https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/07/03/northern-surprise/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 21:18:04 -0400<![CDATA[Sarah Palin&#8217;s has announced she intends to quit as Governor of Alaska, fueling speculation that she is clearing the decks to focus on a Presidential run. The Wall Street Journal writes &#8220;Her decision not to run for a second term will likely fuel speculation about whether she may make a presidential bid in the 2012 election.&#8221; The Washington Post calls it an unusual move by an unconventional politician.  It writes:]]>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:50:58 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/07/03/northern-surprise-n188732