I agree with Eng. Doesnt mean I dont like or respect Palin. I am just stating an observation and gut feeling...She wont carry over from the base.
She left most non partisans with a lingering impression that she lacks intelligence and a command of a lot of the issues.
Now, you may correctly say that the same is true for Barry and Joe - and you would be correct. But the reason the RATS get away with having inferior candidates is that the media will cover and protect them. We dont have that luxury, even with Fox.
Therefore, the GOP needs to have superior candidates just to level the field.
As far as 2012, I dont have a short list. But I suggest that instead of focusing on the superficial (WHOS our leader), lets solidify the conservative message and pound the dhimms (in 2010) and highlight the damage they have dealt this country.
Take back the house, neutralize the senate. Get back to core principles, and hold the elected GOP to account (unlike the W years).
the public (non partisans) will put he GOP back in the majority and raise the chances of dethroning Barry in 2012.
While Palin will help energize the base, I highly doubt she will be on the 12 ticket.
Sarah Palin is doing that right now with her Facebook essays, and Op-Ed pieces in major publications, including the WSJ.