camera obscura
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Fri Jul-03-09 03:12 PM
Original message |
| BREAKING: Palin will not run for re-election and will resign in July |

It's a breaking news headline on CNN. |
Dr.Phool |
Jul-03-09 03:14 PM |
#1 |
 
They probably are using Twitter as a source too. LOL! n/t |
Cleita |
Jul-03-09 03:20 PM |
#5 |
  
People of Alaska REJOICE!!!!! |
StopTheNeoCons |
Jul-03-09 05:19 PM |
#125 |
 
make sure to bookmark www.adn.com, our leading newspaper to |
roguevalley |
Jul-03-09 04:55 PM |
#107 |

Hey, rv, you & me & Blue need to get together - |
northofdenali |
Jul-03-09 08:06 PM |
#207 |

Part-ay!! NT |
blue_roses_lib |
Jul-04-09 12:44 PM |
#252 |

we do, sweetness! We can hold an indictment ball. :-D |
roguevalley |
Jul-04-09 05:47 PM |
#258 |

She MAY RESIGN |
katanalori |
Jul-03-09 03:14 PM |
#2 |
 
In one month my friend. You have to see the announcement. |
MadMaddie |
Jul-03-09 04:01 PM |
#21 |
 
How appropriate, the Ducks calling her a quack!!! |
curiousdemo |
Jul-03-09 05:20 PM |
#126 |

Supposed to be 3 new ethics complaints coming up. |
jaxx |
Jul-03-09 03:18 PM |
#3 |
 
Please let this be the reason! thanks for the link! |
mod mom |
Jul-03-09 03:30 PM |
#8 |
  
My bet is we won't get a straight answer real soon as to why. |
jaxx |
Jul-03-09 03:33 PM |
#9 |
 
Link doesn't work. Maybe too many people tried to read the article at the same time? |
No Elephants |
Jul-03-09 04:00 PM |
#19 |

Here it is cached. |
jaxx |
Jul-03-09 04:43 PM |
#99 |

AK Report now has up: |
chatnoir |
Jul-03-09 07:07 PM |
#184 |

Sounds like a "you can't fire me because I QUIT!" moment |
uppityperson |
Jul-03-09 03:19 PM |
#4 |
 
Yes, there's probably something about to break! |
Rosa Luxemburg |
Jul-03-09 03:59 PM |
#18 |
  
its been rumored. check with the paper and with mudflats. mudflats |
roguevalley |
Jul-03-09 05:05 PM |
#116 |
 
Sanford been to Alaska too? |
Rosa Luxemburg |
Jul-03-09 07:23 PM |
#188 |
 
Okay- That got the best laugh of the day from me |
NBachers |
Jul-03-09 08:56 PM |
#225 |
 
no. :) He's SC's very own douchebag. |
roguevalley |
Jul-04-09 05:46 PM |
#257 |
 
I can't remember ANYBODY resigning a governor's job to run |
MindMatter |
Jul-03-09 04:31 PM |
#82 |
  
I don't know of any Governor resigning before their first term was up and even run for President. |
LiberalFighter |
Jul-03-09 05:21 PM |
#127 |
   
And they were all distinguished in one way or another |
MindMatter |
Jul-03-09 05:25 PM |
#129 |
  
Agreed. She cited being a "lame duck" as her reason for stepping down ... |
krkaufman |
Jul-03-09 07:30 PM |
#191 |
   
guvs in virginia |
griloco |
Jul-03-09 10:37 PM |
#234 |
  
Certainly not 3 years in advance. I find it 'odd' that the presidential angle |
petronius |
Jul-03-09 08:51 PM |
#224 |
 
GOP probably concluded she was a millstone around the neck of their next ticket |
struggle4progress |
Jul-03-09 04:38 PM |
#88 |

KTUU (Alaska): Gov. Sarah palin to resign her office |
mod mom |
Jul-03-09 03:24 PM |
#6 |
 
Thank you for this! I'm adding it to my post. |
camera obscura |
Jul-03-09 03:25 PM |
#7 |

Sarah Palin will not seek re-election |
Joe Bacon |
Jul-03-09 03:34 PM |
#10 |
 
Well if this isn't the most transparent thing ever I don't know what is. |
Arkana |
Jul-03-09 03:34 PM |
#11 |
 
She was a Governor? |
Canuckistanian |
Jul-03-09 03:34 PM |
#12 |
 
awesome, line up the GOP ticket with clowns like her |
pasto76 |
Jul-03-09 03:34 PM |
#13 |

Alaskans appear to be devastated. |
cboy4 |
Jul-03-09 03:37 PM |
#14 |
 
LOL |
camera obscura |
Jul-03-09 03:42 PM |
#16 |
 
We is all heartbroke down heres in NC too |
struggle4progress |
Jul-03-09 04:36 PM |
#85 |

Winners aren't quitters |
tomhayes |
Jul-03-09 03:37 PM |
#15 |
 
You NEVER quit a Governor's job to run for Prez |
MindMatter |
Jul-03-09 04:35 PM |
#84 |
 
She has obviously learned nothing about quitting... |
sunnybrook |
Jul-04-09 09:13 AM |
#248 |

If she resigns now, she's a quitter under fire. What good is a Presidential candidate "quitter"? |
truthisfreedom |
Jul-03-09 03:55 PM |
#17 |
 
Even some Freepers think it was a dumb move |
MikeNearMcChord |
Jul-03-09 05:41 PM |
#142 |

One day early though. A great victory for the country to celebrate on the 4th of July!One idiot down |
lindisfarne |
Jul-03-09 04:01 PM |
#20 |

She is the REAL Maria from Argentina? |
SeeHopeWin |
Jul-03-09 04:01 PM |
#22 |
 
Wah! You beat me to it. Appalachia, Argentina, Alaska, what's the difference? |
No Elephants |
Jul-03-09 04:08 PM |
#26 |
 
They've both attended the same governors conferences, right? |
RufusTFirefly |
Jul-03-09 04:39 PM |
#91 |

Was that state scandal ever resolved? |
AngryOldDem |
Jul-03-09 04:02 PM |
#23 |

In other news, Gov. Sanford's logs indicate seven unexplained trips to Wassila. |
No Elephants |
Jul-03-09 04:05 PM |
#24 |
 
Link here as well.... |
hamerfan |
Jul-03-09 04:07 PM |
#25 |
  
Delete |
chatnoir |
Jul-03-09 04:39 PM |
#89 |
 
Gov. Palin, |
DAMANgoldberg |
Jul-03-09 04:40 PM |
#92 |

A couple of good Alaska blog reads: |
northofdenali |
Jul-03-09 04:15 PM |
#27 |
 
You might want to update your link. |
Jazzgirl |
Jul-03-09 04:41 PM |
#94 |

Thx, Jazzgirl - |
northofdenali |
Jul-03-09 04:44 PM |
#100 |

Gov. Sarah Palin to resign her office |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#28 |
 
The state of Alaska is better off for it |
Cirque du So-What |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#29 |
 
And so begins Slappy the Dodo Bird's long and winding road to defeat and failure in 2012 |
derby378 |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#30 |
  
naw - for her just a wet fart will do nicely... |
TankLV |
Jul-03-09 05:24 PM |
#128 |
 
Is Obama even going to have an opponent in 2012? |
bluestateguy |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#31 |
  
If he fails to hold the Bush administration accountable for torture, count on it |
derby378 |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#33 |
   
Even if Obama does not personally go after... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#47 |
    
Last I saw, Guantanamo is open and we still occupy Iraq |
derby378 |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#59 |
   
Maybe that's why the Republicans are dropping out. |
MindMatter |
Jul-03-09 04:38 PM |
#87 |
   
I DIDN"T put Obama in office to "dismantle Bush's legacy" ... |
progressivebydesign |
Jul-03-09 06:54 PM |
#178 |
   
It's going to be like that SNL skit from the 1991... |
Ranting_Wacko |
Jul-03-09 05:27 PM |
#132 |
  
A funny sketch, but... |
FatDave |
Jul-03-09 09:44 PM |
#230 |
  
It's looking like he won't have to run against this one at least |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#34 |
  
This is actually bad news, because the Republicans might actually come up with someone who can |
lindisfarne |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#44 |
  
Kucinich 2012!!! |
bc3000 |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#61 |
  
Maybe they're trying to build one. |
proteus_lives |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#63 |
   
That caused a very enjoyable gut laugh! Thanks! |
Not Sure |
Jul-03-09 08:46 PM |
#222 |
  
NOPE and he Won't |
humbled_opinion |
Jul-03-09 04:26 PM |
#80 |
  
Let's hope he has an actual left-leaning progressive. nt |
pokercat999 |
Jul-03-09 05:41 PM |
#143 |
  
At this rate, it'll be the *other* offshore (R) female governor |
KamaAina |
Jul-03-09 07:05 PM |
#183 |
 
Isn't she pro-choice? |
bluestateguy |
Jul-03-09 08:19 PM |
#213 |
 
Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#32 |
 
How is she going to support her family? |
aquart |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#35 |
  
Stand up comedy? |
Mz Pip |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#37 |
  
With a wink and a nod, of course. |
Prisoner_Number_Six |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#42 |
  
That's the Toddster's job, right? |
MaineDem |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#65 |
   
That's what the Bible says |
MindMatter |
Jul-03-09 04:43 PM |
#98 |
  
She'll be writing full-time - |
Tangerine LaBamba |
Jul-03-09 04:42 PM |
#96 |
 
Who could possibly sit down and read through |
jimshoes |
Jul-03-09 06:17 PM |
#159 |
 
That dumb bitch isn't |
cindyperry |
Jul-03-09 07:42 PM |
#199 |
  
Got that in one, cindy - |
northofdenali |
Jul-03-09 08:04 PM |
#206 |
 
Two words: |
Tangerine LaBamba |
Jul-04-09 10:56 AM |
#251 |
 
Nobody likes a quitter! |
MineralMan |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#36 |
 
Oh for God's sake |
ismnotwasm |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#38 |
  
On a holiday weekend in the middle of MJ funeral arrangements? |
aquart |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#45 |
   
Competing maybe? |
ismnotwasm |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#54 |
  
"Get your own reality show, Sarah" |
Tansy_Gold |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#53 |
 
She can exchange tarantula recipes with Patti Blagojevich! n/t |
Withywindle |
Jul-03-09 06:11 PM |
#156 |
 
Damn this is going to interfere |
Politicalboi |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#39 |
  
Well MSNBC has had second thoughts it appears. They are on now |
snappyturtle |
Jul-03-09 05:36 PM |
#137 |
 
was she hiking the Appalachian trail with Sanford? n/t |
Bill McBlueState |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#40 |
  
Mr. Purple Mountin' Majesty?? LOL He's all over her fruited plain, I betcha |
elehhhhna |
Jul-03-09 05:39 PM |
#138 |
 
Politically, this does not make sense. She's "quitting," and that's suicide. |
Auggie |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#41 |
  
quitting on a Friday afternoon before a major holiday |
northernlights |
Jul-03-09 04:33 PM |
#83 |
 
Hmm. I wonder if some big dirt has been dug up? n/t |
lindisfarne |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#43 |
  
Same here. |
City Lights |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#50 |
 
Exactly my thought |
JerseygirlCT |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#52 |
 
and on a holiday weekend to avoid too much press... |
jasmeel |
Jul-03-09 05:11 PM |
#120 |
 
Maybe she slept with Sanford |
Politicalboi |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#46 |
  
I think he's more into the classy type. |
onehandle |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#68 |
 
Agree - I give Sanford more credit than that |
jberryhill |
Jul-03-09 06:30 PM |
#166 |
 
who made fun of Trig? |
IcyPeas |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#48 |
  
No one! Another pathological lie from Carribou barbie. |
MadMaddie |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#73 |
  
That's probably shorthand for the rampant speculation about his parentage... |
Hekate |
Jul-03-09 05:53 PM |
#150 |
 
somehow all the theories that this is for presidential aspirations |
habitual |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#49 |
  
Correct. If it were anybody else ... |
MindMatter |
Jul-03-09 04:46 PM |
#101 |
 
WTF was Sarah Palins speech the f**k about? |
Butch350 |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#51 |
  
same ole same ole |
Texas Mom |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#55 |
   
No that was the craziest thing I have ever heard! |
MadMaddie |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#76 |
  
it was rambling and strange. point guard. |
YDogg |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#75 |
 
The GOP panic room gears up for decades in the wilderness. Whatcha gonna do, Jeb? |
seafan |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#56 |
 
I'll be at the Governor's Picnic - it's here in Fairbanks! |
northofdenali |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#57 |
  
I can't believe I just happened... |
blue_roses_lib |
Jul-04-09 12:58 PM |
#253 |
 
Inaugurated at a PICNIC? |
aquart |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#58 |
  
The Guv Picnic isn't really a "picnic" - |
northofdenali |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#67 |
 
Oh. Still a picnic, though. No free lemonade in NY, for instance. |
aquart |
Jul-04-09 02:28 AM |
#244 |
 
I just heard this on AP news (radio) |
BumRushDaShow |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#60 |
 
She's such a raging narcissist |
chatnoir |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#62 |
 
My sources in Anchorage say that |
darkstar |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#64 |
 
Yeah, cause this worked so well for John Edwards |
ProudToBeBlueInRhody |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#66 |
 
Michael Jackson is getting all the attention and she can't stand it. |
gauguin57 |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#69 |
  
They both made news the same way. |
mwb970 |
Jul-03-09 04:53 PM |
#106 |
 
I got it.....she was so choked up with grief over Michael Jackson... |
Jello Biafra |
Jul-03-09 05:09 PM |
#119 |
 
Finally! Now if Sanford will step down, we can get a 2-fer. n/t |
X_Digger |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#70 |
 
Don't worry |
boomerbust |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#71 |
 
Resigning?! In what respect, Charlie? n/t |
RufusTFirefly |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#72 |
  
BWAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA |
MindMatter |
Jul-03-09 04:49 PM |
# |
 
So.. is FOX NEWS |
AsahinaKimi |
Jul-03-09 04:21 PM |
#74 |
 
POTUSILF!!! |
scarface2004 |
Jul-03-09 04:24 PM |
#77 |
 
I quit on my state 3 years into my first term, now make me President!!!! |
RollWithIt |
Jul-03-09 04:25 PM |
#79 |

WOO-HOO! DOWN GOES PALIN! |
Crowman1979 |
Jul-03-09 04:24 PM |
#78 |

CNN commentators are blasting her out of the water! |
Jane Eyre |
Jul-03-09 04:30 PM |
#81 |

MSNBC speculates she is quitting politics FOREVER? |
camera obscura |
Jul-03-09 04:38 PM |
#86 |
 
Oh please let it be true! Don't yank my chain! |
Crowman1979 |
Jul-03-09 04:39 PM |
#90 |

Someone on Mudflats mentioned |
chatnoir |
Jul-03-09 04:41 PM |
#93 |

Oh man! This is going to distract us from important Michael Jackson news! n/t |
RufusTFirefly |
Jul-03-09 04:41 PM |
#95 |

Maybe she's pregnant again |
LiberalEsto |
Jul-03-09 04:42 PM |
#97 |

Bullshit. She knows something ugly is about to come out on her or Todd. |
David Zephyr |
Jul-03-09 04:46 PM |
#102 |

No one resigns a seat 3 years before an election. |
Cass |
Jul-03-09 04:47 PM |
#103 |

Does this mean she'll finally go away??? |
Dappleganger |
Jul-03-09 04:48 PM |
#104 |

Palin Political Toast being served in Wasilla...that's it...she's |
rasputin1952 |
Jul-03-09 04:49 PM |
#105 |

Maybe Sanford will get the hint |
liberal N proud |
Jul-03-09 04:56 PM |
#108 |

Sanford won't, but she will. What could be worse than what Sanford did? |
PatrynXX |
Jul-03-09 04:56 PM |
#109 |

Stay Tuned. |
jhain |
Jul-03-09 04:57 PM |
#110 |

I was just wondering last night if she'd wake up one morning and realize what a complete ass she is |
HughMoran |
Jul-03-09 04:58 PM |
#111 |

fox (fun to watch at times like these) |
cyndensco |
Jul-03-09 05:00 PM |
#112 |
 
Did you see my piece on there about an hour ago with Stuart? |
stevenleser |
Jul-03-09 05:30 PM |
#133 |
 
OMG! Letterman will be absolute DON'T-MISS tonight! |
eppur_se_muova |
Jul-03-09 05:51 PM |
#149 |
 
That's priceless... |
Jeff In Milwaukee |
Jul-03-09 05:55 PM |
#152 |

Something is up... |
NOW tense |
Jul-03-09 05:01 PM |
#113 |

Th asshole is going to be a constant reminder of what you can do with NO qualifications |
DainBramaged |
Jul-03-09 05:01 PM |
#114 |

Translation: four more years. nt |
Deep13 |
Jul-03-09 05:02 PM |
#115 |

Oh Happy Day!!... |
Robeson |
Jul-03-09 05:07 PM |
#117 |

Is she pregnant ? |
yogitad |
Jul-03-09 05:08 PM |
#118 |

What about Murkowski's seat? |
Moonbatting_Average |
Jul-03-09 05:12 PM |
#121 |
 
I doubt she's after the Senate seat |
blue_onyx |
Jul-03-09 08:24 PM |
# |

Bet she got a job offer from Faux News |
rosesaylavee |
Jul-03-09 05:13 PM |
#122 |
 
That was my thought, too. She wants to be a high-profile FAUX commentator, then run for Pres. |
Diane R |
Jul-03-09 05:39 PM |
#140 |

Yeah, I think the celebrating is a bit premature. |
rosesaylavee |
Jul-03-09 06:04 PM |
#153 |

Another one bites the dust... |
lovelyrita |
Jul-03-09 05:15 PM |
#123 |

She got a better offer somewhere. Probably as a Fox anchor. |
Duer 157099 |
Jul-03-09 05:18 PM |
#124 |

Alaska and the country are better off. nt |
Joey Liberal |
Jul-03-09 05:26 PM |
#130 |

Anyone else.... |
bkcc |
Jul-03-09 05:27 PM |
#131 |

She's so running for cover |
Bluenorthwest |
Jul-03-09 05:30 PM |
#134 |

here is the entire speech online )Text) |
Mari333 |
Jul-03-09 05:31 PM |
#135 |
 
LOL nt |
Jeep789 |
Jul-03-09 06:24 PM |
#162 |

Thank the Lard! nt |
and-justice-for-all |
Jul-03-09 05:34 PM |
#136 |

She's a quitter! |
grahamhgreen |
Jul-03-09 05:39 PM |
#139 |

She's incoherent |
MissDeeds |
Jul-03-09 05:39 PM |
#141 |
 
America's Politcal Leaders are |
pjt7 |
Jul-03-09 05:44 PM |
#145 |

good news travels fast! n/t |
orleans |
Jul-03-09 05:43 PM |
#144 |

Did somebody tell her that its' already July yet? |
shadowknows69 |
Jul-03-09 05:46 PM |
#146 |

Got a feeling the stork is visiting one of the Palin girls again n/t |
texanshatingbush |
Jul-03-09 05:49 PM |
#147 |
 
The ultimate irony... |
regnaD kciN |
Jul-03-09 07:56 PM |
#202 |

And If It Really WAS A-Rod |
NashVegas |
Jul-04-09 05:55 PM |
#259 |

Better she gets out now, than use the position for personal advancement like some politicians |
Citizen One |
Jul-03-09 05:50 PM |
#148 |
 
I give you credit for using spellcheck... |
NightOwwl |
Jul-03-09 06:04 PM |
#154 |
 
Hi kkkarl, |
jimshoes |
Jul-03-09 06:44 PM |
#172 |
 
There is on indisputable fact about Sarah Palin |
Submariner |
Jul-03-09 07:20 PM |
#186 |
 
Methinks you give Scarah too much credit |
NBachers |
Jul-03-09 10:18 PM |
#232 |

Meanwhile, McCain is weeping tears of bitter relief |
XemaSab |
Jul-03-09 05:54 PM |
#151 |

As I told my dad sometime back... |
LovableScamp |
Jul-03-09 06:10 PM |
#155 |

Affair |
braunfels |
Jul-03-09 06:12 PM |
#157 |
 
Confirmed |
nichomachus |
Jul-03-09 06:21 PM |
#160 |
  
Whoever it is, I bet the First Dude is going to kick his ass! n/t |
RufusTFirefly |
Jul-03-09 06:27 PM |
#165 |
   
I heard it was Todd who was having the affair nt |
MisterK |
Jul-03-09 09:17 PM |
#228 |
  
Nah, it's Keith Olbermann. |
Berry Cool |
Jul-03-09 08:43 PM |
#221 |
 
Or perhaps she had a fling with a certain woman from Argentina? |
RufusTFirefly |
Jul-03-09 06:42 PM |
#169 |
 
Or maybe she slept with Jacko and it was just too much for him? n/t |
RufusTFirefly |
Jul-03-09 06:43 PM |
#170 |

My money is on "underage boy" |
pitchforksandtorches |
Jul-03-09 06:15 PM |
#158 |
 
Maybe Levi couldn't resist some of that almost-MIL-Milf action. n/t |
progressivebydesign |
Jul-03-09 06:56 PM |
#179 |

Hoooooooooeeeeeeeeee! |
bitchkitty |
Jul-03-09 06:22 PM |
#161 |

I wonder what |
Magleetis |
Jul-03-09 06:25 PM |
#163 |

4th of July weekend feels like Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza and New Years rolled into one! |
Arugula Latte |
Jul-03-09 06:26 PM |
#164 |
 
you missed Halloween........trick or treat. |
Historic NY |
Jul-03-09 06:51 PM |
#175 |

Oooh, Halloween is my favorite holiday |
Arugula Latte |
Jul-03-09 06:58 PM |
#180 |

Song for Sarah-Quitters Never Win - Dr. John |
NOW tense |
Jul-03-09 06:36 PM |
#167 |

Timing! The Daily Show & Colbert Report will be on vacation next week! |
sce56 |
Jul-03-09 06:40 PM |
#168 |
 
Perfect timing, but she isn't smart enough to time it that close |
DainBramaged |
Jul-03-09 06:43 PM |
#171 |

We can only hope this is the beginning of her run for POTUS 2012 |
DuaneBidoux |
Jul-03-09 06:48 PM |
#173 |

Well, fuck. |
beac |
Jul-03-09 06:50 PM |
#174 |
 
I'm late to the party! |
oldtime dfl_er |
Jul-03-09 07:01 PM |
#182 |

She has the worst political instincts. No one likes a quitter!! |
progressivebydesign |
Jul-03-09 06:52 PM |
#176 |

she didn't want to be a lame -uck.......... |
Historic NY |
Jul-03-09 06:53 PM |
#177 |

Rumours of a possible criminal scandal is why Palin is resigning. |
DCBob |
Jul-03-09 07:01 PM |
#181 |
 
Another |
krkaufman |
Jul-03-09 08:04 PM |
#204 |

That article explains alot. Thanks for posting. |
DCBob |
Jul-03-09 08:20 PM |
#214 |

I don't get it |
LiberalLovinLug |
Jul-03-09 07:10 PM |
#185 |
 
This far out, the only thing polls reflect is name recognition. n/t |
24601 |
Jul-03-09 10:09 PM |
#231 |

Good. I'm glad to see that bitch go. Any day with one less pug in office is a good day |
Xenotime |
Jul-03-09 07:20 PM |
#187 |

Very interesting post on Mudflats |
chatnoir |
Jul-03-09 07:25 PM |
#189 |

Will her nickname now change ... ??? |
krkaufman |
Jul-03-09 07:26 PM |
#190 |

Tired of "political bloodsport"! |
Beartracks |
Jul-03-09 07:34 PM |
#192 |
 
No, she only prefers "bloodsport" with actual blood... |
regnaD kciN |
Jul-03-09 07:46 PM |
#200 |

Uh Oh. |
MilesColtrane |
Jul-03-09 07:38 PM |
#193 |

LUCKY ALASKA!!!! |
judesedit |
Jul-03-09 07:38 PM |
#194 |

Another option: The Party told her she's finished and they want Parnell to run for |
peacetalksforall |
Jul-03-09 07:38 PM |
#195 |

Update from FDL |
Loki |
Jul-03-09 07:39 PM |
#196 |

hardball is re-running her speech ... and gosh, she's looney |
YDogg |
Jul-03-09 07:41 PM |
#197 |

What's the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? |
Ian David |
Jul-03-09 07:42 PM |
#198 |

Well I guess perhaps she need more legal defense funds. |
Historic NY |
Jul-03-09 07:46 PM |
#201 |

O.K., What's The Other Shoe |
DallasNE |
Jul-03-09 07:57 PM |
#203 |

Freeper heads exploding all over they say its their Valley Forge..... |
Historic NY |
Jul-03-09 08:04 PM |
#205 |

talk about fireworks!!!! |
bdamomma |
Jul-03-09 08:08 PM |
#208 |

my first reaction was "scandal about to break" |
pasto76 |
Jul-03-09 08:08 PM |
#209 |
 
Your first reaction would be spot on! |
greyghost |
Jul-03-09 08:28 PM |
#218 |

She said she had decided against running for re-election |
TatonkaJames |
Jul-03-09 08:08 PM |
#210 |

one down one to go Sanford!!! |
bdamomma |
Jul-03-09 08:11 PM |
#211 |

I enjoyed Larry Sabatos comment |
BootinUp |
Jul-03-09 08:12 PM |
#212 |

Time for the MSM to admit that The National Enquirer scooped... |
greyghost |
Jul-03-09 08:24 PM |
#215 |

well she pushed MJ off the radar. |
bdamomma |
Jul-03-09 08:25 PM |
#216 |
 
Yes! Thank you Sarah, you're gift that keeps giving! |
greyghost |
Jul-03-09 08:27 PM |
#217 |
 
She hasn't been out walking the Appalachian Trail, has she ?? |
mackerel |
Jul-03-09 08:30 PM |
#219 |

I wonder if she told Russia before her family? |
2QT2BSTR8 |
Jul-03-09 08:40 PM |
#220 |
 
Probably, gotta keep Vladimir Putin's Head in the loop |
martymar64 |
Jul-04-09 10:22 AM |
#249 |

This would explain it...embezzlement indictments coming... |
Liberty Belle |
Jul-03-09 08:48 PM |
#223 |

Next stop: Celebrity Boxing against Lorena Bobbitt |
NBachers |
Jul-03-09 08:57 PM |
#226 |

If she's planning a run for the white house I'd doubt that she'd resign |
Geek_Girl |
Jul-03-09 09:10 PM |
#227 |
 
Right - "Quitting" is not a good resume' builder. n/t |
Beartracks |
Jul-04-09 05:13 AM |
#245 |

I guess if she disappears and doesn't run, she's got something to hide. |
Qutzupalotl |
Jul-03-09 09:17 PM |
#229 |

only 20 recommendations? n/t |
orleans |
Jul-03-09 10:32 PM |
#233 |

after some thought, |
kpete |
Jul-03-09 10:41 PM |
#235 |

Oh wow. nt |
anonymous171 |
Jul-03-09 10:45 PM |
#236 |

Next stop the Jerry Springer show. |
Historic NY |
Jul-03-09 10:45 PM |
#237 |

Nailin' Palin |
RufusTFirefly |
Jul-03-09 11:03 PM |
#238 |

Is she going to hike the Appalachian Trail? |
ProudDad |
Jul-03-09 11:13 PM |
#239 |

If you can't take the heat... |
workinclasszero |
Jul-04-09 12:12 AM |
#240 |

I can never decide who is more obsessed with Sarah Palin; us or Fox News? |
newtothegame |
Jul-04-09 01:12 AM |
#241 |

Here's a thought... |
anachro1 |
Jul-04-09 01:55 AM |
#242 |

Got to be some new scandal coming. It's too early to start running for 2012. |
pam4water |
Jul-04-09 01:57 AM |
#243 |
 
A scandal or plea bargain is the only thing that would explain this... |
DCBob |
Jul-04-09 10:50 AM |
#250 |

Palin |
VermeerLives |
Jul-04-09 07:44 AM |
#246 |

Palin is dumb as a box of rocks |
KyleA |
Jul-04-09 09:06 AM |
#247 |

Happy days are HERE AGAIN!!! |
Xenotime |
Jul-04-09 01:46 PM |
#254 |

WTF is up with the bad jock refs in that speech? |
onager |
Jul-04-09 02:14 PM |
#255 |

Okay, we've narrowed it down to one of two things: |
No Elephants |
Jul-04-09 02:53 PM |
#256 |
| 1. It's a breaking news headline on CNN. |
| 5. They probably are using Twitter as a source too. LOL! n/t |
| 125. People of Alaska REJOICE!!!!! |
| 107. make sure to bookmark www.adn.com, our leading newspaper to |
| 207. Hey, rv, you & me & Blue need to get together - |
| 258. we do, sweetness! We can hold an indictment ball. :-D |
| 21. In one month my friend. You have to see the announcement. |
| 126. How appropriate, the Ducks calling her a quack!!! |
| 3. Supposed to be 3 new ethics complaints coming up. |
| 8. Please let this be the reason! thanks for the link! |
| 9. My bet is we won't get a straight answer real soon as to why. |
| 19. Link doesn't work. Maybe too many people tried to read the article at the same time? |
| 184. AK Report now has up: |
| 4. Sounds like a "you can't fire me because I QUIT!" moment |
| 18. Yes, there's probably something about to break! |
| 116. its been rumored. check with the paper and with mudflats. mudflats |
| 188. Sanford been to Alaska too? |
| 225. Okay- That got the best laugh of the day from me |
| 257. no. :) He's SC's very own douchebag. |
| 82. I can't remember ANYBODY resigning a governor's job to run |
| 127. I don't know of any Governor resigning before their first term was up and even run for President. |
| 129. And they were all distinguished in one way or another |
| 191. Agreed. She cited being a "lame duck" as her reason for stepping down ... |
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... but another politician, with a spine, would take this as an opportunity to put forward risky, but necessary, proposals that no one is ever quite willing to put their political capital behind, for fear of not being re-elected.
My guess is she realizes she could never win the Presidency, and that her window for making big money as a Republican celebrity will not be open forever, and so she's getting out of elected office in order to cash-in on speaking engagements and, possibly, either a radio or TV show.
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| 224. Certainly not 3 years in advance. I find it 'odd' that the presidential angle |
| 88. GOP probably concluded she was a millstone around the neck of their next ticket |
| 6. KTUU (Alaska): Gov. Sarah palin to resign her office |
| 7. Thank you for this! I'm adding it to my post. |
| 10. Sarah Palin will not seek re-election |
| 11. Well if this isn't the most transparent thing ever I don't know what is. |
| 13. awesome, line up the GOP ticket with clowns like her |
| 14. Alaskans appear to be devastated. |
| 85. We is all heartbroke down heres in NC too |
| 15. Winners aren't quitters |
| 84. You NEVER quit a Governor's job to run for Prez |
| 248. She has obviously learned nothing about quitting... |
| 17. If she resigns now, she's a quitter under fire. What good is a Presidential candidate "quitter"? |
| 142. Even some Freepers think it was a dumb move |
| 20. One day early though. A great victory for the country to celebrate on the 4th of July!One idiot down |
| 22. She is the REAL Maria from Argentina? |
| 26. Wah! You beat me to it. Appalachia, Argentina, Alaska, what's the difference? |
| 91. They've both attended the same governors conferences, right? |
| 23. Was that state scandal ever resolved? |
| 24. In other news, Gov. Sanford's logs indicate seven unexplained trips to Wassila. |
| 25. Link here as well.... |
| 27. A couple of good Alaska blog reads: |
| 94. You might want to update your link. |
| 28. Gov. Sarah Palin to resign her office |
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Source: NBCWASILLA, Alaska -- Gov. Sarah Palin will resign her office in a few weeks, she said during a news conference at her home Friday morning. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be inaugurated at the Governor's Picnic at the end of the month, Palin said. There was no immediate word as to why she will resign, though speculation has been rampant that the former vice presidential candidate is gearing up for a run at the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Palin made the announcement flanked by Parnell and most, if not all, of her cabinet. Read more: http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10641495
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| 29. The state of Alaska is better off for it |
| 30. And so begins Slappy the Dodo Bird's long and winding road to defeat and failure in 2012 |
| 128. naw - for her just a wet fart will do nicely... |
| 31. Is Obama even going to have an opponent in 2012? |
| 33. If he fails to hold the Bush administration accountable for torture, count on it |
| 47. Even if Obama does not personally go after... |
| 59. Last I saw, Guantanamo is open and we still occupy Iraq |
| 87. Maybe that's why the Republicans are dropping out. |
| 178. I DIDN"T put Obama in office to "dismantle Bush's legacy" ... |
| 132. It's going to be like that SNL skit from the 1991... |
| 230. A funny sketch, but... |
| 34. It's looking like he won't have to run against this one at least |
| 44. This is actually bad news, because the Republicans might actually come up with someone who can |
| 63. Maybe they're trying to build one. |
| 222. That caused a very enjoyable gut laugh! Thanks! |
| 143. Let's hope he has an actual left-leaning progressive. nt |
| 183. At this rate, it'll be the *other* offshore (R) female governor |
| 213. Isn't she pro-choice? |
| 35. How is she going to support her family? |
| 42. With a wink and a nod, of course. |
| 65. That's the Toddster's job, right? |
| 98. That's what the Bible says |
| 96. She'll be writing full-time - |
| 159. Who could possibly sit down and read through |
| 199. That dumb bitch isn't |
| 206. Got that in one, cindy - |
| 36. Nobody likes a quitter! |
| 45. On a holiday weekend in the middle of MJ funeral arrangements? |
| 53. "Get your own reality show, Sarah" |
| 156. She can exchange tarantula recipes with Patti Blagojevich! n/t |
| 39. Damn this is going to interfere |
| 137. Well MSNBC has had second thoughts it appears. They are on now |
| 40. was she hiking the Appalachian trail with Sanford? n/t |
| 138. Mr. Purple Mountin' Majesty?? LOL He's all over her fruited plain, I betcha |
| 41. Politically, this does not make sense. She's "quitting," and that's suicide. |
| 83. quitting on a Friday afternoon before a major holiday |
| 43. Hmm. I wonder if some big dirt has been dug up? n/t |
| 120. and on a holiday weekend to avoid too much press... |
| 46. Maybe she slept with Sanford |
| 68. I think he's more into the classy type. |
| 166. Agree - I give Sanford more credit than that |
| 48. who made fun of Trig? |
| 73. No one! Another pathological lie from Carribou barbie. |
| 150. That's probably shorthand for the rampant speculation about his parentage... |
| 49. somehow all the theories that this is for presidential aspirations |
| 101. Correct. If it were anybody else ... |
| 51. WTF was Sarah Palins speech the f**k about? |
| 76. No that was the craziest thing I have ever heard! |
| 75. it was rambling and strange. point guard. |
| 56. The GOP panic room gears up for decades in the wilderness. Whatcha gonna do, Jeb? |
| 57. I'll be at the Governor's Picnic - it's here in Fairbanks! |
| 253. I can't believe I just happened... |
| 58. Inaugurated at a PICNIC? |
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