So did Sarah Palin make the right choice to resign as Governor of Alaska?

[nageov3t]

I wonder how well she gets along with Karl Rove....bwahhahha.

Karl Rove is one of the few republicans who openly criticize her electablity.

Next for GOP Leaders: Stopping Sarah Palin

 

[rudder]

Financially yes. She turned that whiny ass voice into a big bank account. Politically no. She quit. Who in their right mind would vote for her.

 

[shrumpage]

She did good for Alaska, before she ran for national office. From 2nd hand info, both sides of the aisle liked how she was working with the legislature, particularly after the previous administration. If she hadn't gotten involved at the national level when she did, she would have easily been re-elected. After 12-16 years of governor (assuming maintaining high approval ratings) she could have made a serious bid for a national office and gotten it.

But quiting half way through your first term? It was a bad decision, but I understand why she did it. You need personal wealth to survive on the national political stage and this was the only way for her to get it. If you are always getting attacked for everything you do, what does it matter if you add one more thing to that list?

 

[Fern]

Absolutely

She couldn't get in the news everyday and set up for President if she was bogged down running the state.

Cheers President Palin

I tend to agree with Dave (except for her becoming President, which I don't think will happen).

She may have simply vanished from the scene if staying up in Alaska.

I think she has far more political influence now than if she stayed gov., and of course there's the money which others have mentioned.

Fern

 

[Lemon law]

Even if Sarah Palin was fairly popular as Governor, troopegate and other scandals had already happened, she faced various investigations, and had already made quite a few enemies.

On that basis I would have to say, even if McCain had not picked her for Veep and made her famious, Palin would be facing expensive investigations in early 2009.

 

[Zebo]

Karl Rove is one of the few republicans who openly criticize her electablity.

Next for GOP Leaders: Stopping Sarah Palin

He may be ruthless, unprincipled and I don't always agree with his politics but Karl is a very smart man. More on the right should listen to him.

 

[hal2kilo]

The Dems are absolutely terrified of Palin's continuing to energize the Republican base and now the critically important Independent base. They know she can redeem her shortcomings and that her strengths are much greater than her weaknesses. I expect they see her as the Energizer Bunny of politics today, she keeps going and going and going.

Same for the Republicans, who seem to not have a ready contender in waiting and will be tested with the issues of the next two years.

I don't know that Palin will run, but what has gone before will not count for squat except in the minds of those who have already committed to her defeat at all costs.

Whether Palin chooses to run again or not, she is one of a very few people that will act as a kingmaker next year.

Sitting here this evening, on the cusp of a massive surge by the Republicans which is due very much to Palin and the Tea Party, I can see her winning both the Republican nomination and the general election should she choose to run again.

That shit you're smokin must be DYNOMYTE!

 

[soundforbjt]

The Dems are absolutely terrified of Palin's continuing to energize the Republican base and now the critically important Independent base. They know she can redeem her shortcomings and that her strengths are much greater than her weaknesses. I expect they see her as the Energizer Bunny of politics today, she keeps going and going and going.

Same for the Republicans, who seem to not have a ready contender in waiting and will be tested with the issues of the next two years.

I don't know that Palin will run, but what has gone before will not count for squat except in the minds of those who have already committed to her defeat at all costs.

Whether Palin chooses to run again or not, she is one of a very few people that will act as a kingmaker next year.

Sitting here this evening, on the cusp of a massive surge by the Republicans which is due very much to Palin and the Tea Party, I can see her winning both the Republican nomination and the general election should she choose to run again.

Fun fact, The President has a higher favorability rating in Alaska than Palin. She's the most polarizing woman in politics today.

 

[HomerJS]

Before the MSM began attacking her at every turn, she did have an 80% approval rate in AK. Had she not entered the election race with McCain, she'd likely have been easily re-elected for a second term if she sought one.

When she first resigned, it seemed like she was quitting and giving up. Put yourself in her shoes. You're an elected official, and you're getting attacked politically, personally from the media for every little thing. If you don't tie your shoe, the media jumps all over you. Several high profile ethnics lawsuits, none of which really had any substance, were filed against you, forcing you to devote your time to defending yourself rather than doing your job as governor. Most people would just say 'Screw this, I don't think this crap,' and move on.

Sounds like Bill Clinton in 97. Guess people in high office need to be a little more responsible