GOP candidates in Virginia, New Jersey wary of potential campaign help from PalinNEW YORK — Sarah Palin’s decision to step down as Alaska governor was driven in part by her wish to help Republican candidates across the country, associates say. Attacks by critics are ‘bull crap’, says PalinDILLINGHAM - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has called the attacks by critics ‘ bull crap’, and remains coy about her presidential aspirations. ‘Politically speaking, if I die, I die, so be it,’ says PalinDILLINGHAM - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin vehemently defended her decision to resign 16 months early, declaring she doesn’t care if it damages her political future. Palin returns to work, defends decision to resign, says Alaska better off with 2nd-in-commandKOTZEBUE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin returned to the spotlight Tuesday with an appearance in a remote Arctic village where she stood by her perplexing decision to resign just as she tries to elevate her national profile ahead of a possible 2012 presidential run. Palin returns to work to sign law enforcement bill after stunning resignation announcementKOTZEBUE, Alaska — Sarah Palin has returned to work as Alaska governor following the abrupt announcement that she’s resigning. Palin’s choice of next Lt. Gov. raises succession questions in AlaskaWest Desk editing plan for Tuesday, July 7. The desk files for New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California and Hawaii 24/7. Anna Jo Bratton is the supervisor, followed by Katie Oyan at 4 p.m. The desk can be reached at 1-602-417-2400. Note this planner will be updated periodically throughout the day and saved in workbench under WERday. These lines are not for publication. Palin may not be making sense, but can still make dollars: GOPWASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who is to resign from office on July 26, can still make a lot of money for herself and the party, top Republicans said Sunday. Rove, Huckabee: Palin unwise to resign as Alaska governor, still subject to scrutinyWASHINGTON — One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won’t help her dodge scrutiny. President George W. Bush’s chief political adviser said her strategy is, at best, unclear. Palin hints at political future in Web posts, threatens legal action against bloggers, mediaJUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin didn’t wait long to give some hint of what her political life might look like after she leaves office at the end of the month. Parnell and Palin: Polar opposites in more ways than oneANCHORAGE, Alaska — In temperament, Sean Parnell is the polar opposite of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Sarah Palin Set To Leave Office This MonthA survey conducted regarding the surprise resignation of Gov. Sarah Palin spurned up strong reactions from the citizens of Alaska. Palin, who is supposed to resign at the end of this month in order to focus on 2012 presidential bid announced that she will be stepping down from the post of Governor, reportedly expressed her frustration regarding her role as a Governor. Palin’s unexpected resignation raises questionesWASILLA, Alaska — Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. Mixed reaction to Palin’s resignation as Alaska GovernorWASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s decision to resign from office when she still has more than a year left to complete her term, has evoked mixed reactions. Palin resigns as Alaska governor, leaves future presidential run shrouded in mysteryWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. Details of events in Palin’s political career— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26; doesn’t announce plansWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26; spokesman won’t say whyWASILLA, 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. Palin e-mails show infighting with staffWASHINGTON - The tension between Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and top McCain campaign aides in the closing days of presidential campaign is elucidated in a profile in the new issue of Vanity Fair. Vanity Fair critique on Palin sparks off GOP feudWASHINGTON - The hard-hitting Vanity Fair piece on Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has touched off a blistering exchange of insults among high-profile Republicans, tearing open fresh wounds about leaks surrounding Palin. Palin says she could beat Obama in long distance runningNEW YORK - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin may have lost the race to become the next US vice-president, but she has told Runner’s World, a sports magazine that she could beat President Barack Obama in long-distance running. Where’s your governor? A state-by-state glanceAfter Gov. Mark Sanford disappeared on a seven-day trip to see a woman in Argentina with whom he was having an affair, Associated Press reporters in 40 states contacted their governors’ offices to ask: What’s the governor doing right now? The AP also asked for a copy of each governor’s complete schedule for the day, not just public events. Sarah Palin eyeing bigger game than Alaska Gov run in 2010?LONDON - Amid growing speculation that Sarah Palin will not seek re-election as Alaska Governor in 2010, many Republicans and Democrats across the state have begun eyeing running for the post. New government council will help auto workers transition to new manufacturing jobs, Biden saysPERRYSBURG, Ohio — A new government council will help auto industry workers transition to new manufacturing opportunities, including jobs in alternative energy, Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday. Supreme Court upholds permit to dump waste from Alaska gold mine into lakeWASHINGTON — A mining company was given the go-ahead by the Supreme Court on Monday to dump waste from an Alaskan gold mine into a nearby 23-acre lake, although the material will kill all of the lake’s fish. Quotations of the day“It is a time to address this imbalance. It is time to light the Olympic cauldron in a tropical country.” — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, speaking to the International Olympic Committee before the committee chose Rio de Janeiro as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Brazil had argued that it was unfair that South America has never hosted the games. Palin, opponents spar over complaints as Alaska governor rakes in thousands for legal fundANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says her political enemies are abusing state law with a flurry of frivolous ethics complaints against her, putting her more than $500,000 in legal debt. AP: States hiring freezes allow numerous exceptions, some of them costlySome details about state hiring freezes: Out of office and under indictment, former Ill. governor still finds ways to grab spotlightSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been rejected by the people of his state, bounced out of office by legislators and indicted by federal prosecutors. But in the world of entertainment, he’s a hit. Palin nominates Daniel S. Sullivan to be Alaska’s attorney generalSOLDOTNA, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin on Tuesday appointed a former Anchorage lawyer with White House and State Department service to be Alaska’s new attorney general after her earlier choice was rejected by state lawmakers. Palin nominates former key State Dept. official to be Alaska’s attorney generalSOLDOTNA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has nominated former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel S. Sullivan to be Alaska’s next attorney general. |