[what's up]

you don’t just up and quit an important job, especially in the current situation.

One of the most important things she could have done for Alaska she recently did...the Exxon pipeline deal.

Now all that would be left is more and more spurious lawsuits which would bankrupt both her and Alaska.

She's done the right thing IMO...ESPECIALLY if she plans a run for higher office.

[Pining_4_TX]

It makes her look like a quitter. Somebody even said her speech was a “poor me” kind of thing. I know many conservatives love her, but she will not recover from this move. The media will see to it. They’ve already portrayed her as being dumb and attacked her family, now they will say she is weak and unable to take pressure. No, her chances of being elected president are just about nil.

[ElPatriota]

I AM GLAD FOR HER... TAKING it form the LEFT, but from the "right" as well... has to exhaust anyone.

She will have time to REST finally... recharge her batteries and still be a presence in politics if she wants to.

She may be gone for a while but NOT FORGOTTEN. She RAISED THE BAR for the GOP politicians and that is very good.