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MSNBC: Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to “affect positive change” from outside government.
Palin, the Republican vice presidential candidate in 2008, made the surprise announcement at a press conference at her home in suburban Wasilla.
She said the decision has been “in the works” for a while and comes after “prayer and consideration” and discussions with her family.
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