Sarah Palin Resigns: Aims to Run for President in 2012


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Alask Governor Sarah Palin is set to resign this Friday. She would be handing over the reins to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell. He would be sworn in on July 25. This long speculated and anticipated announcement was made by Sarah Palin in presence of her husband Todd an dother family members at her home in Wasilla, Alaska. Mitchell Blumnethal, of NYT, quotes her saying, This decision came after much consideration,” Ms. Palin told reporters gathered at her home, and added, “I really don’t want to disappoint anyone with this announcement.” She would be the second Governor to resign to seek the Presidential nomination. Last month Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, also considered a leading Republican candidate announced that would not seek re election. While her Conservative base would be pleased by her decision, it does not ... [Follow Original Article link for full content.]