I think I see the logic in the timing of this sudden resignation. The next gubernatorial race in Alaska is 2010. If she announced her intentions to run for a Federal office, she'd be a lame duck Governor. If she simply walked close to the election date, it would leave the chair open for a ... gasp... Liberal big name Democrat to sit down.
By leaving now, she give the State time to get to know the Lieutenant Governor, Sean Parnell. See, you all said "who?" Sitting for a year as Governor will give him the time to get out there and cement his hold. A sitting Governor is always harder to unseat.
I bet this is some kind of deal made with the Republican Party to try to hold on to Alaska and at the same time move Sarah to the Federal stage!
I can't wait! It's gonna be interesting... you betcha!
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