Gosh darn! That Sarah!
Palin resignation shocks Alaska, nation
By SEAN COCKERHAM and ERIKA BOLSTAD
Anchorage Daily News
(07/03/09 11:38:44)
Gov. Sarah Palin stunned Alaska and the nation today by abruptly announcing her resignation from office. Palin will be governor only until July 26, when Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over.
Palin made the announcement at a hastily called press conference held at her Wasilla home as the holiday weekend began.
Palin said she first decided not to run for re-election next fall when her term is up, then figured in that case she'd just quit now. Palin said she didn't want to be a "lame duck," a political phrase for an officeholder approaching the end of their term and losing clout to get their political agenda through.
"Many just accept that lame duck status and they hit the road, they draw a paycheck. They kind of milk it. And I'm not going to put Alaskans through that. I promised efficiencies and effectiveness," she said.
But Palin could have waited until next year to announce her plan not to run for re-election. Her explanation makes no sense, said state Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, a leading critic of her. CLICK for full article
(My guess? I'm assuming she's going to open the Unlucky Wolf Hunting Lodge and make a mint.)
By SEAN COCKERHAM and ERIKA BOLSTAD
Anchorage Daily News
(07/03/09 11:38:44)
Gov. Sarah Palin stunned Alaska and the nation today by abruptly announcing her resignation from office. Palin will be governor only until July 26, when Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over.
Palin made the announcement at a hastily called press conference held at her Wasilla home as the holiday weekend began.
Palin said she first decided not to run for re-election next fall when her term is up, then figured in that case she'd just quit now. Palin said she didn't want to be a "lame duck," a political phrase for an officeholder approaching the end of their term and losing clout to get their political agenda through.
"Many just accept that lame duck status and they hit the road, they draw a paycheck. They kind of milk it. And I'm not going to put Alaskans through that. I promised efficiencies and effectiveness," she said.
But Palin could have waited until next year to announce her plan not to run for re-election. Her explanation makes no sense, said state Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, a leading critic of her. CLICK for full article
(My guess? I'm assuming she's going to open the Unlucky Wolf Hunting Lodge and make a mint.)