Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin was the Republican candidate for the Vice President of the United States, and the first woman to be nominated by the Republican party for VP. She's also the former governor of Alaska. Palin has five children with her Yup'ik... [more]
Sarah Palin was the Republican candidate for the Vice President of the United States, and the first woman to be nominated by the Republican party for VP. She's also the former governor of Alaska. Palin has five children with her Yup'ik Alaskan native husband, Todd Palin. Find more Sarah Palin news and information here.
Palin stepping down as Alaska governor
WASILLA, Alaska, July 3 (UPI) --
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday she will resign as governor by the end of July and will not seek a second term in 2010.
Palin, Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain's vice presidential running mate last year, said Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell would be sworn in as the new governor July 25.
Speaking outside her home in Wasilla, Alaska, Palin said being a governor would have been the as she approaches her final year in office.
she said.
Palin said.
She said the new governor's administration would build on the accomplishments of hers.
she said.
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