1. It makes CPAC look like a total joke, which it's become
2. Mitt works so hard to win this every year, distributing promotional items, etc. RINO columnists have been praising him and bashing Palin for the past two weeks, figuring he will come out looking strong and this happens.
I agree, this poll is a big win for conservatives, it really steps on all the CPAC imagery, puts Romney’s annual claims as winner in perspective, it makes Palin look good for boycotting them and it makes JR look wise for taking a stand against them this year.