Poll: Should Sarah Palin have resigned?
Gov. Sarah Palin just announced that she will not be seeking re-election for her position of governor of the great state of Alaska in 2010. Her Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will replace her when she steps down on July 26 after the Governor's Picnic, in her effort to reject the "Lame Duck" status.
Is it because she's hoping for a presidential run in 2012? The Washington Post thinks yes:
Recent polls showed that her popularity in Alaska has been faltering, though she was expected to be the front runner for re-election.
So instead of waiting out the end of her term, her final year, she's stopping this month to avoid being a lame duck:
So essentially she's quitting on her state -- a great start to a successful Republican presidential bid, wouldn't you say?
She would counter that her stellar record as governor will carry her though the primaries, and she made sure everyone knew her accomplishments before her departure, just in case they forgot.
Palin has been riding the conservative merry-go-round as of late, making her first out of state appearance after the November election at the largest pro-life fund-raising banquet in the nation, according to the latest Vanity Fair article about the governor. She's most definitely preparing for the candidacy, surrounding herself with her closest friends and conservative allies who will continue to tell her how great of a chance she has for the Oval Office against Barack Obama.
I hope I'm right when I say, "In your dreams."
--Catherine Lyons
Photo: US Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin blows a kiss at her family while addressing the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota, on September 3, 2008. Palin announced July 3, 2009 in Wasilla, Alaska, that she will not seek a second term as governor of Alaska and that she was resigning the office. Credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS / AFP / Getty Images
Folk who voted for this woman for VP of the US should be ASHAMED! To be willing to put this country at such a great risk to keep from voting for a Black man is INCREDIBLE! Yeah, I said it. They should all be ASHAMED! Even if you didn't like Barack Obama, there is no way that anyone who proclaims to have ANY intelligence could have thought for one moment that this country would be better off under the leadership of McCain/Palin . . . shameful!
Posted by: Charlotte | July 06, 2009 at 06:28 AM
The Empress has no clothes people. There is no sign of intelligence. When this woman speaks it is like nails on a chalk board. She cannot string two words together to make a coherent sentence. This has nothing to do with being a liberal,a conservative or whatever. I do not get the fascination with this woman. There are brilliant women all over this country if you just want to put a woman out there. I have never been so afraid of someone becoming president in my life.
Posted by: Geeja Colley | July 05, 2009 at 07:08 PM
So Sarah Palin is disturbed about how much money was spent for ethics violations investigations? How much was spent on investigating the Clintons? And to what end? President Clinton denied having an affair - like any red-blooded man on the planet wouldn't deny it? How many MILLIONS of dollars and HOURS of time were WASTED on that nonsense yet all of a sudden, Palin and Sanford and Gingrich all should be excused because they made a "mistake"????? I loved seeing Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham on the Sunday talk shows last weekend telling all of us to forgive Sanford and let him handle this with his family. "If he can reconcile with his family, and if he's willing to try, the people of South Carolina will give him a second chance," Graham said. Right. If it was a Democrat in that office, the Republicans would be calling for blood.
Posted by: Adrienne | July 05, 2009 at 01:03 AM
The LAT was taken seriously before know-nothing, self-righteous would-be conservatives ever showed up on the political scene, and will be taken seriously long after they are gone. Typified by the know-nothing, seriously absurd Sarah Palin and certain others, and following in the failed footsteps of George W, these wonderful folks offer old ideas which (as the economy shows) are bogus from the word "go" and lean heavily on such things as "moral values", not to mention the closely-related "family values". Conservative, fundamentalist members of the Republican Religious Right have recently been shown to embody these values about as well as Dick Cheney embodies good marksmanship. No surprises here--just the same worn-out political positions with a new coat of paint but no new (let alone rational) ideas. Let's move on and leave them all in a well-deserved cloud of dust.
Posted by: Tom Gabriel | July 04, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Well I don't know why she quit? Governors don't quit unless it is a health Issue or taking a new job in Washington, or you or one of the member of the family is under investigation. My guess it is investigation. All you right wing nuts can't see what is happing to your party? It's one thing after another. You have now stuped to a new low. Blame it on the Media, blame it on Karl Marx, blame it on Hillary. Why not blame it on all the stuped Americans that voted for Obama. Blame, Blame, Blame. that has always been the battle cry of the right wingers. I say just look at yourself and put the blame there!
Posted by: Russell Utoft | July 04, 2009 at 10:11 PM
YES! People in Gov Offices have Luxury homes, That wouldn't dare invite a Wolf in. But Sarah, Never knew Wolves the way WE ALL DO! It was a Very Sick act for her to destroy so many and in a very Mentally Ill ACT.That Actually she should be in JAIL for million counts of Animal Cruelty! What I don't get is Why Gov Officials can DO CRIMINAL ACTS AND GET AWAY WITH IT? Does Anyone realize that They can Produce false evidence,Bogus fraud reports,Perjury, There's not a Darn thing you can do! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS OUR WORLD COMING TOO? Brain dead people ,into Fairy Tales.Wolves are the most lovable dedicated animals,in the World they only express emotions differantly as there not expressive the way dogs are. Wolves keep Coyotis away to keep you safe as they guard you. She's Nuts for killing them.Wolves do not attack people.Ive had Thousands.Not one bite report.She needs to go, and go NOW! If anyone knows about Wolves its me! People who shoot them, Should also feel what it feels like to have that weapon pointed to their own skulls.,I SAY: "SAVE THE WOLVES"
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Sarah NEEDS TO GO! AND NOW!
Posted by: Lookingthruwolfeyes | July 04, 2009 at 09:37 PM
Freed from the constraints of fund raising, placating supporters and running for re-election, many lame-duck politicians work hard enoreder to accomplish thier states agenda. Other lame ducks simply relax and "milk it."
“Many just accept that lame-duck status, hit the road, draw the paycheck and ‘milk it.’ I’m not putting Alaska through that.”
By not "putting Alaska through" it, she is admitting that she would been the type to "milk it".
Posted by: Gorefan | July 04, 2009 at 08:44 PM
In the 2008 presidential campaign, I feel that John McCain made a serious blunder in choosing Palin as a running mate. Although she could see Russia from somewhere in Alaska, it appeared to be beyond her comprehension that Africa is a continent, not a country. Things like this were really bothersome when considering her as being one heartbeat from becoming president.
On the other side, she does have moral fiber which is something seriously lacking in many of our electorate.
Posted by: 1silentknight | July 04, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Palin is definitely unfit to be president. That being said, Obama is nothing but a lying, pandering idiot with no integrity.
Posted by: Bill | July 04, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Good riddance, I hope. Though I don't think so. A bimbo like her has a real chance in the US. Look at W and what he did. 2 Justices and 2 terms. Another moron. We love them. She was afraid of losing the next election for gov. Can you imagine her as pres? God. Ambassador to Siberia would be great. Just a short hop from Wasilla. Wa who?
Posted by: Steve | July 04, 2009 at 02:56 PM
I wish her the best in her new career serving the people... as a "sales associate" at TCBY or Walmart. What a lunatic!!! I hope to the conservative god (Rush) that they try to run this freak show for the presidency... Only John Kerry could lose to her.
Posted by: Yes | July 04, 2009 at 02:05 PM
The fact that S.P. is labelled by one of our illustrious commentators as a "true conservative" is why what passes for contemporary American conservatism is so vacuous and, with luck, doomed.
Posted by: jad | July 04, 2009 at 01:31 PM
We repubs might not be in power but we can sure as hell not buy the liberals newspapers. We are certainly helping to put them out of business. we are tired of reading the left wing crap about Obama bin laden and his crew. he gone in 2and 1/2 years. even demoncrats would be fooled again. He has ruined our small businesses . he has ruined the banks. He has help losers like government workers and unions who need an idiot to think for them. Well a village is definetly missing an idiot.
Posted by: rocky | July 04, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Maybe the Repubs will march forth a regurgitated hack like Gingrich to revive their lowly party...but then again why not give the loon Mark "love you long time" Sanford of South Carolina and ARGENTINA FAME a shot- can't be any worse than Barbie Palin.....
Posted by: ConradDobler | July 04, 2009 at 09:55 AM
It's strange that the news of her resignation is on the front page instead of in the obituary section, as her 15 minutes of fame are way over, and her political future is not looking at the lawn from the green side. Sarah's only claim to fame is knocking Hillary Clinton off the top of the most bitter list, and that's all she can be considered professional at.
On a related note, insiders report that Governor Sanford is allegedly also planning to resign as governor of South Carolina, saying to friends (both of them) that this is happening because he needs to spend more time with his lawyer.
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Posted by: Jerry w | July 04, 2009 at 09:28 AM
She is a quitter, when things get to tough for her she
quits. She is not fit to run or be a VP or President of
anything. She should stay home and raise her family
and forget politics altogether. No one likes quitters.
She never makes any sense when she speaks she just
rambles on and on.
She can dish it out in a horrible way but when someone
gives it back she can't handle it. We need strong leaders
not a cry baby who doesn't even make sense when she
speaks. Believe me if she ran for office in 2012 she will
lose. No one would be proud to have her for a President of country.
Posted by: Suzi | July 04, 2009 at 09:07 AM
"Due to the frivolous, time wasting ethics accusations the left continually file, Palin can't even focus on the job at hand. It costs the left nothing to file and they are so selfish and full of hate for Palin, that they don't care if in the end, it costs taxpayers of Alaska to jump through the hoops just to prove that these charges are unfounded."
Wait a second. Didn't some thing like this happen back in the 90's? I think maybe Bill Clinton With Ken Starr in every orifice. For that matter Hillery Clinton seems to be constantly under attack. Neither of them resigned.I guess when your a maverick,reality is situational.Me thinks the lady protest too much.
Posted by: Phil Rigano | July 04, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Palin is done. She won't run. She won't get elected to a school board much less the presidency. She doesn't have the political backbone. And to use the defense of ethics violations as an excuse for not being able to do her job is really weak. Bye bye Sarah. You have been an interesting sideshow for the Republican party. I can't wait to see who's next.
Posted by: Jeff | July 04, 2009 at 09:04 AM
John Frum, If Obama can be president, anyone can. He never won a legitimate race in his life until he defeated Hillary Clinton with the help of the media. He won his first race in IL by having all the opponents kicked off the ballot on a technicality. In his next two races for the U.S. senate his biggest opponent in the primary and general elections just happened to have their divorce records opened...Hmmmmm what a coincidence. When he wasn't hiding in the cafetary to avoid votes, he was voting present due to a complete lack of courage. What a great leader.
Posted by: Mark E. GIllar | July 04, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I don't know if anyone has thought of this yet but this is too much of a coincidence to be ignored -- who was at all of those governor's conferences with Palin? Mark "I crossed lines" Sanford. Palin resigned because information is out there about her and Sanford "sparking". You heard it here first. :)
Bye bye, Sarah. And good riddance. :D
Posted by: Bob | July 04, 2009 at 08:51 AM
How wonderful for everyone. Sarah's back to the obsucrity she so richly deserves.
Posted by: Ilene | July 04, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Destiny's Steward , other than her resignation, what's your problem with Palin?
Posted by: Mark E. GIllar | July 04, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Cherie, you couldn't be more naive. Have you seen the part of Alaska Palin and others want to drill in? Boring and flat. Not the beautiful pics you see on the post cards evironmentalist send out.
Posted by: Mark E. GIllar | July 04, 2009 at 08:47 AM
She doesn't stand a chance in a bid for president. What political genius came up with this idea of quitting your elected office in order to further your career? This move will haunt her.
Posted by: Bounty Killer | July 04, 2009 at 08:46 AM
One of the oddest things about Sarah Palin is her decision to hop on an eight hour plane flight after her water broke during her most recent pregnancy. If she cares so much the life of child, why did she do such a reckless thing? The reality that the birth was successful and the baby was healthy doesn't alter the fact that this is a very dangerous thing to do. It's like traveling cross country and not putting your child in a car seat. I question her decision making and I can't imagine the majority of Americans would ever vote her into the Oval Office. She's a fringe candidate, and a wonderfully entertaining freak of politics. Thanks for all the great entertainment, Sarah!
Posted by: Tom Edwards | July 04, 2009 at 08:45 AM