[BillyBoy]

Sarah Palin is often unpredictable in how she does things and leaves people scratching their head. I view this as pretty much an endorsement by proxy in that there's no way Todd Palin would be hosting a fundraiser for Lisa Murkowski's primary opponent in Sarah's hometown of Wasilla if SarahPAC and (Sarah herself) was still "in full partnership with Lisa for Alaska"

I think Murkowski burned her bridges with Palin after Palin resigned the office, and this is the result.

My guess is Sarah Palin is staying in the shadows now because an endorsement at this time would be old news by August, so she's waiting until people are paying attention to do an official public appearance on behalf of Miller (more excitement that way). Time will tell.

Interesting coincidence that Murkowski's 2004 and 2010 primary rivals are both named "Miller" (Joe and Mike).

[AKReportz]

Murkowski burned her bridges with Palin after Palin rand against her father and crushed him.

[agere_contra]

Agreed. Plus, deploying Todd like this is like the test-firing of a missile. The First Dude will need a modicum of political experience, this is one way to get more of it.