Sarah Palin is resigning

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Sarah Palin is resigning

She will be leaving office July 26, 2009 I think.
Stay tuned.

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Reply #1 posted 07/03/09 12:57pm

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(CBS) Last Updated 3:44 p.m. ET.

Sarah Palin has announced that she will resign as governor of Alaska and will not seek a second term.

CBS Affiliate KTVA reports that at a press conference this morning Palin said she will resign the governorship within a few weeks.

CBSNews.com producer Scott Conroy, who covered Palin's vice presidential campaign last year, confirmed through a source close to the governor said she is leaving office.

Earlier today, a holiday, Palin sent out an early morning press release indicating that she would be making an announcement from her home in Wasilla.

Joining Palin were her parents, family and state commissioners.

Palin said that power will be transferred to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell, who will be sworn in during the upcoming governor's picnic in Fairbanks.

She did not field questions, and would not give any indications about her future plans.

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Reply #2 posted 07/03/09 12:58pm

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So . . . . WHY?

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Reply #3 posted 07/03/09 1:12pm

TonyVanDam

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SUPRMAN said:

Good. Because Sarah is a total disgrace to ALL people of Alaska.

Tupac "Makaveli" Shakur (RIP 1971-1996) & Michael Jackson (RIP 1958-2009)

2 men that had their lives taken away the moment they were speaking out AND rebelling against the dark side of the music industry once too often.

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Reply #4 posted 07/03/09 1:15pm

morningsong

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Okay, what did you all do to her?

Never again, not I.

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Reply #5 posted 07/03/09 1:16pm

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SUPRMAN said:

So . . . . WHY?

She's going national.

"...I will go to the animal shelter and get you a kitty cat. I will let you fall in love...with that kitty cat. And then on some dark, cold night I will steal away into your home...and punch you in the face!"

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Reply #6 posted 07/03/09 1:22pm

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Palin reportedly stepping down as Alaska governor
July 3: Sarah Palin is reportedly stepping down as Alaska's governor. MSNBC's Alex Witt reports.

NBC News and news services
updated 16 minutes ago
WASILLA, Alaska - Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.

Palin, the Republican vice presidential candidate in 2008, made the announcement at a press conference Friday.

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 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."

Some have speculated in the past that Palin may be interested in running for president in 2012, but she did not mention running for another office.

Palin was elected Alaska's youngest and first woman governor in 2006 at age 42. She was the surprise pick of Arizona Sen. John McCain as running mate in the 2008 presidential election.

She was only the second woman to appear on a major party presidential ticket — Democrat Geraldine Ferraro was the first when she ran unsuccessfully for vice president with Walter Mondale in 1984.

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Reply #7 posted 07/03/09 1:22pm

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lazycrockett said:

SUPRMAN said:

So . . . . WHY?

She's going national.

You sure she hasn't been traveling to Russia to have an affair?

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Reply #8 posted 07/03/09 1:35pm

morningsong

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lazycrockett said:

SUPRMAN said:

So . . . . WHY?

She's going national.

You think she's going after a bigger fish?

Never again, not I.

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Reply #9 posted 07/03/09 1:40pm

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morningsong said:

lazycrockett said:

She's going national.

You think she's going after a bigger fish?

Well I think a senator bid would be better for her at this stage of the game, just to get more experience and recoup from the tv interviews. But I think she's going to run for the GOP nomination.

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Reply #10 posted 07/03/09 1:48pm

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lazycrockett said:

morningsong said:

You think she's going after a bigger fish?

Well I think a senator bid would be better for her at this stage of the game, just to get more experience and recoup from the tv interviews. But I think she's going to run for the GOP nomination.

Hey, Obama was a Senator and ran for President.
The Senate could use her executive experience.

[I'm betting the Republicans campaign on "Putting the 'white' back in the White House."]

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Reply #11 posted 07/03/09 2:45pm

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lazycrockett said:

morningsong said:

You think she's going after a bigger fish?

Well I think a senator bid would be better for her at this stage of the game, just to get more experience and recoup from the tv interviews. But I think she's going to run for the GOP nomination.

She said politics had become a superficial, wasteful bloodsport. Why would she run for anything again? The GOP turned on her after the presidential election.

God DAMN there are a lot of dumb motherfuckers walking around! - George Carlin
Stalkerwomen of the world unite in delusion!!!!! falloff

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Reply #12 posted 07/03/09 2:48pm

HatrinaHaterwi
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Ok...first let me... eek omg spit falloff

Now that I've gotten that out of my system...there are rumors circulating of an "iceberg scandal". confuse

I'm not sure if that means a scandal involving an iceberg or an iceberg sized scandal but either way...buh bye...Sarah! wave

Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus! finger

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Reply #13 posted 07/03/09 2:55pm

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Vendetta1 said:

lazycrockett said:

Well I think a senator bid would be better for her at this stage of the game, just to get more experience and recoup from the tv interviews. But I think she's going to run for the GOP nomination.

She said politics had become a superficial, wasteful bloodsport. Why would she run for anything again? The GOP turned on her after the presidential election.

Its called rebranding.

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Reply #14 posted 07/03/09 2:56pm

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lazycrockett said:

Vendetta1 said:

She said politics had become a superficial, wasteful bloodsport. Why would she run for anything again? The GOP turned on her after the presidential election.

Its called rebranding.

Well, it may work. She's painted herself as a victim very well.

God DAMN there are a lot of dumb motherfuckers walking around! - George Carlin
Stalkerwomen of the world unite in delusion!!!!! falloff

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Reply #15 posted 07/03/09 3:04pm

angel345

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Ok...first let me... eek

Now that I've gotten that out of my system...there are rumors circulating of an "iceberg scandal". confuse

I'm not sure if that means a scandal involving an iceberg or an iceberg sized scandal but either way...buh bye...Sarah! wave

Well, I am just as shocked as you omg

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Reply #16 posted 07/03/09 3:05pm

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HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Ok...first let me... eek

Now that I've gotten that out of my system...there are rumors circulating of an "iceberg scandal". confuse

I'm not sure if that means a scandal involving an iceberg or an iceberg sized scandal but either way...buh bye...Sarah! wave

Please you're going to see her more than you ever have before.

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Reply #17 posted 07/03/09 3:08pm

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Vendetta1 said:

lazycrockett said:

Its called rebranding.

Well, it may work. She's painted herself as a victim very well.

I can't see this country electing someone who views themselves as a victim though.

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Reply #18 posted 07/03/09 3:11pm

Katana750	I am really really scared now. who is going to keep an eye on Russia now?
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Reply #19 posted 07/03/09 3:14pm

angel345

Katana750 said:

I am really really scared now. who is going to keep an eye on Russia now?

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Reply #20 posted 07/03/09 3:24pm

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SUPRMAN said:

Vendetta1 said:

Well, it may work. She's painted herself as a victim very well.

I can't see this country electing someone who views themselves as a victim though.

i see can women jumping to her because of how they picked her and her family apart.

God DAMN there are a lot of dumb motherfuckers walking around! - George Carlin
Stalkerwomen of the world unite in delusion!!!!! falloff

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Reply #21 posted 07/03/09 3:40pm

RodeoSchro

Using her logic, any president or politician that faces term limits ought to resign as soon as they're elected to their last possible term. So obviously, she is not being honest about why she's a quitter.

I do not understand why honesty is so hard to come by with these Bush Republicans. It's like they had it genetically removed or something.

"Guitar" on Leno is the greatest performance in the history of rock ' roll

Second Funkiest White Man in America

It sure is nice having adults running our government now

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Reply #22 posted 07/03/09 3:42pm

RodeoSchro

morningsong said:

Okay, what did you all do to her?

LOL, I'd like to think I called her out on her mothering skills, and she's going to return to private life and do better, but somewhow I don't think that's why she has become a quitter.

And by the way, that is EXACTLY what she is.

Sarah Palin is a QUITTER.

"Guitar" on Leno is the greatest performance in the history of rock ' roll

Second Funkiest White Man in America

It sure is nice having adults running our government now

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Reply #23 posted 07/03/09 3:44pm

RodeoSchro

I wonder if she's going to give back all the donations she got during the last gubernatorial campaign that she hasn't spent yet?

What do you guys think?

I wonder if she's going to apologize to everyone in Alaska that truly believed she was the best candidate to lead the state, and voted for her under the belief she'd serve out her full term (vice presidency notwithstanding)?

What do you guys think?

I think she's a quitter.

"Guitar" on Leno is the greatest performance in the history of rock ' roll

Second Funkiest White Man in America

It sure is nice having adults running our government now

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Reply #24 posted 07/03/09 3:46pm

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You've made it quiet clear what you think of Palin so stop trying to troll.

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Reply #25 posted 07/03/09 4:20pm

Copycat	Here's the news clip.
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Reply #26 posted 07/03/09 4:24pm

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Copycat said:

Here's the news clip.

What bullshit. I wonder what skeleton she's hiding with this resignation.

Nobody and I mean NOBODY has gave a damn about Sarah Palin being governor of Alaska. And, if she is successful at it, then she surely would have been re-elected.

God DAMN there are a lot of dumb motherfuckers walking around! - George Carlin
Stalkerwomen of the world unite in delusion!!!!! falloff

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Reply #27 posted 07/03/09 4:59pm

BartVanHemelen

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SUPRMAN said:

She will be leaving office July 26, 2009 I think.
Stay tuned.

That presser was NUTS. She was rambling even more than usual. And she looked pissed.

There's something HUGE coming. Just look at her past, there's a ton of scandals and she survived them all. But this upcoming thing must be incredible.

But this is something different. NOBODY knew about this resignation. This looks like she was just planning to announce not running for a second term (because of what was coming), and instead someone forced her to quit.

Man, have you ever seen someone fail at politics so spectacularly? From nobody to national joke to "please go away" to spectacular quitter in what? Eleven months?

Betcha Sanford is pleased.

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Reply #28 posted 07/03/09 4:59pm

BartVanHemelen

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lazycrockett said:

SUPRMAN said:

So . . . . WHY?

She's going national.

Nope, this is a career killer.

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Reply #29 posted 07/03/09 5:30pm

HatrinaHaterwi
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BartVanHemelen said:

lazycrockett said:

She's going national.

Nope, this is a career killer.

The way she was speed talking and practically gasping for air between sentences, yeah, I think she's done. Whatever the truth is that made her resign must be GOOD!!! I almost want to know what it is but not as much as I want to forget I ever heard of her! lol

Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus! finger

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