WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down as Alaska's chief executive by the end of the month. She will not seek election to a second gubernatorial term in 2010. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces she's stepping down this month.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces she's stepping down this month.
Palin, a Republican, was elected governor in 2006. She was tapped as Arizona Sen. John McCain's vice presidential running mate last year.
Palin said she was transferring authority to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will be sworn in at the Governor's Picnic on July 25.
"She thinks she has accomplished goals she has set forward," a source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said. "She sees what a positive influence she has had on people's lives from traveling the country in the last year."
As the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, Palin has been considered one of the front-runners for the GOP nomination in 2012. Her decision not to seek another term as governor is sure to stoke speculation that Palin is seriously eyeing a run for the White House.
In an interview last month with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Palin said she was unsure about her re-election bid because she needed to focus on her state and her family.
"So, no decision yet on either 2010 or let alone 2012?" Blitzer asked.
"No decision that I'd want to announce today," Palin responded.
Palin catapulted on the national stage last August when McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, chose her as his running mate.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down as Alaska's chief executive by the end of the month. She will not seek election to a second gubernatorial term in 2010. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces she's stepping down this month.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces she's stepping down this month.
Palin, a Republican, was elected governor in 2006. She was tapped as Arizona Sen. John McCain's vice presidential running mate last year.
Palin said she was transferring authority to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will be sworn in at the Governor's Picnic on July 25.
"She thinks she has accomplished goals she has set forward," a source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said. "She sees what a positive influence she has had on people's lives from traveling the country in the last year."
As the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, Palin has been considered one of the front-runners for the GOP nomination in 2012. Her decision not to seek another term as governor is sure to stoke speculation that Palin is seriously eyeing a run for the White House.
In an interview last month with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Palin said she was unsure about her re-election bid because she needed to focus on her state and her family.
"So, no decision yet on either 2010 or let alone 2012?" Blitzer asked.
"No decision that I'd want to announce today," Palin responded.
Palin catapulted on the national stage last August when McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, chose her as his running mate.
After the media frenzy and disruption to her private life, I don't blame her. She has other things on her plate - namely family to consider. She is doing them a favor by stepping out of the limelight. Kudos to you, Sarah.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
got Many children and still looks great!!! personaly, Good looks has its ability To accell. Gets You In!!! I Know many that Got great looks and Dumb as a box of rocks!!! Yet They Excel because Of H A R D D I C * *'s!!! GAME!!!
This country Runs on Hollywood, Vogue, Style, And anything NEW!!! Regardless Of ability To properly Make decisions To protect This USA!!! Soap opera Manipulation!!! Real Shame!!!
The Woman That ignores The attention Based On her appearance and says "You disregard Appearance And Respect Me For My true accomplishments"!!! Thats A keeper!!!
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Originally posted by Brit4064: I always felt she was a bit lightweight. It doesn't surprise me. SoM must be disappointed LOL
I wasn't too fond of her ability of VP-readiness either. But, hopefully, she will step down and concentrate on her family. She has a special needs son who can be a true contributor if he gets the proper attention and training.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Originally posted by Brit4064: I always felt she was a bit lightweight. It doesn't surprise me. SoM must be disappointed LOL
I wasn't too fond of her ability of VP-readiness either. But, hopefully, she will step down and concentrate on her family. She has a special needs son who can be a true contributor if he gets the proper attention and training.
Political Manipulation!!! She Will Surface In The future!!! Currently canceling Anything That has Discrepancy To Bring Question To Thee THEN!!!
USC and Legal, Honest Immigrant Alike Must Fight Against Those That Deceive and Disrupt A Place Of Desirability! All Are Victims of Fraud, Both USC and Honest Immigrant Alike! The bad can and does make it more difficult for the good! Be careful who you blame!!! kami ay nanonood!!!
Originally posted by Brit4064: I always felt she was a bit lightweight. It doesn't surprise me. SoM must be disappointed LOL
I wasn't too fond of her ability of VP-readiness either. But, hopefully, she will step down and concentrate on her family. She has a special needs son who can be a true contributor if he gets the proper attention and training.
Political Manipulation!!! She Will Surface In The future!!! Currently canceling Anything That has Discrepancy To Bring Question To Thee THEN!!!
I stole that one, but I like it so much:
Sarah we're behind you sweetie. Just say your a patriotic American and point to one of the usuals: Obama, the ***s, socialists, the media, Schmidt, the in-laws, Washington, Russia, library books, Katy, Andrew Sullivan, Keith, the defecit, the liberals, the progressives, the devil, the non believers, higher taxes, Magazines, New York Times, Abortionists, Tina Fey and draft dodgers....oh sorry, forgot one...Domestic Terrorists!
“...I may condemn what you say, but I will give my life for that you may say it”! - Voltaire
Originally posted by Brit4064: I always felt she was a bit lightweight. It doesn't surprise me. SoM must be disappointed LOL
Asylum = Temporary!!! the sytem making adjustments!!!
I wasn't too fond of her ability of VP-readiness either. But, hopefully, she will step down and concentrate on her family. She has a special needs son who can be a true contributor if he gets the proper attention and training.
Political Manipulation!!! She Will Surface In The future!!! Currently canceling Anything That has Discrepancy To Bring Question To Thee THEN!!!
I stole that one, but I like it so much:
Sarah we're behind you sweetie. Just say your a patriotic American and point to one of the usuals: Obama, the ***s, socialists, the media, Schmidt, the in-laws, Washington, Russia, library books, Katy, Andrew Sullivan, Keith, the defecit, the liberals, the progressives, the devil, the non believers, higher taxes, Magazines, New York Times, Abortionists, Tina Fey and draft dodgers....oh sorry, forgot one...Domestic Terrorists!
You Understand??? Get It??? Games!!! The Media, attention, manipulation. B.S. Will Change In 2 years. Planned attitude For future!!! Always planning ahead!!!
The B.S. Always Protecting Self!!! the rest means squate!!! POLITICS!!!! She Will be Back!!! just like all Others before Her!!! GAME!!!
HOLLYWOOD!!!! Has turned USA Into A side Show!!! Even Those of extreme power look to hollywood For answers!!! Because they Are good At it!!!
This is Your Life!!!
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USC and Legal, Honest Immigrant Alike Must Fight Against Those That Deceive and Disrupt A Place Of Desirability! All Are Victims of Fraud, Both USC and Honest Immigrant Alike! The bad can and does make it more difficult for the good! Be careful who you blame!!! kami ay nanonood!!!
She's toast, but the culprit there is probably the Mirkowski family. So long and thanks for nothing. Could not stand the heat and got out of the kitchen.
Palin drops out, Mark "moral-bashing Clinton" Sanford runs off for his South American mistress and David "g-ay marriage will reduce income for small businesses" Steele shoots his own foot!
The Wilderness years loom large
In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move - Douglas Adams
Originally posted by Brit4064: So who will head the Repubs now?
Palin drops out, Mark "moral-bashing Clinton" Sanford runs off for his South American mistress and David "g-ay marriage will reduce income for small businesses" Steele shoots his own foot!
The Wilderness years loom large
It'll be federale86...he'll round up all th dreamers. Yeah!!
“...I may condemn what you say, but I will give my life for that you may say it”! - Voltaire
Originally posted by SonofMichael: She is resigning because we are getting married
Lucky B A S T A R D !!! LOL.
USC and Legal, Honest Immigrant Alike Must Fight Against Those That Deceive and Disrupt A Place Of Desirability! All Are Victims of Fraud, Both USC and Honest Immigrant Alike! The bad can and does make it more difficult for the good! Be careful who you blame!!! kami ay nanonood!!!
Tim Pawlenty, Bobby Jindal, **** Cheney, plenty to chose from. It appears that Sarah was not our Iron Lady. Maggie Thatcher would not have resigned, she would have marched on to victory over the dead bodies of her opponents, both in her party and outside.
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