It’s contrary to what we’ve seen of her, right or wrong. She exhibited a feistiness that seemed natural. Her professed willingness to stand up for what she believes, even if it wasn’t always popular, made us believe she would have to be voted out office before she would throw in the towel.
Certainly, she has been beaten and harassed and mocked to the point most us would say to hell with it too.
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In Purdum’s article, he writes: “By all accounts, Palin was either unwilling, or simply unable, to prepare. In the run-up to the Couric interview, Palin had become preoccupied with a far more parochial concern: answering a humdrum written questionnaire from her hometown newspaper, the Frontiersman. McCain aides saw it as easy stuff, the usual boilerplate, the work of 20 minutes or so, but Palin worried intently.”
We want to set the record straight on this. The questionnaire Purdum references in his article was e-mailed to Palin late evening Sept. 27, 2008, a full three days after the Couric interview. Palin returned the e-mail on the 29th and the questions with her responses were published in this newspaper on the 30th.
Some say she brought a lot of it on herself.
After the failed vice-presidential run, she chose to remain in the national spotlight by attending rallies, doing magazine interviews, allowing her daughter to go on television shows.
Many people thought, and still think, she was wrangling for higher office. And maybe she is, because there was nothing in her speech Friday that indicated she wouldn’t run again, for something. She said she thought the national spotlight was keeping her from being effective and in essence hurting Alaska.
Many Alaskans would agree with that sentiment.
But there’s no denying she has done a lot of good for the state. If a gas line is built, Palin can be thanked for keeping it on the radar. Her battle within her own party to reform the way it does business is notable. And for better or worse, Alaska is now on the map, albeit still in the lower left corner.
Given the attributes noted above, one might suspect there might more of this story to come. It just doesn’t seem in character for a fighter like her to make a decision like this because of some bantering by East Coast typists in Vanity Fair or lame joke attempts by David Letterman.
State Rep. Mark Neuman, who represents the Valley, said if Sarah Palin is leaving for the sake of her family, “that’s just so honorable.”
He couldn’t be more right.
If she is indeed thinking of another office, she’ll have a lot of hearts to mend by not finishing the job she had.
Whatever the reason, and we hope to hear more definite explanations, we wish her the best of luck and thank her for her service.
Comments
34 comment(s)Kelly wrote on Jul 11, 2009 5:46 AM:
She is not a victim who has been mistreated by the media. She may possibly be nice on a personal level. But, as a public figure she appeared to be ruthless, unscrupulous. and unqualified for national public office.
If she did anything right for Alaska I thank her for that, but she also did Alaska a lot of disservice. I wish her the best in her non political life. "
to Dawn wrote on Jul 10, 2009 9:15 AM:
I guess he's only 'transparent' to those that were smart enough to see through him a long time ago. "
Dawn wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:49 PM:
watcher wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:33 PM:
Victim wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:25 PM:
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:40 AM:
Was Kieth Olbermann providing a voice-over wherever you watched her speak? Because what you 'essentially heard' would otherwise come from the voices in your head.
She resigned because she is mucked down defending one unsubstantiated complaint or lawsuit after another. Each one is thrown out, but each one costs both her and me (as a taxpayer) money! It's getting pretty expensive to deal with the liberals who are 'fix things' by wasting money (big surprise there). Also, she hardly has any time left to do her job. "
Jim from Boston wrote on Jul 8, 2009 8:16 AM:
She can't handle that pressure but being president will just be as swell as a day on the salmon boat.
Really, who wrote that speech, Tommy Chong? "
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:20 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 4:23 PM:
" yes indeed, better days are ahead. Without Sarah in the limelight, perhaps Jim from Boston/Ed from AZ etc will return go back under their bridges. "
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Hi, Power Wagon,
Sorry to disappoint you. I'm still here....
So do tell us why she is a quitter. Make it good, not all your normal dribble, opps my sports analogy!!!
Sorry!!!!!
Iquitarod much? "
Mark from Ohio wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:00 AM:
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 6, 2009 3:18 PM:
A 'rabies talk show program'? I didn't know there was enough material on rabies to have an entire talk show program about it, let alone enough interest. But if there is, maybe they can get Michael Moore or Hillary Clinton as regular guests. They seem to have some experience with the disease... "
GODLVSU wrote on Jul 6, 2009 1:40 PM:
Your decision does not come as a "shock" to the Christian world. May our father protect and watch over you and yours and may you continue to bless others as you have blessed us! All my love in christ alone, your sister in christ. "
Joey Brockhouse wrote on Jul 6, 2009 1:26 PM:
Jim from Boston wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:47 AM:
1. There aren't some more juicy ethics probes coming. (Myself, I don't think so, just some minor graft).
2. She really is going to try to make it as a national candidate. (The gift that keeps on giving).
3. She sees millions in a rabies radio syndicated talk show. (Talk about the gift that keeps on giving).
Of course she could just hole up at home baking cookies but that ain't her style. "
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:14 AM:
Toby wrote on Jul 6, 2009 8:58 AM:
Jim from Boston wrote on Jul 6, 2009 7:46 AM:
Cheer up Alaska, better days are ahead by definition. "
Judith wrote on Jul 6, 2009 5:53 AM:
Uncle Jed wrote on Jul 6, 2009 4:47 AM:
el obnoxio wrote on Jul 5, 2009 8:33 PM:
Caribou Barbie wrote on Jul 5, 2009 5:12 PM:
Im an idiot liberal wrote on Jul 5, 2009 2:58 PM:
katie wrote on Jul 5, 2009 2:16 PM:
Trapper Creek Republican wrote on Jul 5, 2009 2:14 PM:
Erin wrote on Jul 5, 2009 12:39 PM:
MO Inkslinger wrote on Jul 5, 2009 11:38 AM:
foggymtn wrote on Jul 5, 2009 10:55 AM:
oldtimer wrote on Jul 5, 2009 9:34 AM:
If one cannot stand the heat get out of the kitchen which is what the quitter gov.has done,thank goodness. "
Bye Bye Good old girls wrote on Jul 5, 2009 9:31 AM:
Never has such a narcissist existed in local politics, thanks Sara your term has been a disservice to Alaskans, your resignation shows your inability to cope with real life issues and just, well just go away now will you! "
Redwing wrote on Jul 5, 2009 9:17 AM:
Visitor wrote on Jul 5, 2009 8:42 AM:
Ding dong the witch is Dead wrote on Jul 5, 2009 6:04 AM:
She is the biggest Nut Job ever out of Alaska.
NOW keep there because us in the lower 48 can't stand her. "
Mikey wrote on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 AM:
What's up with you Alaskans? Can you all see Russia from where you live? "
Pat wrote on Jul 5, 2009 2:38 AM:
Wishing you the best in whatever you choose to do from here on. If you decide to run for national office, let us know what Iwecan do to support you and help in your campaign.
We love you. "