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03 Jul 2009 04:13 pm
Toast
Jim Geraghty is shocked by Pailn's resignation:
David Schuster is offering a typical sneering tone, but it doesn't make
it any less accurate: "If it's true that she's leaving the governorship
before her first term is complete, her national political career is
done."
Ace of Spades has the same thought:
It's over. You can't resign from a governorship and then run for higher
office. Barring some strong reason, like needing treatment for cancer.
Steve Benen:
Palin is making a terrible mistake. The lure of the national spotlight
is strong, and the day-to-day challenges associated with running the
executive branch of a state are no doubt difficult. There are probably
plenty of far-right activists and donors whispering in Palin's ear,
telling her to ignore the naysayers and realize she's ready to lead the
nation, but she's listening to the wrong people. Walking away from the
governor's office after one term is incredibly foolish -- but walking
away from the governor's office after two and a half years in office is
stupefying.
K-Lo:
One reservation I've always had about Sarah Palin has to do with her
family. If she is stepping down because of what politics has done to
her family, because of something in her family life she doesn't want to
see as David Letterman fodder, because it's impossible to be governor,
a star, and a mom to an infant ... this is good. It demonstrates good
judgment and priorities.
Mudflats celebrates.
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