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2012 Presidential Bid Hardly Slam Dunk for Palin

Conservatives see move as highly erratic

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT

(Newser) – If Sarah Palin truly does intend to run for president, her decision to resign as Alaska governor could give her more freedom to pursue the nomination, writes Jonathan Martin for Politico. But Palin’s move is risky: In her announcement, she said she didn’t want the continued ethics investigations to cost any more taxpayer money. But is resigning amid such questions the best move to take before running for president?

Members of the conservative blogosphere are treating Palin’s move as career suicide because she’s not fulfilling her commitment to her constituents.

  • “You can't resign from a governorship and then run for higher office,” comments the Ace of Spades, “barring some strong reason, like needing treatment for cancer.”
  • Jim Geraghty concurs at the National Review, calling Palin’s decision “beyond surprising. There's definitely a sense of leaving with work unfinished and as her career was just beginning to take off.”


In this June 6, 2009 photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin listens during a tour of the Seward House Museum in Auburn, NY.
In this June 6, 2009 photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin listens during a tour of the Seward House Museum in Auburn, NY.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at a breakfast in Evansville, Ind., April 17, 2009.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at a breakfast in Evansville, Ind., April 17, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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Palin's announcement today.   (KTUU-TV)

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I know we've heard a lot of chanting "Governor, it's time to resign," but we meant Mark Sanford. - Jim Geraghty, National Review Online

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COMMENTS
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Shannonals
Jul 4, 2009 4:56 AM CDT
Good call Mad, sounds about right
schmidtkoff
Jul 4, 2009 1:11 AM CDT
reason #10, she wants to walk the appalachian trail on her way to argentina.
Fondue
Jul 3, 2009 11:54 AM CDT
Guarantee you that 2 1/2 years as a Governor is not going to get you elected. Thank the Gods you resigned.

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