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