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Sarah Palin, who sought the US vice presidency in 2008, has announced she is stepping down as Alaska governor, fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid. Palin, who was Republican John McCain's running mate in last year's failed presidential campaign, said she would step aside as governor and would be replaced by Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell at the end of July. Palin, 45, told a press conference at her lakefront home in Wasilla, Alaska, that she wanted to "take a stand... Read Full Story
by Eric Dondero Perhaps Sarah Palin will come up with some knock-out explanation for her dropping out yesterday, which would change my mind on things. But I doubt it. As one of her earliest supporters, and as one of the three original "Draft Sarah Palin for VP" people from 2007 (along with Stephen Maloney and Adam Brickly), I gotta say I was truly baffled and dejected by the whole press conference yesterday. I take her by her word: The pressure on her family was just way too much, and the... Read Full Story
The Republican party is imploding and exploding at the same time. The frontline leaders are either committing political suicide or can’t keep it zipped–the mouth that is. In this latest drama, Sarah Palin just cracked under the pressure.
“When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” Hunter S. Thompson
There are consistent rumours that Palin resigned because she is pregnant again, and that she is totally broke. Resigning as the Governor would put her on the speaker circuit and and give... Read Full Story
Palin Resigning Governor’s Job; Future Unclear Robert DeBerry/The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, via Associated Press Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska on Friday. Gov. Sarah Palin’s move shocked Republicans and fueled renewed speculation about her presidential ambitions and criticism of her political competence. By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JIM RUTENBERG Published: July 3, 2009 Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska abruptly announced on... Read Full Story
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Saturday punditry, with a twist of Sarah Palin. Howard Fineman : I have covered politics for a long time. I can tell when someone is running for president. Sarah Palin is running for president. Howard, you might be right, but you're wrong about this: she may be running but she's no longer a player. But you never say "never" in politics, and there are reasons why it’s worth paying attention to what she is up to these days. Bullshit. That is... Read Full Story
