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Having recently reported one of the first articles about Sarah Palin's pending resignation, this is a follow-up to answer "why did Sarah Palin resign?" From Alaska to the Internet, pundits maintain many theories.
Though Palin's post as Alaskan governor remains until July 26, when she will officially announce her .jpg)
resignation and transfer power to the Lt. Governor, the timing is curious and questions abound. (See: Sarah Palin resigns, almost or view the Sarah Palin Resignation Speech video below for background.)
Sarah Palin made several comments today durring her resignation announcement. Though propaganda and polished -- saying little about why Palin will resign -- these may shed some light on her intent.
Palin comments on her resignation and why:: "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
More comments from Sarah Palin on why she will resign have been reported by the Associated Press:
"Once I decided not to run for re-election, I also felt that to embrace the conventional Lame Duck status in this particular climate would just be another dose of politics as usual, something I campaigned against and will always oppose," Palin said in a statement released by her office.
"It is my duty to always protect our great state. With that in mind, my family and I determined that it is best to make a difference this summer, and I am willing to change things, so that this administration, with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future, can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success," she said.
CNN hosts some additional comments from the Alaskan governor.
The Anchorage Daily News also reported on Sarah Palin's resignation and the New York Times reports that, "by leaving office early, Ms. Palin, a 45-year-old mother of five, will be able to travel around the country more freely and not be constrained by the duties and responsibilities of being a governor."
Meanwhile, Huffington Post analyzes the media response on why Sarah Palin decided to resign, including quotes from several political analysts and pundits. A comparable red site view is pending.
More coverage:
Sarah Palin wins Sitting Duck Award and why
Sarah Palin Resignation Speech (Video)
Gawker also chimes in on Palin, with some screenshots from Twitter and Politico. Surely, the Alaskan Independence Party has something to say too. Stay tuned.
