Sorry, folks. I think I accidentally deleted this thread earlier when I was merging some threads. I've begun a new one on the subject. So, continue on here. Sorry for the confusion; it was not intentional. JP5

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090703/...n_resigning_24

"WASILLA, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down — throwing into question whether she would seek a run for the White House in 2012."