Considering his MILITARY service, I think he has served this country far better than any congress critter who has served itself in congress for years. And I would bet that most Conservatives feel exactly the same way. The man has already walked the walk.
He certainly has, and he's got more patriotism in his little finger, than the rest of the Republican presidential hopefuls (with the exception of Bachmann), combined.
It's not often that I suddenly feel that I've gotten a peak into the brilliant inner workings of Sarah's political mind, but now that I look at this closely, I almost can't imagine a better choice of running mate for her. He's exactly the sort of unconventional, and ultimately masterful choice she would make.