Politico reports that Governor of Alaska and former VP nominee Sarah Palin has just announced that she intends to resign from the governorship later this month. Many of us had a feeling that she wouldn’t be running for re-election in Alaska, but I know I was surprised to find out she was resigning ahead of time.Outwardly, she says that she’s resigning because she doesn’t like the idea of taxpayer dollars being spent on investigations into ethics inquiries against her. However, most pundits believe she’s resigning so that she can run for President in 2012 without simultaneously having to run a state.

Personally, I think it’s a little (though not incredibly) irresponsible for someone to resign as governor while their state is going through tough times. I think a governor should take charge and help lead his or her citizens out of this economic mess, which has been hurting so many people since last Autumn. Frankly, I won’t be surprised if other Republican primary candidates use this against her.

What do you think? Should Governor Palin resign from office? Do you think the reason she gave was true, or do you think there’s an ulterior motive?

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