John: Sarah Palin resigned because of an unannounced brewing scandal (2009)
prediction · status: unresolved · last event: predicted (2009-07-05) · owner: John
When Sarah Palin announced her resignation in July 2009, John guessed the real reason was an unannounced brewing scandal.
About: Sarah Palin
| date | event | what | video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-05 | predicted | John guesses Palin resigned because of an unannounced brewing scandal, and says he will happily admit it if wrong. (hedged) | Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why 00:03:12 |
What is said about it
7 statements, by date (the events above are the turns of the thread; these are the details).
- 2009-07-05 · Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why — John offers four possible reasons why Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced her resignation, noting she is not a usual politician. — 00:00:00
- 2009-07-05 · Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why — John reports that in her speech Palin said being the focus of ethics investigations was bad for Alaska, criticised media 'bloodsport' and cruelty to her family, and said she could help Alaska more from outside office. — 00:00:00
- 2009-07-05 · Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why — John says the reason Palin actually cited was that, having decided not to run again, she would be a lame duck, so quitting was the courageous choice: not quitting would be a quitter's way out. — 00:00:46
- 2009-07-05 · Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why — John finds it more likely that Palin quit to make money. (hedged) — 00:01:44
- 2009-07-05 · Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why — John says the Alaska governorship pays $125,000 a year, while Palin could make $125,000 in five days on the public speaking circuit. — 00:01:44
- 2009-07-05 · Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why — John says Palin's resignation looks suspicious: she told almost no one and announced it at a hastily called press conference without prepared remarks, which in American politics has always meant scandal. — 00:02:13
- 2009-07-05 · Sarah Palin Resigning! Four Possible Reasons Why — John says Palin has shown herself genuine about one thing, that she is not a usual politician, without saying whether that is good or bad. — 00:02:43