Political fireworks on July third. Alaska’s Governor Sarah Palin says she is resigning at the end of the month.

Palin says she's stepping down to avoid being a lame duck governor and isn't saying why she is stepping down. Her announcement on Friday in Wasilla, Alaska was brief and to the point.

Governor Palin says, “ Many just accept that lame duck status and they hit the road, they draw a paycheck, they kind of milk it and I'm not going to put Alaskans through that. I promised efficiencies and effectiveness. That's not how I am wired. I'm not wired to operate under the same old politics as usual. I promised that 4 years ago and I meant it. That's not what's best for Alaska at this time… I really don't want to disappoint anyone with this announcement now with the decision I have made. All I can ask is that you trust me with this decision…And I can not stand here as your Governor and allow the millions of dollars and all that time go to waste just so I can have the title of governor.”

Palin was republican John Mccain's running mate in last year's presidential election.
She is not giving any clues if she is stepping down as Alaska’s Governor to run for president in 20-12.

Alaska's lieutenant governor, Sean Parnell, will take over as governor at the end of the month.

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