Why Sarah Palin Quit as Governor

Although her stated reasons are hard to pin down, insiders say the Alaska governor's decision is unlikely to lead to a presidential run in 2012

• Pundits Run Amok on Palin
• Palin Bow-Out: Boon to Her Book Sales?
• Parsing Palin's Shock Announcement

Palin Bow-Out: Boon to Her Book Sales?

A much anticipated tell-all autobiography just added a juicy new chapter

• Why Sarah Palin Quit as Governor

Michael Jackson Gets His Requiem

A celebration of the life of the King of Pop is scheduled for Los Angeles next week, with tickets available free, for those lucky enough to win a lottery

• 5 Media Myths Debunked by Michael Jackson's Death

Palin Links Resignation to 'Higher Calling'

Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling"

Lightning Kills 1 At Florida Holiday Gathering

A lightning strike at a Fourth of July gathering in central Florida killed one person

Swampland

The Palin I-Quit-arod: A Defining Trait?

Should we really have been so surprised? Quitting things seems to be a defining trait of Sarah Palin.

Real Clear Politics

The Country Is Evolving; Will the GOP?

New population estimates prove GOP leaders were on the right track when they identified minority voters as key to electoral success in the future.

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