Alaska Gov . The state is also home to the largest population of Native Americans in the United States. Columnist George Will says Palin is declaring herself a quitter . Some analysts believe move intended to free her to prepare for presidential run . Still , she made a contract with [ voters ] to serve out her term . Palin : Once I decided not to run for another term , I did n't want to be lame duck .
Alaska Gov . The state is also home to the largest population of Native Americans in the United States. Columnist George Will says Palin is declaring herself a quitter . Some analysts believe move intended to free her to prepare for presidential run . Palin : Once I decided not to run for another term , I did n't want to be lame duck .