"I don't think there's nearly as much to this as people are trying to make of it. I think you have to take her at her word. I don't think it's a grand strategic plan to clear the decks and form a grand strategy for 2012 - I really don't."

Republican fundraiser Fred Malek,

who is a Palin adviser

STAY THE PALIN COURSE

"I will continue the course set by the governor that has produced such forward progress these past two years. I will continue to support and promote responsible resource development and energy development of all kinds for Alaska."

Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will replace Palin

DON'T FOOT BILL FOR PALIN

"The taxpayers of Alaska should not have to pay the governor, or any other public official, $60 a night to stay in their own home."

Wasilla, Alaska, resident Zane Henning on an ethics complaint he's filed against Palin alleging misconduct in filing her per diem claims

BOGGED DOWN IN ALASKA

"It's pretty insane - my staff and I spend most of our day dealing with this instead of progressing our state now. I know I promised no more 'politics as usual,' but this isn't what anyone had in mind for Alaska."

Gov. Palin, explaining how complaints such as Henning's contributed to her decision to leave office