Alaska’s now former Governor is coy about her future political plans, but radio is at least one option she’s leaving on the table. While not exactly shopping the GOP’s 2008 vice presidential candidate, sources say Palin representatives have b…
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Palin resigns Alaska governorship
July 27th, 2009 |
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Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has formally resigned as Alaska governor, 18 months before the end of her term in office. She announced her resignation abruptly on 3 July, leading to speculation of a bid for the presidency in 2012.
Palin’s Next Step Is Still A Mystery
July 25th, 2009 |
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Sarah Palin will enter uncharted political waters when she leaves the Alaska stage Sunday.
Now the question is whether she will go on to become a viable presidential candidate in 2012, after having quit her governor’s job with 18 months left …
Iran’s Mousavi to appear at Friday prayers
July 17th, 2009 |
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Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi is due to attend Friday prayers in his first official public appearance since last month’s election. Mousavi announced plans to attend the sermon at Tehran University in a statement posted on his Web site.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
July 3rd, 2009 |
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Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin will resign as governor of Alaska and not run for re-election, US media have reported.
Mrs Palin’s term of office was due to end in 2010.
There has been speculation that Mrs Palin, who is very popular with the Republican Party base, might make a bid for the White House in 2012.
Commentators have also suggested Mrs Palin could be considering a run for one of Alaska’s Senate seats.
Polls indicated she was very popular in Alaska during the first few years of her governorship, and although her approval-ratings have dipped somewhat since her vice-presidential run, she still enjoys widespread popularity in her home state.
Mrs Palin has not revealed what she intends to do after leaving office.</p
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