In a swirl of controversy, Sarah Palin became ex-Gov of Alaska.
Addressing a crowd of 5,000 Northern 49ers, the former GOP VP Candidate said adios to her 2 ½ term as Alaskan governor.
Despite putting a positive spin on her sudden resignation, Plain, ankles office with her political future muddied by ethics probes, mounting legal bills and dwindling popularity.
The one-time maverick who went "rogue" during the final days of John McCain campaign has been targeted by nearly 20 ethics complaints by Alaskan constituents most of which has been resolved.
In the Troopergate scandal that preceded the election she was found to have "abused her power".
Despite Twittering her plans or lack thereof it has been speculated Palin may seek a TV chat show or another step forward in politics and her action committee has more than $1 million already secured in the war chest.
In the crowd among the Palin die-hards was a Fairbanks native who held up a red, white and blue sign reading "Quitting: The New American Value".
On the reverse it said: "Thanks for the laughs."
No one is laughing louder than Levi Johnston.
