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    Palin expressed frustration with her current role as governor. "I cannot stand here as your governor and allow the millions of dollars and all that time go to waste just so I can hold the title of governor" Palin said. Her decision even took Parnell by surprise. Full Article at Huffington Post
    I cannot stand here as your governor and allow the millions of dollars and all that time go to waste just so I can hold the title of governor
    Sarah Palin – Sarah Palin SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
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Palin Resigns: Stepping Down As Governor, Move Shocks Political Analysts
  1. We'll soon attach info on decision to not seek re-election ... this is in Alaska's best interest, my family's happy ... it is good. Stay tuned.
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
  2. She felt that the pressures of the job combined with her family obligations and the demands and desires to help other Republican candidates led her to decide not to run again. Once that decision was made, she realized, why not do it now and let the lieutenant governor take over and get a head start on h...
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
  3. Alaska is an isolated stage from which to operate if you want to figure in American national politics. I don't know what she has in mind. Some TV show or some national radio show. There are opportunities for her, I'm sure.
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
  4. She's looking forward to serving the public outside the governor's chair
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
  5. Well, in response to asking, 'Hey, you want me to make a positive difference and fight for all our children's future from outside the governor's office?' It was four yeses and one 'Hell, yeah!
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
  6. Many just accept that lame duck status, and they hit that road. They draw a paycheck. They kind of milk it. And I'm not going to put Alaskans through that
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
  7. It's absolutely bizarre, and I think it eliminates her from serious consideration for the presidency in 2012
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago
  8. I polled the most important people in my life, my kids, where the count was unanimous
    SOURCE: Huffington Post 5 months ago

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