[prairiebreeze]

and I know people around here don't want to hear it---the "Tea Party" candidates showed that in congressional races, which usually involve less money and a more homogeneous voter base, the message triumphs. But in larger statewide races, where you have to have more seasoning, experience counts

Geraldine Ferraro stated basically the same thing. And I think there's a lot of truth in it.

[newnhdad]

The dems will claim victory because they were running not against the republicans but Palin. If they damage her clout by beating people she endorsed, they damage her chances in 2012.
The media drumbeat will be “Palin lost”..