L.A. Times -- Sarah Palin's Resignation as Alaska Governor Sets Off Speculation

Some expect her to run for president; others believe the surprise move will finish her politically.

By Mark Z. Barabak
4:28 PM PDT, July 3, 2009

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she was quitting her job at the end of the month -- unleashing a torrent of speculation about her plans, motivation and the political wisdom of such a seemingly confounding decision.

Speaking from the backyard of her lakefront home in Wasilla, Alaska, Palin suggested that she would remain active in national politics.
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