Governor Sarah Palin Resigns 17 Months Early to Benefit Alaska (Accidentally Got Rich)

July 3, 2009 WASILLA, Alaska -- In a stunning announcement whose shockwaves will likely reverberate from Alaska's state capitol to the Beltway politics of Washington, D.C., Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday morning that she will resign her office July 26.

"I really don't want to disappoint anyone with this announcement," Palin said during the press conference at her home. "Not with the decision that I have made. All I can ask is that you trust me with this decision and know that it is no more politics as usual."

Speculation has swirled for weeks, perhaps months that Palin would not seek re-election in 2010 as she pursues a political career on the national stage. The former vice presidential candidate has long been rumored to be considering a run at the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.

Palin did not address those rumors, nor did she take questions from reporters. After making her announcement she traveled with her family to Juneau, according to a spokesperson.

"I have no idea why the governor did what she did," Rep. John Harris, R-Anchorage said. "You can only speculate, but you know, that might be a reasonable speculation."

Harris declared his intention to run for governor Friday afternoon, the first of what is almost sure to be a cavalcade of candidates for Alaska's chief executive.

Palin implied that her real decision was not to seek re-election, and that the resignation was a natural step after that in order to avoid a lame-duck final 18 months of her term.

"With this announcement that I'm not seeking re-election, I've determined it's best to transfer the authority of governor to Lieutenant Governor (Sean) Parnell," Palin said. "I'm determined to take the right path for Alaska, even though it is unconventional and is not so comfortable.

"And I am willing to do this so this administration, with its positive agenda and its accomplishments and its successful road to an incredible future for Alaska, so that it can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success."

Palin said that as she percolated over her decision whether to seek re-election, she thought about how her final months would play out as a lame duck.

"I thought about, well, how much fun some governors have as lame ducks," she said. "They travel around their state, travel to other states, maybe take their overseas, international trade missions -- so many politicians do that.

"And then I thought that's what's wrong. My choice is to take a stand and affect change and not just hit our head against the wall and watch valuable state time, money -- millions of your dollars -- go down the drain in this new political environment."

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[yo1dude1man]

She had 2 choices: 1) finish her term of office that Alaskans voted for, or 2) go on her book tour and grab millions. An the answer is: Cha-Ching!

[OzzyPatriot]

How can she do this?

See, women like Palin have a hole, and people keep offering money to rent it..so..