Why can't people read? Or why can't reporters report? According to Sarah Palin, she didn't resign because of twitter or plans for the presidency, but because political opponents were wasting her time and the state's money with a barrage of frivolous ethics claims. Staying in would have made her miserable and led to an ineffectual governorship.

It's premature to say that "they" have won. If we can take her at her word, then this was offensive move. The state will still be in Republican hands, but those of someone without a target on his back. They can't come after her any longer through the channels they've been using, and she regain her sanity.

There's sense in what she's said, despite the new stories that gloss over her words and speculate about what's underneath.

This sounds pretty good to me:

But I have given my reasons... no more "politics as usual" and I am taking my fight for what's right - for Alaska - in a new direction.

Now, despite this, I don't want any Alaskan dissuaded from entering politics after seeing this REAL "climate change" that began in August... no, we NEED hardworking, average Americans fighting for what's right! And I will support you because we need YOU and YOU can effect change, and I can too on the outside.

We need those who will respect our Constitution where government's supposed to serve from the BOTTOM UP, not move toward this TOP DOWN big government take-over... but rather, will be protectors of individual rights - who also have enough common sense to acknowledge when conditions have drastically changed and are willing to call an audible and pass the ball when it's time so the team can win! And that is what I'm doing!

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I wouldn't count her out. Should she choose to, she will continue to draw crowds and support wherever she goes.

I listened to Mark Levin's podcast, and I think his analysis and comments are pretty accurate.

I seem to recall that most Alaskans were rather surprised during the presidential campaign at her church because she had not run nor governed based on any of that stuff. This tells me she isn't a big part of the anti-sex crowd, at least in the way she governs (her followers may be another matter). I wish her well and hope she is successful.

I think she's great. And while I think some of her followers are nuts, I try not to judge people based on who likes them.

"I think she's great.
Actually, yes. But I still wouldn't want her as President - unless the alternative was something like the current occupant.
What really gripes me about this is that wackos like Andrew Sullivan cast aspersions on her that really apply to themselves. One of his main complaints is that she doesn't have a clear grasp of reality. Look in mirror, Andrew.
Or that she's a liar. This coming from a self-delusional nut case like Sullivan who actually fell for, and still clings to the illusion that Obama is going to end DOMA.
There's no bigger a liar than the person who lies to himself. Again, look in the mirror, Andrew.

My guess, and it's only that, is that she's planning a 3rd party venture. It could work. The current Republican establishment is hopeless. I think she knows this and has already got Limbaugh and others on board.