This past Friday, Governor Sarah Palin announced she would step down as governor effective July 26th. She insists the reason is to silence the ethics complaints against her, but is that really the reason? I think not.During the 2008 campaign, I was a big supporter of Governor Sarah Palin. I still am; That is why I am so against her early resignation, because, I believe, this will hurt her future political career.
Her resignation could be looked at one of two ways. Number one: It shows that she puts her state before her own problems, and her stepping aside will allow the current administration to move forward their agenda. Number two: One could ask oneself, if she cannot handle the pressure of the Alaskan Governorship, how will she be able to handle the immense pressures of the presidency?
If Governor Palin would decide to leave the public sector, then her actions are appropriate. If that was the first speech of the 2012 campaign, her actions put her at a disadvantage-- especially when running for the Republican Nomination.
I truly hope to see Governor Palin on the national stage one day, whether it be Senator, Vice President, or even President. I believe in her dream of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and Energy Independence. I fear, however, that her decision now might crush her dreams.
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