[Charles Henrickson]

If Palin is content to be a television personality/pundit/endorser/speaker, she can just keep doing what she's doing--although, the farther back 2008 is in the rearview mirror, her value in these endeavors will probably diminish over time.

On the other hand, if Palin ever wants to be taken seriously as a presidential contender someday, whether in 2016, 2020, or beyond, then, yes, she would need to win a major elective office again (governor, senator, or VP).

[2ndDivisionVet]

I look for her to take on McCain in Arizona. You heard it here first.