As most of us probably know, Sarah Palin recently stunned the political world by suddenly announcing her resignation as Governor of Alaska. Of course, this seems like political suicide. After all, who elects a person who quits half way through their job? And yet, for all the things that could go wrong with this decision, I can't help but think that there are many things that could go right.
Firstly, I do believe that her intentions were honorable. If we know one thing about Sarah, it's that she loves Alaska more than anything. I really do believe that she didn't want to put Alaskans through everything everyone put her through and that as a Republican, she would hate to see their tax money go to waste. I think she truly did believe that she would get nothing done and didn't want to waste away in her seat just earning an income.
Secondly, polls have revealed that people will still listen to her. She has no trouble garnering attention from the media and could very well have good enough standing to accomplish something on a national scale (perhaps a charity or something?). She did say that was her intention upon leaving office.
Thirdly, I think she will be much happier now. She's seemed so miserable since the end of election season. I've never seen her more happy in an interview than when she took Good Morning America fishing with her and the family.
Okay, so maybe her political career is over. Like she said, "If I die politically, I die." Maybe there are different things ahead for her. And maybe she was making the right decision not to waste people's money and time just sitting in an office doing nothing. We'll have to see. I say, good for you Sarah! You stuck to your gut and you may still come out on top. And if you don't, at least you'll be happy.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Good For You Sarah!
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