Alaska Rep . Sarah Palin 's fellow conservatives question decision to resign . Huckabee called a presidential campaign `` brutal '' and said a Republican primary will ratchet up the pressure on Palin . ` Columnist George Will believes Palin is declaring herself a Republican . Some critics believe move intended to free her to prepare for presidential run . Will : Once I decided not to run for another term , I did n't want to be lame duck .
Alaska Rep . Sarah Palin 's fellow conservatives question decision to resign . Columnist George Will believes Palin is declaring herself a Republican . Some critics believe move intended to free her to prepare for presidential run . Will : Once I decided not to run for another term , I did n't want to be lame duck .