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Gov. Sarah Palin resigns. Almost. The surprise news today is that the Alaskan governor will not seek re-election in 2010 and plans to resign on July 26, transferring power to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell. But this doesn’t mean that Sarah Palin has called it quits on politics. [UPDATE: Sarah Palin Resignation Announcement video below.]
BNO News reports that while the governor did not provide any reasons for her pending resignation, nor take any questions at a news conference earlier today, it is expected that Palin will run for the presidency in 2012. [Update: Palin speaks about her resignation, comments below.]
The former vice presidential candidate has been in the unfavorable spotlight for months since the day Sen. John McCain tapped her as his running mate.
So beloved by the media and many internet pundits, Palin was bestowed the Sitting Duck Award by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists just this week.
Should Sarah Palin resign from politics completely there will be plenty of bored bloggers. Conversely, a run for the presidency would fill editorials, comic pages and reddit memes for years to come. Though some share the sentiment that Palin did not get a fair shake. [Update: Rumors are circulating that sources close to Palin have told MSNBC that Palin is out of politics for good.]
Update: 3:25 CST Palin comments on her resignation: "We know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time on another scale and actually make a difference for our priorities," -- Washington Post
Update: 3:40 CST More comments from Sarah Palin have been reported by the Associated Press:
Update 3:58 CST CNN hosts some additional comments from the Alaskan governor:
Sarah Palin announces resignation (video)
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