That might be an exaggerated presumption. Having read these excerpts/quotes, I’m a little troubled, too. However, I don’t believe that 2 statements make a candidate. And Kathleen Parker might be exaggerating her anxiety.
Sarah couldn’t say anything period that some nasty left-wing elitist wouldn’t jump on. They criticize if she doesn’t talk to them and beat her up for every word.
Perhaps you haven’t seen Kathleen Parker’s other articles since the Palin nomination. This is personal for her; it has nothing to do with “qualification.”