Palin: I don't need permission from legislature to leave state

That mega pro-life dinner Sarah Palin's set to attend this week will gobble up 36 hours of the Alaska Legislature's remaining 72 hour schedule.

Which means some legislators, such as Republican Rep. Jay Ramras, aren't happy.

"There are some concerns (in the Capitol) about the focus of our chief executive because she's taken a speaking engagement in Indiana for a 36-hour period with only 72 hours left in the legislative session."

Meanwhile Gov. Palin says she doesn't need to raise her hand for a bathroom break.

"I'll be gone for one day. I already have been on record with lawmakers on this. I told lawmakers, you know what, 'Please, don't make me feel that I have to ask you permission, lawmakers, to leave the capital city'."

[Hat tip: Eric Zimmerman]