[rintense]

In hindsight, considering Newt’s rise to the top, Palin could have absolutely overcome any negative numbers.

[LS]

I disagree, but we'll never know. Part of running for president is being willing to take the hits over a very long timer (as Newt has, and has Romney). Newt was written off for dead six months ago (I wrote him off too).

Whatever Palin was reading in her polling, it had to convince her that the numbers would not move. I agree. I know too many religious, conservative women who just can't stand her and too many young people who don't like her.