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Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
NATIONAL REACTION: Democrats cite "bizarre behavior"; backers rally.
ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS - By ERIKA BOLSTAD mailto:%20ebolstad@adn.co, July 3rd, 2009
WASHINGTON -- If Sarah Palin is stepping down as governor because she has national political ambitions -- and she did not say she intends to run for president -- her move did nothing to shake what GOP pollster Whit Ayers called "the 'lightweight' monkey on her back."
http://www.adn.com/palin/story/852787.html

Once Again, An Enigma Plays It by Her Rules
By Dan BalzWashington Post Staff Writer Saturday, July 4, 2009
Sarah Palin demonstrated once again yesterday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/03/AR2009070302216.html

'Not Politics as Usual': Analysts Struggle With Palin's Motivations
Is Palin Making an Unconventional Move Toward a 2012 Run -- or Dodging Trouble?
By KATE SNOW and EVAN HARRISJuly 4, 2009 - ABC NEWS
Is Sarah Palin clearing the deck for a run at the presidency in 2012? Sick of the scrutiny on her and her family? Not willing to be a lame duck governor? Through with politics for good? Or is there some as-now-unknown other shoe about to drop?
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8001163&page=1

Palin's Latest Move Puzzles, and Perhaps Offends
By Dan BalzWashington Post Staff Writer Saturday, July 4, 2009; 2:24 PM
Does Sarah Palin have a political future?
Until she declares otherwise, the assumption will be that she remains interested at least in exploring a presidential campaign for 2012. But after announcing that she intends to resign as governor of Alaska, that future comes with bigger question marks than ever.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/04/AR2009070401452.html

Sarah Palin’s Resignation: Another Example of the G.O.P. Split
NY TIMES - By SAM TANENHAUS
Published: July 4, 2009
Grant the Republicans this much at least: they’re no longer boring. Just when the novelty of the Argentine dalliance of Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina had begun to fade, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska enlivened a ho-hum Fourth of July with her announcement that she would abruptly terminate her first term and instead seek to “effect positive change outside government.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/weekinreview/05tanenhaus.html

Sarah’s Straight Talk
NY TIMES - By GAIL COLLINS
Published: July 3, 2009
Truly, Sarah Palin has come a long way. When she ran for vice president, she frequently became disjointed and garbled when she departed from her prepared remarks. Now the prepared remarks are incoherent, too.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/04/opinion/04collins.html?_r=1&em

Palin’s Move Shocks G.O.P. and Leaves Future Unclear
NY TIMES - By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JIM RUTENBERG
Published: July 3, 2009
Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska abruptly announced on Friday that she was quitting at the end of the month, shocking Republicans across the country and leaving both parties uncertain about whether she was leaving national politics or laying the groundwork for a presidential run.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/04/us/politics/04palin.html?em

Sarah Palin's exit as Alaska governor stuns, puzzles observers
LA TIMES - By Mark Z. Barabak and Robin Abcarian July 4, 2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt announcement that she was quitting her job unleashed widespread speculation: Some said she was ready to launch a 2012 bid for president. Others suggested she had destroyed her chances with her startling decision.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-palin4-2009jul04,0,6231829.story

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Is Sarah Palin a narcissist?
Toronto Star - Brian Adams - ‎11 hours ago‎
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The Sarah Palin Chronicles Mask Deeper GOP Troubles Washington Post
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Newspaper columnists give Gov. Palin dubious honor
The Associated Press - ‎Jul 3, 2009‎
Sarah Palin as the winner of its annual Sitting Duck Award, a tongue-in-cheek honor that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers in the United States. ...
Sarah Palin wins Sitting Duck Award and why Examiner.com
Columnists name Palin 'Sitting Duck' United Press International
Surreality Only Beginning TPM
Juneau Empire - Examiner.com
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Blogs
Murkowksi Blasts Palin: You Abandoned Our State
Huffington Post - Nick Sabloff - ‎2 hours ago‎
Alaska's Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski issued a surprisingly harsh statement late on Friday, ripping Gov. Sarah Palin's decision to leave office at the end ...
Sarah, We Hardly Knew Ye. Some Suggested New Jobs For an Ex-Maverick
Huffington Post - ‎6 hours ago‎
She literally came out of nowhere. She blew onto the American stage with the speed and notoriety of British singer Amy Winehouse, without the booze and ...
Lt. Gov. Parnell Says Palin 'Felt Frustrated'
Wall Street Journal Blogs - Mary Lu Carnevale - ‎18 hours ago‎
Alaska's Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will move up to the top job state later
Palin: All intrigue, no depth
Kansas City Star - Barb Shelly - ‎3 hours ago‎
3) It's another misguided, impulsive decision, and yet more evidence that Sarah Palin should never ...
Options Abound for Palin After Alaska Governorship
FOXNews - ‎3 hours ago‎
Sarah Palin, 45, will have a variety of platforms to pursue her goals, from writing books to hitting the speaker's circuit to working with the Republican ...
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District of Columbia, USA
Palin shocker a boon to her lieutenant
Politico - Andy Barr - ‎3 hours ago‎
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's sudden announcement Friday that she will resign at the end of July came as a complete shock to ...
Why she did it and what it may mean
Politico - Jonathan Martin - ‎14 hours ago‎
Sarah Palin's jaw-dropping announcement that she is quitting her job as Alaska governor before finishing even her first term has divided Republican ranks ...
Tired of the Full-Court Press
Washington Post - Howard Kurtz - ‎17 hours ago‎
She survived Katie Couric and Tina Fey, searing scrutiny, rumors about her baby, anonymous taunts of "whack job" from those who once touted ...
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Washington, DC, USA
Why she did it and what it may mean
Politico - Jonathan Martin - ‎14 hours ago‎
Sarah Palin's jaw-dropping announcement that she is quitting her job as Alaska governor before finishing even her first term has divided Republican ranks ...
Once Again, An Enigma Plays It by Her Rules
Washington Post - Dan Balz - ‎17 hours ago‎
Though John McCain's aides have criticized Sarah Palin's performance during the 2008 campaign, she consistently drew larger, more enthusiastic crowds. ...
Palin plans to stay visible
Politico - Mike Allen - ‎21 hours ago‎
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to remain extremely visible and will give serious consideration to running for president ...
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Alaska, USA
Her resignation is best for Alaska
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - ‎11 hours ago‎
Gov. Sarah Palin's decision to resign from office later this month is a good decision for the state of Alaska. The governor seems to have lost interest in ...
Palin's resignation catches Alaska lawmakers, delegation by surprise
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - ‎11 hours ago‎
FAIRBANKS — Interior lawmakers and Alaska's congressional delegation were uniformly surprised by Gov. Sarah Palin's announcement on Friday that she will ...
Our view: Palin calls it quits
Anchorage Daily News - ‎12 hours ago‎
Shock was the order of the day Friday when Gov. Sarah Palin announced her resignation. Many Alaskans had speculated that she wouldn't seek a second term as
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