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That is my point. The GOP has helped to destroy Sarah's credibility and image almost as much as the liberal Sarah-haters and media. I can't understand why they did not get behind her, help to educate her on larger issues, world affairs, etc. and groom her along the way. Certainly...they have had enough time and an example of how to prepare a candidate by seeing what the Dems did for Obama who is and was no where near close to being the qualified candidate Sarah was and could be.

Instead people like Rove, and FOX media like O'Reilly continually demeaned her and left her out on a limb. To her astounding credit she has rallied amazingly well on her own. She is a quick learner and skilled tactician. But, without the support of the deep pockets who are controlled by the likes of the good old boys gang in the GOP, she can't overcome all the baggage, mud,lies, and negative hype that has been slung at her. And she still, IMHO, lacks some international finesse. Maybe she has learned a lot in the past four years, and has been hiding that knowledge. Maybe her hold out is because she wants to really be geared up and prepared for the possibility of one on one debates with Obama.

We can all agree that her wit and quick tongue is refreshing and spot on. We are all glad when she lambastes the political frauds and hypocrisy that is rampant in Washington. But, there still is an aura of too much "country" about her that might not sway the on-the-fence voters and independents with just quips and winks. Bush had country folk mannerisms somewhat, but he also had a strong presence and command of information that overcame that. Sarah sometimes seems "whiny" rather than resolutely stoic. Remember how Bush's biggest detractors continually harangued his presidency about his "cowboy" image?

They will not let up with Sarah. As a result many voters might fear her homespun style as not well-suited for being in the throws of serious international relations and the intricacies of dealing with the looming problems of the deceitful terrorist country leaders. I am just afraid that will work against her in the long run and I want our GOP nominee to have all the cards necessary to win the game against the machine Obama. I wish it were differently, but I am trying to see what seems to be a brick wall that she will face when the party leaders meet in those smokey back rooms.