PALIN STEPPING DOWN

Alaska Governor says outside her home Friday she'll resign her office in a few weeks, citing family, among other reasons. VIDEO: Click above for clip from her presser. QUOTES: Read more of what Palin said here. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Read it here. Lt. Gov. Parnell to be inaugurated at the governor's picnic July 26. HALPERIN'S TAKE: 10 possible reasons for Palin's decision.