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The political message she gave for resigning hinged on her being a lame duck governor and wanting Alaskans to have someone (her lieutenant) working for the state and earning reelection - rather than just taking a paycheck. It's savvy to bestow some of the incumbent's privilege upon the endorsed successor - and in that regard, handing over the bully pulpit takes the cake.

This is probably more significant to Alaska than the nation.