v  October 5, 2011
 
 
Wasilla, Alaska
 
 
After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 
GOP nomination for President of the United States. As always, my family comes first and 
obviously Todd and I put 
great consideration into family life before making this decision. When 
we serve, we devote ourselves to God, family and country. My decision maintains this order.
 
My decision is based upon a review of what common sense 
Conservatives and Independents have 
accomplished, especially over the last year. I believe that at this time I can be more effective in a 
decisive role to help elect other true public servants to office 
–
 
from the nation’s governors to 
Congressional seats 
and the Presidency. We need to continue to actively and aggressively help 
those who will stop the “fundamental transformation” of our nation and instead seek the 
restoration of our greatness, our goodness and our constitutional republic based on the rule of law.
 
From the bottom of my heart I thank those who have supported me and defended my record 
throughout the years, and encouraged me to run for President. Know that by working together