Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Her spokesman wouldn't say why Palin decided to step down, but the announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for president.

Spokesman Dave Murrow says Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell will be inaugurated at the governor's picnic in Fairbanks at the end of the month.

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