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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... Read full story »

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Conservatives see move as highly erratic

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