Sarah Palin, ever the spinmeister still selling a smooth transition despite a special legislative session being required and claiming to spare Alaska a lame duck session.

AG holds press conf today re our smooth transition as S.Parnell is handed reins to avoid Gov’s “lame duck” session-It’s best for AK progress

Then this

Appointed to Arts, Architects, Seafood Marketing and Worker’ Comp today. Thanks for stepping up to serve. http://tinyurl.com/lsxsy3

Yes, thanks for stepping up to serve while I step down and rake in a big book deal

So it seems that Palin went for the instant gratification without thought about the possible long term consequences.