[OldNavyVet]

She declined to run for the presidency herself, maintaining that she can have more influence as a media presence than as an actual candidate.

Sarah has not declined to run for the presidency, she stepped aside. If Sarah Palin is called to be the Republican Convention nominee, she'll probably take it.

[conservative98]

Correct. Palin said she would help any way she can.

[Eaker]

Sarah has not declined to run for the presidency, she stepped aside

Why couldn't she run against the existing candidates? Debate them and take the slings and arrows?

I could win the US Open if I only had to play the back nine rather than playing all eighteen with the other players.