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Palin says she's not leaving politics
The Hendersonville News / The Associated Press ^ | July 12, 2009

Posted on 07/12/2009 6:24:49 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she's not only staying involved in national politics, but she plans to jump back into the national scrum when she leaves office at the end of the month.

The former Republican vice presidential nominee said she plans to write a book, campaign for political candidates from coast to coast — even Democrats who share her views on limited government, national defense and energy independence — and build a right-of-center coalition.

"I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation," she said during an interview published Sunday in The Washington Times.

Palin shocked critics and allies alike when she announced on July 3 that she would leave the governor's office while in the middle of her first term. The governor chose not to seek re-election and suggested it was unfair to hold onto the office as a lame duck. Instead, she will step down July 26 and pursue a national profile. She has not said whether she is building toward a presidential campaign for 2012.

(Excerpt) Read more at blueridgenow.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: 2012; gop; herecomethemittbots; palin; palin2012; palinresignation; republicans; sarah; sarahpalin
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Did I just hear some heads explode inside the beltway?
1 posted on 07/12/2009 6:24:49 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Gotta love her.


2 posted on 07/12/2009 6:25:52 PM PDT by rightwingcrazy
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Now do they feel really stupid? heehee

Go Sarah, go!


3 posted on 07/12/2009 6:27:47 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (-0 Retreats, Iraq explodes! NK fires missiles! Iran erupts! China erupts!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I KNEW it! Prayers answered!

Sic ‘Em, Sarah! :)


4 posted on 07/12/2009 6:27:59 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
'Rats just don't know where to turn any more--she's got the initiative and they don't know what to expect next..
5 posted on 07/12/2009 6:28:49 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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even Democrats who share her views on limited government, national defense and energy independence

Scoop Jackson is running for office?

6 posted on 07/12/2009 6:30:14 PM PDT by McBuff
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Yep, that is why she is doing this, she is gonna expose every single RINO for what they are. Make the rats come out of hiding, expose them, and run them outta town


7 posted on 07/12/2009 6:30:15 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

You, Go, Girl!!!


8 posted on 07/12/2009 6:30:49 PM PDT by Chong (Tea Party 2009. We are not gonna take it No Mo')
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Every GOP primary candidate will be literally on their hands and knees begging for her endorsement.


9 posted on 07/12/2009 6:31:40 PM PDT by mainepatsfan
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

When did Sarah ever say anything remotely close to that she is quiting politics. Gosh, the MSM are idiots.


10 posted on 07/12/2009 6:34:00 PM PDT by Always Right (Obama: more arrogant than Bill Clinton, more naive than Jimmy Carter, and more liberal than LBJ.)
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Charlie Crist isn’t interested, neither is Chris Christie, aww what a shock, two RINOS who don’t want Sarah campaigning for them, so tragic


11 posted on 07/12/2009 6:36:04 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Honest question for the crowd, which is of course part A) me always trying to stir the pot for amusement and B) genuine curiosity as I continue my attempt to learn more about Governor Palin.

What has governor Palin seen through all the way?

With this I mean due to the fact that she attended 4 undergraduate institutations (correct me if I am wrong) and was unable to complete a full term as a governor, I am wondering what she did complete 100 percent

Did she complete a full term as mayor? Is she someone I can rely on to actually see something all the way through?


12 posted on 07/12/2009 6:36:37 PM PDT by MadIsh32 (In order to be pro-market, sometimes you must be anti-big business)
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To: Always Right

They WISH she was done. They are still “mystified” about why she resigned. I guess all it takes to be a journalist these days is a 2nd grade education. Apparently Sarah should give another press conference, this time using sock puppets to explain herself, these dumb as a bucket of rocks journalists still can’t figure it out LOL


13 posted on 07/12/2009 6:37:07 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

What is this crap about her campaigning for rats? She said she would campaign with people that share her values, since when does a rat share conservative values? To me her statement was a way of taking care of any ‘bipartisan’ questions without having to play nice for rats.


14 posted on 07/12/2009 6:37:38 PM PDT by ABQHispConservative (A Blue Dog Democrat is an oxyMoron!)
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To: MadIsh32

Yes she completed a full term of Mayor, then went on to the Alaskan Oil and Gas commission, which she ended up resigning(people act like this is the first time she has done this) due to corruption that she was disgusted about


15 posted on 07/12/2009 6:38:19 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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Here she comes!Photobucket
16 posted on 07/12/2009 6:39:29 PM PDT by GVnana (Sarah for America)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Thank you for the reply

Being an Eagle Scout, this is something that I have always held as a key attribute for a leader. Being willing to see something all the way through.

I don’t want to make ignorant remarks about Governor Palin which is why I asked the question


17 posted on 07/12/2009 6:40:59 PM PDT by MadIsh32 (In order to be pro-market, sometimes you must be anti-big business)
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To: MadIsh32

She completed 2 terms as Mayor and before that, the City Council.


18 posted on 07/12/2009 6:42:06 PM PDT by nomoremods
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I am wondering what she did complete 100 percent

5 pregnancies, even when told by the "experts" to quit.

19 posted on 07/12/2009 6:43:15 PM PDT by Anitius Severinus Boethius
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To: GVnana

Wait for it....wait for it........her comes the naysayers and pavlovian attacks.


20 posted on 07/12/2009 6:43:17 PM PDT by ak267
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