Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska on Friday July 3, 2009. The former Republican vice presidential candidate made the surprise announcement, saying she would step down July 26 but didn't announce her plans. (AP Photo/The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, Robert DeBerry)

“NOW THAT THEY’RE CUTTING OUT ALL DIALOGUE, I’LL FINALLY BE ABLE TO OPEN MY MOUTH WITHOUT SCREWING MYSELF.”

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