Sad Trombone.
We're all very sad, I'm sure:
Palin made the announcement in a letter to supporters Wednesday night.As Palin's former running mate (good times) John McCain firmly redefined "maverick" to mean violent opportunist, Palin certainly fits the bill. Of course, by that definition, so does every Republican currently running for their nomination.
"After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States," she wrote. "As always, my family comes first and obviously Todd and I put great consideration into family life before making this decision."
...In late September, Palin said she worried running for president might "shackle" someone like her, because she was "a maverick."
Anyway! You can read her whole letter, in which she promises to "help coordinate strategies to assist in replacing the President, re-taking the Senate, and maintaining the House," here.
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