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UPDATE 7-Palin to resign as Alaska governor in surprise move

Sat Jul 4, 2009 6:50am IST
 
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* Palin says to work 'outside government' for change

* Gives no indication of future plans

* Analysts speculate on possible bid for presidency

* Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell takes over July 26 (Adds quote from chairman of Republican National Committee)

By Yereth Rosen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 3 (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office.

Palin took no questions after a brief news conference in her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, members of her state Cabinet by her side. She gave no indication of her future plans.

"I'm not seeking re-election" in 2010, Palin said, adding she would transfer authority to Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell on July 26.  Continued...

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