[ALASKA]

Having lived in Alaska for 12 years and traveling a lot in the state, I have been on the same planes with her, to parties at the same time, I've met her.......I can't say I know her, but she IS the real deal. Most perceptions of negatives of her come from the left’s blind fear of her and the resulting villianization of her.

[jerseyrocks]

It is jealously and fear and that brings out the left’s hatred about Mrs. Palin. I love her and have great respect for her and she will have her place in our history books but don’t know if she can beat Obama. Once someone has run either in a primary or as a elected candidate they loose the fuse. We are going to need someone who ignites that fuse all over again. I know many people are skeptical but imo Trump will be the one to do that. Maybe having Mrs. Palin as Energy Secretary and Romney Treasury Secretary would be a good idea. Building a strong team around him will satisfy the party.