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Calls for 2012 presidential run echo at Alaska Gov. Palin’s annual picnic in hometown

WASILLA, Alaska — More than a thousand people showed up Friday for Gov. Sarah Palin’s annual picnic held in her hometown of Wasilla.

Big crowd shows up for Gov. Palin’s annual picnic in Wasilla

WASILLA, Alaska — More than a thousand people showed up for Gov. Sarah Palin’s annual picnic held in her hometown of Wasilla.

Palin friend and legal defense fund trustee says Alaska governor not involved with fund

WASILLA, Alaska — The trustee for a legal defense fund set up to help Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said the former vice presidential candidate has never been involved with the trust or accepted money from it to pay her legal bills.

Palin’s unexpected resignation raises questiones

WASILLA, 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.

Palin resigns as Alaska governor, leaves future presidential run shrouded in mystery

WASILLA, 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.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26; doesn’t announce plans

WASILLA, 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 why

WASILLA, 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.