If Sarah Palin has plans to run for President, this is not a wise decision as her term ends in 2010 anyway…when the official campaigning for POTUS begins. If she plans to run for the Senate, then this might be a little more understandable. At any rate, whatever her plan may be, I agree with Krauthammer that “Palin isn’t a serious Contender for 2012.”
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Wasilla, Alaska– In a stunning announcement, Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday morning that she will resign from her office in just a few weeks.
Speculation has swirled for weeks, perhaps months that Palin would not seek re-election in 2010 as she pursues a political career on the national stage. The former vice presidential candidate has long been rumored to be considering a run at the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
Palin did not address those rumors at the press conference at her Wasilla home, during which she did not take questions from reporters.
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be inaugurated as her successor at the Governor’s Picnic at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks on Sunday, July 26, Palin said.
Parnell said he will seek election to the governor’s office in 2010. Parnell ran unsuccessfully against Rep. Don Young in the Republican primary last year.
Palin made the announcement flanked by Parnell and most, if not all, of her cabinet.
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I think it is great if she is going to run for senate in 2010. Then, it makes perfect sense. However, if it all about running for president, then she should have finished out her term first. Quitting in midstream doesn’t seem her style. Serving in the senate would be great for her. She could shore up her foreign policy credentials and repair the damage to her image. She’d then be more formidable in 2016 or 2020.
Claire, I agree totally with your assessment. I have a feeling that she may be worn out on politics and may be stepping out for a while. She did say “I know when to pass the baton of victory.”
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