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Alaska Paper: Baffling Move Smacks of 'Self-Service'

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 4, 2009 12:04 PM CDT

(Newser) – Sarah Palin’s reasons for leaving office early ring exceedingly hollow to the editors of the Anchorage Daily News. She “baffled Alaskans with her explanation that, having decided not to seek a second term, she doesn't want to be a lame duck until December 2010. That explanation is more lame than the duck.”

Whatever Palin is leaving office for, her resignation “looks like self-service, not public service.” What’s worse, “she spoke as if she were making a sacrifice for the good of Alaska, but it's hard to see how.” Palin’s charisma and ambition are clear, “so there's no surprise if she sees a future for herself beyond Alaska,” the editors write. “But we thought she'd finish her work on the home front first. She hasn't made clear why she won't.”

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor.   (AP Photo)
Sarah Palin on the campaign trail in 2008.
Sarah Palin on the campaign trail in 2008.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin walks the parade route during a Founders Day celebration in Auburn, N.Y.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin walks the parade route during a Founders Day celebration in Auburn, N.Y.   (AP Photo)
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Her vice presidential run changed her life and changed the political landscape in Alaska. She seemed to keep looking south even after returning north in November, and she was a more fierce partisan of the Republican right. - Anchorage Daily News

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COMMENTS
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Caps
Jul 6, 2009 1:40 AM CDT
Yes I wondered about the weird breath sounds. It sound like she was very nervous and I wonder what that was all about.
chas_m
Jul 5, 2009 7:33 AM CDT
Remember, kids: Winners quit.
Shannonals
Jul 5, 2009 5:22 AM CDT
Hey, if even the Anchorage Daily News is saying the Govenor is making the wrong move, it will justify every other paper to make the same call.

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