Sarah Palin sent SHOCKWAVES through the political world by abruptly resigning from her post as Governor of Alaska. A lot of long-time supporters were disappointed with her abandoning the people she was elected to serve, leaving many people wondering what exactly would prompt her to make such a bold move.
Money.
There's no point in further debating and speculating around this issue. She did it for the money.
After being thrust in the public spotlight, she instantly became a hero to Republicans nationwide. And over half a year after the election, she's still in high demand with the ultra-conservative, pro-Limbaugh, pro-cronyism, pro-censorship, anti-animal rights, anti-women's rights, anti-contraception, anti-environment, anti-government transparency, anti-ethics, batshit crazy wingnut core of the Republican party. She could make millions and millions of dollars a year giving speeches and making appearances at fundraisers and public events, if only she didn't have to spend so much of her time tucked away in that far-off corner of the world doing that whole "Governor" thing.
So, she quits. Who cares about about Alaska? That's only, like, three electoral votes. Now she's got all the time in the world to give speeches, make appearances, write books, provide commentary on Fox News, whatever she damn well pleases. And she'll be raking it in while doing so. And in 2012, assuming all of those pissed-off lunatics haven't been distracted by the next big shiny thing and are still hanging on her every word, she can run for President. Or if she wants, she can step away from politics and ride off into the sunset with her big bag of money and just disappear forever.
Preferably the latter.
Please.
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