Timing considerations aside, she probably still wants to see how it shakes out with Perry.
It will be after Labor Day..if Perry gets in she may not run..who would want to clean up after OBAMA...She can still be star of the tea party in 2012...I think she will run..It is really now or never
I agree. She also said, paraphrasing the same line she was quoted saying in the Newsweek article, "I'm not egotistical enough to think it has to be me." She then went on to detail the qualifications she's looking for in one who might step forward and carry the banner. The most telling qualification she stated was "executive experience." I think that was a direct jab at Bachmann, and a hat tip to Rick Perry. IMO, if Perry doesn't step into the race, it increases the likelihood that Palin will. If Perry does declare, it's looking more likely that Palin might endorse and campaign for him.
I agree. She said that if a strong candidate doesn’t enter the race, then she’ll offer herself up in the name of service. She has a close professional relationship with Perry. He has strong conservative credentials and she campaigned for him. I think she’ll wait to see if he declares.