If I donated money and time to get someone elected as my Governor for 4 years, and they quit after a little more than 2 years, I would be hard-pressed to think that she was doing anything other than abandoning us.
It would be better if she had a good reason. Being a “lame duck” is not a good reason, it’s not even a reason. Presidents are “lame ducks” by her definition for their last 4 years, does that mean that she wouldn’t run for a 2nd term? But, if she said so before she started, then she would be a lame duck for her first term, so would she not run at all?
But tell me, did you ever before she announced post anywhere to say that you thought it would be great if she resigned as Governor? If so, give me a link, and I will bow to your political savvy.
I supported Duncan Hunter (with time and money) in the last election.
I regret that he dropped out before the Pennsylvania primary, but I do not regret supporting the man.
I know people personally in Alaska who voted for her, who donated to her, who supported her...and who are ecstatic at what she is doing because they (along with myself and many others) see it as a way to win back our country and believe she is one who can help that happen.
They also believe she has left a strong track record and foundation in Alaska and that she has left the completion of it in good hands.
She is in the process of flanking the enemy...and they are in a frenzy over it.
No, I did not see it coming...neither did the other side.
So, for me, I am fully supportive of her actions (as she stated them in the speech yesterday and as she has talked about today) of helping this nation in our time of need and getting on the road early to help conservative candidates for 2010 (next year) and build the necessary capital, support, and income to make her run in 2012.
I believe that is what she is doing and I support it 110%.