Posted by
Ron Devito on Monday, July 26, 2010 6:05:45 AM
Governor Palin entered a brave new world a year ago today, with a
leap of faith, turning over her gubernatorial powers to Lt. Gov. Sean
Parnell. Supporters were simultaneously excited and fearful about what
lied ahead. Her enemies chortled "quitter," with glee. Gov. Palin's
administration had been bombarded with frivolous ethics complaints and
lawsuits, which hamstrung state business.
Dual Rationale: Simple and Brilliant
The dual rationale behind her resignation was as simple as it was
brilliant: first, the nonsense would stop under quiet, Transactional
Leader Gov. Parnell who would continue Gov. Palin's legacy. Second, free
of the Governor's Office, Gov. Palin could better serve our nation and
make a bigger impact. Indeed, both objectives have been fulfilled. The
complaints did stop, though a few came in after she left office. Gov.
Parnell is continuing the Palin legacy.
Her Promise
"With this decision I will be able to fight even harder
for you – for what is right and for the truth. And I have never felt
that you need a title to do that. So, as we all move forward together,
let us vow to keep championing Alaska and to advocate for responsible
development and smaller government and freedom."
When I took the oath to serve you, I promised to steadfastly and
doggedly guard the interests of this great state – like that grizzly
guards her cubs, as a mother naturally guards her own. I will keep that
vow wherever the road may lead.
A Year of Accomplishments
As a private citizen:
- Gov. Palin shaped and defined the debate on ObamaCare, Cap and Tax,
and national security via her Facebook page.
- She endorsed numerous candidates for governor, Senator, and
Representative, via Facebook, Twitter; and in many
cases campaigned with her endorsed candidates. Even the liberal
mainstream media has taken notice of the fact that over 75% of her
endorsed candidates won their elections where elections have been held
thus far.
- SarahPAC is a
political and financial powerhouse.
- She is building political capital and power, which will enable her
to re-define the GOP as a Reagan Conservative party and pave the way to a
possible 2012 Presidential run.
- Gov. Palin achieved one million supporters on her Facebook page around
the time her book tour began and is now closing in on two million. Her Twitter page has
over 205,000 followers.
- She has been on a public speaking speaking circuit, which began in
Hong Kong and has taken her all over the United States.
- She authored Going
Rogue: An American Life, which was Number One on the New York Times
Best-Seller's List for six weeks; presided over a three-week long
nationwide book tour where supporters camped out in front of book stores
for over 24 hours before each event in all kinds of weather. Going
Rogue is going paperback on August 24, 2010.
- Gov. Palin is working on a second book: America
by Heart : Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag due for release on
November 23, 2010.
- She became a Fox News Consultant
- Gov. Palin began a special series: Real American Stories
- She is working on a mini-series: Sarah
Palin's Alaska being filmed for TLC.
Last year, we said that having fulfilled her agenda in 31 months,
Gov. Palin's purpose as a Transformational Leader was served. We wrote
that placing a Transactional Leader in charge of maintaining her legacy,
while she climbed a new mountain was the right move. A year later, Gov.
Palin surpassed even our wildest expectations.
North to the Future. We look forward with excitement at the journey
ahead.
Gov. Palin's Farewell Speech, Part I, Retrieved from PalinTV
Gov. Palin's Farewell Speech, Part II, Retrieved from PalinTV
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