[BigBobber]

Too bad. According to the insiders, this will end her career in politics. She is supposed to stay on the public payroll while she campaigns.

[moose2004]

Not true, AG’s always resign because of the potential for conflict of interests. Case and point Bob McDonnell of Virginia, who resigned around 2 months ago as the Commonwealth’s AG to run for Governor of Virginia.

[andy58-in-nh]

I can't recall the last time a Democrat was made to honor a verbal promise to serve out their term, especially one made in private. Lord Obama is an example. Sometimes, opportunity knocks at an inconvenient time.