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Palin Confidante Cites Distraction of Investigations
Wall Street Journal ^ | JULY 6, 2009 | JIM CARLTON

Posted on 07/06/2009 2:23:17 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

WASILLA, Alaska -- Sarah Palin resigned as Alaska's governor because the volume of state investigations and public-record requests scrutinizing her activities kept her from doing what she wanted, said one of her closest confidantes.

Kristan Cole, who has been friends with Gov. Palin since both were in the same elementary school nearly 40 years ago, said she heard personally from the governor over the Fourth of July weekend. She was one of the few to speak with Gov. Palin, who stunned the political world when she announced Friday she was resigning, effective July 26. The governor gave no specific reason for her exit, beyond citing relentless complaints into her affairs that were hampering her ability to do her job.

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: confidante; palin
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1 posted on 07/06/2009 2:23:17 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

You mean the reasons she gave for resigning are the reasons she is resigning? Who woulda thunk it.


2 posted on 07/06/2009 2:27:08 PM PDT by vbmoneyspender
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To: Berlin_Freeper

From the article:

“Here’s the bottom line: She has a ton of support, but she felt behind a desk her resources were being wasted,” said Ms. Cole, who runs a real-estate business. “She thinks she can get things done more efficiently this way.”
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Sarah’s gonna travel around the country and she’s gonna build up support for a 2012 presidential run! SHE IS GONNA WIN IN 2012!!!!!!! YEAH, BABY!!!!!!!!

I am so excited! I’ve been donating to SARAHPAC and I’m gonna join her 2012 campaign, once it gets going!


3 posted on 07/06/2009 2:28:19 PM PDT by wk4bush2004 (SA-RAH, 20-12! SA-RAH, 20-12! SA-RAH, 20-12! SARAH PALIN, HELL YEAH!!!)
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To: wk4bush2004

Even if she doesn’t run, she can head a very powerful PAC to help the conservative cause and candidates.


4 posted on 07/06/2009 2:29:52 PM PDT by silverleaf (Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Good for her for putting Alaska first.


5 posted on 07/06/2009 2:30:10 PM PDT by Danae (Conservative does not equal Republican. Conservative does not compromise.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

there is such an absolute vaccuum out there waiting to be filled by a voice that will take on Obama, she’ll be fine.


6 posted on 07/06/2009 2:30:52 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Berlin_Freeper

In other words, Palin has proved that she is susceptible to the Cloward-Piven strategy.


7 posted on 07/06/2009 2:34:41 PM PDT by counterpunch (In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.)
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To: wk4bush2004

I read today that her Pac has received new HUGE donations..Kristen Cole is awesome. I have talked to her online before and also follow her on twitter, she is a great person. I can’t wait to hopefully meet Sarah when she comes to the lower 48, it will be a dream come true for me


8 posted on 07/06/2009 2:34:47 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: vbmoneyspender
Exactly - this (along with protecting her family from further abuse) is one of these most important reasons for resignation. Gov Palin is not one to watch funds and talent needlessly drain away to deal with ginned-up claims from mean-spirited individuals. Another 18 or so months of that would have cost Alaskan's quite a bit more. (I'm guessing she had no ethics claims to fight prior to being tapped for VP, so they are clearly a result of political motivations by a few ugly leftists.)

When it comes to lookin' out for the folks, Sarah makes Bill O look like a complete slacker.

9 posted on 07/06/2009 2:34:51 PM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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To: counterpunch

No.


10 posted on 07/06/2009 2:36:24 PM PDT by SolidWood (Sarah Palin: "Only dead fish go with the flow!")
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) laws can be applied in an attempt to curb alleged abuses of the legal system by individuals or corporations who utilize the courts as a weapon to retaliate against whistle blowers, victims, or to silence another’s speech. RICO could be alleged if it can be shown that lawyers and/or their clients conspired and collaborated to concoct fictitious legal complaints solely in retribution and retaliation for themselves having been brought before the courts.


11 posted on 07/06/2009 2:37:23 PM PDT by big bad easter bunny (I live so far beyond my means it could be said we live apart.)
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To: SolidWood

Why do you say no?
Palin resigned because she was overwhelmed by investigations and public-records requests.
That is the Cloward-Piven strategy, and she cracked under it.


12 posted on 07/06/2009 2:39:26 PM PDT by counterpunch (In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.)
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To: counterpunch

No, Palin was smart enough not to sit there as a sitting lame-duck victim of the strategy!


13 posted on 07/06/2009 2:39:39 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker

They drove her out of office. They won.
She let Cloward-Piven take her out.
She buckled under their pressure.


14 posted on 07/06/2009 2:41:43 PM PDT by counterpunch (In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Sarah coverage on this site rivals Micheal Jackson coverage on the MSM. Both are getting old fast.

Theres plenty of time before a campaign can start.

15 posted on 07/06/2009 2:43:17 PM PDT by DainBramage
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To: counterpunch

Hell no.


16 posted on 07/06/2009 2:43:23 PM PDT by bigbob
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To: counterpunch
She didn't. She didn't want the state to suffer under the obstruction that was making her work impossible and cost the state ressources. She can fight back against the smears and work for America, Alaska and Conservatism more effectively without the shackles.

The benefits of her now being unleashed far outweigh any downside. If she "cracked and caved" she'd withdraw entirely from public life and put her politics to rest. That's not what's happening.

You mistake a tactical maneuver with a retreat.

17 posted on 07/06/2009 2:43:49 PM PDT by SolidWood (Sarah Palin: "Only dead fish go with the flow!")
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To: counterpunch

Get lost, troll.


18 posted on 07/06/2009 2:44:51 PM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: counterpunch
I think she kicked over their card table and busted up the party.


19 posted on 07/06/2009 2:44:59 PM PDT by Mrs. P ("Wonder Woman wears Sarah Palin pajamas." - Blood of Tyrants)
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To: Mrs. P

In other words, she pitched a temper tantrum?
Alright, if you want to look at it that way.


20 posted on 07/06/2009 2:47:00 PM PDT by counterpunch (In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.)
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