[Carley]

Perhaps you have forgotten that it was Politico that caused the uproar as to how many houses McCain owned.

I maintain my opinion that Politico is wholly owned by BO and they do not want to see Sarah Palin as their opponent in 2012 or out there campaigning for republicans in 2010.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Well, Carley, just keep in mind that the GOP is not monolithic, but has its own factions with their own agendas, and Governor Palin does not necessarily fit into them, for example Mitt Romney's potential candidacy in 2012 (he's on a cruise ship right now trying to talk up support among the big GOP power players.)

All is not as it seems in Presidential politics. I suggest that you take a look at this ancient work, which lays out timeless principles on how to win and to win efficiently and stealthily.