John Smith Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Good riddence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Source: Yahoo News Palin resigning as Alaska governor on July 26AP Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as AP – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, …By RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press Writer Rachel D'oro, Associated Press Writer – 46 mins ago WASILLA, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. The former Republican vice presidential candidate hastily called a news conference Friday morning at her home in suburban Wasilla, giving such short notice that only a few reporters actually made it to the announcement. State troopers blocked late-arriving media outside her home, and her spokesman, Dave Murrow, finally emerged to confirm that Palin will step down July 26. He refused to give details about the governor's future plans. "Once I decided not to run for re-election, I also felt that to embrace the conventional Lame Duck status in this particular climate would just be another dose of politics as usual, something I campaigned against and will always oppose," Palin said in a statement released by her office. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be inaugurated at the governor's picnic in Fairbanks at the end of the month, Murrow said. Palin was first elected in 2006 on a populist platform. But her popularity has waned as she waged in partisan politics following her return from the presidential campaign. Her term would have ended in 2010. Palin said she planned to make a "positive change outside government," without elaborating. She also expressed frustration with her current role as governor. "I cannot stand here as your governor and allow the millions of dollars and all that time go to waste just so I can hold the title of governor," Palin said. Later, on Twitter, she promised supporters more details: "We'll soon attach info on decision to not seek re-election ... this is in Alaska's best interest, my family's happy ... it is good. Stay tuned" Palin's decision even took Parnell by surprise. He said he was told on Wednesday evening, and was not aware that any presidential ambitions were behind the move. Palin emerged from relative obscurity nearly a year ago when she was tapped as then Republican presidential candidate John McCain's running mate. She was a controversial figure from the start, with comedian Tina Fey famously imitating her elaborate hairstyle and folksy "You betcha!" on "Saturday Night Live." Most recently, she led a public spat with "Late Show" host David Letterman over a joke he made about one of her daughters being "knocked up" by New York Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez during the governor's recent visit to New York. Palin's 18-year-old daughter, Bristol, is an unwed, teenage mother. Letterman later apologized for the joke. Palin's family and the ridicule they endure being in the public eye was part of her decision. She complained that her 14-month-old son, Trig, who was diagnosed with Down's syndrome, had been "mocked and ridiculed by some mean-spirited adults recently." She didn't elaborate. Palin campaigned on ethics reform in the 2006 election, defeating incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in the Republican primary and a former two-term Democratic governor, Tony Knowles, in the general election. She enjoyed an extended honeymoon with lawmakers and voters alike. Her popularity was in the 80 percentile range, even though that fell after the bruising, partisan presidential campaign. Palin's delivery of two weeks' notice rattles a Republican Party plagued with setbacks in recent weeks, including extramarital affairs disclosed by two other 2012 presidential prospects, Nevada Sen. John Ensign and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford. Ensign, a member of the Christian ministry Promise Keepers, stepped down from the Senate Republican leadership last month after admitting he had an affair for much of last year with a woman on his campaign staff who was married to one of his Senate aides. Ensign later disclosed he had helped the woman's husband get two jobs during the affair. A government watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, wants the Senate ethics committee and the Federal Election Commission to investigate. Just days after news of Ensign's affair broke, Sanford admitted an affair with a woman in Argentina. Some lawmakers are now calling for his resignation. Before the admission, Sanford had been missing from the state for five days visiting his lover. He had slipped his security detail, lied to his staff about where he was and failed to transfer power to the lieutenant governor in case of a state emergency. Sanford admitted he also saw the mistress during a state-funded trip to Argentina last year. He promised to reimburse the state for part of the trip's costs. The state Commerce Department said the trip itinerary originally included only Brazil, but the governor requested economic development meetings in Argentina. The GOP troubles seem to have left two prominent 2012 prospects, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and 2008 presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, unscathed, however. She resigned so she can concentrate on her upcoming race with President Obama: Gov. Sarah Palin tells mag: I could beat President Obama... in running By Michael SheridanDAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Tuesday, June 30th 2009, 7:27 PMSipkin/News Gov. Sarah Palin talks of her love for running, and how she could out-run President Obama, in new interview. If only all political races could be settled with a simple cross country run. That's probably what Sarah Palin would want, anyway. In a recent interview with Runner's World, the governor of Alaska expressed how she'd do in a race against President Obama. "If [it] were a long race that required a lot of endurance I'd win," she said, boasting that while she may lack the physical strength to take on the President, she could outlast him by sheer will power. "I betcha I'd have more endurance," she said. "If you ever talk to my old coaches they'd tell you, too. What I lacked in physical strength or skill I made up for in determination and endurance." Although Palin did admit she likely wouldn't do well against Obama at basketball, the President's chosen sport. "He towers over me and I wouldn't be complaining about an unfair advantage there," she said. "But maybe I'd do better playing H-O-R-S-E with him than one-on-one," she said. The one-time vice presidential candidate also spoke on how much running is a part of her life, and has impacted her view on politics: "You have to have determination and set goals, and you don't complain when something's hurting because no one wants to hear it," the 45-year-old Republican said. "You get bummed and burned out sometimes in running and in politics, but if you're in for the long haul and you're in it because you know that it is a good thing, then you get out there and you do it anyway." Palin also revealed that she was injured running at John MaCain's ranch only days before the debate with Joe Biden during the presidential campaign. "I was in heaven and there were plenty of hills so I knew my thighs were going to just throb and my lungs were going to burn and that's what I crave," she explained, adding that Secret Service agents were along for the jog. While running, she fell, cutting up her hand, which required her to wear a bandaid during the debate. "I made those guys [the Secret Service] swear to secrecy," she said. "And I have this great respect for them that they've kept silent all these months." Palin also noted that her runs usually consists of some of the same music, including Van Halen and AC/DC. Although she does close it out with a little country, such as Amy Grant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okp greg Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 That entire second article reads like an interview with someone on a middle school cross country team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 For people to not like her much she sure is brought up quite a bit around here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I wonder if there is more to this story, like in the case with Sanford Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That entire second article reads like an interview with someone on a middle school cross country team.You should see the pictures. It looks like something out of the Onion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 You should see the pictures. It looks like something out of the Onion.They're really great. Imagine if Obama posed with a flag draped across a chair like that. Rush Limbaugh's head would explode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 She will either have a show on FoxNews or run for president. Most likely both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 There may or may not be much behind this story, but without actually being governor at the time she runs for President she may have a hard road. Who is going to believe she is an administrator when she hasn't done anything for three years?? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
standenup Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 http://brianakira.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/sarah-palin-is-a-cunt-t-shirt.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 She may very well be a runner--but the pictures look so clearly photoshopped! http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-410--13221-0,00.html I think she's going to end up as one of the hosts of The View, or have her own Talk Show, either on regular TV or perhaps on Fox News. And the whole time she'll be running for President. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 She could co-host The Mike Huckabee Show. I already thought of a name for the show - Dim and Dimmer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Are Democrats going to register as Republicans in the 2012 primaries to make sure she gets the nod? She might be the least competent and easiest candidate to beat in a national election since George W. Bus... oh wait a minute. Yeah, going to keep that Canada plan in the back pocket. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 She could co-host The Mike Huckabee Show. I already thought of a name for the show - Dim and Dimmer.Now, now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 She could co-host The Mike Huckabee Show. I already thought of a name for the show - Dim and Dimmer. That's quite a zinger right there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 She's probably having her daughter's next baby...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 She's probably having her daughter's next baby...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 She could co-host The Mike Huckabee Show. I already thought of a name for the show - Dim and Dimmer. She's probably having her daughter's next baby...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okp greg Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 You should see the pictures. It looks like something out of the Onion. This may be the scariest question I've ever asked but... .... . ... . could i... have a .... link? eek! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 What, does she towel off with the flag after a run?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 She really does have nice hair. BTW, that's the most realistic of the pics. The others are pretty nuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 If she is the best the GOP has, good luck is all I can say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stickman Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 WHy is she holding two Blackberries? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Party @ the Moontower Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 She will either have a show on FoxNews or run for president. Most likely both. and a reality show & book deal..clothing line She could co-host The Mike Huckabee Show. I already thought of a name for the show - Dim and Dimmer. UGH! I can't stomach that guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 If she is the best the GOP has, good luck is all I can say.I honestly can't wait for the next election if she is the Republican candidate. She is going to get her ass handed to her by a far more seasoned Obama. Then again she could just be in this for the money (or maybe there is a super juicy scandal yet to break.) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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