Why Sarah Palin's resignation isn't bad news for conservatives

Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin

Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin has decided to step down effective July 26, 2009. This might come as a surprise to some, and to the gleeful joy of the left, but to others, this move could prove to be a 4th and long, hail mary shot to win the game.

Let's consider Sarah Palin who burst onto the political scene when she was announced as the Vice Presidential nominee by John McCain.  She was refreshing, spunky and most of all conservative.  The Democrats were not prepared, but they did come out in full force.  Was she a perfect choice? In some ways, absolutely.  She is far more conservative than any Republican serving in Washington right now or for the past fifteen years.  She has values and principles and has served her state by living up to those principles. She is youthful and connected with so many Americans, men and women. 

She did show inexperience, but so is the man who won the election.  She was not up to speed on many issues such as foreign policy, but she had been to more war zones than the man who won the election.  Did she give excellent interviews? No, but she was railroaded in many of them.  Her speeches are authentic, often times her own words, not delivered with a politician's voice, or prompted by a tv screen. That is what scares the left.  They resorted to attacks on her family.  They objectified her so she couldn't be taken seriously.  They did all of this because they fear her, they know that if someone can breathe life into the Republicans, it is her. 

Her reasons for stepping down could and will be misconstrued any way the left can do so. But her decision to leave early is probably one that many should consider in this way.  She is doing what is absolutely the best thing for Alaskans.  It was no secret that she was not going to seek another term as governor, regardless of a presidential bid in 2012.   She mentioned "lame duck status" as one of her reasons.   It is in the best interest of Alaskans to have the Lt Governor take over to be able to make things happen in that state.   Her ethics investigations were causing the state almost a half million dollars.  All but two have been dismissed.  Standing by the people of her state is honorable, and should be emulated by more Republicans and politicians around this country. 

No one can know what her next move will be.  Some have speculated that she will move to the lower 48 states and become more proficient in the issues.  If she is going to stay in politics, she needs to march up to the RNC and knock some sense into them.  Conservatism needs to come back to Washington.  If the 2008 election was any indication, Americans are ready and waiting for that one voice who will stand up for those principles.  They are waiting for someone to stand up for the people.     

The Republican party may not ever become what it once was.  Perhaps that is a good thing.  The Republican party is in disarray and no clear leader is standing up.  There are a handful of young governors and Senators who are trying to speak out for Americans.  But the only way change will actually happen is if the career politicians are ousted.  Change has to come with the people we elect into office.  The ones who are there now won't change or revive the Republican party.  They are too far gone.  Let's start with electing the ones who hold true to conservative values and principles and have done so throughout their political careers.  Let's stop electing the ones who make deals to pass laws that add more unnecessary taxes to Americans. Let's stop electing the ones who vote for bailouts and let's stop electing politicians who refuse to listen to the people they serve.