ABC News - Sat Jul 04

The Associated Press 11 comments Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

KansasCity.com - Fri Jul 03

Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska rattled the political world Friday by abruptly announcing that she will resign from office at the end of the month.However, Palin a Republican left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.Weve got to put first things first.

New York Times - Fri Jul 03

Following is a transcript of Sarah Palin 's speech on Friday in Wasilla, Alaska, as she announced that she would be resigning as governor, as recorded by The New York Times: I appreciate you all being here and I just want to say hi to Alaska, I appreciate speaking directly to the people that I serve, as governor.