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Palin Quits in Fiery Speech

By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 26, 2009 6:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – Sarah Palin resigned as Alaska's governor in a feisty speech today, ducking details about her future but promising to fight for conservative ideals, the Anchorage Daily News reports. "I will be able to fight even harder for you, for what is right, and for truth. And I have never felt that you need a title to do that." She also warned America of "accepting government largess" and told the media to "quit makin' things up" about the US military.


Facing "Quit, Baby, Quit" signs from protesters, Palin explained why she resigned, Politico reports: "Because I love Alaska this much ... that I feel it is my duty to avoid the unproductive, typical, politics as usual, lame duck session." She said Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who was signed in as governor, "has a very nice family, too, so leave his kids alone." She closed by saying simply, "Let's all enjoy the ride.”

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks with a supporter as she serves salmon burgers at the governor's picnic in Anchorage, Alaska Saturday, July 25, 2009.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks with a supporter as she serves salmon burgers at the governor's picnic in Anchorage, Alaska Saturday, July 25, 2009.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska, Sunday, July 26, 2009, where Palin turned over power to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska, Sunday, July 26, 2009, where Palin turned over power to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Sarah Palin holds her husband's Todd's hand as newly sworn in Gov. Sean Parnell gives his acceptance speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska Sunday, July 26, 2009.
Sarah Palin holds her husband's Todd's hand as newly sworn in Gov. Sean Parnell gives his acceptance speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska Sunday, July 26, 2009.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Alaska Supreme Court Justice Daniel Winfee, left, administers the oath of office for governor to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, in Fairbanks, Alaska Sunday, July 26, 2009.
Alaska Supreme Court Justice Daniel Winfee, left, administers the oath of office for governor to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, in Fairbanks, Alaska Sunday, July 26, 2009.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waives to supporters as she serves salmon burgers at the governor's picnic in Anchorage, Alaska Saturday, July 25, 2009.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waives to supporters as she serves salmon burgers at the governor's picnic in Anchorage, Alaska Saturday, July 25, 2009.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, signs a skateboard during the governor's picnic in Wasilla, Alaska Friday, July 24, 2009.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, signs a skateboard during the governor's picnic in Wasilla, Alaska Friday, July 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
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COMMENTS
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inky
Jul 28, 2009 5:46 AM CDT
On behalf of all the caribou, wolves and moose you've hunted down and shot from helicopters, I say, "Good night, Sarah, and go on a remote camping trip real soon. Our descendents are waiting for you and will make the 'gotcha media' look like housecats."
Shannonals
Jul 28, 2009 4:09 AM CDT
No one comes out to say anything really negative about Palin when her stories are posted on newser, most likely everyone comes out to make fun of her supporters.
WharfRat
Jul 28, 2009 4:03 AM CDT
Pailin be failin!

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