It isn't that hard to understand the brilliance of Palin's move in resigning her governorship. It wasn't an issue of quitting. Palin's move outflanked her enemies. It gave her the edge she needed to arrive to the point she is at right now. Alaska and Gov. Parnell have benefited by her bold move and so has Sarah Palin herself. The only ones harmed by her resignation are Obama, the Dems in congress and the political machine hellbent on destroying her. And to a lesser extent, the Republican establishment(many of whom post here on FreeRepublic denigrating her)
It is truly amazing how many purportedly intelligent people (including FReepers) don't understand that Palin' quitting the governorship was an unconventional (and, thus, unexpected) step that completely befuddled her detractors and demonizers.
You might say, she stole a march on them -- diminishing her legal liability and, at the same time, enhancing her freedom of action for the future.
For anybody who wished to maintain their political viability, it was a brilliant action.
Indeed, Palin has proven that she is one of the most unconventional politicians ever. And one of the most successful -- given how effectively she's dealt with the media over the past three years.
It is truly amazing how many purportedly intelligent people (including FReepers) don't understand that Palin' quitting the governorship was an unconventional (and, thus, unexpected) step that completely befuddled her detractors and demonizers.
You might say, she stole a march on them -- diminishing her legal liability and, at the same time, enhancing her freedom of action for the future.
For anybody who wished to maintain their political viability, it was a brilliant action.
Staying on as governor would've been the easy thing to do. And it would've been a political loser, long-term. Quitting was risky, thus harder, but it was her one way to win the game.
Indeed, Palin has proven that she is one of the most unconventional politicians ever. And one of the most successful -- given how effectively she's dealt with the media over the past three years.