Whilst the biggest news of the last 24 hours has been the passing of the revered Apple co-founder and technology innovator, Steve Jobs, the revelation concerning the presidential race has been confirmation that Sarah Palin will NOT RUN. Told you so...
The former Gov. of Alaska released a statement (in full below) saying: "my family comes first." The hype around her candidacy has been much more muted than when the race was starting to take place in the Spring. In part, her perceived indecision and dilly-dallying allowed forclone fellow Tea Party favourite Michele Bachmann and Texas Gov. Rick Perry to steal her limelight and for the last few weeks she seemingly fell off the face of the planet media-wise.
In the pipeline we have an article about Palin's squandered oppertunity but for now we have her statement in full, courtesy of SarahPAC.com:
The former Gov. of Alaska released a statement (in full below) saying: "my family comes first." The hype around her candidacy has been much more muted than when the race was starting to take place in the Spring. In part, her perceived indecision and dilly-dallying allowed for
In the pipeline we have an article about Palin's squandered oppertunity but for now we have her statement in full, courtesy of SarahPAC.com:
October 5, 2011However, could she be setting herself up as a running mate possibility. Given her breakthrough performance four years ago could she be wiley enough to line herself up for an encore? As a compliment to seemingly front-running Mitt Romney? You heard it here first...
Wasilla, Alaska
After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States. As always, my family comes first and obviously Todd and I put great consideration into family life before making this decision. When we serve, we devote ourselves to God, family and country. My decision maintains this order.
My decision is based upon a review of what common sense Conservatives and Independents have accomplished, especially over the last year. I believe that at this time I can be more effective in a decisive role to help elect other true public servants to office - from the nation’s governors to Congressional seats and the Presidency. We need to continue to actively and aggressively help those who will stop the “fundamental transformation” of our nation and instead seek the restoration of our greatness, our goodness and our constitutional republic based on the rule of law.
From the bottom of my heart I thank those who have supported me and defended my record throughout the years, and encouraged me to run for President. Know that by working together we can bring this country back - and as I’ve always said, one doesn’t need a title to help do it.
I will continue driving the discussion for freedom and free markets, including in the race for President where our candidates must embrace immediate action toward energy independence through domestic resource developments of conventional energy sources, along with renewables. We must reduce tax burdens and onerous regulations that kill American industry, and our candidates must always push to minimize government to strengthen the economy and allow the private sector to create jobs.
Those will be our priorities so Americans can be confident that a smaller, smarter government that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people can better serve this most exceptional nation.
In the coming weeks I will help coordinate strategies to assist in replacing the President, re-taking the Senate, and maintaining the House.
Thank you again for all your support. Let’s unite to restore this country!
God bless America.
- Sarah Palin
