She did fight for Alaska and achieved a heck lot more than many two term governors. She saw it in the best interest of Alaska if she let her Lt Gov. Parnell continue her policies, since the political lawsuit warfare against her was consuming state time and money.
Beside that it is more honorable for a politician to withdraw from office if he has other aspirations, rather than getting paid by the taxpayers, while he is campaigning for something different.
As a reminder (a case from countless others) Reagan was elected by the people of California for Governor in 1967. In 1968 he was already running for President. He didn't succeed then... but he obviously was willing to "turn his back" to those that voted him for Governor.
There are countless cases of politicians resigning before campaigning (Dole... who received high praise for this by Gingrich and Barbour) or campaigning while in office (most of them do).
The hypocrisy towards Palin is typical and blatant as ever.
I don’t agree. Sen. Dole’s term was ongoing during the election. Actually, I don’t think Dole should have resigned anyway. Sarah’s term as governor would have been up in 2010. Plenty of time for a presidential run then. The resignation only hurts her chances...not helpful.
She just wants a chance to position herself better for a national run.
She has been Mayor.
She has been Governor.
The ONLY remaining job she needs to insure the presidency is to be a ‘’’COMMUNITY ACTIVIST’’’.
Or can see her ‘teaming up’ with a Rush Limbaugh type (he is probably to reviled to ‘help’ her) but once she gets a National Platform and some quality air time she can put the message out.....
Didn’t Jesus say “A child will lead them”...maybe HE meant a lady from the North Country????