FR is clearly not a good barometer of national popularity. (see 2008)
“FR is clearly not a good barometer of national popularity.”
Indeed, that is without dispute. However, I would venture that it is somewhat a barometer of the well right of center GOP base....more fiscal than moral though. The level of dedication shown by Palin supporters here on FR is a force to be considered. I still “think” (I don’t “know”) that homage to Sarah Palin will have to be paid by ANY candidate that wants to secure the base of the GOP - the right side conservatives.
I am not saying I am for or against this....just that I “think” (I don’t “know’) that this is the case.