It’s weird that you said that. I am feeling the same way. I am a fan of Palin but when the country needed her, she chose not to serve. While I understand that her family is a top priority, she was all but running for a few years, and she had the exact same family. I figured that as long as one parent was always there for the kids, it could be the Dad.
But Santorum had teh same exact reasons for running, and he got in early and slogged through. He will be the same kind of strong, principled constitutional conservative. I’m sticking with Rick.
in what way? let's not forget that McCain, in all intents and purposes, had conceded the election to Zero before the polls opened their doors - we voters didn't stand a chance. He went Perot on us and there was nothing Sarah could have done about it. Since then, and unlike McCain btw, Sarah's been a constant presence on the political scene - a kingmaker in her own right - which has been for the good of the country - much to the consternation of the Dem party (and some repubs) who just can't stop talking about her! Is there anyone left in America who doesn't know who she is now? That's star-power. That's the 'it' factor.
If Sarah, as hinted at some few weeks ago, decides to pair up with Newt, I believe we've got a winning team that will put Zero and his Congress into a tailspin. And if we don't beat Zero, well, we ain't seen nuthin' yet - without having to worry about re-election, Zero will pull stunt after stunt after stunt.
If Sarah's strategy this past year has been to avoid the traditional and ever-more-invasive slime slinging of the primaries she experienced last time, while doggedly keeping to her bus tours and growing her base exponentially, well, it's been a very successful strategy, and I say more power to her. Run Sarah Run !