Palin Pass, or Dropped Ball?

Sarah Palin used the sports metaphor that she was passing the ball as her rationale for stepping down. Although, a passed ball makes sense on the playing field, she is leaving the playing field and more accurately dropping the ball. It seems hard to believe that Alaska's problems were solved in half a term? It is certainly her decision to quit. The decision is not a good one if she expects to win the confidence of the electorate down the road for a higher office.

Alaska will likely be better off with a Governor who is not as distracted and willing to devote 100% energies to the state.

Comments

[Bill Donius - Huffpost Blogger]

Interesting--not one comment defending her or her decision to step down! Let's hope she fades away! She has already had more than her 15 minutes of fame!

[Boadicea]

Our Sarah has always been (and always will be) a lot about money and celebrity, and very little about public service. Dumping the tedious job when the fun goes out of it is going to free her up for more lucrative and gratifying activities.

[mlaiuppa]

You know, when I finish a list of things, I don't just quit. I take the initiative and look for something else that needs doing.

Is Sarah telling us that Alaska is perfect and there is no more work to be done?

Sarah is quiting and running away because she thinks whatever is going to hit the fan will be less newsworthy if she's not governor and she will save face as a private citizen. She thinks if she voluntarily resigns it's less damaging than if she's forced to resign (or impeached) later on.

Gee, I don't think so, also too.

[bdaved]

The folks in Emmonak say things ain't perfect yet.

[mychagal]

The GOP are full of idiots as seen every single day in the news. Not only did Palin's misuse the analogiy of the game of basketball, she used General McArthur, a fallen general who was fired for insubordination and other misdeeds, as an example for heroism. I wonder if she knew McArthur had gone rogue and had to be reined in by President Truman. I guess the analogy does fit. Palin has definitely gone rogue since the election, especially when she told everyone to "screw" themselves a few weeks ago.

[LMPE]

Sarah Palin's going to devote 100% of her energy to furthering her career. And yes, I mean career: the GOP treats her as a celebrity.