HOT: >> Surprise of the Year: Sarah Palin steps down as Governor of Alaska
There she is, Governor Sarah Palin…
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced that she is stepping down as Governor of Alaska at the end of this month and does not have plans for running for re-election.
She will leave office on July 26, handing over the reins of power in Alaska to Lt.-Gov. Sean Parnell.
There were speculations that she is positioning herself to run for office in 2012. The news shocked both the Republican and Democratic parties.
Whether she runs for office or not in 2012, Gov. Sarah Palin will leave an indelible mark. The Governor was famous for drawing crowds of thousands during the campaign as a Vice-President during last year’s elections.
Watch the VIDEO of the Announcement below:
