course.

very interesting right there...politics can ruin people and maybe he's drawing the line

As much as I want to believe otherwise there is something amiss here.If IRC she is in the middle of negotiating a huge oil and natural gas pipeline contract for the State of Alaska and walking off a job is no way to start a presidential run.

This is really interesting. I'm not gonna guess at her motives, but if she thought that by doing it in the traditional "news dump" slot, she'd avoid attention she was way off.
This will be picnic table conversation for countless millions of Americans all weekend long.

ANy scoop on Parneel from Alaskans?

re: #73 Nevergiveup

Maybe just maybe she is being honest and wants to run for national office and can't devote the time to Alaska that is required. There are some honest people. Personally I don't think she will get the Nomination, but I still like her, and think she has been treated more unfairly than any candidate I ever saw.

I like her too, though I think she does not quite have what's needed (at least yet) for a national office.

and there is no doubt in my mind that she has been treated more unfairly, by the folks who were supposed to be "her" people in the McCain campaign, by the McCain's and by the left, than any candidate in my recent memory.

re: #81 Nevergiveup

Maybe we should give her a few days. maybe she will explain her decision.

We want answers Now Dammit! NOW!

/

re: #49 Wendya

Would that be this scumbag, who started the whole photoshop Trig phenomenon?

[Link: .]

The photoshop Trig phenom was already going on, unfortunately. I didn't post her link because I don't think she should get traffic.

It's probably a total coincidence in any case.

re: #86 jones

ANy scoop on Parneel from Alaskans?

Was looking in Wiki:

Sean Parnell

and:

[Link: ltgov.state.ak.us...]

re: #79 Bagua

No, I'm saying we don't see normal, well adjusted people playing in those "big leagues," as a class politicians are abnormal.

Mark Steyn recently wrote something like politics is an affirmative action program for sociopaths.

re: #67 MandyManners

Wasn't she also accused of being a Prima Donna or a Diva (with regard to her dresses, glasses, etc.)?

re: #84 bulwrk

She is getting out ahead of something.

lol GOP Palin + Joe the Plumber 2012

re: #82 Killgore Trout

I really doubt this is about a presidential run. It doesn't make any sense to quit this early. One of her biggest draw backs is her lack of experience, she's only served 2-3 years and then quit! That's not experience. I suspect there might be a big scandal getting ready to break and she's preemptively stepping down. Is this is about a presidential run it's a very very stupid move.

I hate agreeing with you but I do (kidding!).

This is not good.

re: #71 Racer X

Heh.

No, but it is like picking between a slow death from poison or being hanged.

Conservatives need a good strong leader.

*looks around*

*still looking*

Well me i hate the bunch of leaders the GOP are putting up at the moment. I like Palin but don't think she will be elected. But I don't jumped from a sinking ship, but stay and try to right her. And I do mean "right" her. I am loyal and I have my principals.

re: #35 Nevergiveup

Dam they release this in the middle of a Yankee game

what will happen first:

A. Palin sworn in as POTUS or
B. The Yankees winning the World Series

I vote for B

re: #75 callahan23
PIMF, sorry folks should have been:

I for one couldn't.
I admire her greatly. And take note I don't agree with her on some issues.

re: #82 Killgore Trout

you forgot to mention that you don't like her, which colors your thinking.

re: #92 J.S.

Wasn't she also accused of being a Prima Donna or a Diva (with regard to her dresses, glasses, etc.)?

That withered as soon as someone pointed out how much the WAB was spending on her wardrobe.

re: #82 Killgore Trout

I really doubt this is about a presidential run. It doesn't make any sense to quit this early. One of her biggest draw backs is her lack of experience, she's only served 2-3 years and then quit! That's not experience. I suspect there might be a big scandal getting ready to break and she's preemptively stepping down. Is this is about a presidential run it's a very very stupid move.

And how long was what's his name a Senator and what did what's his naem accomplish?

re: #82 Killgore Trout

I really doubt this is about a presidential run. It doesn't make any sense to quit this early. One of her biggest draw backs is her lack of experience, she's only served 2-3 years and then quit! That's not experience. I suspect there might be a big scandal getting ready to break and she's preemptively stepping down. Is this is about a presidential run it's a very very stupid move.

Killgore-- yes, I suspect you're right. I can't think of a good reason-- barring some family catastrophe or personal tragedy, which I hope is not the case-- for her to be leaving now.

re: #90 Gus 802

Thanks, but any bar talk etc. on him?

re: #92 J.S.

Wasn't she also accused of being a Prima Donna or a Diva (with regard to her dresses, glasses, etc.)?

was there anything negative she wasn't accused of?

Wait. How dare she interrupt the 24/7 MJ news coverage.///

Wheres the Luap Nor connection?

re: #103 jones

Thanks, but any bar talk etc. on him?

First time I ever heard of him is about two minutes ago.

re: #104 redc1c4

was there anything negative she wasn't accused of?

Eating puppies and kittens raw?

GOP = please throw me a Scooby Snack or something. It cannot continue to go downhill. Can it?

re: #108 EmmmieG

Eating puppies and kittens raw?

Not sure about that. I seem to remember...

re: #106 DEZes

Wheres the Luap Nor connection?

They both get talked about on LGF.

RACISTS!

///

How does resigning before a scandal breaks make any sense?

re: #101 Nevergiveup

And how long was what's his name a Senator and what did what's his naem accomplish?

that's completely different...

/

she has major star power. no matter how the msm tries to destroy her, her appeal has only grown. she could go on to do many things. and be very successful. i hope she stays in politics. if a commie like o can get elected totus, she could get elected potus.

re: #108 EmmmieG

Eating puppies and kittens raw?

Puppies and kittens are too small for a meal. That's why she prefers moose.

re: #108 EmmmieG

Eating puppies and kittens raw?

Thats about the only thing I never saw her accused of. ;)

Seems the liberals here are rooting for some scandal? Gee it's almost like they are hoping the GOP implodes?

re: #101 Nevergiveup

And how long was what's his name a Senator and what did what's his naem accomplish?

1. About a year. 2. Change.™

re: #104 redc1c4

was there anything negative she wasn't accused of?

Going to Argentina.

re: #101 Nevergiveup

And how long was what's his name a Senator and what did what's his naem accomplish?

Obama at least pretended to be a Senator for a couple of years before announcing his candidacy for president.

If Palin were elected to the Senate in 2010, she'd basically have to already be raising money for a presidential campaign before she took office.

re: #92 J.S.

Wasn't she also accused of being a Prima Donna or a Diva (with regard to her dresses, glasses, etc.)?

Wasn't that done by McCain staffers?

re: #70 victor_yugo

she's ill (possibly peri-menopausal)

That's not being "ill".

re: #4 Charles

I'm wondering if there's more to this than the 2012 election.

Yeah, this sounds bad for Palin. A resignation doesn't fit at all with preparation for a Presidential run. It's much more in keeping with someone bailing before some horrendously bad news hits the fan.

Just have to wait and see what develops, I guess.

Has she been offered a cabinet seat in the Clinton administration, which will follow enactment of the Clinton Plan (double-murder suicide in B&D menage a trois by top dem figure), or will she be heading Ron Paul's amazon bodyguard following the black-helicopter illluminati coup?

re: #112 kingkenrod

How does resigning before a scandal breaks make any sense?

Well, she can literally tell the media to go fook themselves and then slam the door shut.

re: #115 nyc redneck

she has major star power. no matter how the msm tries to destroy her, her appeal has only grown. she could go on to do many things. and be very successful. i hope she stays in politics. if a commie like o can get elected totus, she could get elected potus.

You are missing something: The Zero got elected because of his commie alignment.

re: #66 Gus 802

Obama - yikes
Biden - yikes
Reid - yikes
Pelosi - yikes
Boxer - yikes
Franken - yikes
Durbin - yikes
Corzine - yikes
Franks - yikes
Dodd - yikes

//Just sayin'.

You forgot:

Paterson: What the frak!
Schwarzenegger: I'll be... oh who the heck am I kidding!
Rangel: Show me the money!
Jefferson: That's my line Rangel!
Cunningham: I got shot down in flames over money!
Madoff: Greed is good, except when you get caught.
Geithner: Can someone get me a TARP; the economy is DOA.
Spitzer: It's a circus, how much do I have to pay?
Monserrate and Espada: Did someone say circus?

re: #120 bulwrk

Going to Argentina.

Naked hiking...

re: #112 kingkenrod

How does resigning before a scandal breaks make any sense?

and, if it is a scandal, why hang on to the end of the month?

it's more likely something else, but that'll never stop the Palin haters, here and elsewhere.

re: #86 jones

ANy scoop on Parneel from Alaskans?

What do you want to know. He is a young, nice, easy going politician. He is not up for 'hard-hitting' campaigns. He lost to Don Young last year for congress. He will be a great governor for our state, but he has no future in national politics.

re: #121 lobo91

Obama at least pretended to be a Senator for a couple of years before announcing his candidacy for president.

If Palin were elected to the Senate in 2010, she'd basically have to already be raising money for a presidential campaign before she took office.

He was about as much of a Senator as i was

re: #115 nyc redneck

she has major star power. no matter how the msm tries to destroy her, her appeal has only grown. she could go on to do many things. and be very successful. i hope she stays in politics. if a commie like o can get elected totus, she could get elected potus.

leftists totally disregard that obvious little factoid...hahaha!...good grief...thier smug predictions of her demise are ridiculous, if they could only hear themselves

Does this sound like the launch of a presidential campaign?
STUNNER: A Palin announcement: Resigning in weeks; “It hurts to make this choice. But I’m doing what’s best for Alaska”

Palin: “I love my job. I love Alaska. It hurts to make this choice. But I’m doing what’s best for Alaska.” Tears in her eyes.

Says she will be able “to effect change from the outside.” America needs protectors of individual rights now more than ever. Promises to always be there for Alaska. Wants to work not just for Alaska, for the rest of the country.

Lt Gov. Sean Parnell says he receives announcement with a “heavy heart.”

re: #125 Honcho

Has she been offered a cabinet seat in the Clinton administration, which will follow enactment of the Clinton Plan (double-murder suicide in B&D menage a trois by top dem figure), or will she be heading Ron Paul's amazon bodyguard following the black-helicopter illluminati coup?

Whiplash!

re: #128 lawhawk

You forgot:

Paterson: What the frak!
Schwarzenegger: I'll be... oh who the heck am I kidding!
Rangel: Show me the money!
Jefferson: That's my line Rangel!
Cunningham: I got shot down in flames over money!
Madoff: Greed is good, except when you get caught.
Geithner: Can someone get me a TARP; the economy is DOA.
Spitzer: It's a circus, how much do I have to pay?
Monserrate and Espada: Did someone say circus?

Obama: "Fundamentally Change America?"

re: #112 kingkenrod

How does resigning before a scandal breaks make any sense?

You move yourself at least slightly out of the bullseye.

But it's too soon to speculate on precisely what the cause of this may be. Could just as well be a family issue of some sort.

Someone on Fox is speculating based on conversation with Palin that she was spending so much time defending herself against frivolous ethics complaints )and thousand of $) that she couldn't effectively govern.

re: #118 Nevergiveup

Seems the liberals here are rooting for some scandal? Gee it's almost like they are hoping the GOP implodes?

One of the only sins left is the hypocrisy of others.

She is one hell of a classy dame and I wish her all the best life has to offer. Should she choose to stay in politics, she will always have my support. She is the best kind of person: honest, sincere, principled, and courageous.

re: #4 Charles

I'm wondering if there's more to this than the 2012 election.

Yeah... I see three possibilities:

1. She's so fed up with the whole thing at this point that she wants out of politics.
2. She's gotten an offer from FOX or a PAC that pays well and gives her a platform.
3. There's a really big shoe about to drop and she's trying to stem some bleeding.

I think that Todd and Todd's insane family is a liability for her.

re: #112 kingkenrod

You avoid the embarrassment of being "forced out of office"...It's like a pre-emptive move...if the person's already out of office, you can't demand he/she be punished with being pushed/forced out of office.

re: #118 Nevergiveup

Seems the liberals here are rooting for some scandal? Gee it's almost like they are hoping the GOP implodes?

don't worry. it won't.
we are going to be helped so much in 2010 by the grifter himself.
buyers remorse is growing.

re: #120 bulwrk

Going to Argentina.

see my #3 on this thread... %-)

re: #123 Wendya

That's not being "ill".

For some women (esp. who can't take hormones), it is.

re: #131 NoWhereAlaska

What do you want to know. He is a young, nice, easy going politician. He is not up for 'hard-hitting' campaigns. He lost to Don Young last year for congress. He will be a great governor for our state, but he has no future in national politics.

That was what I really wondered.

Thanks.

As much as I am not a huge fan of Sarah Palin, I certainly admire her decision to resign her position to a person who will be able to focus 100% on the State issues. Coming from Massachusetts, I saw what happens when a governor neglects his state in favor or running all over the country for a bid at the Presidency. I really liked Romney until he did that to us. He pretty much sealed a Democrat win for the Governorship.

I'm hoping there isn't more to this than just being responsible.

Maybe she's tired of having her minor children viciously attacked and slandered?

re: #134 Killgore Trout

Does this sound like the launch of a presidential campaign?
STUNNER: A Palin announcement: Resigning in weeks; “It hurts to make this choice. But I’m doing what’s best for Alaska”

Is it good for Alaska to be constantly mired in nuisance "ethics complaints" initiated by political enemies and bloggers? They've already cost the state over 300K with nothing to show for it but the enrichment of lawyers.

re: #134 Killgore Trout

No. It sounds like there's something more serious than a 2012 run. We can only speculate in the absence of solid news. Could be medical issues. Could be family issues. There hasn't exactly been a sign of a scandal, so that's not likely it, unless they're trying to get out in front, which isn't the usual way of handling a scandal (aka infidelity or corruption or the like).

re: #128 lawhawk

You forgot:

Paterson: What the frak!
Schwarzenegger: I'll be... oh who the heck am I kidding!
Rangel: Show me the money!
Jefferson: That's my line Rangel!
Cunningham: I got shot down in flames over money!
Madoff: Greed is good, except when you get caught.
Geithner: Can someone get me a TARP; the economy is DOA.
Spitzer: It's a circus, how much do I have to pay?
Monserrate and Espada: Did someone say circus?

The list is endless. Remember all of the NJ Democrats that were both indicted and jailed a couple of years ago?

Then we have the recent Democrat Party governors of infamy:

Eliot Spitzer (D-NY)
Rod Blagojevich (D-IL)
Jim McGreevey (D-NJ)

What if she plans some major announcement that she plans to take the dems on, head-on, nationally. Something she cannot do full-time as governor of AK. What I mean is, she can fill the void, make the noise the republicans are failing to make attacking Cap-n-Trade, Ø-Care, National Security issues, etc. Cheney was getting a bunch press making the needed noise, yet he has no further aspirations.

re: #127 victor_yugo

You are missing something: The Zero got elected because of his commie alignment.

no, he fooled a lot of people into thinking he was a centrist, tho he did occasionally reveal himself if people were listening.

re: #145 victor_yugo

For some women (esp. who can't take hormones), it is.

No, it's not. It's a normal part of being a woman. You deal with it.

re: #132 Nevergiveup

He was about as much of a Senator as i was

Notice I said "pretended."

My point was that he at least held the office for four years before becoming president. Palin would only be there for 2, all of which would be spent campaigning.

Doesn't make sense.

re: #142 J.S.

You avoid the embarrassment of being "forced out of office"...It's like a pre-emptive move...if the person's already out of office, you can't demand he/she be punished with being pushed/forced out of office.

That makes sense, its also better than fighting tooth and nail to retain a position.

re: #143 nyc redneck

don't worry. it won't.
we are going to be helped so much in 2010 by the grifter himself.
buyers remorse is growing.

I'm not worried. Was just making an observation about the lefties that hang out here.

re: #102 iceweasel

Yes, It's also possible that There's been some sort of family tragedy of serious illness.

re: #141 ~Fianna

Yeah... I see three possibilities:

1. She's so fed up with the whole thing at this point that she wants out of politics.
2. She's gotten an offer from FOX or a PAC that pays well and gives her a platform.
3. There's a really big shoe about to drop and she's trying to stem some bleeding.

I think that Todd and Todd's insane family is a liability for her.

I missed that one. What's it about?

re: #24 Charles

Pretty standard way to downplay something -- release it late Friday on a long weekend.

You think they did this on purpose?

re: #134 Killgore Trout

Her brother said that he thought that she felt that since she and her staff had to spend up to 80% of their time dealing with frivolous ethics complaints and lawsuits filed by every moonbat within a thousand mile radius, the State and it's citizens would be better served if she stepped down.

We shall see. I'm reserving judgment on this one because I'm sure we've only heard about 1% of the story.

re: #148 EmmmieG

Maybe she's tired of having her minor children viciously attacked and slandered?

Good point. Not sure I would have been able to hold back from beating Letterman and a few others senseless for attacking my kids.

re: #156 DEZes

By the same token, you can't use the resignation as a bargaining chip to avoid prosecution/reduced sentencing, etc. It's a curious move, especially compared to Blago, Spitzer, Paterson, McGreevey, et. al.

Another thing to consider is the number of bogus ethics complaints against her were costing her big money - $500,000. It's possible her attempts to raise donations to pay her legal bills weren't working out. Why stay on as Governor for 1 1/2 years only to go deeply into debt, yet not do much to help her prospects as Governor?

re: #138 wahabicorridor

Someone on Fox is speculating based on conversation with Palin that she was spending so much time defending herself against frivolous ethics complaints )and thousand of $) that she couldn't effectively govern.

Could also be that she can't afford the job. She's probably spending more on legal fees than she makes as governor, and she's not independently wealthy like most Democrat politicians.

re: #145 victor_yugo

For some women (esp. who can't take hormones), it is.

No, it's not. It's a natural process.

re: #132 Nevergiveup

He was about as much of a Senator as i was

no, less of a senator than you.

re: #164 kingkenrod

Another thing to consider is the number of bogus ethics complaints against her were costing her big money - $500,000. It's possible her attempts to raise donations to pay her legal bills weren't working out. Why stay on as Governor for 1 1/2 years only to go deeply into debt, yet not do much to help her prospects as Governor?

I mean as President.

I sure hope she resigned because she found 0bama's Kenyan birth certificate and is planning on a big fight to take the White House with John McCain

otherwise, she is in some ethical trouble and is quitting so she can flee to Saudi Arabia

re: #155 lobo91

Notice I said "pretended."

My point was that he at least held the office for four years before becoming president. Palin would only be there for 2, all of which would be spent campaigning.

Doesn't make sense.

Look I like her, but doubt she will get the nomination. So in the end I don't think this all matters much. It's still real early in the election cycle.

I talked with a friend in Juneau. He will be getting the inside story next week. I will let you know what I find out. Sorry though it will take a few days. Stay tuned folks.

re: #118 Nevergiveup

Seems the liberals here are rooting for some scandal? Gee it's almost like they are hoping the GOP implodes?

Not at all. Many here who are far from liberal would say that the GOP has been imploding.

And I notice a few who are not liberals also think something strange might be up. It's not just liberals who are finding this strange.

re: #171 NoWhereAlaska

I talked with a friend in Juneau. He will be getting the inside story next week. I will let you know what I find out. Sorry though it will take a few days. Stay tuned folks.

Next week?

It will be all over the interwebs in another hour.

re: #167 nyc redneck

no, less of a senator than you.

Thank you

re: #160 Grand Poobah

You think they did this on purpose?

Why not? It's a smart move.

re: #165 lobo91

Could also be that she can't afford the job. She's probably spending more on legal fees than she makes as governor, and she's not independently wealthy like most Democrat politicians.

Wouldn't those legal fees have been picked up by the state?

Is there some MP in Iraq with a big smile on his face?

re: #162 Racer X

Good point. Not sure I would have been able to hold back from beating Letterman and a few others senseless for attacking my kids.

i'm not sure i would have even tried...

(to hold back, that is. %-)

re: #163 lawhawk

By the same token, you can't use the resignation as a bargaining chip to avoid prosecution/reduced sentencing, etc. It's a curious move, especially compared to Blago, Spitzer, Paterson, McGreevey, et. al.

Didnt think about using it as a bargaining chip.
Most of the scandalized politicians refuse to leave an elected position.
Its theirs, and they wants it.

Hmmm.. If there really is nothing more scandalous to this I would guess there is a (really bad) political calculation that she can spend 6 to 12 months making money and then run for Prez full time. Or it is that she in fact doesn't want to run for prez, is burned out as governor and wants to make money and be done.

Regardless actually quitting in your first term can only reflect negatively if she plans to do anything in politics again.

gotta hop, lizards...

big smooch for one and all...

re: #161 Lincolntf

Her brother said that he thought that she felt that since she and her staff had to spend up to 80% of their time dealing with frivolous ethics complaints and lawsuits filed by every moonbat within a thousand mile radius, the State and it's citizens would be better served if she stepped down.

That's possible but I think unlikely. There are always partisan complainers and every politician has to deal with it.

re: #108 EmmmieG

Eating puppies and kittens raw?

Slander! The puppies are barbecued, with her own special sauce. The kittens are in chili.

re: #163 lawhawk

By the same token, you can't use the resignation as a bargaining chip to avoid prosecution/reduced sentencing, etc. It's a curious move, especially compared to Blago, Spitzer, Paterson, McGreevey, et. al.

another reason to think it's *not* scandal related, unless, of course, you have PDS like some people 'round these parts.

re: #176 wahabicorridor

Wouldn't those legal fees have been picked up by the state?

Probably depends on the crcumstances of the complaint.

re: #90 Gus 802

Was looking in Wiki:

Sean Parnell

and:

[Link: ltgov.state.ak.us...]

Endorsed by the Toomey machine, I don't look at that as a positive

re: #173 Racer X

Next week?

It will be all over the interwebs in another hour.

Believe me there is the obvious inside news, and the less obvious. I doubt that the interweb will have anything approaching 'reality' when in comes to Palin.

If I were an Alaskan, I think I would feel a great loss right now.

Could she be going into the private energy sector? Promoting it for America?

re: #182 Killgore Trout

That's possible but I think unlikely. There are always partisan complainers and every politician has to deal with it.

Please not like the kind she has had to put up with.

re: #178 redc1c4

i'm not sure i would have even tried...

(to hold back, that is. %-)

I was seriously hoping Sarah's response to Letterman would be: "Dave you otta shut your smug assed mouth before Todd comes down there and bashes it in. You're a punk."

re: #177 Honcho

Is there some MP in Iraq with a big smile on his face?

Qué?

re: #174 Nevergiveup

Thank you

LOL :D

Not a Friday news dump imho. This will be covered extensively regardless.

She scares the sh*t out of them. That's why they hate her so much.

Big enough to pull MSNBC out of their "Lockup" series.

re: #188 midwestgak

If I were an Alaskan, I think I would feel a great loss right now.

Could she be going into the private energy sector? Promoting it for America?

DRILL NOW!
Or some such?

re: #47 Kulhwch

... and, yes, I know this is old old news, but I just found the quote and loved it.

}:)     [You can tell how important sports are in my life ... ]

I've got it
she killed Michael Jackson
and is about to be indicted

ok, not that either...

would you believe:

someone found Trig's b.c. and Todd is not the father
she is not the mother

someone is coming forward saying she is Sarah's first husband and that they are still legally married

she killed Vince Foster

she is the daughter of Helen Thomas and word is about to leak out

Nothing up at Sarahpac btw

[Link: www.sarahpac.com...]

re: #189 Nevergiveup

Please not like the kind she has had to put up with.

Imagine if Øbama or Michelle had to endure just 10% of the ridicule directed at her by the MSM?

re: #193 freedomplow

Friday night news dumps aren't always effective, but it is a way to minimize the news cycle. Putting it out on a holiday weekend goes to that effect.

Just because it was a FNND doesn't mean it will stop people from talking... that's the hoped for result.

Her statement is sorta rambling and unprepared, though she got in some good points.

This is just sorta strange.

re: #82 Killgore Trout

I really doubt this is about a presidential run. It doesn't make any sense to quit this early. One of her biggest draw backs is her lack of experience, she's only served 2-3 years and then quit! That's not experience. I suspect there might be a big scandal getting ready to break and she's preemptively stepping down. Is this is about a presidential run it's a very very stupid move.

I agree completely. Resigning now kills whatever chance she might have had in the 2012 election. She can't be doing this because she wants to run for president. I suspect it may be for personal reasons, and I wish her the best whatever the reason is. She's not my favorite choice from a political perspective, but I think very highly of her as a person, and the vicious, disgusting way in which the press decided to attack her personally during the last election was nothing short of obscene.

On August 1st, she'll still be a better governor than the one in New York.

I want to go on the record as having no freaking clue why she did it.

re: #129 jcm

Naturism, with Dave Angel, Eco-Warrior:

I can think of a good reason, that isn't bad news, except politically. Maybe she's pregnant. I do not mean any snark by that.

re: #187 NoWhereAlaska

Just take a screenshot of this whole thread and then watch how over the next week every single theory advanced so far will have web-articles and even detailed treatises to back up that position.
Most web-links wins, it's the new truth.

re: #198 unrealizedviewpoint

Imagine if Øbama or Michelle had to endure just 10% of the ridicule directed at her by the MSM?

Frankly, Bill Clinton was treated better...and he actually was a slut.

All things considered Palin probably decided to give herself and family a break from the public spot light. From the fear (why else the relentless hammering of her over nonsense) the left has of her. The attacks against her children, the unsubstantiated ethics charges, etc.

Fortunately for the US she did run for VP and mitigated the November 2008 election disaster.

Who ever does run on the Republican ticket in 2012 will seek her for her fund raising capability and her ability to draw large crowds.

Then again, maybe Sara is planning on starting a secessionist movement for Alaska.

Question; will Alaska or Texas be the first to leave the Union?

brilliant actually...she has good reason to step down (baring some criminal scandal)...she can move on and make a ton of money without having to answer to anybody...she can fight for the GOP with gloves off...buy a sweet ranch in Idaho...she can square it with assholes that have been needlessly cruel to her and get paid a fortune for it

She even scares the crap out of the McCain moderates... Hence the leaked emails.

This is the first time I've posted on LGF since election day 2008. It's unfortunate that I do so now, seeing how the occasion is the announcement of Governor Sarah Palin's resignation as Governor. Heck, she's the only REASON I voted for the McCain ticket.

But what is up with this, Sarah? I want to see the silver lining. I really do. Show me the money, the oil, the love, anything. I'm shaking here.

re: #87 reine.de.tout

I think all the stuff about the infighting on the campaign has been coming out for a reason. Could she be heading for a Senate bid rather than Pres? I hope this is what it is, I'm a huge fan and will be so very upset if I learn I've had her back all this time and it wasn't deserved.

/not that she cares if I had it or not, but that isn't the point.

re: #154 Wendya

No, it's not. It's a normal part of being a woman.

So is post-partum depression, but any doctor who says "deal with it" would rightly be called cruel and callous.

re: #210 freedomplow

She even scares the crap out of the McCain moderates... Hence the leaked emails.

Talk about a bunch of freaken assholes and low lifes.

I really like Sarah Palin; would love to have her as a neighbor or relative. She showed a lot of promise to be the VP. She certainly would do no worse than that idiot Joe Biden.

I wish you the best Sarah.

"Dead fish go with the flow"

re: #200 BigPapa

Her statement is sorta rambling and unprepared, though she got in some good points.

This is just sorta strange.

at least we can follow her and she is saying something like a normal person in conversation. how refreshing.

Wow.

I wonder if she isn't just sick of the scrutiny.

Her press conference--teleprompter free--is good--strong and determined. if she does run for POTUS, I for one, will support her.

Live feed on FOX.

/sounds like she's just pissed, with $500K in legal bills

re: #198 unrealizedviewpoint

Imagine if Øbama or Michelle had to endure just 10% of the ridicule directed at her by the MSM?

the US would run out of popcorn!

re: #193 freedomplow

Not a Friday news dump imho. This will be covered extensively regardless.

She scares the sh*t out of them. That's why they hate her so much.

Big enough to pull MSNBC out of their "Lockup" series.

in spite of their irrational livid behavior...liberals deny being threatened by he...read up thread...that logic is just stupifying...and now she can really gun for them

re: #194 callahan23

DRILL NOW!
Or some such?

Yes, some such. She is very into energy. Maybe being in office limits her ability to accomplish this goal.

I'm listening to her speech. She just said, "We all know that only dead fish go with the flow."

re: #220 Killian Bundy

Live feed on FOX.

/sounds like she's just pissed, with $500K in legal bills

Well it's tape but still

if anyone has the right to bow out for awhile to sort out family issues, it is Palin. Between her own special needs baby and her grandchild that is practically the same age, she has a lot of work to do in determining a proper future for the family. maybe politics are the course they take, or maybe not. As I said, I do not see her as a future POTUS, but I see her as a very fine regional GOP player. Good luck to her and her family.

re: #218 Sharmuta

Wow.

I wonder if she isn't just sick of the scrutiny.

Bad attitude if you're angling for the Presidency.

re: #182 Killgore Trout

That's possible but I think unlikely. There are always partisan complainers and every politician has to deal with it.

Please name one who has been treated the way she has, keeping in mind that she hasn't done anything wrong.

Just one.

This has been a leftist, sexist orgy of hate since the day McCain introduced her as his running mate.

I love her quote--"my husband and I are fishermen, and know that only dead fish go with the flow..."

re: #198 unrealizedviewpoint

Imagine if Øbama or Michelle had to endure just 10% of the ridicule directed at her by the MSM?

They just about collapsed under "scrutiny" from Helen Thomas.

Is it possible she has just thought "Sod this, I'm not going any further in politics, might as well get out now, and not have the rest of the party wasting their hopes and energies on me for the next year or so"?

re: #227 capitalist piglet

Please name one who has been treated the way she has, keeping in mind that she hasn't done anything wrong.

Just one.

This has been a leftist, sexist orgy of hate since the day McCain introduced her as his running mate.

I wish I could give you 10 updings for this comment.

My WAG is that it's a combination of not wanting to fight all the smears and bogus complaints while in office, while simultaneously moving on to a new project (energy independence, probably) that will enhance her credibility for a 2016 run.

She can probably make more in a month in speaking fees as a private citizen than she gets as governor for a year. Plus, there's the inevitable book deal...

Working the Obama pres. campaign model maybe?

Get away from front and center national politics for a while, out of the bullseye as it were, then come back in time for a Senate or Pres. run with fewer political wounds to dress. I don't think she'll be forgotten in 2 to 4 years.

re: #201 Last Mohican

Obama proved experience isn't necessary.

re: #218 Sharmuta

Wow.

I wonder if she isn't just sick of the scrutiny.

I'm hoping that is the case and its not something really bad for her or her family. I would totally understand if she just said "fock it. I'm out."

re: #206 Lincolntf

Just take a screenshot of this whole thread and then watch how over the next week every single theory advanced so far will have web-articles and even detailed treatises to back up that position.
Most web-links wins, it's the new truth.

she's going to issue herself a hunting license for trash-talking political pundits and so called entertainers...

re: #203 Cattt

I want to go on the record as having no freaking clue why she did it.

She is resigning because hundreds of millions of dollars and a vendetta press can ruin your personal and professional lives. Not only to protect her family, but her state. Be proud, MSM. You have taken down the most popular, highest approval-rated Governor in America.

re: #212 ArmyWife

I think all the stuff about the infighting on the campaign has been coming out for a reason. Could she be heading for a Senate bid rather than Pres? I hope this is what it is, I'm a huge fan and will be so very upset if I learn I've had her back all this time and it wasn't deserved.

/not that she cares if I had it or not, but that isn't the point.

you cannot explain PDS...it just is

Dear God, this isn't going to play well with the press. They will cream her (comme d'habitude). They will make a total allusion to the McCain "suspension of campaign", as proof positive that she's not steady.

OMG, Fox just cut her off midsentence.

re: #217 nyc redneck

at least we can follow her and she is saying something like a normal person in conversation. how refreshing.

Fair enough LOL.

She made the point that she's quitting because it costs Alaska too much time and money to have her as Gov. A good case can be made for this, but I don't know if it will hold.

re: #226 vbspurs

Bad attitude if you're angling for the Presidency.

Maybe she's NOT angling for anything. She sounds fed up.

I wouldn't think this has anything to do with a 2012 presidential run. Stepping down as governor would be the kiss of death to any campaign, all the dem against her would have to do is run a campaign based on "how can you trust her not to quit?"

What I'd like to see is for Ms. Palin to put together some sort of anti-liberal-media group. See if she can't use her own experiences to do some serious decreditation to the media. Decreditation isn't a word, but it should be.

Any chance she could coax Karl Rove out of retirement?

my son just called from Israel ... he floated on the Dead Sea today.

re: #226 vbspurs

It's nice to see you again.

I hate to say it, but she'll never be president. There is too much misogyny left in our culture, and I wouldn't blame her for not wanting to put herself through it.

She also has a baby who needs her and I think she is very serious about this cause.

re: #230 Jimmah

Is it possible she has just thought "Sod this, I'm not going any further in politics, might as well get out now, and not have the rest of the party wasting their hopes and energies on me for the next year or so"?

From the Purdum article linked above:

"Palin has shown herself to have remarkable gut instincts about raw politics, and she has seen openings where others did not. And she has the good fortune to have traction within a political party that is bereft of strong leadership, and whose rank and file often demands qualities other than knowledge, experience, and an understanding that facts are, as John Adams said, stubborn things. It is, at the moment, a party in which the loudest and most singular voices, not burdened by responsibility, wield disproportionate power. She may decide that she does not need office in order to have great influence—any more than Rush Limbaugh does."

...and her son? Her son is fighting a hot war right now.

re: #229 Gus 802

They just about collapsed under "scrutiny" from Helen Thomas.

Who didn't just love Helen for those few minutes?

Politics aside I just hope there is nothing wrong, health-wise, with Sarah or her family. God bless them they need all of the help than can get.

re: #242 _RememberTonyC

my son just called from Israel ... he floated on the Dead Sea today.

kinda hard not to?
/

re: #230 Jimmah

Is it possible she has just thought "Sod this, I'm not going any further in politics, might as well get out now, and not have the rest of the party wasting their hopes and energies on me for the next year or so"?

As of now I think this is the most likely rationale.

re: #240 katemaclaren

Maybe she's NOT angling for anything. She sounds fed up.

Sigh. Yes, I think you're right. Too bad about Senator Stevens. She would've been a great Senator from Alaska.

Why be a lame duck? That's what's wrong with politics.

/she's just had enough

re: #188 midwestgak

If I were an Alaskan, I think I would feel a great loss right now.

Could she be going into the private energy sector? Promoting it for America?

Hardly worth a resignation.

More pure speculation, but I wonder if the announcement is related to the release of campaign emails, as noted in the thread just downstairs. Perhaps the source has access to other emails that are less than flattering.

Again, time will tell. But my bad feelings about this are growing. If the cause were some sort of family emergency - an illness, let's say - I would expect the announcement of her resignation would mention the specifics. The absence of any explanation doesn't bode well for Palin, in my own fact-starved opinion.

Twitter is showing it's true colors with the news. Moonbat central for the most part. Lots of Palin Derangement Syndrome.

re: #236 haakondahl

She is resigning because hundreds of millions of dollars and a vendetta press can ruin your personal and professional lives. Not only to protect her family, but her state. Be proud, MSM. You have taken down the most popular, highest approval-rated Governor in America.

there will be payback...

Hum. No teleprompter. Knows what to say from the heart and mind.

re: #243 Sharmuta

It's nice to see you again.

I hate to say it, but she'll never be president. There is too much misogyny left in our culture, and I wouldn't blame her for not wanting to put herself through it.

I agree about the misogyny--but it seems to be WOMEN who are the meanest.

re: #247 unrealizedviewpoint

Who didn't just love Helen for those few minutes?

Ditto. If she can just keep up that line of questioning and commentary. Probably not.

my dad always said you had to be dishonest or stupid to be in politics

I think she just proven herself neither of those today
as far as I am concerned

I suspect we will hear a lot more. She has half a million in legal fees fighting silly ethic complaints, all of which so far have proven to be nothing. But that does not mean the attacks have stopped. She has been relentlessly attacked both by a very corrupt Alaskan GOP and a very liberal Democratic Party. Maybe they managed an indictment or a charge. Then their is the attacked on her family that seem to serve fodder for moonbat humor. I mean mental retardation, statutory rape, lust for her daughter are such thigh slappers.

re: #213 victor_yugo

So is post-partum depression, but any doctor who says "deal with it" would rightly be called cruel and callous.

OT - is that a Game of Life glider in your avatar?