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If Palin polls so close to Obama in a key state, why do all liberals, and even some people here, say that Palin could never beat Obama, and hope she doesn’t run?????

If Sarah Palin really was unelectable, the Democrat/state-run media complex would be begging the GOP to nominate her.

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... and a road crew to take care of the usual potholes.

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Palin will NOT run for POTUS.

I say this with neither glee nor sadness, but merely as a reality. The reasons are clear.

1. Sarah Palin has always put her family first. She recognizes that running for President has become a grueling, brutal, 24/7 process of speeches, travels, fund-raising, debates, and meetings. It is no fun. She will not put her family through this.

2. I think Palin would love to win the election, as a ratification of her values and principles, but she doesn’t really want to BE president.

3. Governor Palin is content with her present role. She can endorse and support good candidates, speak out on issues she cares about, and exercise substantial influence. This is an appealing position where she can maintain her family responsibilities without the horrors of running and being forced to make deals and compromises.

I predict she will make her announcement about not running this September. In the meantime, she gets to have her views widely known and may help to determine the nominee.