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Saturday, July 4, 2009 12:00 AM

What was Sarah Palin thinking?

No one knows why the governor's resigning, or what she'll do next -- but her base likes the move
Alex Koppelman

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  • Saturday, July 4, 2009 11:47 AM

    It says a lot about her base

    That they'd be impressed with her shirking her responsibilities due to pressure from the press. Assuming of course, as I'm sure her base would, that she's even telling the truth.

    The way I see it, is if they believe her and feel she's justified for quitting due to negative press then they are also admitting she's unready to hold public office.

    —FilthyHarry Read FilthyHarry's other letters

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