Sarah Palin Resigning

Sarah Palin will resign as Governor of Alaska in two weeks, presumably to focus on a presidential bid, of which exchanging the only notable office she has held to finding herself victorious in that endeavor is both improbable and delusional on her part.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/03/palin/index.html

So...will she drop out of the limelight? Or stay in it to prime a run for 2012?

She's either got a job offer from Fox News or has a new reality show. Rumors are swirling that there is a huge scandal getting ready to surface. Imagine that. Ba bye Sarah! Have a nice time becoming a television star because that has to be what's in the works. And I love the lame excuses. If she couldn't take the heat of being a governor, she should have never run to begin with. Thank God she didn't become vice president. She apparently didn't have the right stuff.

The whole "lame duck" excuse to me was.............well.......pretty lame. I kill me.

Seriously, what does it say if she does (please no) have future plans to run for president in '12 or beyond? That she won't fulfil a term as a lame duck? This was NOT a smart move if she does have aspirations to be president.

She just flits about, garnering the attention she is addicted to. Alaska didn't have enough bling for her after she got a taste of Big Girl Politics. She doesn't have loyalty to anyone, unless they are feeding her the attention she craves.

The people of Alaska voted her in as Governor. She really had an obligation to fulfill her term. But no, she has to throw them under the bus and dash away looking for that greener grass on the other side. She should have put on her Big Girl Pants, sucked it up, and stuck it out. Now she looks like a quitter, weakling, girlie girl that can't handle the pressure of the job. She's picking up her marbles and running home.

I think she has sealed her political demise. Her speech was rambling and disjointed, she kept gasping... it was painful to watch/listen. Anyone that can't hack a full term as Governor obviously can't handle the Bling Politics she is seeking. Wake up and smell the coffee, Sarah. You killed your chances (thank god!).

I doubt she would have had a chance in '12. I'm expecting a real threat to Obama in the next general election, I don't see Sarah as that threat.

Thank the good Lord, she's finally broke down!

Audra Barkley wrote:

Thank the good Lord, she's finally broke down!

I'm just curious if she left on her own or if something has happened and she is running for the hills. I bet she and Todd leave Alaska all together and head down this way. It's easier to get attention down here. And I love how she used the excuse that the media was being mean to her and her family. She just loves having the cameras on her but only when she is being shown in a positive light at all times. And she kept talking about how Trig was being made fun of etc. I must have missed that part because I haven't seen anyone on the news make fun of him. Good grief. What a whiner. She commented that she is going to make a bigger difference outside of politics but since she is such a big liar I'm sure that won't keep her from running for president. Poor poor Sarah.

I also enjoyed all her sports metaphors. Keep on appealing to those guys who love ya Sarah and make sure you wear a shorter skirt to your rallies if you run for President.

From what I read in a paper her in Colorado, her staff said that she is leaving Alaskan politics as governor - NOT leaving politics altogether. We know what that means, most likely. However, who is going to want to vote for someone that is leaving nearly 2 years of a term unserved?

Annie Oakley wrote:

However, who is going to want to vote for someone that is leaving nearly 2 years of a term unserved?

And there you have the product of Sarah Palin's political mind unrestrained.

Yes, if she considers her last two years "lame duck" years and not worth serving out, she has proven her quality and certainly isn't in any kind of shape to be a President. Is she were elected (which I see impossible now) would she plan on taking off and handing over her duties when she becomes a lame duck president? I think she just destroyed her chances at ever being anything more politically. But there are always her followers who will follow her no matter what bone-headed things she says or does. At least those numbers have gone down dramatically after they got to know her a little better. I think she just blew it, big time. I still think there might be something getting ready to come out that she is running from. Leaving her job so early just doesn't add up, even if she is planning on running for President.

Although there is no way I'd vote for her at this point, I admire her not doing as so many other sitting Governors, running for President, have done. They've continued to collect their Governor's salary, continued to live in the Governor's residence, and used the Governor's office to run their campaign for President, instead of running the state they were elected to run.

Roy Rogers wrote:

Although there is no way I'd vote for her at this point, I admire her not doing as so many other sitting Governors, running for President, have done. They've continued to collect their Governor's salary, continued to live in the Governor's residence, and used the Governor's office to run their campaign for President, instead of running the state they were elected to run.

There's a third option. She can do the job that she signed on to do until that term is up in 2011. THEN she could run for president. I know that's a novel idea, but then again, by golly, Sarah isn't like other politicians.

Annie Oakley wrote:

Roy Rogers wrote:

Although there is no way I'd vote for her at this point, I admire her not doing as so many other sitting Governors, running for President, have done. They've continued to collect their Governor's salary, continued to live in the Governor's residence, and used the Governor's office to run their campaign for President, instead of running the state they were elected to run.

There's a third option. She can do the job that she signed on to do until that term is up in 2011. THEN she could run for president. I know that's a novel idea, but then again, by golly, Sarah isn't like other politicians.

Yeah and she sure had no problem spending republican dough when she felt like shopping! I think her excuse is just that, an excuse. I don't think she'd have any problem collecting those paychecks even if she was a lame duck. There is more to this than we know.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/04/alaska.parnell.palin/index.html

Here's my opinion, after reading the above article.

Palin wants to give the Lt. governor time to get his foot in the door so that he can be elected in 2011. At the same time, she'll be able to pursue the presidency.

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The soon-to-be governor said he intended to lead the state, to make sure people have jobs and that the state's finances are stable.
"Those are the things I'm going to be dealing with," he said. He will be sworn in on July 26.

Asked whether he planned on completing the term, he said "yes."


"But I am also conscious that we don't control life, so I may be dead tomorrow, and I'm not going to commit beyond that," he said, smiling.

Parnell said he planned to run for a full gubernatorial term in 2010.

Now...tell me why Palin couldn't have done the bolded, as opposed to cry "lame duck" prevention?

Annie Oakley wrote:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/04/alaska.parnell.palin/index.html

Here's my opinion, after reading the above article.

Palin wants to give the Lt. governor time to get his foot in the door so that he can be elected in 2011. At the same time, she'll be able to pursue the presidency.

Quote :

The soon-to-be governor said he intended to lead the state, to make sure people have jobs and that the state's finances are stable.
"Those are the things I'm going to be dealing with," he said. He will be sworn in on July 26.

Asked whether he planned on completing the term, he said "yes."


"But I am also conscious that we don't control life, so I may be dead tomorrow, and I'm not going to commit beyond that," he said, smiling.

Parnell said he planned to run for a full gubernatorial term in 2010.

Now...tell me why Palin couldn't have done the bolded, as opposed to cry "lame duck" prevention?

Oh boy.... I see much Palin in the future. blah...

I can certainly see where all the liberals are celebrating this. After all, Palin represents everything that most of them don't.....Faith & family first. I liked and supported Sarah Palin not bc she was a republican but bc she was not the "cookie cutter" Washington politician. Sara Palin spoke from the heart and she certainly didn't need a teleprompter to talk..........she told the truth and she didn't care whose feathers she ruffled on either side. Palin was not the "politics as usual" that we have seen from both sides for as long as I can remember. Palin drew huge crowds wherever she went, the liberal party (formerly known as democrats but no more ) and media imo felt threatened by her. Palin was constantly attacked by classless comments from classless people over things that had nothing to do with her politics but they went after her family and her personally in a sickening manner. We have also found out and exposed the so called feminist out there.....they support women/feminist only if they are liberal. I guess they felt they needed to though, after all the liberal party (again, there is no democratic party anymore) has Ted "Chappaquiddick" Kennedy, Robert 'KKK" Byrd, Hillary "Whitewater” Clinton and the impeached” Slick Willy's Cigar Emporium" to look to . Now they have brought in the Socialist party on their mix with the current administration. I personally look for Palin to take a role in the Republican party maybe not as a candidate but possibly as a leader within the party. The Liberal party and media (especially NBC/MSNBC, CNN, ABC) got exactly what they wanted and were pushing for.....a very popular person that stood for fairness and decency out of the way. I certainly wish her the best in whatever she decides to do.

I really don't think that the republicans are truly the party of "family first."

Republican governor Sanford sure put his family first, didn't he?

Former president George W. Bush's campaign slandered his opponent John McCain in 2000 by implying that McCain's adopted daughter was actually from an affair. I guess "family first" just applies to your own. You can say whatever you want about someone else's family.

Speaking of McCain and affairs, isn't that how he met his 2nd wife while still married to his first?

The republicans can tout "family first" all they want, but when their behavior doesn't match the words it rings hollow.

No one has answered the question as to why Palin couldn't continue to do the job she (I assume) did from day 1. Why does she have to "just draw a paycheck" as a lameduck. Is that what her successor will be doing?

I'm certainly not scared of her in any way. Her self-righteousness just makes me want to hurl.

Karl Rove certainly doesn't think much of her resignation.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/05/rove-palins-resignation-lacks-clear-strategy/

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(CNN) — The "architect" of George W. Bush's successful presidential campaigns has questions about Sarah Palin's resignation as governor.

"It's a risky strategy," Republican campaign mastermind Karl Rove told "Fox News Sunday."

Palin's unexpected announcement Friday that she will step down with 18 months left in her first term has left many in her party "a little perplexed," said Rove, whom Bush dubbed "The Architect" for managing his two victorious campaigns in 2000 and 2004.

Annie Oakley wrote:

Karl Rove certainly doesn't think much of her resignation.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/05/rove-palins-resignation-lacks-clear-strategy/

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(CNN) — The "architect" of George W. Bush's successful presidential campaigns has questions about Sarah Palin's resignation as governor.

"It's a risky strategy," Republican campaign mastermind Karl Rove told "Fox News Sunday."

Palin's unexpected announcement Friday that she will step down with 18 months left in her first term has left many in her party "a little perplexed," said Rove, whom Bush dubbed "The Architect" for managing his two victorious campaigns in 2000 and 2004.

Personally I believe the only people that are scared of her are other republican politicians. They think her close-minded, uneducated, book burning, loose cannon mentality will just damage the party even more and they are right. It's becoming an exclusive club that has no place for moderates. Anyone who thinks she is a breath of fresh air...well...who knows what is going on in their heads. Yeah, we really need a woman who is being investigated for several ethics violations, doesn't know that Africa is a continent, likes witch doctors and prays to God for oil profits to be our next leader. God help us all. The republicans need a fresh new face that is appealing to more than just the type that Palin attracts. Any politicians who's rallies turn into racist mob mentality fiascos don't need to be in a place of power. She reminds me of Hitler, just not as smart.

Ja'far wrote:

Sarah Palin will resign as Governor of Alaska in two weeks, presumably to focus on a presidential bid, of which exchanging the only notable office she has held to finding herself victorious in that endeavor is both improbable and delusional on her part.

Play her off keyboard cat!!

gringaloca wrote:

Annie Oakley wrote:

Roy Rogers wrote:

Although there is no way I'd vote for her at this point, I admire her not doing as so many other sitting Governors, running for President, have done. They've continued to collect their Governor's salary, continued to live in the Governor's residence, and used the Governor's office to run their campaign for President, instead of running the state they were elected to run.

There's a third option. She can do the job that she signed on to do until that term is up in 2011. THEN she could run for president. I know that's a novel idea, but then again, by golly, Sarah isn't like other politicians.

Yeah and she sure had no problem spending republican dough when she felt like shopping! I think her excuse is just that, an excuse. I don't think she'd have any problem collecting those paychecks even if she was a lame duck. There is more to this than we know.

Upon further review, I messed up here. I forgot about the last Presidential election. She collected her salary then, didn't she. DOH! Shows you how much attention I pay to her. Again, not my choice in 2012.

BTW, the run for 2012 has already started. By next spring, we'll start seeing the field form.

Roy Rogers wrote:

gringaloca wrote:

Annie Oakley wrote:

Roy Rogers wrote:

Although there is no way I'd vote for her at this point, I admire her not doing as so many other sitting Governors, running for President, have done. They've continued to collect their Governor's salary, continued to live in the Governor's residence, and used the Governor's office to run their campaign for President, instead of running the state they were elected to run.

There's a third option. She can do the job that she signed on to do until that term is up in 2011. THEN she could run for president. I know that's a novel idea, but then again, by golly, Sarah isn't like other politicians.

Yeah and she sure had no problem spending republican dough when she felt like shopping! I think her excuse is just that, an excuse. I don't think she'd have any problem collecting those paychecks even if she was a lame duck. There is more to this than we know.

Upon further review, I messed up here. I forgot about the last Presidential election. She collected her salary then, didn't she. DOH! Shows you how much attention I pay to her. Again, not my choice in 2012.

BTW, the run for 2012 has already started. By next spring, we'll start seeing the field form.

Yeah, I'm interested in who will be the front runners. Who are some of the people you are hoping will take the step?

Now Sarah is threatening to sue a blogger for slander because she dared to say negative things about Sarah. I think this shows what it would be like if Sarah became our next president. Not only would she be burning books... she would be doing away with the freedom of speech and trying to make freedom of the press a thing of the past. This woman is too easily rattled and shouldn't be in a place of power. If she reacts this badly to a lowly blogger, what would she do with Chavez, Putin and the others? Sounds like she flips out way too easily and we certainly don't want someone like her having access to "the button". What a terrifying thought! She couldn't hack being governor because she felt like she was being attacked too often. She dropped out of her job, leaving Alaskans hanging with a Lt. Governor whom nobody really likes and who lost when he tried to run for office before. It seems she cares more about being picked on than doing her job. She just doesn't have what it takes to be in high office. If she manages to get there, there is no telling what she will do to stop people from talking against her. If she doesn't want to be judged, then she is in the wrong line of work.

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I’m holding a press conference today at 2pm ADT/6pm EDT in front of Governor Palin’s Anchorage office. My prepared statement is below. I will be taking questions.


On the Fourth of July, when Americans everywhere were celebrating our most sacred national holiday with parades and barbeques, Governor Sarah Palin was busy having me, Shannyn Moore, declared an Enemy of the State.

In a rambling quasi-legal letter, the most powerful person in this state accused me of defaming her for pointing out the fact that there have been rumors, -rumors- of corruption, rumors that have been around for years.

When Sarah Palin gave her three-weeks notice to the people of Alaska, aborting her term as Governor, a lot of people wondered why she quit. Mid-level managers turn-in their notice, not elected public officials. It didn’t make sense. It still doesn’t. People have been trying to guess why she really quit, and everyone in Alaska has been playing the guessing game. They’re rumors. There are a lot of rumors. And with all the corruption we’ve had here in Alaska, of course we wonder what’s really behind her resignation.

Governors don’t just quit. But Governor Palin did.

The governor’s massive overreaction -on the Fourth of July no less- should make any reasonable person wonder what’s wrong with her. The Lady protests way too much. Eventually we’ll all find out why she really walked off the job.

Sarah Palin is a coward and a bully. What kind of politician attacks an ordinary American on the Fourth of July for speaking her mind? What’s wrong with her? The First Amendment was designed to protect people like me from the likes of people like her. Our American Revolution got rid of kings. And queens, too. Am I jacked-up? You betcha.

Sarah Palin, if you have a problem with me, then sue me. Shannyn Moore will not be muzzled!

Link to blogger

Sarah's advice to Hillary Clinton about dealing with bad press. What a hypocrite.