Sarah Palin Leaves Office Feeling Great

Why is Sarah feeling great? The future looks bright. Two years ago, few people were watching. Now, she is in control. Opportunities are everywhere.

She is iconoclastic, a true feminist not bound by the NOW's crusty definition of a woman.

This year, she fascinates even President Obama's fans. They might not like her, but they can tell you more about her than they can about when Obama's health care plan will pay off. The best they can do, though, is huff a few "You betcha"s hoping to gain a nervous chuckle.

She delivered a swift 15 minute speech, and she moved on. Next stop?

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Die Another Political Day? Palin Realizes She Might Die Politically

Sarah Palin is often blasted for not following the expectations of others. But, as governor of Alaska, she was not dangerous. Stepping out of office frees her to work on leftover ethics concerns (internal to Alaska) while allowing Alaska a fully-focused governor.

Palin: Politically speaking, 'If I die, I die.'
The Associated Press - Dan Joling

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Sarah Palin says she's not a quitter, she's a fighter, but adds that, politically speaking, "if I die, I die. So be it."

The Alaska governor spoke in taped interviews on ABC, NBC and CNN broadcast Tuesday morning.

She told CNN that "all options are on the table" for her future.

But told ABC's "Good Morning America" that she recognizes she might not have political staying power after her surprise resignation Friday, which came just as she had been expected to elevate her national profile ahead of a possible 2012 GOP presidential run.

"I said before ... 'You know, politically speaking, if I die, I die. So be it,'" she said.

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'We Want Predictable' Declares American Media

Frustrated that Sarah Palin cannot be put into a box, media analysts are unsure what to make of Palin's recent moves.

When Barack Obama ran for president, he did not step down from the senate. He was not willing to risk. She is.

'Not Politics as Usual': Analysts Struggle With Palin's Motivations

Sarah Palin in 2012?

Sarah Palin resigning as Alaska's beloved governor sure sounds like the makings of a presidential pursuit.