Palin keeps low-profile after surprise news

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - July 4, 2009 RELATED SLIDESHOW: Photos of Sarah Palin

Her spokesman, David Murrow, confirms Palin is in Juneau this weekend for the state capital's Fourth of July celebrations. But she hasn't appeared at any public events.

Palin shocked even her closest friends Friday when she called a news conference at her house in suburban Wasilla, outside Anchorage, and said she planned to step down as Alaska governor on July 26.

Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take her place.

Palin hasn't given many details about her future plans, leaving open the possibility she would seek the presidency in 2012.

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